The Holbrook Insider

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?...

Many of us are aware of the United Nations’ declaration of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. But what does this lofty designation mean and why should you care? That’s the focus of a day-long event taking place next week in Washington DC on World Tourism ...

Perhaps you are responsible for managing the educational travel program for the alumni or students of an academic institution, or maybe you are the group leader for a nature organization. You’ve made the decision to put the “White Continent” on your travel calendar. There are many factors to ...

This past weekend conservation aficionados gathered for Audubon’s biennial convention in Park City, Utah. Themed “Elevating Audubon," the venue and weather were ideal for learning, networking, collaborating – and birding!...

It’s tempting to romanticize a destination from photographs. Madagascar is one of those magical places. It conjures images of exotic wildlife and flora – dancing lemurs, mighty baobab trees, spiny forests, stunning beaches. From its evolutionary isolation off the coast of Africa, Madagascar is ...

International Alliance Program Bolsters Local Communities and Conservation In developing countries around the world, it’s no wonder that a lack of economic opportunity can cause people to work in activities that degrade the natural resources - such as logging, poaching, and land clearing for ...

Should Belize be on your travel calendar? When planning travel programs to Latin America, Belize rarely makes the top list for travel planners. Blame this on its small size, proximity to the U.S., or lack of publicity. But in the last few years Belize’s popularity is growing significantly, ...

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 ...

Has Cuba lost its luster or not? Cuba has been among the most popular educational travel destinations the last few years. In 2016 Cuba had a record 4 million international tourists, a 13% increase from the prior year, with the greatest increase from US travelers....

Foreign travel brings unforgettable and often surprising experiences. While the unexpected is part of what makes each trip exciting and memorable, planning for unforeseen situations can help ensure your journey goes smoothly....