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FTA Summit 2018
The annual FTA Summit is a trade-only, conference-style event that brings together the leading players and key influencers in family travel, including top suppliers, A-list media and travel agents who specialize in this important market segment. Co
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Longwoods International and the Family Travel Association join forces to promote family travel in the U.S.
Longwoods International, a leader in tourism market research, and the Family Travel Association, the leading coalition of the family travel industry, have teamed up to produce a new profile of family travel in the United States. Their study, released
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New Growth Potential in Family Travel Market
Travel agents definitely have an opportunity when it comes to selling to families who are craving information and price transparency. According to a new study by the Family Travel Association (FTA) and the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYUSPS)
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Discover Lisbon as a Family with Martinhal Chiado Family Suites
Set in the center of Lisbon’s historic and fashionable district of Chiado, Martinhal Chiado Family Suites is the world’s first elegant city-centre family hotel.
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FTA Has Strong Presence at NY Times Travel Show
The New York Times has announced that its annual Travel Show reached a new record of 32,398 participants—the highest attendance in the Show’s history. Attendance included 10,268 travel trade and 22,130 consumer attendees during the three-day even
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The FTA Taps Top Family Travel Agents for Industry Intel
The Family Travel Association successfully completed its first-ever FTA Travel Agent Council Forum of the industry's leading family travel agents.
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Active Family Travel Demand Continues to Rise… and Travel Operators Respond
The trend of immediate and extended families pursuing active family travel together continues to grow. Backroads is rising to the challenge.
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To Keep Families Flying Together, U.S. Congress Passes New Law
The hard work has paid off! Within a year, airlines will be required to keep families flying together thanks to a new law passed by the U.S. Congress.
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New Study Finds Significant Growth Ahead for Family Travel Market
The family travel market is poised for significant growth, according to a new study from the Family Travel Association.
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Join Us in Supporting the Every Kid in a Park Campaign
The Family Travel Association is proud to partner with and pledge its support to the White House's Every Kid in a Park campaign. Join us!
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Family Travel Must Stand Up for Families and #StopOrphanTrips
Nobody likes to be played for a fool, but that’s what’s often the case when you visit, volunteer at or contribute to an overseas “orphanage.” Perhaps traveling families should take a stand and call for an end to orphanage tourism.
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DOT studies pricing models that split up families flying together
Over the past decade, as most U.S. airlines have begun charging extra for choice economy seats, it has become more complicated for those traveling as a party to secure seats together without paying an up-charge. It was for that reason that in July 20
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The Most Annoying Things About Family Travel
The thrills (and spills!) of parenting seem to be amplified when you’re on vacation. Like, your kid isn’t just crying because she’s tired—she’s crying because she’s jet-lagged and thinks day is night. And she has an audience of 250 people
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Heed call to help make family holidays safer
More than 20 holiday operators have signalled their commitment to improving safety on holidays by signing up to contribute their accident and fatality data to the Safer Tourism Foundation (STF). Last week Telegraph Travel launched its campaign for sa
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Family Traveller launches in U.S. with FTA Partnership
Family Traveller, a fast-growing global media brand, announced the arrival of its U.S. edition, launching its website this week, with a print magazine debuting in January 2018. Founded in the U.K., Family Traveller is the global voice of authority on
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Family Travel and Responsible Tourism
A comprehensive collection of reasons and arguments why everyone should engage in more family travel and responsible tourism.
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How to Be a Responsible Family Travel Champion: Top Tips
We asked our members to share their top tips about making responsible family travel decisions. Here’s what they had to say.
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One Adventure to Have with Kids in Every State… Before They Grow Up!
There's a ton to see and do across America. Road-tripping is the best way to see and do it all. Here are some favorite family RV adventures to have in each state.
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Celebrating the Bicycle’s Bicentennial in Germany (with Family)
A bicycle tour of SouthWest Germany is a fun, eco-friendly family adventure with teens.
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Why Agents Should Embrace Cost-Conscious Family Travel
Regardless of budget, all families deserve great vacations. To help, travel agents must embrace cost-conscious family travel.
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Family Travel and Camping
Family travel and camping go together like summer and vacation! Here are a few important reasons why everyone should do it.
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8 Family Travel Safety Tips for a Hassle-Free Vacation
To ensure the best holiday possible, it’s important to plan for different eventualities. Here are some family travel safety tips for hassle-free trips.
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Family Travel by Bicycle
Growing numbers of people take off each year for family travel by bike. Here’s what our family travel experts have to say about it.
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Wilderness Scotland together with sister company Wilderness Ireland is a multi-award-winning company & Scotland’s only 5-star adventure tour operator. Heralded by National Geographic as ‘The Best Adventure Travel Company in Europe’, we provide the benchmark for experiential and adventure travel in the UK & Ireland. Our team’s passion and depth of knowledge enables us to […]
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