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December 2025Turn the pages of Leisure Group Travel Magazine and discover a world of possibilities for your next group adventure. Because every journey is better when shared.
Leisure Group Travel Magazine
December 2025Turn the pages of Leisure Group Travel Magazine and discover a world of possibilities for your next group adventure. Because every journey is better when shared.
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A Century to Celebrate
If 2026 feels like it’s overflowing with reasons to celebrate, you’re not imagining things.
From the World Cup coming to the U.S. for the first time since 1994 to the nationwide America250 celebrations and Route 66’s centennial, 2026 is stacked with events that will draw crowds, fuel excitement and create endless group travel opportunities.
Leisure Group Travel’s December issue is your perfect send-off to the year and introduction to 2026 as it’s packed with insights, inspiration and a healthy dose of wanderlust. This edition is our Industry Forecast issue and we sat down with some of the tourism industry’s most influential names for our annual Titans of Tourism feature.
Not to be outdone, the American Bus Association’s centennial takes center stage in this issue, marking 100 years of connecting communities. This issue highlights that and shares some stories of the ABA’s illustrious history.
The December issue is a fitting way to close out 2025: a toast to anniversaries, milestones and the promise of an unforgettable year ahead. So, grab your copy, make yourself comfortable and let’s raise a glass to the year behind us, and to the one ahead.
Happy travels,
Jason Paha, Chief Editor
Leisure Group Travel Features, Columns & Itineraries
The 2025 Titans of Tourism
Beyond the Black Hills in South Dakota
15 Must-Do North Carolina Experiences, Region by Region
How Top Tour Operators Go Even Further
The first of a four-part series on tour technology in partnership with Centaur, software for tour operators.
Itinerary: MetroWest: Play, Pour and Explore
From interactive life-size puzzles to behind-the-scenes brewery tours and botanical gardens, MetroWest packs big variety into a small radius for a fun-filled adventure just 30minutes from Boston.
Itinerary: Outer Banks
It’s not often you come across a destination that has three National Parks in one county, especially along 130 miles of barrier islands on the northern coast of North Carolina.
Itinerary: Atlantic City - Three Days of Boardwalk Bliss
Atlantic City has been welcoming visitors for more than a century, and it continues to reinvent itself as one of the East Coast’s most dynamic group destinations.
Itinerary: Greensboro - A Stylish Escape to Greensboro’s Heartland Charm
Residing in North Carolina’s picturesque heartland, Greensboro is the perfect place for groups to relax and enjoy outdoor adventures, quality entertainment and an abundance of arts and culture.
Destination Showcases
South Dakota
Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours
Oaklawn Hot Springs
Philadelphia
Alabama Black Belt Adventures
Cayuga County
Little Portion Hermitage and Monastery
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Group Travel Destinations
Charting the Future of Group Travel: Trends and Destinations for 2026
Group Travel Destinations Articles & Itineraries
Canyon Spirit: Southwest Journey
Journey through the heart of the Southwest — where luxury rail travel meets timeless adventure.
Sioux Falls Award-Winning Attractions
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has quickly gained momentum as a must-visit destination for group travel.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: A Mid-Century Engineering Marvel
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—the world’s largest rotating tram car—travels over two-and-one-half miles along the cliffs of Chino Canyon.
Outdoor Adventures in Myrtle Beach
Explore the gardens and riveting art scene in South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach.
Discover the 1000 Islands, NY, as a Group
A group tour through legends, landmarks, and scenic waterways in the 1000 Islands
Salem Witch Museum for Leisure Groups
Explore a Must-Visit Museum in Salem.
Attractions, Dining and Entertainment in Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge offers a variety of activities that cater to all interests and ages.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum offers a one-of-a-kind journey through history, patriotism, and inspiration.
Endless Experiences Await Across New York State
Discover a destination that blends history, culture, nature, STEM learning and pure fun.
Museum of the American Revolution: Step Into America’s Revolutionary Story
Explore immersive galleries, rare artifacts, and powerful theater experiences at the Museum of the American Revolution.
Where New York’s Story Takes Flight
RiseNY blends film, immersive galleries, and a 4D flying ride.
December Edition Special Sections
Indiana Group Tour Guide
American Bus Association
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