’ 17 RECAP
Travel Exchange meals serve up top-notch entertainment
Travel Exchange delegates got more than a meal at sponsored breakfasts and luncheons . The convention included three breakfasts with keynote speakers and daily lunches featuring a variety of performances .
“ Networking doesn ’ t only happen during the meetings at NTA ; the luncheons and evening events are a great opportunity to speak to even more NTA members . I was blown away by the luncheon sponsored by Broadway Inbound [ and NYC & Company ], which was top-class entertainment .”
— MAGGIE ANDERSON , VISITSCOTLAND
Country singer Damien Horne performed at Tuesday ’ s luncheon , sponsored by the Soundtrack of America : Made in Tennessee .
Donald Leadbetter , the national tourism program manager for the U . S . National Park Service , addressed delegates at Wednesday morning ’ s Government Relations Breakfast Bistro .
The Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville , Tennessee , brought the holiday spirit to Travel Exchange with “ Cirque Dreams Holidaze ” at Thursday ’ s luncheon .
Aziz Abu Sarah , co-owner and CEO of MEJDI Tours , spoke at the FTA-member Breakfast and Networking session .
Blazing Boots , a pop-country revue featured on Norwegian Cruise Line voyages , danced at Wednesday ’ s luncheon . The company also gave away an Alaskan cruise and land tour package .
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