Event Schedule
Family Travel Association Summit Recap
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About the Mountain Sky Guest Ranch
Sunday, September 27th
| 2:00 pm | Check-In at Ranch |
| 5:00 pm | Reception / Orientation |
| 6:00 pm | Welcome Dinner |
Monday, September 28th
| 6:45 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:00 am | Yoga |
| 8:00 am | Breakfast Buffet |
| 9 am-12:15 pm | Presentations in the Great Room |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch Buffet |
| 2:00 pm | Horseback Ride, Guided Hike, Golf or Fly-Fishing Instruction |
| 4:30 pm | Yoga |
| 6:00 pm | Hors D’oeuvres in the Saloon |
| 6:30 pm | Dinner |
Tuesday, September 29th
| 6:45 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:00 am | Yoga |
| 8:00 am | Breakfast Buffet |
| 9 am-12:15 pm | Presentations in the Great Room |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch Buffet |
| 2:00 pm | Horseback Ride, Guided Hike, Golf or Fly-Fishing Instruction |
| 4:30 pm | Yoga |
| 6:00 pm | Hors D’oeuvres in the Saloon |
| 6:30 pm | Dinner |
Wednesday, September 30th
| 6:45 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 am | Breakfast Buffet |
| 10:00 am | Cabin Check-Out |
FTA Member Spotlight: Il Viaggio Travel
Sustainability, accessibility, education—Il Viaggio Travel does it all. While based in Costa Rica, “Il Viaggio” is actually Italian for “travel,” inspired by co-founder Stephanie Sheehy’s family and heritage. The initial hope was to draw
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Welcome to the Family: Discover DeKalb
Just outside of Atlanta, Georgia lies a haven for family travel. North of the downtown area, Discover DeKalb—a new FTA member—represents a group of cities and towns with a hugely diverse selection of travel offerings. Michael Vescio, Director of
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Lunch & Learn Recap: Cowboy-Cations
Every few weeks, the Family Travel Association is hosting a 30-minute virtual Lunch & Learn with suppliers, industry experts and panel discussions. Being an FTA member, you can not just attend these webinars, but also access the recordings at any
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safetravelRX: 24/7 Peace of Mind
Would you know how to call for an emergency responder in Italy? Could you find a pharmacist in Egypt that speaks English? What about the latest health guidelines in Costa Rica? Even if you’re a seasoned traveler, you can’t account for every situa
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Q&A: Travel Trends and Media Members with Nancy Schretter
Nancy Schretter is the President of Beacon Group Holdings, Inc. As an award-winning editor and travel journalist, Schretter’s articles, quotes and insights on travel have been featured in dozens of leading print and online media outlets, includin
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Lunch & Learn Recap: Fiji Tourism
Every two weeks, the Family Travel Association is hosting a virtual Lunch & Learn, just a half hour on Wednesdays to learn from suppliers, panel discussions and industry experts. Being an FTA member, you can not just attend these webinars, but al
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Q&A: Laura Burdett-Munns, Journeysmiths
For more than three decades, the UK-based Journeysmiths has been creating unique and unforgettable experiences in wildlife and wild places. While they began with a focus on Africa, the company is expanding its unique approach across the globe, and th
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Around The World at Two Years Old
A Family Travel Association member’s son is now the youngest American to ever visit all seven continents. Travel expert Lesley Carter of Bucket List Publications has been traveling her entire life, visiting nearly 100 countries at this point. While
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Q&A: Ashish Sanghrajka, Big Five Tours & Expeditions
Big Five Tours & Expeditions began in Kenya in 1973 as a safari company for East Africa. This year, the family business celebrates 50 years of offering travel all around the world. Started by Mahen Sanghrajka after he discovered a love of travel,
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G Adventures Forms New Holding Company, G Travel Community
The new year is already seeing changes in the travel industry, including the formation of a new holding company for community tourism pioneer and small-group adventure operator G Adventures. The new holding company will bring existing and new brand a
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Q&A: Rauf Shakir, CEO of USA Guided Tours
Traveling with USA Guided Tours means a personalized approach to sightseeing, led by locals with a passion for their city. The company was started nearly a decade ago by Rauf Shakir and partners. He had years of experience in DC hospitality, working
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Family Travel Association (FTA) Announces Partnership with Signature Travel Network
New York – September 19, 2022 – The Family Travel Association (FTA) has formed its first partnership with a consortia: Signature Travel Network, a member-owned community of leading travel agencies, representing more than 10,000 travel advisor
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