World-Class Missouri
Christmas Capitals
REVEALED: Profit Secrets of Tourism Pros
Working with Receptive Operators
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.
REVEALED: Profit Secrets of Tourism Pros
Arival founder Douglas Quinby joins the podcast to share keys to profitability and other insights from a new multiday tour operator study.
Working with Receptive Operators
Whether you’re new to the industry and the concept of receptive operators or you just need a refresher course, here are some key points you should know about working with receptive operators to plan and lead better trips.
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
Animal Idioms Group Game
See if you can guess the animal to complete each of these common phrases with our animal idioms group game.
Staff Sound-Off: Luxury Hotels
We asked our staff, "Which luxury hotel is on your bucket list?" Find out which luxury hotel we'd love to turn in at in this month's Staff Sound-Off.
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.
Travel Tools
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.
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.
Gather & Go Podcast
One Company’s Secret to World Class Trips
James Redcay and and Stephanie Tiboris of Mid-America Productions join the podcast to share how a passion for classical music lead to a thriving tour company.
Why Ignoring AI Could Cost Your Travel Biz Big…
Kelsey Tonner returns to the podcast to share how AI tools are revolutionizing tour businesses — and how to keep from getting left behind.
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.
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.
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