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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…

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…

New Report Highlights Impact of Inbound Travel Trade Inbound travel trade fuels $52.8 billion in U.S. travel spending. The U.S. National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) has released a groundbreaking report, The Contribution of U.S.-Based Inbound Travel Trade Operators on International Travel to the United States, underscoring the vital role of inbound travel trade in driving $52.8 billion…

The Ethical Use of AI in Group Travel It seems everywhere you look, there’s talk of artificial intelligence (AI) and its effect on our personal and professional lives. Those in the travel industry may be wondering what it’s all about or even be nervous AI will replace their job. Thankfully, travelers still seek human connection…

Parents’ Priorities Have Shifted  Two years ago, our survey showed that the pandemic strongly affected family travel behavior. For example, active vacation types such as camping and visits to National Parks saw a surge in interest, which has since returned to pre-pandemic levels. And two years ago, 26% of respondents considered COVID-related concerns such as…

Why Handling Mistakes Well Is a Key to Amazing Customer Service Good customer service becomes noticeable for two reasons: 1. A company or brand can be known for amazing customer service and experience. Customers may notice the employees’ attitude, how easy they are to do business with and more. But sometimes they don’t, because it’s…

Smarter and Lighter: Winter Packing Tips We’ve all been there: trying to fit everything we think we need in a suitcase, on top of needing bulky (yet necessary) winter gear. Ditch the stress that comes along with traveling during the snowy season, with these pro tips. Embrace packing cubes. At first, they might seem pointless. But don’t…

Universal Orlando Resort’s New Theme Park, Universal Epic Universe, to Officially Open on May 22, 2025 The countdown to Epic has officially begun! Universal Orlando Resort’s highly anticipated fourth theme park—Universal Epic Universe—will officially open on May 22, 2025, unlocking the portals to five astounding worlds that will bring to life extraordinary adventures that go…