How Literary Tourism Turns Readers Into Travelers

At its core, literary tourism connects stories to place. It invites travelers to step into the worlds they’ve read about, to walk the same streets…

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Presentation Skills for Stronger Communication and Collaborations

Improving presentation and listening skills will make us better communicators and collaborators. Performance coach Carol Lempert shared insights on how to sound and look confident, how to pitch an idea, and how to use high gain questions to make stronger connections and create better collaborations.

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How Meeting Planners Are Choosing Destinations Today

There was a time when selecting a meeting destination felt largely logical. Today, it feels personal. Planning meetings has always required balancing budgets, logistics and…

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Themes from ABA 2026 Part 2: Embracing the Experience

In Part 1 of this series, we explored how collaboration has become essential to the future of group travel. Another change that is quickly becoming…

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Themes from ABA 2026 Part 1: Collaboration is Essential

At Travel Alliance Partnership, collaboration has always been at the center of everything we do. We’ve long believed that when destinations, associations, attractions, and industry…

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Making a Career in Travel & Tourism: What the Experts Want You to Know 

When I first wrote about careers in travel and tourism, I highlighted insights from a handful of professionals I met at a conference—voices full of…

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Behind the Scenes of a Group Tour: Pro Tips for Travelers and Professionals

Group tours aren’t just about ticking off sights—they’re about sharing experiences, swapping stories, and letting someone else handle the details so you can enjoy the…

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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….

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The Rise of Heritage Travel: Finding Cultural Connections

People often say they are traveling to “find themselves,” and heritage travel is quickly becoming one of the most meaningful ways for travelers to explore…

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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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