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4 Common Types of Group Tours

When you see a big motorcoach cruising down the highway, do you ever wonder who’s inside? The answer: just about anyone. Group tours attract all kinds of travelers—from solo adventurers…
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How to Vet a Social Media Influencer

The media landscape has shifted from relying solely on traditional journalists and publications to partnering with bloggers, vloggers and social media influencers of all shapes and sizes. Travelers are interested…
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Partnering with Travel Advisors: Insights to Grow Group Travel

At TAP, we believe that collaboration and partnerships are essential for the growth and prosperity of every organization in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Simply put, we need each…
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Travel and Tourism Terms, Acronyms & Abbreviations

Can You Talk Tourism? Every industry has its own language. We abbreviate words or phrases to save time, effort or space – this is great,…

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Storytelling is Key in Tourism Marketing

In a world filled with stunning travel photos and packaged itineraries, what truly inspires someone to book a trip? It’s not just the picture-perfect landscapes…

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How to Find and Identify Influencers

In today’s digital landscape, influencers play a pivotal role in shaping travel decisions and inspiring destination discovery. Whether you’re promoting a hidden gem of a…

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Second Cities, First Choice: Why Groups Are Going Off the Beaten Path in 2025

Big-name cities often steal the spotlight, but sometimes the most rewarding experiences come from the road less traveled. Second cities, those vibrant yet lesser-known destinations…

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Communication: The 3 C’s of World-Changing Collaborations

Big ideas and big achievements don’t happen alone. They require teamwork and a shared goal. That’s why collaboration is essential, especially in the travel and…

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Top Takeaways from the 2025 NYSTIA Conference

Last week, the team attended the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) Annual Conference in Canandaigua, NY. It was a great week full of…

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#Winning: How Hashtags are Still Powering Tourism in 2025

Hashtags may have started as a simple way to organize online conversations, but they’ve evolved into powerful tools for storytelling, discoverability, and community-building. In 2025,…

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Building Belonging in Tourism Marketing

The days of relying on glossy brochures and catchy taglines to attract travelers are behind us. Today, what truly resonates with visitors isn’t a brand’s…

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Tourism Marketing: A Collaborative Approach

Promoting a destination involves celebrating its unique attractions, culture, and experiences. But when different regions join forces, they create something more powerful together than they…

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Understanding Travel Influencers and the Power of Storytelling

Spend a few minutes scrolling on any social media platform and you’ll see dozens of posts created by influencers – from the brand-sponsored posts on…

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