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Industry NewsSouthwest Lets Customers Use Currency – Points Combo to Pay for Airline TicketsPort Canaveral is Building Another Cruise TerminalInbound U.S, Travel is Surging, but the Recovery is UnevenAAA Predicts Highest Numbers of Memorial Day Travelers in Nearly 20 YearsAmtrak Announces $300 Million in Improvements to Great Lakes StationsMiami International Airport to add a New

With plenty of engaging educational experiences, performance opportunities and more, Niagara Falls makes a wonderful trip for student groups! Tina Mt. Pleasant from Destination Niagara USA joins the podcast to discuss all the great experiences for student groups in Niagara Falls. Show Notes ⬇️Published on 5/10/24Timecodes0:00 - Intro1:58 - How Are Things Going This Year in Niag

Industry NewsWork Begins on Southern California – Las Vegas High-Speed RailVenetian Resort in Las Vegas is Getting a $1.5 Billion OverhaulThe New Queen Anne: It’s Distinctive but Remains Classic CunardAlaska Airlines is Using Generative AI for Flight SearchesIncoming Brand USA CEO Ready to Help Continue to Advance US Economy Through the Power of Inbound TravelBoeing Lost $32 Bi

Industry NewsTravel Tech Responds to U.S. Department of Transportation Final Rules on Ancillary Service Fees and Airline RefundsAirlines Required to Refund Passengers for Canceled, Delayed FlightsSouthwest is Evaluating Seating Changes to Increase RevenueVenice Launches Trial Run of Tax on Day-TrippersRoyal Caribbean Forced to Cancel Alaska Sailing With Guests Already OnboardHard R

Located near Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio's Butler County is full of heritage, art, freedom and... Donuts? Yep! Shawn Stidham from Travel Butler County joins the podcast to discuss all the great experiences for groups in Butler County. Show Notes ⬇️Published on 4/24/24Timecodes0:00 - Intro1:26 - Where Butler County is Located and What the Area is Known for3:12 - Why Should Group

Industry NewsTourism Cares Advances Sustainability in Travel with Expansion of Meaningful Travel Program in 2024Senate Bill Aims to Lower Credit Card Fees, but Travel Groups Warn of Unintended ConsequencesBoeing Put Under Senate Scrutiny During Back-to-Back HearingsTaylor Swift’s New Song Lyrics are Already Impacting Florida TourismDubai Airport Survives Unprecedented RainfallYos

Industry NewsAlgorithmic Price-Fixing Cases Draw Federal InterestUniversal Orlando Reveals Look of Stella Nova and Terra Nova HotelsNorwegian Cruise Lines Holdings to Order Eight Ships Across All BrandsUnited Airlines Developing New Class of SeatingIran’s Entry Into Gulf Conflict Impacts TravelThree Cunard Ships Offering 2026 Solar Eclipse Viewing OpportunitiesBARK Air: A New Air

This week's great conversation takes us to Pendleton, OR! Kristen Dollarhide from Travel Pendleton joins Destination Dispatch to talk about unique experiences for groups in and around Pendleton.Read our Pendleton Blog Here: https://grouptravelodyssey.com/blog/hang-on-to-your-hats-here-are-6-must-dos-in-pendletonShow Notes ⬇️Recorded Live on 8/18/22Timecodes0:00 - Intro2:40 - Wh

Industry NewsDOT to Investigate How Airlines Manage Customer DataQC NY Spa Offers Island Escape with City ViewsUnited Airlines Starts Allowing Customers to Pool Loyalty PointsWhat a US TikTok Ban Could Mean for the Travel IndustryOfficials Seek to Reassure Public That Flying is Safe Amid Recent IncidentsCarnival Cruise Ship Catches Fire Near the BahamasTSA Rolls Out Language Transl

This week's great conversation takes us to Modesto, CA! Todd Aaronson from Visit Modesto joins Destination Dispatch to talk about unique experiences for groups in and around Modesto.Read our Modesto Blog Here: https://grouptravelodyssey.com/blog/3-things-that-make-modesto-marvelous/Show Notes ⬇️Recorded Live on 8/11/22Timecodes0:00 - Intro3:05 - No Heat, No Humidity and No Shov