LEXINGTON, Ky., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The National Tour
Association Board of Directors has extended its management contract with
Host Communications Inc. for another five years. HOST has served as NTA's
professional management firm since 1974.
"I speak for the NTA Board of Directors when I say we couldn't be more
pleased to continue the association's management contract with HOST," said
NTA Chairman and CEO Randy Julian. "We believe strongly in the longstanding
partnership we have with our management firm and believe the strength and
stability of HOST will take NTA far into the future."
HOST CEO and President Tom Stultz added, "Through this partnership, NTA
has grown from a North American group travel association to the premier
organization for global travel professionals in all segments of the
packaged travel industry. The NTA volunteer leaders and management staff
have worked closely for many years. We look forward to continuing this
invaluable relationship."
HOST provides a full range of management services for five national and
international organizations. In addition to NTA, HOST currently manages the
American Volleyball Coaches Association, the International Coach
Federation, the International SPA Association and Quest International Users
Group. HOST offers publishing, government relations, education, Web
management, financial management, sponsorships sales, public relations,
membership growth activities and convention and hospitality services.
About The National Tour Association
The National Tour Association has a global membership of tourism
professionals involved in the growth and development of the packaged travel
industry. Its membership includes more than 600 tour operator companies --
group, independent, inbound and outbound -- and the destinations and
suppliers that partner with them. The association is committed to providing
business results and information to its members, while offering a
collaborative, caring environment in which to build relationships. For more
information, please visit http://www.NTA.travel.
About Host Communications Inc.
In addition to its association management division, HOST is also known
as one of the leading sports marketing agencies in America. Founded in
1972, HOST holds multi-media rights at the University of Arizona, Furman
University, University of Kansas, University of Kentucky, University of
Michigan, University of Nebraska, Oklahoma State University, Rice
University, University of Tennessee, University of Texas, Western Kentucky
University, the Southeastern Conference, NCAA Football, and the National
Football Foundation and the College Football Hall of Fame. Additional
information may be found online at http://www.hostcommunications.com.
HOST is a subsidiary of Triple Crown Media, Inc. TCMI owns and operates
six daily newspapers in Georgia with a total daily circulation of
approximately 120,000 and owns and operates GrayLink, a wireless
communications company based in Tallahassee. TCMI is a public company
traded on NASDAQ and based in Lexington, Ky. Additional information can be
found online at http://www.triplecrownmedia.com.
SOURCE Host Communications Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.hostcommunications.com
http://www.NTA.travel http://www.triplecrownmedia.com
CONTACT:
Debra Locker, Director of Communications of
Host Communications, +1-859-226-4374,
debra.locker@hostcommunications.com or Sara Morton, Public
Relations Manager of the National Tour Association,
+1-859-226-4418, sara.morton@NTA.travel
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