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Downtown Guides Earn National Certification

Posted 01/04/2021

The Course Covers Everything from History and Governance to the Region’s Economic Drivers and Local Attractions Read Original Article

Experience Olympia & Beyond Announces the Thurston Tourism Ambassador Program

Posted 08/28/2020

Starting this fall, Thurston County will have a new program Read Original Article

BUTTE COUNTY'S CTA GROUP IS GROWING IN NUMBERS

Posted 02/19/2020

A new cadre of Certified Tourism Ambassadors will help tourists coming to visit Read Original Article

Bermuda Shorts and a Huge Smile are Proudly Worn by the First International CTA of the Year

Posted 07/11/2019

Bermuda businessman Dennie O’Connor, CTA sees hospitality not as a job, but a passion. Read Original Article

BTA: Tourism Ambassadors Shine In This Year’s Star Awards

Posted 05/11/2019

Entrepreneur and tourism ambassador Dennie O’Connor has taken home three Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (CTA) Star Awards, including Ambassador of the Year, for his sterling work at the front-line of Read Original Article

Certified Tourism Ambassadors: Lake County’s superstars

Posted 04/27/2019

As you travel throughout our great county, you are likely to see more and more friends and neighbors wearing a gold or silver star. Who are these folks and what’s with the pins? These pins are worn Read Original Article

Program works on first impressions

Posted 03/21/2019

A new program at Tinker Air Force Base is working to connect new Airmen to the greater Oklahoma City community. The partnership answers the FAQ: What is there to do downtown and how can I learn about Read Original Article

Destination Ann Arbor to receive 2019 Yankee Air Museum Visionary Award

Posted 03/12/2019

The Yankee Air Museum announced Monday its 2019 Visionary Award is honoring Destination Ann Arbor for its continuous efforts in improving the community. Read Original Article

Students Participate in CTA Program

Posted 03/12/2019

The Door County Visitor Bureau hosted its first student focused Certified Tourism Ambassador class last week at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. Read Original Article

Here's why Louisville is winning acclaim as a thriving tourist destination

Posted 03/08/2019

Louisville is experiencing the most explosive tourism infrastructure growth in decades as the city’s warmth, spirit and unique brand of “southerness” has made us one of the most authentic and Read Original Article

FOR LOVE OF THE CITY: MEET ANAHEIM’S CERTIFIED TOURISM AMBASSADORS

Posted 03/03/2019

Across Anaheim and Orange County, a group of individuals are tasked with taking each visitor’s experience to the next level. Read Original Article

Kent tourism officials report full slate of activities on tap

Posted 02/24/2019

The organization’s nationally recognized Certified Tourism Ambassador Program gained 120 members in under a year Read Original Article

Kent tourism officials report full slate of activities on tap

Posted 02/24/2019

After snow canceled last month’s Kent County Tourism Talk, there was plenty to cover at Tuesday’s gathering. Read Original Article

Greater Columbus Convention Center Announces Promotions of Amy Huggins and Lea Westerfield

Posted 02/21/2019

The SMG-managed Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Amy Huggins to director of culture & training Read Original Article

'Recharge the Range' report completed

Posted 01/23/2019

A tourism ambassador certification program has already been launched in the region as an offshoot of the Recharge activities. Read Original Article

Certified Tourism Ambassador Program Celebrates 10 Years

Posted 01/18/2019

The Door County Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) Program turns 10 this year. Since its inception in 2009, the program has certified more than 1,000 CTAs in Door County. Stay tuned for news of Read Original Article

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Highlights Growing CTA Program in 2018

Posted 12/21/2018

As 2018 draws to a close, the Franklin County Visitors Bureau recognizes the growing CTA Program and reflects on a year of progress toward expanding the mission of both the FCVB and the CTA Program. Read Original Article

CTA is Egg-stra Special in Lake Havasu ;-)

Posted 08/24/2018

This Lake Havasu CTA turned a hobby into a business. Good for her, good for her destination! Read Original Article

Door County Certifies 1,000th CTA

Posted 08/16/2018

The Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB) celebrated the certification of their 1,000th Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) this summer. Since 2009 Read Original Article

Bermuda Server Awarded CTA of the Year

Posted 07/18/2018

Gary Pitt, a graduate of Florida’s Full Sail University and a drummer in the Royal Bermuda Regiment Band & Corps of Drums, thought it was his love of showing visitors a truly Bermudian experience Read Original Article

Lamas wins Door County, Wisconsin's CTA of the Year award

Posted 05/08/2018

Tourism officials and local business owners packed the conference room at Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay for the annual celebration of the industry. Read Original Article

CTAs drive 3rd Annual Visitor Experience Month

Posted 05/02/2018

For the third consecutive year, the Tourism Ambassador Institute® and The EXPERIENCE Institute® (TEI) have teamed up for Visitor Experience Month, a social media campaign spotlighting Read Original Article

Volunteers join ambassador effort to boost Calhoun County tourism

Posted 04/16/2018

Oaklawn representatives and volunteers from several regional organizations met recently at the Albion Courtyard by Marriott hotel for a class intended to endow the participants’ certification as Read Original Article

CTAs Named Parade Marshals

Posted 04/05/2018

Sue & Joe Jarosh were the local and national winners of the Certified Tourism Ambassador™ program CTA of the Year Star Award representing Door County, Wisconsin in 2014. Read Original Article

Sonoma County tourism ‘ambassador’ program drives up visitor spending

Posted 03/26/2018

Sonoma County celebrates their award for CTA of the Year, and the economic impact of Read Original Article

Lake County, California recruits new CTAs

Posted 03/22/2018

Many of those who call Lake County home are aware that fellow residents make negative remarks about the area. When those negative comments are made to visitors or within earshot of visitors it could Read Original Article

Franklin County Pennsylvania Launches Program

Posted 03/14/2018

“When you travel, you can use Google to find things to do in the area, but you really want to talk to a local person,” said Doug Harmon, CTA director. Read Original Article

Visit Stockton Wins National Marketing Awards

Posted 03/05/2018

CTA destination wins National marketing awards.... coincidence? I think not Read Original Article

Bermuda "Faces of Tourism" Campaign an early Success

Posted 03/03/2018

The Bermuda Tourism Authority is celebrating people on the frontline of the tourism industry in a campaign called Faces of Tourism. The campaign is primarily video, which debuted during Read Original Article

Columbus Foundation Recognizes "National Number Ones"

Posted 02/15/2018

Congratulations Experience Columbus and your CTA Program! The Columbus Foundation celebrated the accomplishments of individual business and nonprofit leaders who were recognized for their outstanding Read Original Article

Havasu's "Top Chefs" compete for CTA Program

Posted 01/25/2018

The London Bridge Resort Convention Center was filled Thursday with the aroma of pan-fried meat, spices and butter as Lake Havasu City’s top chefs raced to Read Original Article

Lake Havasu Chamber Partners with CTA Program

Posted 01/12/2018

The Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce boasts a small staff of only five employees. With a large business community to serve and a full calendar of special events, the chamber relies on a secret Read Original Article

Columbus Tourism Grows

Posted 01/08/2018

It’s no accident Columbus will be welcoming conventions of several international and national groups to town for the first time this year. Read Original Article

Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan announces CTA Program

Posted 12/29/2017

Do you get excited about the International Festival of Lights or the Battle Creek Field of Flight and Hot Air Balloon Festival? Read Original Article

Kent County Delaware Touts Tourism

Posted 12/02/2017

The late Jack Peterman once said, “If Kent County is not the best county in Delaware, we’re right next to it.” Read Original Article

Flint, MI Celebrates CTA of Year Award at Gala

Posted 10/31/2017

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