Theater/Show Venue
Gold
Broadway Inbound/The Shubert Organization (New York City)
“Broadway Inbound is honored to have received this award yet again. We cherish our relationships with NTA operators and know that working together makes us both stronger. From our team to yours, cheers!”
—Peter Waugh
Silver
Sight & Sound Theatres (Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Branson, Missouri)
NTA contact: Simi Telesco
Bronze
Derby Dinner Playhouse (Clarksville, Indiana)
NTA contact: Cindy Nevitt
Museum for Groups
Gold
The National World War II Museum (New Orleans)
Offering a compelling blend of sweeping narrative and poignant personal detail, The National World War II Museum in New Orleans features immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, and an expansive collection of artifacts and first-person oral histories that take visitors inside the story of the war that changed the world.
NTA contact: Lisa Ochomogo
Silver
Boeing Future of Flight (Mukilteo, Washington)
NTA contact: Jody Hawkins
Bronze
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum (Boston)
NTA contact: Ian Shepherd
International DMO Partner
Gold
Switzerland Tourism
The first international member of NTA, Switzerland Tourism is the national marketing organization of the country. The DMO’s 200-plus employees support tour operators in developing and selling Switzerland as a vacation, travel, or conference destination.
NTA contact: Martin Oester
Silver
VisitBritain
NTA contact: Tara Barnes
Bronze
Jordan Tourism Board
NTA contact: Malia Asfour
North American DMO Partner (State/Province)
Gold
Circle Wisconsin
“Circle Wisconsin has been a staple with NTA tour operators for 30-plus years. Representing group-friendly destinations, attractions, lodging, theaters, casinos, cruises, and much more, Circle Wisconsin is always available with great ideas for exciting and fun experiences for their guests.”
—Wendy Dobrzynski
Silver
Visit California
NTA contact: Stephanie DeVries
Bronze
Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
NTA contact: Annie Moloney
North American DMO Partner (City/Region)
Gold
Ottawa Tourism
“Our employees are a dedicated group who, together with our passionate members, strive to deliver the complete capital experience, tell the story of Canada, and get people talking about the best of Ottawa to markets across Canada and the world.”
—Kelly Dean
Silver
Memphis Tourism
NTA contact: Colleen Palmertree
Bronze
Visit Clarksville
NTA contact: Frances Manzitto
Casino/Gaming Property
Gold
Beau Rivage by MGM Resorts International (Biloxi, Mississippi)
An MGM Resorts International Four Diamond destination resort, Beau Rivage features 1,740 deluxe rooms, 11 restaurants, a 1,500-seat theater spotlighting live entertainment (from stand-up headliners to theater extravaganzas), retail shopping, an award-winning spa and salon, a casino, and sports betting.
NTA contact: Linda Spruill
Silver
Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort (Worley, Idaho)
NTA contact: Dee Dee McGowan
Bronze
Foxwoods Resort Casino (Mashantucket, Connecticut)
NTA contact: George Yerger
Corporate Hotel Chain
Gold
Hilton Worldwide
“We are grateful to be recognized by our industry peers, and we always look forward to welcoming groups. Conrad Hilton’s vision is to fill the Earth with the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering exceptional experiences at every hotel … to every guest … every time.”
—Mayumi Florek
Silver
Drury Hotels
NTA contact: Amy Defrancesco
Bronze
Best Western Hotels & Resorts
NTA contact: Michelle Zajac
Individual/Independent or Boutique Hotel Property
Gold
Lord Elgin Hotel (Ottawa, Ontario)
“We have been working with NTA for more than 50 years—one of the very first from Ottawa to do so. Many of the relationships and partnerships in the tour and travel market we have enjoyed over the decades can be attributed to the countless connections our NTA membership has forged.”
—Amber Van Der Hoeven
Silver
The Grand Hotel (Mackinac Island, Michigan)
NTA contact: Julia Luckey-Ottenwess
Bronze
Monarch Hotel & Conference Center (Clackamas, Oregon)
NTA contact: Tammy Thompson
Group-friendly Restaurant
Gold
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
“As one of America’s favorite home-away-from-homes, Cracker Barrel is always a beloved stop on the road. It’s an incredible honor for us to receive a Gold 2020 Distinguished Dozen Award because it’s voted on by NTA-member tour operators—the true experts in the packaged-travel industry.”
—Tammy Phillips
Silver
Planet Hollywood/Buca di Beppo
NTA contact: Matt Luckett
Bronze
Hard Rock International
NTA contact: Michael Casillas
Big-ship or River Cruise Company
Gold
Norwegian Cruise Line
“With more than 260 destinations worldwide, Norwegian has the perfect cruise for every traveler. Whether you seek the majesty of Alaska, the history of Europe, or basking on a beach in the Caribbean, you can take to the sea and find out what it means to ‘Feel Free.’”
—Monique Adams
Silver
CroisiEurope
NTA contact: John McGlade
Bronze
American Queen Steamboat Company
NTA contact: Bob Salmon
Sightseeing Cruise Company
Gold
Hornblower Cruises & Events
Founded in 1980, Hornblower provides cruises from seven California port cities—San Francisco, Berkeley, Sacramento, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Marina del Rey, and San Diego—and excursions from the Statue of Liberty and Niagara Falls in New York State.
NTA contact: Estelle Miller
Silver
Entertainment Cruises
NTA contact: Liz Gilbert
Bronze
Boston Duck Tours
NTA contact: Bob Schwartz
Sightseeing Rail Company
Gold
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
“We are honored to have been a member of the National Tour Association for over 25 years. And as loyal as we are to this association, NTA tour operators have been loyal to us. Thank you!”
—Carrie Whitley
Silver
Alaska Railroad Corporation
NTA contact: Heather Dudick
Bronze
Rocky Mountaineer
NTA contact: Josh Mahon
