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1 week ago | 
selecttraveler.com | Rachel Crick
Music is inextricably woven into the tapestry of Tennessee’s history. The Volunteer State nurtured some of the greatest musical legends from all genres, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Aretha Franklin and Dolly Parton. It’s home to some of the country’s greatest musical museums, recording studios and performance venues. And it’s still where great strides in today’s music industry are taking place.
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1 week ago | 
selecttraveler.com | Rachel Crick
At the intersection of luxury and convenience, group travelers will find resorts. Often set amid gorgeous landscapes and featuring top-notch spas, resorts provide a place to rest, relax and enjoy nature. But they are also hubs of activity, offering everything from golf on a championship course to lake cruises and live music. And, at mealtimes, groups can choose from fine dining to fast-casual cuisine.
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2 weeks ago | 
grouptravelleader.com | Rachel Crick
Historic cemeteries are favorite haunts for groups. Some are noteworthy for the famous — or infamous — people buried there, from Hollywood stars to legendary outlaws, while other cemeteries are notable for their unique aesthetics or the role they play in a destination’s history. Whether they’re taking a spooky nighttime cemetery tour or observing a nationally recognized ceremony, groups will love touring these historic cemeteries across the country.
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2 weeks ago | 
grouptravelleader.com | Rachel Crick
Travelers stranded at the airport after a cancelled flight Insurance: the topic that takes the fun right out travel. OK, just kidding. While it may not be the most glamorous aspect of frequent travel, it’s important.
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2 weeks ago | 
smallmarketmeetings.com | Rachel Crick
Few things inspire focus and creativity like a room with a view — that’s why beautiful scenery and college campuses so often go hand in hand. Campuses with mountain vistas, serene lakes and lush landscaping are especially inspiring settings for meetings and events. They combine the benefits typical of meeting at a college, such as access to advanced technology and educational speakers, with elegant backdrops that complement upscale events like banquets and receptions.
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2 weeks ago | 
smallmarketmeetings.com | Rachel Crick
It’s easy for organizations to get swept up in the exciting idea of creating new events. Visions of packed ballrooms and large profit margins often propel these new events forward, even though planners know the reality of launching an event often entails guesswork, skepticism and setbacks. So, what are the major differences between planning a recurring event and a new event? How should one assess the event and its needs without a history?
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2 weeks ago | 
smallmarketmeetings.com | Rachel Crick
Rachel Crick recently spoke with Alexis Campbell, the event producer at Stoelt Productions, on experiential marketing and how you can use it to promote your brand. Alexis Campbell is an event producer at Stoelt Productions, an experiential marketing and event production company. She attended the University of Arkansas for a bachelor’s degree in journalism with an emphasis in advertising and public relations, as well as a master’s degree in the same field.
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2 weeks ago | 
grouptravelleader.com | Rachel Crick
Cost is frequently cited as the biggest obstacle to traveling. It’s no wonder, considering the rising price of everything from gasoline to food. Group trips are inherently more budget-friendly than solo or family trips, but some travelers (and some travel businesses) will still look for ways reduce traveling costs even further. While some things can’t be helped, such as the price of a motorcoach or the cost of an airline ticket, there are many ways to find bargains when planning trips.
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1 month ago | 
grouptravelleader.com | Rachel Crick
We’ve come a long way since the dawn of the digital age, and now your company’s online presence can make or break your business. So how can you build a website that will secure generations of group travel business to come? Your travel website needs will vary depending on the type of business you own, and tour operators, group leaders and travel advisors that book group business are each going to need different features on their sites.
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1 month ago | 
grouptravelleader.com | Rachel Crick
To travel to Oregon is to experience harmony with nature. Its breathtaking scenery stretches from cool coasts in the west to a high-desert climate in the east, with plenty of lush forests and famous waterfall photo-ops in between. And Oregon is a hotspot for food and wine lovers; its fertile soil yields bountiful harvests for farm-to-table fare, as well as fruitful vineyards that produce award-winning wines.
