Posts by maggiemutch
FTA Member Spotlight: Vacation with Val Travel
FTA Member Spotlight: Vacation with Val Travel Valerie Naiman is a passionate traveler, a loving wife and mother of two. Val embarked on a new chapter in her life after retiring from her career as a school teacher to pursue her lifelong dream in the world of travel. At Vacation with Val, she combines her…
Read MoreTourism CEO Spent Six Months Driving to One Conference—and Discovered the Future of Travel Along the Way
Tourism CEO Spent Six Months Driving to One Conference—and Discovered the Future of Travel Along the Way Most CEOs book a flight when it’s time to attend a conference. Stephen Ekstrom packed the car instead. Over six months, the CEO and cofounder of Learn Tourism, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the tourism industry through education,…
Read MoreNew Research: Travelers Are Redefining Value
New Research: Travelers Are Redefining Value Latest findings from MMGY’s Portrait of American Travelers™ reveal that travel demand remains high, but rising expectations are reshaping destination choice. Travel remains a priority for Americans this summer, but they’re becoming more thoughtful about where they go and how they spend. The latest findings from MMGY’s 2026 Portrait…
Read MoreBeaches® Resorts Adds KIDZ BOP to its Fall Fam Jam Lineup
Beaches® Resorts Adds KIDZ BOP to its Fall Fam Jam Lineup Beaches Resorts is expanding the lineup for Fall Fam Jam 2026, its annual celebration of family travel running from September through October. The festivities kick off September 1 with all-new Sesame Street® experiences and immersive programming designed for every generation. From September 16–21, viral…
Read MoreThe Best Ways to Plan an Entertainment-Filled Family Getaway
The Best Ways to Plan an Entertainment-Filled Family Getaway Media Spotlight: Article by Molly Frank Photo Courtesy of Shutterstock The Best Ways to Plan an Entertainment-Filled Family Getaway A great family trip rarely happens by accident. The most memorable ones tend to come from a little forethought about who is traveling, what everyone actually enjoys,…
Read MoreHow to Plan the Perfect Weekend Getaway to Pigeon Forge
How to Plan the Perfect Weekend Getaway to Pigeon Forge Media Spotlight: Article by Molly Frank Photo Courtesy of Shutterstock How to Plan the Perfect Weekend Getaway to Pigeon Forge It sounds nice to get away for a weekend every now and then. Even if you only have two days, a little planning can help…
Read MoreHow To Plan A Mini Golf Stop Kids Will Love
How To Plan A Mini Golf Stop Kids Will Love Media Spotlight: Article by Molly Frank Photo Courtesy of Anna Tarazevich How To Plan A Mini Golf Stop Kids Will Love Mini golf has a special talent for turning an ordinary afternoon into a family story you’ll laugh about later. It’s easy to join, simple…
Read MoreMexico City with Kids: A Family-Friendly Guide
Mexico City with Kids: A Family-Friendly Guide Media Spotlight: Article by Health N Beauty Stuff Photo Courtesy of Papalote Mexico City with Kids: A Family-Friendly Guide Mexico City rarely tops the list when families plan a trip to Mexico, yet it offers some of the country’s best parks, museums and food, much of it genuinely…
Read MoreSummer Packing Essentials
Summer Packing Essentials Before setting off on your summer adventures this year, it’s important to consider all the potential factors that could influence how you and your groups pack their bags (and what’s inside them). Come along as we share some of our top summer packing essentials you won’t want to travel without. First thing’s…
Read MoreInternational Trade Administration Releases June 2026 Data
International Trade Administration Releases June 2026 Data International air travel between the United States and the rest of the world dipped slightly in June 2026, according to new data from the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO), with overall passenger traffic declining 1.6% compared to the same month last year. U.S.-international air traffic passenger enplanements…
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