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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…

Explore These National Parks This Fall Exploring fall colors and more in these top national parks. From golden aspens to crimson maples, there are perhaps no better places to revel in fall’s natural splendor than in a national park. Of the 63 national parks in the U.S., several are situated perfectly to welcome groups hoping…

A Family Travel Wishlist Respondents in our survey were asked to identify areas where they would like the industry to improve on how well it serves traveling families. Commonly raised issues include: The challenge and added cost of being seated together on flights. The scarcity of family rooms or connected rooms in hotels. The high…

The Journey to Space on Capsule 79 In a recent Lunch & Learn, we heard all about the future of space tourism from Dawn Androsky, space explorer and independent franchise owner of Cruise Planners – Global Travitude. Dawn took us on an out-of-this-world journey into her upcoming adventure with Space Perspective’s Spaceship Neptune, when she’ll…

Building Relationships with Suppliers: Going Beyond Traditional Networking Prior to 2020, many of us had long-existing industry contacts with whom we’d built strong relationships over the course of several years, perhaps even decades. We were always growing, of course, but these thriving connections were not only a benefit to the jobs we do each day,…

Coltur Peru: Outdoor Adventures, Hidden Gems and Millennia of History Nestled in the heart of the South American country, you’ll find Coltur Peru, a destination management company with a history going back to 1957. As a family business, the closeknit team of experts join forces to “craft unparalleled travel adventures and orchestrate seamless operations.” When…

Social Media Best Practices for Tour Operators Social media can be a powerful tool, but only if you know how to use it right. In a Family Travel Association Lunch & Learn with Tamay Shannon, Social Media Strategist and Founder of W2S Marketing, we looked at how you can effectively use social media to boost family travel…

Succession Planning for Your Family Business Family businesses can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling for all involved. From growing up and seeing other family members work hard each day to joining a family business through marriage, there’s a lot of pride that comes from having a stake in your family’s business and helping build that…

Celebrating the Legacy of Rainer Jenss September 5, 2024 – It is with a heavy heart that the Family Travel Association (FTA)announces the passing of our founder, Rainer Jenss. On August 29, 2024, Rainer lost his long and brave battle with glioblastoma. In his final hours, he was surrounded by his wife, Carol, and their sons,…