Leisure Group Travel and the Travel Alliance Partnership (TAP) have released the 2026 TAP Dream Destinations Guide, showcasing inspiring North American destinations, trusted travel trade partnerships and fresh itinerary ideas for group travel planners and tour operators.
In the third installment of our series on Mastering Supplier Excellence, we look at the differences between receptive operators, wholesalers, tour operators and group leaders—and how each impacts your group sales approach.
In the second installment of our series on Mastering Supplier Excellence, we look at how DMOs, hotels and attractions can develop lasting tour operator relationships and, in turn, foster long-term group sales success.
In this commentary, Lisa Simon, CEO/Executive Director of the International Inbound Travel Association, reflects on the optimism and challenges discussed at IPW. While international visitation faces hurdles, she emphasizes the importance of advocacy, readiness and exceptional visitor experiences as the U.S. prepares for major global events.
Leisure group travel contributed $39 billion to the U.S. economy in 2024 and supported more than 515,000 jobs, yet it was relegated to an “adjacent segment” in a major industry report—highlighting a costly blind spot for destinations that continue to overlook this high-value market.
In the first installment of our series on Mastering Supplier Excellence, we look at what tour suppliers need to know when it comes to hiring a group sales manager. A must-read for hotels, attractions and DMOs looking to build their group business.