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Tips & Resources: Strategies for Building Group Camaraderie

Mar 23, 2018 |

Tips and Resources

| by Lindsay Taulbee

“One of the main points about travelling is to develop in us a feeling of solidarity, of that oneness without which no better world is possible.” – Ella Maillart, Swiss adventurer...

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Navigating Flights – When Group Airfare Makes Sense

You’ve chosen your next destination, decided on the itinerary, and you’re finalizing your brochure to get the word out to your travel community. Did you forget something? Often overlooked, a critical piece of your group program is your air travel. Not only can flights be the most expensive ...

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Group travel and social media: ways to increase participant engagement

Feb 14, 2018 |

Tips and Resources

| by Christa Markley

In an increasingly internet-centric world, marketing advice seems to funnel through one concise – albeit vague – pointer: use social media. But what does that mean? Social media is a huge cultural vehicle, with countless ways to set and measure goals, across a variety of channels, to a vast ...

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Alert: US State Department Launches New Travel Warnings System

First announced last November, the US State Department followed through on its promise to revise the travel warnings and alert system. The new system uses four standard levels of warnings, with a description of the risks and steps U.S. citizens should take. Plus, this measure has been applied ...

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Choosing the right travel provider for your group or organization

Whether you are a veteran travel planner or organizing your first group travel program, you’ve most likely been approached by multiple travel providers or “tour operators” to help you. Whom to choose? What criteria should you use to select a new travel provider?...

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How to Organize a Group Travel Program

Aug 28, 2017 |

Tips and Resources

| by Lindsay Taulbee

An international travel program for your organization or school can be a rewarding way to learn about another culture or environment and build affinity among members, but if you’re never done it before it might seem overwhelming. Below, we break down the steps to show you how easy it can be!...

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Go Safe or Go Home: 6 Tips for Ensuring Health and Safety on a Travel Program

Jul 21, 2017 |

Tips and Resources

| by Lindsay Taulbee

From the mundane (“Is it safe to drink the water?”) to the catastrophic (“What if the volcano erupts?”), it’s normal for travelers to have concerns about their health and safety while abroad, no matter the destination. As the organization representative or leader, it’s your job to help prepare ...

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What’s next in Cuba: How recent announcement could affect group travel planners

Jun 21, 2017 |

Tips and Resources

| by Lindsay Taulbee

On June 16, President Donald Trump signed a directive that will affect how U.S. citizens can engage in travel to Cuba in the future. What does this mean for group travel to Cuba going forward?...

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Using travel as a professional development tool for your organization

May 24, 2017 |

Tips and Resources

| by Lindsay Taulbee

Professional development is important for any organization to thrive. It can increase staff retention, build credibility, and re-energize your team....

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Tips & Resources: Seven marketing essentials to fill your travel program

As a group leader, the next step after booking your program is to start recruiting participants. By taking a multi-prong approach to getting the word out, you increase the likelihood of your trip being a success. 1. Get the positioning clear Before you start getting the word out, be sure you ...

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