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 April 9, asked members of the three associations to share…
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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 practices, this group is here to foster…
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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 cannot wait in…
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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 abroad to decline by 9.4 percent this year. That’s…
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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 into a playground! Mother-Daughter Date Turn the page to…
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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 an increase of 2.8%…
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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 than 25 years. Whether exploring epic imaginative worlds, soaring through…
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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 this information, head to irs.gov/businesses/business-tax-account. For…
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Beaches Turks and Caicos Unveils Sneak Peek of Treasure Beach Village
The Caribbean’s most award-winning family vacation brand, Beaches Resorts, has revealed details about its exciting expansion, with the addition of the new Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort. Now accepting reservations, guests can choose from 101 stunning multi-bedroom concierge and butler suites, including two, three and four-bedroom luxury accommodations. The $150 million…
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Backroads Solves Puzzle of Planning Summer Travel for Busy Parents
Backroads, the leader in active travel, urges parents to book their family’s summer vacation now while the best selection of trips and dates are still available. Busy families know that come March, summer calendars fill up fast with activities, events and commitments, and managing the logistics can feel like a full-time job. With over three…
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Extraordinary Britain joins the FTA
Photo courtesy of Extraordinary Britain. Extraordinary Britain is a UK based DMC specializing in bespoke luxury trips for families. It operates throughout the UK and Ireland as well as continental Eurostar destinations and the Normandy beaches. A family-run business, it was originally set up by Jane McCrum after many years working as a London guide.…
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Watch Past Lunch & Learns in the Member Portal
The FTA frequently holds Lunch & Learns-short virtual seminars highlighting the latest data, destinations, experiences and more-and they can all be found in the FTA Member Portal. Recent topics include: – Hidden Gems: 5 Family-Friendly Destinations That Will Surprise You – Family Travel 2025: Uncovering the Top 5 Trends – Discover Peru: Unforgettable Family Adventures…
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