Courtesy Senior Excursions SALEM, Ohio — Travel groups across the country will be introduced to one of the most established tour companies in America this year at GLAMER Chapter Meetings. Senior Excursions has not only been serving the group travel market for 45 years, but they have also been operated by one family. The Lambert […]

Courtesy Circle Wisconsin EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Circle Wisconsin, a familiar name to the group travel industry, has a new look and a website that again leads the nation in serving the group travel market. Although the Circle Wisconsin logo has been updated to reflect the future of group travel, the organization is committed to […]

Following the tragic Costa Concordia accident in January, Carnival Corp., parent company of Costa Cruises and nine cruise lines around the world, announced a comprehensive audit and review of all safety and emergency response procedures across all of the company’s operations. Despite the publicity surrounding this very unfortunate incident, Carnival, as well as the cruise industry […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. ““ Memphis CVB president Kevin Kane extended the live rock band’s performance twice at the 2012 BankTravel Conference in Memphis, Tenn. Attendees went to Graceland, legendary home of Elvis Presley, to tour the home and listen to a live band during dinner. “I don’t think this group is ready to leave just yet,’ […]

Despite the recent Costa Concordia disaster in Italy, indicators point to increased cruise sales during the industry’s Wave Season. January is traditionally the start of the cruising Wave Season, since it is the most active cruise booking period of the year. Many cruise lines offer special deals to entice potential passengers caught in winter weather. […]

Courtesy Opry Mills NASHVILLE, Tenn. ““ Starting with a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 29, Opry Mills plans to celebrate its reopening with much fanfare. A series of events will run through early May to commemorate the reopening. “As the excitement for this milestone occasion builds, we continue to be amazed by the progress being […]

Courtesy Quad Cities CVB MOLINE, Ill. — The John Deere Pavilion reopens this month after a major renovation that provides a completely new look and feel to the interior and makes more effective use of the outdoor space. “Next year will be the pavilion’s 15th anniversary, making this an ideal time to offer our guests […]