Dynamic Leadership duo of Farr and Bonner welcomed by NTA

LEXINGTON, Kentucky — The announcement that Rep. Jo Bonner (R-Alabama) would join Rep.

LEXINGTON, Kentucky — The announcement that Rep. Jo Bonner (R-Alabama) would join Rep. Sam Farr (D-California) as co-chair of the Congressional Travel & Tourism Caucus came as welcome news to NTA, according to Lisa Simon, president of NTA, the leading association for professionals serving travelers to, from, and within North America.

“These two congressmen make a dynamic leadership combination, and they both understand the economic and job-creating power of travel and tourism,” said Simon. “We already know what a phenomenal leader Congressman Farr has been on the travel caucus for more than a decade. He represents the California district that includes Monterey Bay, which is such a vibrant tourism area. And now Congressman Bonner has joined him in a leadership role. Coming from the Alabama Gulf Coast, Bonner has been through the challenges of Katrina and the Gulf spill. He understands the interdependent relationship between tourism and local economies.”

The travel caucus, more than 100 members strong during the previous Congress, develops legislation promoting US travel and tourism, such as the Travel Promotion Act signed by the president in 2010.

“We know that both congressmen will focus on elevating domestic tourism, a huge economic engine in our country,” Simon said. “Ours is a US$700 billion industry that employs nearly 8 million people.”

Now celebrating its 60th year, NTA helps its members expand market reach with innovative business tools, strategic relationships, and collaboration within the industry. Formerly the National Tour Association, the association became NTA when its global membership (more than 40 countries) and focus exceeded its name. For more information, visit http://www.ntaonline.com/ .

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