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1 week ago | 
grouptourmagazine.com | Madeline Fuerstenberg
There’s a lot to be learned from the people who came before us. By many standards, the United States is a young nation—but that doesn’t mean these past 250 years have been uneventful. Our history, while rich, is also complex and at times fraught with inequality, conflict, and division. The Southeast, for all its vibrancy and diversity of culture, bears the scars of its past in even the most beautiful of places.
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1 month ago | 
grouptourmagazine.com | Madeline Fuerstenberg
From Oct. 8-12, America’s River Roots will kick off a year-long national celebration of the U.S. Semiquincentennial in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Northern Kentucky, highlighting the Ohio River’s pivotal role in shaping American history and culture. Organized by America’s River Roots Experience and endorsed by the America 250-Ohio Commission, this one-of-a-kind festival will blend musical performances, historical river tours, and culinary experiences in an unforgettable cultural showcase.
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1 month ago | 
grouptourmagazine.com | Madeline Fuerstenberg
Imagine the United States as it was 250 years ago. At the time, a modest cluster of Colonies was on the brink of something incredible. Pressure was mounting in a proverbial powder keg as our Founding Fathers toyed with the idea of independence. They debated, they planned, and they fought. In the end, a new nation was born of their collective brilliance—one with its ideals rooted in democracy and the promise of indelible freedom.
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1 month ago | 
grouptourmagazine.com | Madeline Fuerstenberg
Sasha Nakoryakov discovered early on in her college career that the travel industry was where she wanted to be—she just wasn’t sure exactly what that would look like for her.
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2 months ago | 
grouptourmagazine.com | Madeline Fuerstenberg
What comes to mind when you think of the Midwest? Agriculture, maybe? That trademark “Midwest Nice”? Quirky accents and colloquialisms? There are many defining characteristics that shape the spirit of the Midwest, but perhaps one of the more noteworthy attributes of the heartland is its distinct four seasons. From frigid, snowy winters and brisk, colorful falls to rainy springs and humid summers, the Midwest experiences the full spectrum of weather throughout the year.
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2 months ago | 
meetingsmags.com | Madeline Fuerstenberg
The American Bus Association (ABA) based in Washington, D.C., just wrapped up its Marketplace 2025, which took Philadelphia by storm from Feb. 1 through Feb. 4. This year’s Marketplace—the largest group travel industry event of the year—attracted about 3,500 tour operators and representatives of destination management organizations, convention and visitors bureaus, attractions, bus companies, tech companies, and more to the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
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2 months ago | 
grouptourmagazine.com | Madeline Fuerstenberg
The American Bus Association’s (ABA) 2025 Marketplace took Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by storm from Feb. 1 through Feb. 4. This year’s annual Marketplace—the largest group travel industry event of the year—attracted about 3,500 tour operators and representatives of destination management organizations, convention and visitors bureaus, attractions, bus companies, tech companies, and more to the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
grouptourmagazine.com | Madeline Fuerstenberg
Picture this: You have a busload of eager travelers ready to hit the road. The journey to your next destination is several hours long and stops will be limited. As your tourgoers settle into their seats, various personal belongings in hand and strewed about, it’s clear they’re bracing for a lengthy, monotonous, potentially boring stretch of their trip. And who can blame them?
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Dec 18, 2024 | 
grouptourmagazine.com | Madeline Fuerstenberg
All the world’s a stage—isn’t that what they say? “They,” of course, not-so-specifically refers to William Shakespeare, but the sentiment has been echoed by others a time or two over the centuries. And while all the world might be a stage (and all the men and women merely players), some stages are more emblematic than others.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
grouptourmagazine.com | Madeline Fuerstenberg
Each region of the United States carries with it a unique spirit. The Midwest conjures images of sprawling farmland and industrious cities. The Northeast is bursting with colonial history and maritime charm. The Southeast is a place of vibrant culture and sunny beaches. And the West … well, we’ll get to that. With each unique region comes an array of bucket list destinations that epitomizes these individual spirits.
