The NTA credit card program, managed by GE Money’s Sales Finance unit, launched as a pilot in July 2006 for the purchase of packaged tours, vacations and other travel-related expenses. The first association-based program for the travel industry, the NTA program provides a menu of offers and promotions to fit various tour operator markets. In addition to offering travelers deferred interest and extended payment financing on one-time trips or ongoing travel, NTA tour operators receive point-of-sale and other marketing materials and equipment, as well as training on how to effectively use the finance program.
“During the first year, when several tour operators piloted the program, it enables our tour operators to offer a greater choice of payment options and customers to take the trips of their dreams today, “ said NTA Chairman and CEO Randy Julian. “The card is a great option for people to upgrade their travel plans, track expenses and manage payments.”
NTA tour operators serve students, baby boomers, seniors, groups and independent travelers, and create packages that can be customized to any interest or need — all with the professional integrity and viability that comes with NTA membership.
"GE is excited to partner with the NTA to extend this flexible service offering," said Dave Luster, vice president and Travel Market Leader for GE Money - Sales Finance. "Providing a dedicated credit program exclusively for travel has proven to provide NTA members with a competitive advantage, and we’re confident in the program’s continued success."
About 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 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 www.NTAonline.com.
About GE Money
With more than $190 billion in assets, GE Money, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), is a leading provider of credit services to consumers, retailers and auto dealers in more than 55 countries around the world. GE Money, based in Stamford, Conn., offers a range of financial products, including private label credit cards, personal loans, bank cards, auto loans and leases, mortgages, corporate travel and purchasing cards, debt consolidation and home equity loans, and credit insurance. More information can be found at www.gemoney.com. GE Money’s Sales Finance unit, based in Kettering, Ohio, provides private label credit card programs, marketing, installment lending and financial services for national and regional retailers, dealers, manufacturers and service providers in more than 20 industries including: travel, outdoor power equipment, home improvement, sporting goods, powersports, automotive, recreational vehicles, consumer electronics and appliances, furniture, floor covering, marine, music, jewelry, and health care.
GE is Imagination at Work -- a diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world’s toughest problems. With products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and advanced materials, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.ge.com.
