Group Travel Blog

Will High Cost of Fuel Deter Group Travel? Quite the Opposite

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:14:40 GMT

There’s been a lot of concern about how fuel prices are affecting consumer travel patterns. Summer vacations have been shortened in distance and length of stay, and fuel surcharges, baggage surcharges and overcrowded planes exacerbate the distaste for air travel (U.S. travelers took 41 million FEWER air trips last year). Many marketers are concerned about the impact of high fuel prices on the group travel market. Here’s our take: Fuel is but one component of...

Hagerstown-Washington County (Maryland) CVB Announces New Destination Planning Guide; Publication Targets Groups and Conventions

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:07:10 GMT

The Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau has produced a new Destination Planning Guide (DPG). The guide is a must-have resource for meeting planners and tour operators considering Washington County for their next group gathering. The Destination Planning Guide includes basic information and maps of Washington County, in addition to listings of all the attractions, recreational opportunities, and a shopping and dining guide. What sets the DPG apart from the...

World Wide Country Tours--A Delightfully Different Travel Experience!

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:00:55 GMT

Greetings Travelers! Do you enjoy discovering new destinations around the world? Do you enjoy traveling off the beaten path to learn more about foreign places? And do you enjoy traveling with friendly people from across the country? If so, you'll love traveling with us! Welcome to World Wide Country Tours, the official tour operator of the Reader's Digest Association! We have been around since 1972 and organize vacation packages with unique destinations that allow...

San Antonio CVB Rolls Out 15 New Travel Trade Itineraries

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:57:23 GMT

The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau just released 15 new itineraries geared toward group travel planners looking to tailor their San Antonio experience. These day-by-day itineraries simplify the city by theme so groups can enjoy everything from icons like the Alamo and River Walk to new gems like the Texas Wine Trail and the Smithsonian-affiliated Museo Alameda. Itineraries cover: • Family Fun • Food & Wine • Girlfriends' Getaways • Golf • Romance...

Take Your Group to Europe in 2009

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:57:29 GMT

Now is the time to begin planning your group’s trip for 2009 with Image Tours. Get your 2009 Europe Group for the 2008 Europe price! Reserve your group’s space by June 30, 2008 and have them under deposit by September 30, 2008. Limited group dates available. Europe tours available for 2009: 11-day Treasures of Italy Tour 12-day Rome, Paris & London Tour 15-day Heart of Europe® Tour 16-day World War II Tour of Europe (recently extended for 2009!) 16-day British...