Member Spotlight
FTA Advisor Spotlight: Laura Rahn – Seldom a Dull Moment
FTA Advisor Spotlight: Laura Rahn – Seldom a Dull Moment Laura Rahn loves dreaming about, designing, and departing on travel adventures. She ​has been including her kids in the travel process since they were old enough to have a voice ​and input. She is also a retired educator with 26 years of experience teaching elementary…
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Supplier Spotlight: OARS OARS has been perfecting family adventures since 1969, providing the trip of a lifetime for more than 1,000 families every year on the rivers of the West. OARS understands you want your kids to have the time of their lives. You also want to be able to kick back, relax and soak…
Read MoreFTA Travel Advisor Spotlight: Ta-Tanisha Thomas
FTA Travel Advisor Spotlight: Ta-Tanisha Thomas FTA Travel Advisor Spotlight: Ta-Tanisha Thomas – Officially Crowned Travel Ta-Tanisha Thomas is the Founder and Creator of Exceptional Experiences for Officially Crowned Travel. She curates unforgettable journeys that are all about the traveler. Whether it’s a tight budget or looking for the ultimate luxury, she specializes in tailoring…
Read MoreFTA Supplier Spotlight: Amazing Ecuador
FTA Supplier Spotlight: Amazing Ecuador Amazing Ecuador is a local Destination Management Company (DMC) based in Ecuador, providing exclusive travel experiences in Ecuador including the Galapagos Islands, tailored to individual customer needs. It’s a family endeavor, co-founded by husband and wife duo Paúl Peralvo and Belén Sandoval, experts in ecotourism and tourism business administration. Read…
Read MoreFTA Travel Advisor Spotlight: Eileen Blum – The Jet Set Brunette
FTA Travel Advisor Spotlight: Eileen Blum – The Jet Set Brunette Eileen Blum’s wanderlust ignited during her childhood trips to her mother’s homeland, Ireland. Combining her passion for travel with a meticulous eye for detail, she founded The Jet Set Brunette to bring exceptional travel experiences to life. Since 2017, she’s built her business on…
Read MoreFTA 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 MoreRethinking RV Travel: Blacksford Sets the Gold Standard
Rethinking RV Travel: Blacksford Sets the Gold Standard Blacksford RV Rentals takes quality seriously. This premium rental company focuses exclusively on providing top-tier experiences and customer support with their RVs based around bucket list locations and the surrounding national parks. For instance, near the Las Vegas location, families can visit Grand Canyon, Zion, Joshua…
Read MoreDiscover Peru: Unforgettable Family Adventures
Discover Peru: Unforgettable Family Adventures In a recent Lunch & Learn, Carla Acosta of Coltur took us on a journey through Peru’s vibrant culture, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes, highlighting family-friendly destinations like the Amazon rainforest and the iconic Machu Picchu. She shared expert tips on crafting customizable itineraries that cater to all ages, emphasizing…
Read MoreDiscover DeKalb: Staying Ahead of the Curve
Discover DeKalb: Staying Ahead of the Curve Just outside of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, Discover DeKalb represents a group of cities and towns with a hugely diverse selection of travel offerings. Discover DeKalb works closely year-round with local attractions and hotels, motorcoaches, and tour advisors to help bring tourism to the area. Over the past year…
Read MoreExplore Peru
Explore Peru Recently, COLTUR’s CEO, Miguel Velasco, together with his wife and children, ventured into the heart of the Amazon rainforest, enjoying an exploration of the wonders of the Tambopata National Reserve. A boat, modern eco-lodge in the depths of the forest, observation tower, reflective canoe ride, research center, and countless majestic jungle animals—they experienced…
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