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Holbrook's Virtual Travel Lineup

Based on their 2021 "Virtual Travel Week" with The Nueva School, Holbrook Travel is proud to offer a series of up-close, impactful virtual travel programs. These modules are between 1-hour to 2-hours, with engaging speakers on location, documentary video, and dynamic visuals....

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Navigating the Future of Travel Insurance

May 7, 2020 |

Tips and Resources

| by Lindsay Taulbee

Faced with travel bans, quarantine orders, and cancelled trips, many people are experiencing firsthand just how important travel insurance can be. As a group travel leader, you want to make sure your travelers and their investment are protected, but not all coverage is created equal. In ...

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Mitigating Risk in the Field: What is Your Emergency Plan?

Feb 21, 2020 |

Tips and Resources

| by Christa Markley

As an educational travel planner, it can be daunting to think about health and safety issues that might arise when your students are traveling in the field: the world suddenly seems like one big booby trap....

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Be an inbox hero: Email tips for travel planners

Feb 13, 2020 |

Tips and Resources

| by Lindsay Taulbee

When communicating with your travelers (or potential travelers), sending courteous, clear, and effective emails can make all the difference in the success of your group travel program. It may seem trivial, but following certain email guidelines can foster trust in your organization, prevent ...

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Group Sharing Made Easy: Tripcast’s “Living Travel Journal”

Dec 20, 2019 |

Tips and Resources

| by Christa Markley

You’ve just returned from the trip of a lifetime, and your group parts ways at the airport with one promise in unison: “I’ll send you my photos!” Some people are warriors and champions, and they battle the fates of technology and procrastination to fulfill their oath. But most, understandably, ...

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How to effectively promote your group travel program

Nov 14, 2019 |

Tips and Resources

| by Lindsay Taulbee

Designing the perfect group travel program for your organization or institution is fun, but deciding on the itinerary is only part of the process. Once you’ve finalized the details, the next step is getting the word out. The key is to start early; by announcing the trip sooner rather than ...

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WhatsApp with that? Keeping in touch in the digital age of travel

Jul 18, 2019 |

Tips and Resources

| by Lindsay Taulbee

The world is increasingly connected, and keeping in touch with friends and family back home—and with your fellow travelers in the field—is getting easier and easier. In many countries around the world, Wifi is becoming standard in hotels, restaurants, and other public places, and cell service ...

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Handling illness in the field: the do’s and don’ts

Jul 18, 2019 |

Tips and Resources

| by Molly O'Brien

Leading group travel is an exciting and worthwhile experience and also one that requires sufficient preparation and responsibility. Unfortunately, even with ample preparation, sometimes travelers fall ill in the field. When this happens, it presents a challenge for the individual but need not ...

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Here’s a Tip: Decoding Gratuities

Jun 13, 2019 |

Tips and Resources

| by Lindsay Taulbee

Imagine it’s the last night of a wonderful trip. Everything has gone smoothly so far. All your travelers have enjoyed themselves and built a nice camaraderie. As everyone gathers for a final farewell dinner, Thelma pulls you aside. She’s uncomfortable because Louise is trying to collect tips ...

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Revisiting Your Group Travel Insurance

Group Travel organizers are charged with many different tasks as they move from planning stages through the welcome home phase. From program design and marketing to registrations and final documents, the hats are many. One important hat is the having the overall responsibility to your group. ...

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