Meet Ashley DeLucia, Our Newest Team Member

Ashley DeLucia has been named advertising sales manager for The Group Travel Leader and Pioneer Publishing. She will work alongside Telisa Rech to sell advertising and marketing programs to destinations and companies in the group travel and meetings markets.

Gone, but Not Forgotten

Our company lost two dear friends this summer, Sandy Haines and Rena Baer.

Superb Events Highlight GOFC in Cincy Region

More than 200 faith-based buyers and sellers gathered August 6–8 in the Cincy Region for the 2025 Going On Faith Conference held at the Marriott Cincinnati Airport in Hebron, Kentucky.

GroupTravelCon is on Tap in Owensboro, October 28–30

GroupTravelCon is one of the nation’s premier events dedicated to connecting travel planners, tour operators and destination representatives in a focused, productive environment. The 2025 conference will take place October 28–30 in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Conference Attendee Sees Big Benefits

Frances Sheets, a planner who recently attended the 2025 African American Travel Conference (AATC) in Buffalo, New York, shared heartfelt appreciation for the experience, emphasizing just how valuable these events are for industry professionals.

GTF Surveys Show Younger Groups are Thriving

The Group Travel Family reports that domestic group travel is up 3% and that the average age of these group travelers is dropping.

2025 Buyers Guide Issue Examines AI and Highlights Next-Gen Travel Entrepreneurs

More than 13,350 tour operators and travel planners will receive The Group Travel Leader's most insightful issue of the year in September when our 2025 Buyers Guide issue hits the streets. 

Join Us for a Trip to Alabama

Our friends at the Alabama Tourism Department are arranging a familiarization tour and they're inviting our travel planner readers to attend. The tour will take place September 30"“October 4 and will include Huntsville, Muscle Shoals and Birmingham.

Edwards Joins the Group Travel Family as Intern

The Group Travel Family of Brands is bringing on Owen Edwards as a travel industry intern this summer.

Going On Faith Conference Heads to Cincy Region in August

Going on Faith Conference is headed to the vibrant Cincy Region this summer, taking place August 6"“8, 2025, in Hebron, Kentucky, just outside of Cincinnati.