NTA Celebrates Industry Growth in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Nearly 700 tour operators, destination representatives, tour suppliers and other travel professionals gathered for NTA's Travel Exchange in Huntsville, Alabama, November 17"“20. Organizers noted that the event's attendance showed significant...

America’s 250th Anniversary is a Travel Celebration

Monica Smith shares how the Southeast Tourism Society is using its resources to make sure her region capitalizes on America's 250th anniversary in 2026.

Meet a Few of Our Best

STS presented 15 Shining Example Awards in 2024. Here are a some of the notable winners.

Pilgrimage Showcases Civil Rights Sites to Industry Leaders

The U.S. Civil Rights Trail Marketing Alliance recently hosted the Connectivity Pilgrimage, October 8"“9 in Montgomery and nearby Selma. The event showcased the numerous immersive visitor experiences in that tell the stories of the momentous events that took place in ...

We’re Headed to Kentucky in 2025

Our friends at the Kentucky Department of Tourism are arranging a FAM tour of their state in late spring of 2025, and they're inviting our travel planner readers to attend.

Attend a Great Conference in 2025

Travel planners will have opportunities next year to build bigger groups and plan better trips by attending a travel conference presented by our conference partner, The Group Travel Family of Brands.

Travel Safe by ‘Looking Before You Book’

A motorcoach is a convenient, budget-friendly way to travel — just be sure to put travel safety at the top of your planning list.

2025 Go South Tour Planner Coming in January

The Group Travel Leader and Southeast Tourism Society are again partnering to publish the Go South Tour Planner in the January 2025 issue of the magazine. Reserve your space today.

Branson Shines as Going On Faith Conference Host

More than 200 delegates, sponsors, hosts and speakers gathered August 6"“8 in Branson, Missouri, for the 2024 Going On Faith Conference.

Advertise in the 2024 African American Heritage Guide

The 2024 edition of the African American Heritage Guide will be published in The Group Travel Leader's November/December issue. Reserve your space today.