NCDO News & Announcements

Marketing Outlook Forum 2012

January 20, 2012
Marketing Outlook Forum returning in late October.

December 15, 2011
Join us for a series of ESTO Webinars to continue your professional development all year long.

November 1, 2011
Renew your 2012 membership today. If attending International Pow Wow, dues must be paid by February 28, 2012 to maintain the member rate.

Mark Your Calendars

October 21, 2011
Mark your calendars for these U.S. Travel 2012 events.

Big Industry Win As Scenic Byways Funding Preserved

October 20, 2011
Our industry earned an important victory today when an amendment to cut funding for the Scenic Byways program was defeated by an overwhelming 59-39 vote.

Exploring Chicago on Foursquare

October 18, 2011
Explore Chicago has led the way for other destinations in developing interactive programs on most location-based software. Its new partnership with Foursquare offers opportunities to discover Chicago beyond The Loop.

International Pow Wow-Registation Open

October 3, 2011
International Pow Wow, April 21-25, 2012, Los Angeles, California.

Be Prepared for Emergencies

September 29, 2011
Being prepared to meet emergencies is one of the least glamorous but most important activities our industry can do to ensure the resiliency and long-term prosperity of one of America’s most important economic engines.

Destination Travel Insights

September 1, 2011
Exclusive for members: U.S. Travel, in partnership with American Express Business Insights, has developed a new tourism spending report series, “Destination Travel Insights.” Offering in-depth analyses of domestic and international inbound travel spending in specific markets in the United States, the quarterly reports – and the spending trends they reveal – are a powerful new marketing resource for travel service providers.

U.S. Travel Hall of Leaders 2011 Nominations

February 11, 2011
U.S. Travel is now accepting nominations for the 2011 U.S. Travel Hall of Leaders. Candidates should be "individuals who have made sustained, noteworthy contributions that have had a positive impact on the broad travel and tourism industry." The efforts of these individuals should have a significant effect on the industry beyond their own organizations or communities.