Travel Advisor Survey on Group Travel Are you currently booking group travel?(Required) Yes No Your Current Group Travel BusinessWhat types of groups do you most often work with? Select all that apply.(Required) Multi-generational families Friends/social groups Religious groups School/educational groups Corporate/incentive Destination weddings Special interest (eg. culinary, wellness, adventure) Please describe any other types of groups that you work with often, or specific special interest typesOn average, how many group trips do you book per year?(Required) 1-2 3-5 6-10 11+ What size are the group trips you typically book?(Required) 8-10 people 11-20 people 21-40 people More than 40 people When you book group travel, how are the groups typically formed? Select all that apply.(Required) The group comes to me pre-formed (e.g., a family, club, or organization already planning a trip) I work with a group leader who helps promote the trip and recruit participants I create and lead my own group trips and market them to potential travelers I create and lead my own group trips and have existing clients that consistently book these trips and travel with me Other (please specify below) Other:Travel DestinationsHow do you typically select the destination for your group trips?(Required) My group leader selects the destination I book repeat trips to one or more popular destinations within my niche I choose a different destination each time to explore new places with my groups Other (please specify below) Other:What are your most popular group destinations?What do you look for in a new group destination? Select all that apply. Eco-tourism or sustainable destinations Luxury travel spots Adventure travel destinations Cultural or heritage-rich locations Off-the-beaten-path or emerging destinations Destinations that fit a special interest or theme (eg. wine, wellness, history) National parks and other outdoor scenery Other (please specify) Other:How open are you to learning about destinations that may not currently be on your radar?(Required)Very openSomewhat openNeutralNot very openNot at all openWould you be interested in connecting with CVBs, DMOs, or tour operators who can introduce you to lesser-known or emerging destinations? Yes, definitely Maybe, depending on the destination No, I prefer to stick with familiar or well-known locations What would encourage you to explore or promote a new or unfamiliar destination? Select all that apply. Access to local experts or contacts Educational webinars or destination training Hosted FAM trips Ready-to-use marketing content Special offers or incentives for me or my clients Support with building custom itineraries Client interest or demand Other (please specify) Other:What do you look for in a new destination? Select all that apply. Eco-tourism or sustainable destinations Luxury travel spots Adventure travel destinations Cultural or heritage-rich locations Off-the-beaten-path or emerging destinations Destinations that fit a special interest or theme (eg. wine, wellness, history) National parks and other outdoor scenery Other (please specify) Other:Growing Your Group Travel BusinessWould you like to be booking more group travel than you currently are?(Required) Yes No Not sure What would most help you grow your group travel business? Select all that apply. Better marketing tools Strategies for identifying potential group niches and leaders Supplier support/incentives Access to group friendly products and packages Training or workshops Peer examples and case studies Other (please specify) Other:Challenges and ObstaclesWhat challenges do you face when it comes to booking group travel?(Required) Finding clients interested in group trips Managing group logistics and communication Collecting payments Group coordination and decision making Not confident in marketing group travel Lack of resources Challenges in finding or working with suppliers Other (please specify) Other:What challenges do you face when it comes to finding or working with tour operators for group travel? I don’t know which operators are group-friendly or reliable Lack of flexibility with group customization Difficulty getting timely responses or quotes Minimum group size requirements are too high Limited options for niche or themed groups Pricing isn't competitive or transparent Lack of marketing support or materials Operator policies (e.g., deposits, cancellation) are too rigid I've had inconsistent or negative past experiences Other (please specify) Other:Education and Support OpportunitiesWould you be interested in a hands-on virtual workshop focused on marketing group travel?(Required) Yes Maybe No What specific topics would be most valuable to you in a group travel workshop? Select all that apply. How to market and sell group travel Social media marketing for group travel Creating itineraries for group travel Working with suppliers for group travel Collaborative marketing for group travel Other (please specify) Other:Podcast OpportunityWould you be interested in possibly being featured in a short interview on the Destination on the Left travel industry podcast? Yes No Contact InformationName First Last CompanyEmail