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Introducing the 2026 TAP Dream Destinations Guide
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.
Types of Group Travel Buyers: A Supplier’s Guide
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.
Building a Group Sales Strategy: A Supplier Guide’s
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.
IPW Reflections: Optimism, Reality and the Work Ahead
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.
The Invisible Multi-Billion-Dollar Market
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.
Hiring a Group Sales Manager for Tour Suppliers
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.
Premier Travel Media and Global Voyages Group Launch Together, a New Luxury Multi-Generational Family Travel Newsletter
A premium monthly publication designed to connect top-tier travel brands with affluent families actively planning meaningful, multi-generational experiences. Premier Travel Media and Global Voyages Group are proud to announce the launch of Together, a new premium...
The 2026 Edition of Inbound Insider Magazine: Connecting the World to the Best of American Travel
In cooperation with the International Inbound Travel Association (IITA), Premier Travel Media is proud to announce the release of the 2026 edition of Inbound Insider: The Official IITA Member Magazine, an annual print and digital guide dedicated to growing inbound...
The 2026 Student Travel Planning Guide
The 2026 Student Travel Planning Guide is now available, offering fresh insights into emerging destinations, experiential learning trends and innovative trip-planning tools. This all-digital edition helps educators, administrators and planners design meaningful, curriculum-driven student travel experiences while showcasing top student-friendly offerings from destinations across the country.