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No one knows for sure the origins of Missouri ’ s unofficial nickname , the “ Show-me State .” According to the Missouri Secretary of State ’ s website , the most frequently cited coining comes from Congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver . During a speech in 1899 , he declared , “ Frothy eloquence neither convinces nor satisfies me . I am from Missouri . You have got to show me .”
It ’ s fitting , then , that St . Louis hosted Travel Exchange ’ 17 , Feb . 26 – March 2 . Your business is driven by tangible solutions , and what is a better foundation for concrete results than an event with a full schedule of appointments , education and networking ?
On the following pages , you ’ ll find pictures and quotes from delegates at NTA ’ s convention in St . Louis . We could tell you all about the productive meetings and fun , but we ’ ll minimize the frothy eloquence — we ’ ll show you .
It was another successful year of NTA ’ s Travel Exchange . I enjoyed networking with new members , learning in educational seminars and having fun in the evening . I ’ m looking forward to the next one in San Antonio !
Travel Exchange is always a great opportunity to connect with customers , some we have been working with for 30 years . I especially enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the social functions , where business relationships become friendships .
— DREW SCHMIDT , SAN JUAN CRUISES
— ELSA LO , CHINA SILK TOURS
PHOTOS COURTESY OF NAIM HASAN PHOTOGRAPHY
For my first NTA experience , I loved it from the very minute I walked into the show and was welcomed with open arms and lots of hand shaking . It was great to volunteer , as this was very helpful in meeting people . And I loved the firsttimer ’ s dinner — great way to get a group of newbies to visit and share !
— CAMIE LUPINACCI , SURFTIDES BEACH RESORT
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