877-595-7666

Legit conference and not legit booking company. Jeff called with only 5 rooms left! I work closely with this organization and know there that the claimed "National Travel Associates" group that he claims to work for doesn't exist.  Checked with the organization and they confirmed...most likely a credit card theft scam?

Noo it's not a scam , i booked through them some rooms in Boston and the hotel they got me was very nice , You just didnt trust them

NTA is the best travel agency I've ever worked with in the 17 years I've been doing business travel. They are easy to get in touch with, provides a lot of ideas for making my travel arrangements more convenient, and they're able to answer all of my questions even when they are not directly related to travel (e.g. finding out what time zone the city I'm traveling to is in, warning me about potential weather related issues so I can better book my flights).

Reads like shill-spam. Could go either way.

What a scam. They called about an upcoming conference, asking if I wanted to reserve a block of rooms. They had none of my info from the prior conference (unlike the agency actually authorized to book on behalf of the conference) and started phishing for how many rooms I'd need at such ridiculous rates.

I contacted the authorized agency who confirmed they were poachers trying to get credit card info, and reserve rooms that aren't even available yet! Unbelievable.

NTA was very friendly, helpful, and thorough. They did an excellent job helping to arrange my flights for my family and me for next year.

And you just HAD to come here and tell everyone this...why? Reads like shilling to me, which makes this "company" look even worse.

Yes I had a missed call from them and I decided to search the number online because I did not recognize it! And I decided to post a comment when I read this B.S. probably from a jealous competitor or maybe and an unhappy customer!

Liar. A quick search shows just how disgusting and scammy this company really is:  


http://www.affiliatesummit.com/affiliate-summ ... vel-associates/

http://www.republicreport.org/2012/scams-and- ... rence-in-vegas/

http://www.bbb.org/southern-nevada/business-r ... son-nv-90009318

http://www.apscuconvention.org/hotel/

https://plus.google.com/115889611045162136805/about

http://affiliate-marketing-forums.5staraffili ... associates.html

http://www.airshows.aero/?Page=News&Group=News&NewsID=320

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_ ... 192576524116016


---> "APSCU’s website now warns of  ”Annual Convention Lodging Scam Alert: BEWARE!” Apparently, “at least two companies have been calling APSCU 2012 Annual Convention registrants and exhibitors luring them to book hotel rooms through them.” But, “This effort is in no way sanctioned by APSCU and interferes with APSCU’s existing contracts with hotels to secure adequate room space and favorable group rates for Convention participants…. The two known companies are: National Travel Associates and Convention Expo Travel. The scams may be operating under other names, as well. THESE COMPANIES HAVE NO AFFILIATION WITH APSCU. PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THESE ATTEMPTS AT ‘HOUSING PIRACY,’ WHICH IS A SCAM AFFECTING THE LAS VEGAS CONVENTION BUSINESS.” Well, then. We don’t want anyone ripped off."






Yeah, I'm going with 'unhappy' too - unhappy that they were scammed/cold called.  Not cool.

So yes, you're a shill, and this company is a fraud. Thanks for playing.



Posters, if these scammers call you, just remember: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! http://www.nbcnews.com/id/6867582/ns/travel-travel/t/top-travel-scams/

National Travel Associates is from Henderson, NV and has been a problem for years. They look up information about a previous conference and contact all the exhibitors from the meeting the year before. They are not associated with the societies. They are just a bunch of trolls. I have had calls from them for at least 10 years and have reported them to numerous medical societies who have asked them to cease and desist. I have told them to stop calling me yet they have called 3 times in the past month about 3 different meetings we attended. They will take your credit card info and charge you but you will almost certainly not have any rooms.

I also reported them to the BBB in Las Vegas. National Travel Associates never responded.

Shannon and James (or whatever your real names are), you guys are just shills and probably work for NTA.

I just received a call about an upcoming trade show we attended as well, and googled their number to find out who they were. The Better Business Bureau gives them an "F" rating. I am guessing the positive remarks are all from their "employees".

People should be more specific in their posting. I notice that at least one person was. Thank-you. A company by the same name also has a headquarters in Nova Scotia and is on the short list for an award right now as we speak from the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Please, if you are going to insult a company specify that it is an American company so that it does not hard the reputation of the Canadian company.

post proof or retract

They called asking for the person in charge of travel for a show we will be attending.

I found this little bit of information after, when I asked if he was associated with the show, he mumbled mm hmm.

URGENT ALERT - SCAM WARNING
**It has come to our attention that a housing company named "National Travel Associates" (877-595-7666) and "Exhibition Housing Management" aka "Exhibition Housing Services" (866-367-4414), as well as "Global Travel Partners (USA)" (877-312-7831) all claiming to have a relationship with the Marriott Orlando World Center and/ or BrandSource are offering hotel reservation services for the 2015 Summit. These companies and others like it are NOT in any way affiliated with BrandSource or the Marriott and should NOT be used to make hotel reservations. There is only one, official, exclusive housing block for the 2015 Summit and those reservations can be made on this page.  Please let us know if you have any questions regarding this or booking your hotel rooms through our official BrandSource room block.**

And another:
URGENT ALERT : BOGUS HOTEL & EXHIBIT SERVICES OFFERS

It has come to our attention that a housing company named "National Travel Associates" (877-595-7666) and "Exhibition Housing Management" aka "Exhibition Housing Services" (866-367-4414), as well as "Global Travel Partners (USA)" (877-312-7831) all claiming to have a relationship with the Biltmore and are offering hotel reservation services for the 2015 CRRA Annual Conference. These companies and others like it are NOT in any way affiliated with CRRA or the Biltmore and should NOT be used to make hotel reservations. There is only one, official, exclusive housing block for the 2015 CRRA Annual Conference at the Biltmore (see Conference Travel Planning).  The Biltmore does not/will not make phone calls to CRRA members, exhibitors or annual conference attendees, encouraging you to book with them.  If you have received any communication either via email or telephone, please delete it immediately and ignore any further requests.

It appears they are a scam. There are others. Look at this on an upcoming convention:
It has come to our attention that a housing company named "National Travel Associates" (877-595-7666) and "Exhibition Housing Management" aka "Exhibition Housing Services" (866-367-4414), as well as "Global Travel Partners (USA)" (877-312-7831) are claiming to have a relationship with Rosen Hotels and is offering hotel reservation services for The Florida Realtors Annual Convention. These companies and others like it are NOT in any way affiliated with Florida Realtors or the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort and should NOT be used to make hotel reservations. There is only one, official, exclusive housing block for the 2015 Florida Realtors Annual Convention — Rosen Shingle Creek.

The one below names James probably sent his email from a stint at the Graybar Hotel, a long term government housing establishment like Alcatraz, San Quentin, etc.

We do a lot of conventions and this scam company calls up for EVERY one.  They have a new name this time - SCA.  Just so ya know.

Just received a call from NTA ROOMS with the # of 702-749-4458 on the CID. He claimed today was the last day to book rooms for the EMS (?) convention we're attending in Vegas this October. He was hard to understand due to his accent so I didn't catch his name but this is the # he wants our event coordinator to call him back on TODAY. We've received calls like this before and I know they're a scam as we always set up everything for conventions directly through the hosting company.

Received the same call from Ted Austin at NTA Rooms 877-595-7666 and 703-706-8248 (direct call).  He claimed I needed to book rooms fast for the Expo -Columbus, OH in October.  I contacted the Expo representative and she agreed scam.  They did not authorize any solicitation of rooms.

(Disclaimer, this post is oozing with sarcasm)
I just received a call from Ted too!  OMG wasn't Teddy just a great guy! He stayed on hold for 10 minutes while I was "checking" to see who in our company handles the bookings for Fall Toy Preview in Dallas, TX in October! It's amazing how they just call and call and call. So helpful!

Male caller "Eric" told me that someone (no name available) was "registered" to attend a conference (which could be related to our business) and he wanted to speak to whomever was in charge of making "travel arrangements". He left a phone number when I was obviously skeptical and insisted we were registered to attend the conference. We most definitely are NOT.