Working with Receptive Operators

As a group travel planner, you’re an expert on your groups, but you might not be an expert on every place you take them. That’s where receptive operators, sometimes simply called “receptives,” come in. If you’re new to the industry, you may not be familiar with these,...

Collette Contest Winners

Two travel planner readers of The Group Travel Leader and Select Traveler magazines are about to embark on thrilling trips to some of Collette’s most exciting destinations in 2027.

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.

Are You Marketing to the Wrong Group Planners?

Your ideal group customer may be someone you’re not reaching yet. Your ideal group travel customer may be one you’re not currently reaching. The term “group travel” means a lot of things to a lot of people. Some people hear it and think of tour busses. Others think of...

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 fo...

Mountains and Majesty in Wyoming

Stunning scenery is just the beginning of a group trip to Wyoming.

Planning Luxury Trips

High-end group trips are about more than just upscale hotels, dining and experiences. Here are five factors to consider.

Oklahoma City’s Got Some Kicks on Route 66

Route 66 turns 100 this year, and while it is an oldie, it is still a goodie. Every year, thousands of travelers trace all or part of the Mother Road’s path between Chicago and LA. Oklahoma has more than 400 lane miles of Route 66, and about 50 are in Oklahoma City....

OnSite in Kentucky

Kentucky is a treasure trove of student travel opportunities.