World-Class Missouri
Christmas Capitals
BOOKED: Pro Tips for Selling Trips
Group Travel Basics for Planning a National Park Trip
World-Class Missouri
Missouri’s rolling hills and natural beauty are rivaled only by the warmth of its Midwestern welcome.
Christmas Capitals
Faith stories take center stage in these holiday destinations.
BOOKED: Pro Tips for Selling Trips
Tour marketing expert Harish Shroff joins the podcast to share how he helped hyper-scale Indus Travel and how me makes sure every tour departs full.
Group Travel Basics for Planning a National Park Trip
From Yellowstone's geysers to the Grand Canyon's red rock formations, America's national parks have earned top spots on countless travel bucket lists. Visiting one of these natural treasures requires some special considerations. We’ve got you covered with this guide to group travel to national parks.
Destinations
You Have the Right to an Attorney: Exploring the Landmark and History of Panama City
Panama City, Florida, stands out as the site of the landmark Gideon v. Wainwright case that helped reshape the American justice system.
Step into Germany’s Timeless Heritage Towns
The 17 heritage cities that are members of Historic Highlights of Germany span the ages, from the Roman Empire to the Renaissance, and they span the country, from the Baltic Coast in the north to the Black Forest in the south.
You’ve Done Kentucky. Now Do Kentucky Differently.
Just 20 minutes outside Louisville, Oldham County specializes in creating Kentucky experiences groups never knew existed.
Save the Date: Columbus Spring Pilgrimage Returns April 2027
Every spring, the pages of history come alive in Columbus, Mississippi, as step into The Storybook South and discover 10 days of history, culture, architecture and hospitality. Mark your calendar for April 1–10, 2027.
Mississippi Shares Its Civil Rights Past with Honesty and Compassion
There was a time when Mississippi wasn’t so forthcoming about the state’s Civil Rights history, but in recent years, it has broken the silence and is telling its story in many ways. Explore the state's Freedom Trail, talk to its people, and you’ll realize that Mississippi is confronting the past with honesty and compassion.
Oklahoma is Cowboy Central
Groups visiting Oklahoma will discover a wealth of ways to enjoy the Sooner State’s Western flavors.
Trip Ideas
Speedy Superlatives Group Game
Help group members get to know each other by using superlatives.
Staff Sound-Off: Dream Train Trips
We asked our staff, "If someone gave you a free ticket, which train trip would you love to take?" Find out which trips we'll make tracks for in this month's Staff Sound-Off.
To Lead Great Trips, Hone Your People Skills
the skill of understanding people — and managing their expectations and interactions — makes the travel planner a deft human resource manager as well as a part-time psychologist. Understanding those traits and how they meld together in a group is a valuable skill for group leaders.
United States Trivia Game
Test your group's patriotic knowledge with these trivia questions on the United States.
Staff Sound-Off: Wildlife or Dinner?
We asked our staff, "Would you rather go on a dinner cruise or a wildlife cruise?" Find out which one we're on board for in this month's Staff Sound-Off.
Waterfront Fun
Great waterfront views make these entertainment districts special.
Travel Tools
Planning Luxury Trips
High-end group trips are about more than just upscale hotels, dining and experiences. Here are five factors to consider.
Recruiting New Travelers
Recruiting new travelers can be as easy as planning a niche "bird watching" trip. As the old adage goes, birds of a feather flock together.
Navigating Busy Season
Navigating the busy season is necessary for planning a quality group trip during the peak of travel in certain places.
Meals Can Make a Good Tour Great
Finding a place for a group to eat involves much more preparation than simply calling a restaurant to reserve a spot. To guarantee a dining experience that’s sure to leave your guests satisfied, prepare and approach group dining with these strategies in mind.
Rethinking Trip Swag
Here are some tips for turning your trip swag from something destined to gather dust to a true marketing asset.
Good Vibes Don’t Pay the Bills
Is your travel program as financially healthy as it should be? Here are some expense categories you should always keep an eye on.
Gather & Go Podcast
The Unwritten Rules of Great FAM Tours
Stacy Berry of Sharin' the South Tours returns to the podcast to share how destinations and travel planners can make the most of FAM trips.
Tourism’s Future — Are You Doing Your Part?
Tourism professor Elizabeth Whalen joins the podcast to share how she's training the next generation of tourism pros — and how you can help.
Is it Time to Sell Your Travel Company?
Travel acquisition experts Bob Sweeney and Doug Haugen join the podcast to explain what your company is worth and whether it's time to sell.
MAKEOVER: A New Way to Teach Tourism
Learn Tourism founder Stephen Ekstrom joins the podcast to explain why travel education is broken and how he's working to fix it.
Surprise! Hotels Are Cheaper Than You Think
Hospitality analyst Jan Freitag joins the podcast to explain the complex world of hotel pricing — and why hotels are cheaper than they seem.
BONUS: Courage That Changed History
On this special podcast episode, we follow the Alabama icons whose bravery and conviction launched the Civil Rights Movement.
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