Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News Disney World Provides Updates on New Attractions in 2025 Hawaii Notches Busiest October Since the Pandemic Cruise Trade Groups Say Mexico Tax Will Be Damaging, But Will It? Renovated Waldorf Astoria New York to Start Taking Reservations Gas Prices Hit …

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Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News Alaska Airlines Starts Selling Electronic Bag Tags AAA Anticipates Record-Setting Thanksgiving Travel More Details Emerge About Harry Potter Attraction at Epic Universe Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Five Months of 2025-26 Sailings Across Three Ships Ca…

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News New CEO at Brand USA Takes First Steps Toward the Future New Owner, New Ship, New Itineraries: Margaritaville at Sea Plots Expansion Dominica the Latest to Simplify the Entry Process for Visitors Disneyland Celebrates the Holidays with New Entertainmen…

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News Air France to Fly Between Paris and Orlando Starting in 2025 State Department Vows to Add 1 Million Visa Appointments Delta Sues Cybersecurity Firm CrowdStrike Over Tech Outage Los Cabos, Mexico Emerging as a Foodie Hotspot US Travel Association Asks C…

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News Travel Technology Association Welcomes Brandon Palumbo as its New Director of Policy and Government Relations The 3 Major Decisions the Next Congress Must Make About AI Policy The DOT’s New Refund Rules are Here New York City Tourism Names Julie Coker …

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News DOT Picks Five Airlines for Longer Routes From Washington National Margaritaville at Sea Adds Nassau Cruises and a Resort Day Pass After Milton’s Wrath, Experts See a Reshaping of Florida Tourism Biltmore Estate Reopening in Time for Christmas Traditio…

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News WTTC Global Summit Highlights Travel’s Shrinking Environmental Footprint Major National Parks Reopen After Hurricane Helene Tropicana Hotel Implosion Will Change the Face of the Las Vegas Strip Again Boeing Strike Saga Takes New Turn Brand USA Welcomes…

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News Big Improvements Planned for Harry Reid Airport in Las Vegas State Department Says it is Processing Passports Faster National Tour Association Partners With Indigenous Tourism Group After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina Urges Travelers to Postpone Mou…

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News Southwest Will Take it’s Time to Implement Assigned Seating Senator Dick Durbin Takes Aim at Airline Loyalty Programs in New Bill National Park Service to Close Yosemite Hotel for Condition Assessment Virgin Voyages Will Upgrade the Scarlet Lady During…

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News There’s Urgency Over the Visa Backlog Ahead of the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics State Department: Online Passport Renewal is Fully Operational JetBlue is Working on its First Two Lounges, in New York and Boston Southwest Airlines Tells Employees to…

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News TSA Proposes Yet Another Delay of REAL ID Enforcement Former Celebrity Cruises CEO Named Hornblower Chair Air Canada and Pilots Union Reach Tentative Agreement to Avoid a Shutdown Holiday Travel 2024 Outlook: When to Book Thanksgiving and Christmas Fli…

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News The DOT Begins Investigation of Airline Loyalty Programs FTC Adopts Travel Tech Recommendations in its Final Rule on Combatting Fake and Deceptive Reviews and Testimonials U.S. Sets Record for Travel Contribution to GDP Signature Travel Will Add Learni…

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News United Flight Attendants Authorize a Strike - https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/United-flight-attendants-authorize-strike Royal Caribbean Partnering to Bring Free Internet to Downtown Juneau - https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Trave…

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News How Important Are Free Checked Bags? Southwest is Surveying Customers Paris Las Vegas Celebrates 25 Years with a Luxury Room Refit Universal Orlando’s New Luxury Hotel Will Have an Entrance to Epic Universe Seattle Airport Victim of Possible Cyberattac…

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News For the First Time, Universal Orlando Offers Packages With a Dining Card Princess Cruises’ Top Package Now Offers Unlimited Specialty Dining, Drinks Hilton Aruba Resort Adding an Oceanfront Tower Jet Diverted to Salt Lake City Due to Pilot Certificatio…

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News Travel Tech Urges Swift U.S. Response to Canada’s Digital Services Tax U.S Congress One Step Closer to Passing Junk Fee Transparency Law DOT Proposes Family-Seating Rule for Airlines From Bars to the AquaMouse, Disney Destiny Guests Will be Chillin’ wi…

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News Southwest Will Adopt Assigned Seating and Add Extra-Legroom Seats MSC World America to Feature The Harbour Outdoor Play Area Is the Travel Industry Ready to Engage with Climate Justice? Salt Lake City Celebrates Announcement that it Will Host the 2034 …

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Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News Summer Travel’s Start Promises Another Season of Record Travel Boeing Agrees to Plead Guilty to Defrauding the FAA but Escapes Punishment Sought by Victims’ Families Hawaii Governor Signs ‘Regenerative Tourism’ Bill How the Hot Water that Fueled Beryl …

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News At New York JFK, Delta Opens its First Premium Airport Lounge Mechanic Says He Was Fired After Raising Concerns About Boeing Penguin Trek Coaster to Open July 7 at SeaWorld Orlando Sports Network ESPN Enters the Tour Business Disney World Revamps Genie…

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News Travel Tech Presses U.S. DOT on Rulemaking to Ensure Prompt Refunds From Airlines to Ticket Agents for Consumers Delta Adds Flights Between Orlando and London Monsters Will Come to Life at the Epic Universe Theme Park Busiest Transit Hub in U.S. Rocked…

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News Travel Tech Advocate Members Highlighted at Its First Annual Policy & Innovation Showcase Passports Can Now Be Renewed Online Under New Pilot Program From US State Department Coach USA Initiates Voluntary Chapter 11 Sale Processes to Maximize Value of …

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News Southwest Airlines Increases Prices for Early-Boarding Products Juneau and Cruise Lines Agree to Cap on Daily Berths Dispatch, Disney’s Lookout Cay: Bring Your Walking Shoes Teen Goes Viral for Following Cruise Ship Rules, Leaving Parents Behind to Mis…

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News Uber to Launch Airport Shuttle Service in US A Win for Travel Advisors: American Airlines Scraps Controversial NDC Strategy Record Set for TSA Airport Screenings Following a Record Year for Cruising, Alaska Says a Leveling Off is Welcome Hard Rock Cele…

Southwest Louisiana is ready to welcome groups of all kinds! Joining Group Travel Radio to talk about Southwest Louisiana's outdoor adventures, educational opportunities, dining options for groups, year-round Mardi Gras experiences and more is Kaitlyn Gallegos from Visit Lake Charles. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 5/22/24 Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:26 -…

Take a look at what's going on in the group travel world during this weekly update. Industry News Uber to Launch Airport Shuttle Service in U.S. AI Was a Hot Topic at Envoyage Conference Tour Operators Squeezed in Europe as Some Hotels Put Groups On the Shelf The Mirage Hotel & Casino Will Close for Good on July 17 Boeing Reelects its Outgoing CEO …

Industry News Southwest Lets Customers Use Currency – Points Combo to Pay for Airline Tickets Port Canaveral is Building Another Cruise Terminal Inbound U.S, Travel is Surging, but the Recovery is Uneven AAA Predicts Highest Numbers of Memorial Day Travelers in Nearly 20 Years Amtrak Announces $300 Million in Improvements to Great Lakes Stations Mi…

With plenty of engaging educational experiences, performance opportunities and more, Niagara Falls makes a wonderful trip for student groups! Tina Mt. Pleasant from Destination Niagara USA joins the podcast to discuss all the great experiences for student groups in Niagara Falls. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 5/10/24 Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:58 - How …

Industry News Work Begins on Southern California – Las Vegas High-Speed Rail Venetian Resort in Las Vegas is Getting a $1.5 Billion Overhaul The New Queen Anne: It’s Distinctive but Remains Classic Cunard Alaska Airlines is Using Generative AI for Flight Searches Incoming Brand USA CEO Ready to Help Continue to Advance US Economy Through the Power …

Industry News Travel Tech Responds to U.S. Department of Transportation Final Rules on Ancillary Service Fees and Airline Refunds Airlines Required to Refund Passengers for Canceled, Delayed Flights Southwest is Evaluating Seating Changes to Increase Revenue Venice Launches Trial Run of Tax on Day-Trippers Royal Caribbean Forced to Cancel Alaska Sa…

Located near Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio's Butler County is full of heritage, art, freedom and... Donuts? Yep! Shawn Stidham from Travel Butler County joins the podcast to discuss all the great experiences for groups in Butler County. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 4/24/24 Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Where Butler County is Located and What the Area i…

Industry News Tourism Cares Advances Sustainability in Travel with Expansion of Meaningful Travel Program in 2024 Senate Bill Aims to Lower Credit Card Fees, but Travel Groups Warn of Unintended Consequences Boeing Put Under Senate Scrutiny During Back-to-Back Hearings Taylor Swift’s New Song Lyrics are Already Impacting Florida Tourism Dubai Airpo…

Industry News Algorithmic Price-Fixing Cases Draw Federal Interest Universal Orlando Reveals Look of Stella Nova and Terra Nova Hotels Norwegian Cruise Lines Holdings to Order Eight Ships Across All Brands United Airlines Developing New Class of Seating Iran’s Entry Into Gulf Conflict Impacts Travel Three Cunard Ships Offering 2026 Solar Eclipse Vi…

This week's great conversation takes us to Pendleton, OR! Kristen Dollarhide from Travel Pendleton joins Destination Dispatch to talk about unique experiences for groups in and around Pendleton. Read our Pendleton Blog Here: https://grouptravelodyssey.com/blog/hang-on-to-your-hats-here-are-6-must-dos-in-pendleton Show Notes ⬇️ Recorded Live on 8/18…

Industry News DOT to Investigate How Airlines Manage Customer Data QC NY Spa Offers Island Escape with City Views United Airlines Starts Allowing Customers to Pool Loyalty Points What a US TikTok Ban Could Mean for the Travel Industry Officials Seek to Reassure Public That Flying is Safe Amid Recent Incidents Carnival Cruise Ship Catches Fire Near …

This week's great conversation takes us to Modesto, CA! Todd Aaronson from Visit Modesto joins Destination Dispatch to talk about unique experiences for groups in and around Modesto. Read our Modesto Blog Here: https://grouptravelodyssey.com/blog/3-things-that-make-modesto-marvelous/ Show Notes ⬇️ Recorded Live on 8/11/22 Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 3:0…

Industry News Virgin Voyages Creates Cruise Package for Remote Workers Congress Funds Tourism Position Solar Park Opens at Carnival’s Amber Cove Port in the Dominican Republic American Queen Voyages Ships Have Uncertain Destinations Department of Justice Opens Criminal Investigation of Alaska Airlines Incident Travel Searches Soar for Stays Along t…

Between its beautiful beaches, ziplining adventures, incredible hikes, coffee tours and more, Costa Rica has amazing adventures for any kind of group! Diego Rivera from Green World Adventures joins Group Travel Radio to talk all about how groups can experience Costa Rica. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 3/7/24 Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:12 - Where Costa R…

Industry News Southwest Invests in Sustainable Aviation Fuel DOT Drafts Rules Protecting Flyers With Wheelchairs Tripadvisor is Closing Its Subscription Service What’s New at the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Why Safety is Always a Priority for LGBTQ Travelers Travel Commission Visits Las Vegas to Demonstrate Advanced Airport Se…

Industry News Court Agrees to Expedited Appeal of JetBlue – Spirit Merger Rejection Carnival Jubilee Gets a Big Texas Welcome The First Black Travel Agency Flourished, Overcoming Immense Challenges American Queen Voyages Shutdown No Shock to Travel Advisors Flights Selling Out Due to High Demand for Solar Eclipse Viewing Destinations Hornblower Rec…

Industry News U.S. Travel Agencies Set January Record For Air Sales Delta Beefs Up Hawaii Service Frontier Accelerates Cleveland Growth Star Wars Nite Returning to Disneyland After Dark What the New FAA Authorization Act Means for Travelers The Love Boat: How a TV Show Transformed the Cruise Industry Explore Group Travel Odyssey's Latest Blog Trave…

This week's great conversation takes us to Nashville, TN! Staci Flores from Visit Music City joins Destination Dispatch to talk about unique experiences for groups in and around Nashville. Read our Nashville Blog Here: https://grouptravelodyssey.com/blog/nashville-favorites-for-first-time-visitors/ Show Notes ⬇️ Recorded Live on 8/4/22 Timecodes 0:…

Industry News Sustainability District: Sustainable DC 2.0 Air Disruptions Remain Well Above 2019 Levels Delta is Creating a New Category of ‘Premium Lounges’ Disney Intends to Spread Its Parks Investment Far and Wide Popular European Airline Now Weighing Some Passengers Before Boarding Explore Group Travel Odyssey's Latest Blog 3 Reasons to Embrace…

This week's great conversation takes us to Sarasota, FL! Kelly Defebo from Visit Sarasota County joins Destination Dispatch to talk about unique experiences for groups in and around Sarasota. Read our Sarasota Blog Here: https://grouptravelodyssey.com/blog/5-cant-miss-adventures-in-sarasota/ Show Notes ⬇️ Recorded Live on 7/28/22 Timecodes 0:00 - I…

Follow Along With Our Weekly Update Here! Today is National Weatherperson's Day! This Week’s Coach & Go is a Tutorial in Grid Pricing Cost Sheets. Tune in 2/6 @ 2:00 PM Eastern Industry News Universal Provides Epic Detail, Stoking Excitement For its New Park Boeing CEO Says There Are Serious Challenges Ahead New TSA Facial Recognition Systems at Ai…

This week's great conversation takes us to Mobile, AL! Michael Dorie from Visit Mobile joins Destination Dispatch to talk about unique experiences for groups in and around Mobile. Read our Mobile Blog Here: https://grouptravelodyssey.com/blog/8-epic-experiences-in-mobile/ Show Notes ⬇️ Recorded Live on 6/30/22 Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 4:17 - What are…

Follow Along With Our Weekly Update Here! Today is Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day! Check the GTO Community Forum for episodes of Fast Break including this weeks edition that covers Currency Conversions for Airline Quotes Read our Ultimate Guide to the 6 Safest Spots to Explore in 2024 Industry News DOJ Requests More Info for Ceder Fair – Six Flags Me…

Jim Deliman, Angelica Kennedy and Seaira Murphy from Group Travel Odyssey chat about the 2024 American Bus Association Marketplace that recently took place in Nashville, TN. Show Notes ⬇️ Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:36 - Nashville was Pretty Cold! 2:19 - For Anyone New to the Industry, What is ABA Marketplace? 3:57 - They Buyer Perspective of Appointm…