Posts by Maggie Mutch (Membership Coordinator)
FTA Member Spotlight: Switzerland Tourism
FTA Member Spotlight: Switzerland Tourism Switzerland Tourism is the official national marketing organization responsible for promoting Switzerland as a year-round destination for leisure and business travel. With a global network of offices and partnerships, we work closely with travel advisors, tour operators, and media to showcase the country’s diverse experiences. Their mission is to inspire…
Read MoreREAL ID Deadline Has Arrived
REAL ID Deadline Has Arrived The May 7, 2025 deadline for meeting REAL ID requirements—ensuring all adult travelers’ driver’s licenses or IDs are compliant—has finally arrived after numerous delays. And while TSA says 81% of travelers approaching airport checkpoints already have REAL ID, there are still plenty who need it. As a travel advisor, it’s…
Read MoreJoint Associations Survey Shows Decline in Travel to the US
Joint Associations Survey Shows Decline in Travel to the US Three leading travel associations—American Bus Association, National Tour Association, and the Student & Youth Travel Association—surveyed its U.S.-based members on a topic that has drawn increasing interest and concern in recent weeks: International travel to the United States. joint survey, run from March 25 through…
Read MoreJoin the FTA Travel Advisor Facebook Group
Join the FTA Travel Advisor Facebook Group Introducing the official Facebook group for Family Travel Association Travel Advisor member network group! This is a community where travel advisors can connect, collaborate, share insights, ask questions, and support each other in providing exceptional family travel experiences. Whether you’re seeking advice on destinations, industry trends, or best…
Read MoreDisney Neurodivergence Accessibility
Disney Neurodivergence Accessibility Families with neurodivergent members may not realize Disney has multiple innovative support services aimed at helping Guests with every kind of disability visit their parks. You can research Sensory Details for every experience in the park before heading there, and utilize a variety of excellent Attraction Queue assistance programs for riders who…
Read MoreSteeper Decline Forecast for International Travel to the U.S.
Steeper Decline Forecast for International Travel to the U.S. According to Tourism Economics, Issues with the current administration’s tariffs and rhetoric will likely cause international travel to the U.S. to fall even further than expected this year. The travel data and forecasting firm said it expects the number of people arriving in the U.S. from…
Read MoreFrom Playdates to Heritage Days: NYC for All Ages
From Playdates to Heritage Days: NYC for All Ages Family Fun Step into a storybook day in NYC—where your little explorers are greeted by a Toy Soldier at FAO Schwarz, become museum detectives on a scavenger hunt, and giggle with sea lions at the zoo. The All Things Kids Family Friendly NYC Private Experience turns the city…
Read MoreUSTA Travel Price Index
USTA Travel Price Index The February 2025 Travel Price Index showed a 0.2% decline in prices for travel related goods and services on a monthly basis. On both a monthly and annual basis, travel prices grew less than overall prices on a seasonally adjusted basis. The TPI increased 1.9% versus February of 2024, compared with…
Read MoreNew in Orlando: 25+ Fresh Experiences Going Live in 2025
New in Orlando: 25+ Fresh Experiences Going Live in 2025 As the Theme Park Capital of the World and the No. 1 visited destination in the U.S., Orlando ushers in a year of innovation and excitement with more than 25 new experiences in 2025, including the debut of its first new theme park in more…
Read MoreSee Your Business Tax Account Overview
See Your Business Tax Account Overview If you’d like to get an overview of your business tax filings, the IRS has a little-known tool called Business Tax Account that provides access to tax transcripts and other information on the status of your business. For steps on how to set up a free account to access…
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