The Group Travel Leader

The Group Travel Leader has long been recognized as a reliable source in the industry. It is published 10 times a year and reaches over 16,000 travel buyers and industry experts in print, with an additional 36,000 readers enjoying its digital version. This year, 2019, celebrates its 29th year in publication.

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One Mom's Journey from Guide to Owner

1 week ago | grouptravelleader.com | Brian Jewell

What would it take for you to grow in your tourism career? For Lorna Holland, it took a customer who believed in her. After years as a freelance tour director, Lorna and her husband took a client’s idea and turned it into not one but two tour companies. Today they operate TourDCWithUs and VaFeltre Tours in addition to raising a young daughter and managing home life in Italy.
OnSite in Louisiana

2 weeks ago | grouptravelleader.com | Brian Jewell

Louisiana’s capital city region is full of big flavors and colorful characters. That’s what seven tour operator and travel planner readers of The Group Travel Leader discovered during a five-day familiarization tour hosted by the Louisiana Office of Tourism. The hub-and-spoke tour, which was based in Baton Rouge and featured excursions into nearby towns and parishes, showcased Cajun culture, wonderful wildlife, fascinating local history and some of the best food in the capital city and beyond.
Georgia's a Peach

2 weeks ago | grouptravelleader.com | Tom Adkinson

Although New Jersey, South Carolina and California each grow significantly more peaches than Georgia, it’s Georgia that has long enjoyed the nickname of “the Peach State.” Fruit production aside, Georgia is a peach of a tour destination. It has mountains and beaches, big cities and small towns, colorful festivals and quiet museums — and plenty of peach cobbler, too.
Illinois: Prairie State Stars

2 weeks ago | grouptravelleader.com | Jill Gleeson

If you think Illinois begins and ends with The Windy City, think again. Sure, groups can effortlessly get to Illinois from anywhere through Chicago O’Hare International Airport, but the heart of America beats just as strong in the Land of Lincoln’s smaller cities.
Historic Cemeteries are Favorite Haunts

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.
There Are Several Ways to Consider Travel Insurance

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.
Looking Ahead to Summer

2 weeks ago | grouptravelleader.com | Brian Jewell

Idon’t know about you, but I can’t wait for summer. In my hometown of Lexington, Kentucky, mid-May can be hot, cold, sunny, rainy, windy — or an unpredictable mix. But whatever the weather is like, by this time in late spring, I’m usually eager for summer to begin. There’s a lot to love about summer. School is out, the weather is nice, the world tends to slow down a bit. I’m looking forward to all those things.
Travel South USA Announces Agreement with Michelin Guide

2 weeks ago | grouptravelleader.com | Mac Lacy

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — Travel South USA, the leading industry organization for marketing international travel into the southern United States, has entered into an agreement with the MICHELIN Guide to feature authentic cuisine and restaurants from across its well-known travel region. The MICHELIN Guide was first published a century ago in France and has a worldwide following of travelers who enjoy dining at restaurants that have earned a star or stars from its anonymous inspectors.
Planning Group Trips on a Budget

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.
Surfing and Beer? There's a Tour For That

3 weeks ago | grouptravelleader.com | Brian Jewell

Surfing, stretching and drinking… in a group trip? As a burnt-out fitness professional, Mantas Zvinas was looking for a group vacation that didn’t exist. So he created one for himself. That inspired the founding of SurfYogaBeer, a tour company that has become popular among the young and active. Mantas joins this episode of the podcast to tell his group travel story, explain how his trips build friendships between strangers and share tips for aspiring tourism entrepreneurs.