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Beaches Resorts is Celebrating Sustainability with The Kelly Clarkson Show
Beaches Resorts and Zoey Tice, an 11-year-old who is passionate about making her community cleaner, were featured on NBC’s Emmy Award-Winning daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, on October 10, 2025. The Kelly Clarkson Show brought Zoey Tice and her grandmother, Charlotte Ostrander, on the show to highlight their mission to make their community…
Read MoreFTA Advisor Spotlight: Lara Dorman — 2 Moms Travel
When Lara Dorman started her blog, 2 Moms Travel, LGBT travel with kids wasn’t as prevalent as it is today. But her passion and expertise led to such popular itineraries, Dorman turned it into a travel company. Dorman’s passion for travel began when she was young, studying foreign languages, attending different language camps and being…
Read MoreDiscover Corps: The Power of Purposeful Travel
Our recent webinar featuring Lynne Corvaglia from Discover Corps explored what Discover Corps’ purposeful travel looks like in action and why it’s one of the most rewarding ways to see the world. We learned how Discover Corps trips combine cultural immersion, hands-on activities, and meaningful connections with local communities. They also provided a brief overview…
Read MoreUSTA Fall Travel Forecast
The U.S. Travel Association’s Fall 2025 update projects slower growth for travel in 2025, but higher growth rates in 2026 and beyond. Spending is buoyed by continued growth in domestic leisure travel despite economic concerns. International inbound travel is projected to decrease in 2025 for the first time since 2020, but to resume growth in…
Read More‘NightFlight Expedition’ Attraction to Open at Dollywood in 2026
Smoky Mountain-Themed Attraction Will Be Largest Investment in Park’s History Dollywood Parks & Resorts recently announced the largest attraction investment in the history of Dolly Parton’s beloved theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. “NightFlight Expedition”-a more than $50 million attraction-will open in a sprawling new building in the Wildwood Grove area of the park come spring 2026.…
Read MoreHow to Plan a Stress-Free Beach Vacation With Kids
How to Plan a Stress-Free Beach Vacation With Kids Media Spotlight: Article by Molly Frank Photo Courtesy of Kevin Ruck How to Plan a Stress-Free Beach Vacation With Kids Family beach vacations often sound dreamy: sun, sand, and laughter, but if you’ve ever traveled with children, you know how quickly things can turn chaotic. Between…
Read MoreAffordable Escapes: How to Plan a Memorable Family Trip for Less
Media Spotlight: Article by Molly Frank Photo Courtesy of erickandsari Affordable Escapes: How to Plan a Memorable Family Trip for Less Everyone deserves a break. Life gets busy, work piles up, and family time often slips through the cracks. Like anyone else, you and your family deserve the chance to pack your bags and head…
Read MoreHow to Plan the Perfect Family-Friendly Lake Vacation
How to Plan the Perfect Family-Friendly Lake Vacation Media Spotlight: Article by Molly Frank Photo Courtesy of Jesse Collins. How to Plan the Perfect Family-Friendly Lake Vacation Planning a lake vacation offers families the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. The gentle rhythm of water, abundance of outdoor activities, and opportunities for quality time together…
Read MoreFTA Member Spotlight: Discover Corps
FTA Member Spotlight: Discover Corps A vacation with purpose goes beyond sightseeing—it’s about traveling in a way that enriches both the traveler and the destination. That’s what Discover Corps is all about. The mission of this purpose-driven travel agency is to inspire travelers to become advocates for our planet’s natural wonders, cultural treasures, and local…
Read MoreGet Certified!
Get Certified! Have you got your FTA certification yet? If you’re a travel advisor, our Certification program, hosted by Learn Tourism, equips advisors with the insights, tools, and strategies needed to grow their business and succeed in family travel sales. If you’re a supplier, certification means an application and audit process, confirming you meet the…
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