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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...

Planning Luxury Trips

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

World-Class Missouri

Missouri’s rolling hills and natural beauty are rivaled only by the warmth of its Midwestern welcome.

Good Vibes in Grand Rapids

Creativity is always on display in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where an extensive public art collection, high-profile attractions and a thriving cultural scene inspire groups year-round.
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