Research
NYU-FTA Annual Consumer Family Travel Studies
2017 – 3rd Annual Study
2016 – 2nd Annual Study
2015 – 1st Annual Study
NYU Presentations at FTA Summit
2017 Summit: NYU &
Strottman Joint Presentation
2016 Summit:
NYU Presentation
FTA Annual Industry Family Travel Studies
2017 – 2nd Annual Study
2016 – 1st Annual Study
Profile of the American Family Traveler
2016 – Longwoods FTA Summary Document
Canadian Family Travel Survey for FTA
Chase Intel Millennial Travel Spend presentation, 2017 FTA Summit
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Save the Date: South Dakota, Summit 2019
The South Dakota Department of Tourism will host the Family Travel Association 2019 Summit, Oct. 21-24, Deputy Secretary Wanda Goodman announced on the final evening of this year’s conference. The state is home to a number of popular family vacatio
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FTA Summit 2018 Serves Up Passion, Innovation and Insights
At the conclusion of the 4th annual FTA Summit, the 150 delegates who attended left Bermuda with a renewed sense of excitement and resolution about the opportunities the family travel market offers their businesses. The buzz we heard from both vete
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FTA Join Forces with Northstar Media To Help Agents Sell To Families
After launching the industry’s first ever family travel certification course, the FTA collaborated with Family Getaways and the Northstar Travel Group to further their efforts to educate travel professionals on selling family travel.
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Life Travel Map by Global CommUnity
Raising a global citizen takes planning The key years for travel with your child are ages 5 to 18. During those 13 years, families are also juggling extracurricular activities and life road bumps that will further limit your travel time options.
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5 Ways To Help Nurture Your Child’s Love of Animals – At Home and Away!
Animals hold a special place in our hearts – and anyone with children knows this love starts at a young age. Some of our first words are the sounds made by favorite animals.
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US family travel experts share their best trips
When you live in a country as vast and varied as the US, it’s hard to decide where to spend that oh-so-precious family vacation. And the answer also depends on your point of origin and how far you’re prepared to go.
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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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Just 30 miles from Yellowstone National Park, Mountain Sky Guest Ranch is rustic elegance and country charm on nearly 9,000 acres of beautiful rugged countryside.
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