Trips with a Spanish Accent
Marty Sarbey de Souto provides a few examples of trip ideas for experiencing colonial Mexico without leaving the US.
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Category: Expert Advice
Need Travel Insurance for Your Group Cruise?
Even if your group opts to take insurance through the cruise line, it should be included at time of the actual booking. A few cruise lines even require that the insurance cost be submitted with the initial deposit
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Group Vacation Planning Made Easier
Whether you’re just starting to plan your first group vacation or are a seasoned veteran, here are five resources you shouldn’t do without.
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Tour Escorting Hints
Undoubtedly as this year progresses you will be called on to lead one of your tour groups personally. Or perhaps you will need to train one of your helpers to do the job for you.
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How to Innovate in Faith-based Tourism
Innovation is a word most often associated with the technology industry. It is a word less often used in relation to the travel and hospitality marketplace, apart from hi-tech products and services.
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Culinary Tourism: Exploring the Meanings of Food
Food offers a window on the world and a mirror on ourselves. I’ve always loved exploring with food. Trying new tastes and ingredients. Learning about the history of a dish and the history of a culture through an ingredient. Meeting the people who grow and prepare food I’m eating.
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Analyze Your Market Before Planning Your Next Trip
As group travel planners, so often we come across a trip that sounds interesting and we assume our usual tour members will find it interesting also. We commit to a departure date and then embark on a marketing/sales plan – only to be disappointed at the turnout.
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Much has been written and even more spoken about the “generations,” their impact on travel and how we should sell to each group. Purposely, we’re skipping generations X, Y and Z in this column but will address each of their unique issues in the future.
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Recent Leisure Group Travel Magazine Articles
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Explore sacred sites in Perth, from St. Mary’s and St. George’s cathedrals to Perth Mosque and Whadjuk Nyoongar cultural landscapes. - TAP Into the South for Dream Destinations
Whether you’re exploring historic landmarks, enjoying lovely landscapes, eating amazing southern cuisine or enjoying fabulous live music, there’s something for everyone in the South. - TAP Into the Northeast for Dream Destinations
From charming small towns to vibrant cities and awe-inspiring natural landscapes, the Northeast offers an ideal setting for every kind of getaway.
