NTA Urges Support for Nevada Commission on Tourism

The National Tour Association entered the debate on the future of the Nevada Commission on Tourism. NTA is working to assist its members in Nevada in maintaining full funding and independent staffing for the Nevada Commission on Tourism.

Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons has proposed a 60 percent cut in funding for the commission, and is calling for a redirection of room tax and a merger with the Commission on Economic Development. Legislators were scheduled to consider the issue on March 19.

In a letter sent to the Committee to Save Nevada Tourism, Simon stressed the importance of the Nevada Commission on Tourism in increasing travel to the state. Both these conventions draw travel professionals from 40 countries, which will continue the growth of packaged travel to the Silver State, bringing more than $3 million to the city during the actual five-day event.

Also, with hundreds of tour operators attending each NTA Convention, the hosting city and Nevada receive long-term economic residuals when these companies bring their customers back to the state.

NTA’s letter will be part of the material state legislators will have for the hearing. The National Tour Association is an association for packaged travel professionals. NTA strives to provide value for its members by advancing the packaged travel industry through its advocacy efforts and progressive leadership.