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2018
FTA Summit Agenda Taking Shape: “Innovation” is the Theme
Week of March 26 | read more
FTA 2018 Summit Registration is Now Open
Week of February 26 | read more
Travel shows, survey results and expert voices in family travel
Week of January 22 | read more
Help us take the family travel pulse of 2018
Week of January 8 | read more
2017
Happy Holidays and New Year!
Week of December 25 | read more
A time of great family travel expectations
Week of December 11 | read more
Casting an Ever-Wider Family Travel Net
Week of November 27 | read more
Celebrating the Success of the 2017 FTA Summit
Week of November 13 | read more
Special Edition: October FTA Summit Success!
Week of October 23 | read more
Family Traveller launches in U.S. with FTA Partnership
Week of October 2 | read more
The Latest News About the FTA Summit, Now Just Two Months Away!
Week of August 28 | read more
Only Three Months Until the FTA Summit! Have You Registered?
Week of July 24 | read more
FTA Launches into Summer with Agents, Summits and More in Its Sights
Week of June 26 | read more
FTA Taps Top Agents for Industry Intel
Week of May 30 | read more
FTA Announces Its 2017 Summit Theme: Better Together!
Week of April 24 | read more
FTA Guides Growing Family Travel Energy Down Multiple Channels
Week of March 20 | read more
FTA Revs up Plans to Work More with Travel Agents
Week of February 20 | read more
Save the Date! The 2017 FTA Summit Will Be Held in… (read below)
Week of January 30 | read more
2016
FTA Rounds Out 2016 with High Hopes for the Year Ahead
Week of December 19 | read more
It’s Already a Busy Post-Summit Season!
Week of November 28 | read more
Special Edition: 2016 FTA Summit is a Great Success: Here’s the Recap
Week of November 14 | read more
The 2016 FTA Summit Begins… on Sunday!
Week of October 17 | read more
One Month to Go Until the FTA Summit!
Week of September 19 | read more
Leap into Fall with the FTA: Summits, Partnerships, Happy Hours and More
Week of August 15 | read more
A Major Victory for Families That Fly, Supported by the FTA!
Week of July 25 | read more
Our FTA Summer Has Started Out HOT!
Week of June 20 | read more
The Continuing Growth of Family Travel… and the FTA
Week of May 16 | read more
FTA Is Helping Families Get Back in Touch with Nature
Week of April 25 | read more
Family Travel Experiences Come in All Varieties
Week of April 11 | read more
FTA Welcomes Influx of Dude Ranch Members
Week of March 28 | read more
As the FTA Pieces Fall into Place, Watch What Happens!
Week of March 14 | read more
Save the Date! The 2016 FTA Summit Is Coming to… (see inside)
Week of February 29 | read more
Congressional Push for Families Flying Together Act Has Mixed Results
Week of February 15 | read more
FTA Helps Congress Push for Families Flying Together Act
Week of February 1 | read more
Disney Joins and the New York Times Travel Show Features the Family Travel Association
Week of January 22 | read more
Happy New Year! We’re Diving into 2016 with a Strong Foundation
Week of January 4 | read more
2015
FTA Finishes Up 2015 with a Bang
Week of December 14 | read more
FTA Eyes Partnerships, Media and Action in 2016
Week of November 30 | read more
FTA Rolls Out Some New Member Advantages
Week of November 16 | read more
FTA Spotlight Editorial Campaign Eases into Gear
Week of November 2 | read more
SPECIAL EDITION: 2015 Family Travel Association Summit Recap
Week of October 26 | read more
New Partnerships, Members and Media Growth
Week of October 19 | read more
In the Busy Wake of the Family Travel Association Summit
Week of October 5 | read more
SPECIAL EDITION: FTA Summit a Smashing Success!
Week of September 28 | read more
Just a Few Days Until the Inaugural Family Travel Association Summit
Week of September 21 | read more
SPECIAL EDITION: FTA Spotlight – Re/Defining Family Travel
Week of September 14 | read more
The Inaugural Family Travel Association Summit Is SOLD OUT
Week of September 7 | read more
FTA Adds Powerful New Presence to Its Board of Advisors
Week of August 24, 2015 | read more
FTA Hires Industry Veteran as Executive Director
Week of August 10 | read more
Help Us Foster Change in How Consumers Think About Family Travel
Week of July 27 | read more
FTA Spotlight Now Squarely in the Family Travel Spotlight
Week of July 13 | read more
Let’s Work Together to Re/Define Family Travel
Week of June 29 | read more
Revving Up to a Fantastic Family Travel Summer (and Happy Father’s Day)
Week of June 15 | read more
Family Travel Gains in Influence! Will All Parts of the Market Follow?
Week of June 1 | read more
Who Knew That Family Travel Had So Much Going for It? We Did!
Week of May 18 | read more
We’re Finding Family Travel’s True Center of Gravity
Week of May 4 | read more
We’re in Print, on Radio, on TV, in Person and in Pixels!
Week of April 20 | read more
We Relaunched Our Website and Made Some Noise!
Week of April 6 | read more
Traveling Families Love Camping, Among Other Things
Week of March 23 | read more
Capturing Leading Family Travel Voices
Week of March 9 | read more
With Spring Soon Sprung, So Are We!
Week of February 23| read more
We’re Growing Steadily!
Week of January 26| read more
Our Inaugural Newsletter!
Week of January 12 | read more
Traveler Newsletters
2017
Special Edition: October FTA Summit Success!
October 23 | read more
Special Focus: Family Travel and Responsible Tourism
August 21 | read more
Special Focus: Family Travel and Camping
July 17 | read more
Special Focus: Family Travel by Bicycle
June 19 | read more
Special Focus: Off-the-Beaten-Path Family Travel
May 22 | read more
Special Focus: Family Travel and Road Tripping
April 17 | read more
Special Focus: Family Travel in a (Tricky) New Travel Climate
March 16 | read more
Special Focus: Family Travel and River Cruising
February 13 | read more
Special Focus: Family Travel and Winter Experiences
January 23 | read more
2016
Special Focus: Family Travel and Dude Ranches
December 12 | read more
Special Edition: 2016 FTA Summit is a Great Success: Here’s the Recap
November 14 | read more
Special Focus: Is Family Travel a Waste of Money?
October 10 | read more
Special Fun: Pick a Family Travel Pic Snapped By Your Kid (#FTAkidpix)
September 12 | read more
Special Report: A Victory for Families that Fly Together
August 8 | read more
Special Focus: Ecotourism and Family Travel in Costa Rica
July 11 | read more
Special Focus: Family Travel and Vacation Rentals
June 6 | read more
Update and Appeal Following the Earthquake in Ecuador
April 27 | read more
2015
Special Focus: Family Safari in Africa
November 23 | read more
Special Edition: 2015 Family Travel Association Summit Recap
October 26 | read more
Special Edition: FTA Summit a Smashing Success!
September 28 | read more
Special Edition: FTA Spotlight – Re/Defining Family Travel
September 14 | read more
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The Most Annoying Things About Family Travel
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Heed call to help make family holidays safer
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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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