Rome, Italy – Rome-based Italian Travel Team has joined the National Tour Association, the premier organization for packaged travel.

“We are happy to be a part of NTA and all that membership offers,” said Antonio Luce, President, Italian Travel Team. “Consumers who travel with Italian Travel Team can be confident that their plans are solid and their travel investment is secure. Each member of NTA must abide by a code of ethics, and we are required to maintain at least $1 million in errors, omissions and professional liability insurance as protection.”

Italian Travel Team passed strict guidelines to become eligible for NTA membership. These criteria include being an established company in business for three or more years and having an employee at the senior management level with at least three years experience in the packaged travel industry. Interested applicants also are required to supply three references before becoming a NTA member.

As a NTA member, Italian Travel Team also has access to numerous educational programs as well as the networking and business opportunities at NTA’s Annual Convention and Tour Operator Spring Meet.

The National Tour Association is an international community of nearly 4,000 professionals invested in the growth and development of the packaged travel industry. NTA is made up of members from 25 countries and is committed to providing business opportunities and knowledge to its members, while offering a collaborative, caring environment in which to build relationships. For more information, please visit www.NTAonline.com.