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June 2008
Cover Story
New York City by Randy Mink
Broadway shows, theme
restaurants, fun stores and great attractions draw groups toTimes
Square, the very core of the Big Apple.
Features
Regional Travel Tips: New England by Elizabeth VanderSpek
Regional Travel Tips: Pacific States by Elana Andersen
Indiana by
John Kloster
North
Carolina by Kerry Loudon
Mississippi Gulf Coast by Randy Mink
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April 2008
Cover Story
Community
Theater
Community theaters involve more participants,
present more performances of more productions and play to more
people than any performing art in the country.
Features
Reunion Trips by
Edith Wagner
City Focus:
San Francisco by Elana Andersen
Hub &
Spoke: Houston/Galveston by ElizabethVanderSpek
Regional
Travel Tips: Southeast by Heather Davis
Minnesota
Memories by Randy Mink
Regional Travel Tips: Midwest by John Kloster
Pennsylvania Potpourri by Kitty Cayo
Maryland Medley by Elizabeth VanderSpek
Amazing
Arizona by Sue Arko
Cruise
Lines Kick it up a Notch by Cindy Bertram
February 2008
Cover Story
Religious Symposium by Melinda Hughey
The religious
travel market is growing at an unprecedented pace - more than 70
percent in each of the past two years - yet remains largely
untapped.
Features
Hub &
Spoke: The Berkshires by Kelley Thompson
City
Focus: Los Angeles by Elana Andersen
Regional Travel
Tips: Southwest by Elana Andersen
Oklahoma by
Sara Rannells
Regional
Travel Tips: Mid-Atlantic by Kitty Cayo
Illinois:
Explore the Land of Lincoln by John Kloster
Georgia by
Heather Davis
Kentucky by Melinda Hughey
The
Cruise Ship Stateroom by Cindy Bertram
December 2007
Cover Story
The New River
Cruise Experience by Cindy Bertram
River Cruising
has exploded onto the scene as a desirable alternative to mega-ships
and land-based vacations.
Features
City Focus:
St.Louis by Simon Mounsey
Hub & Spoke: The
Smokies by Heather Davis
Regional Travel Tips: New England by Alice Gregory
A Week
Exploring Ohio by John Kloster
New
Mexico by Sue Arko
Nevada by
Sue Arko
Regional Travel
Tips: Pacific States by Elana Endersen
November 2007
Cover Story
Religious
Tourism by Kevin Wright
Today, religious travel is a
dynamic $18-billion global industry with 300 million travelers.
Features
Visit Mesa Close,
Convenient, Smart
Leisure Group
Travel Grows & Goes Online by Daniel Connolly
In the latter
half of 2006, PhoCus Wright Research conducted extensive research on
meetings and groups within the United States.What it found was that
the market opportunity was big - really big!
Beyond New Ships
in 2008 by Cindy Bertram
Cruise industry focuses on
elevating the experience.
Tour Operator Forum by
John Kloster
Leisure Group Travel interviewed a diverse and
representative group of tour operators to get their assessment of
where the market has been and where they see it going in 2008.
Reader's Choice
Awards Our third annual Reader's Choice Awards saw a few
surprises, while other top brands continue to raise the bar for the
industry.
October 2007
Cover Story
Almost Heaven, West Virginia by Melinda Hughey
Smack on
the line between the North and South, the rebellious Mountain
State’s nine travel regions provide groups with an experience that
is truly American.
Features
City Focus: Tampa Bay, Fla. by Sara Rannells
Hub & Spoke: Valley Forge, Penn. by Sara Rannells
Oregon by Elana Andersen
Hawaii by Elana Andersen
Regional Travel Tips: Southeast by Heather Davis
Regional Travel Tips: Midwest by John Kloster
Cruising: Extreme Makeover-Ship Style by Cindy Bertram
August 2007
Cover Story
Let's Go to the Spa Throughout this issue we discover the
growing popularity of health & wellness vacations and their impact
on the group travel market.
Features
City
Focus: Jackson, Miss. by Sara Rannells
Hub &
Spoke: Georgia Georgia Coast by Kelley Thompson
Regional
Travel Tips: Southwest by Sue Arko
Regional Travel
Tips: Frontier West by Elana Andersen
Regional Travel
Tips: Mid-Atlantic by Kitty Cayo
Cruising: Spas &
More by Cindy Bertram
Meet Virginia by John Kloster
Massachusetts by Alice Gregory
Taste Wisconsin by Sara Rannells
June 2007
Cover Story
Minnesota Take a look at all the great opportunities the state
of Minnesota has to offer and discover the best place to take your
next group trip.
Features
City Focus:Branson, Mo. by Lynne Berry
Hub &
Spoke: Central Florida by Kelley Thompson
Tennessee by Melinda Hughey
Arkansas by Heather Davis
A New England Masterpiece by Alice Gregory
Regional
Travel Tips: Pacific States by Elana Andersen
Regional
Travel Tips: Mountain West by John Kloster
Cruise
Lines' Loyalty Programs by Cindy Bertram
Gaming
Showcases
April 2007
Cover
Story
The Emerald IsleThe extraordinary accommodating nature of the
Irish provides the most welcoming environment for group travel.
Features
City Focus:
Lancaster, Pa. by Kitty Cayo
Hub & Spoke
: Coachella Valley, Calif. by Elana Andersen
Regional
Travel Tips: SouthEast
by Jaron Baalgard
Multigenerational
Cruising by Cindy Bertram
Regional Travel
Tips: Great Lakes/Midwest by John Kloster
Theaters
Showcase
Arizona Treasures by
Sue Arko
Colorado by
Elana Andersen
Connecticut by
Alice Gregory
February 2007
Cover
Story
2007 Attractions/Shopping ShowcaseWith a new format for the New
Year that reflects your need to know, check out our
Attractions/Shopping Showcase, featuring attractions and shopping
venues throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Features
City Focus: Virginia Beach by Jaron Balgaard
Hub & Spoke: Chicagoland by John Kloster
North to Alaska
by Elana Andersen
Louisiana by Melinda Hughey
Nebraska: More
than You Expected by John Kloster
Regional
Travel Tips: Southwest by Elana Andersen
Regional Travel Tips: Mid-Atlantic by Kitty Cayo
Bigger
and Better Cruise Options
by Cindy Bertram
December 2006
Cover Story
City Focus: Little RockWhat's this about a Big Dam Bridge? And
more on this quirky capital.
Features
Hub & Spoke: Twin Cities by Jaron Balgaad
Wyoming by Elana Andersen
Regional Travel Tips: Pacific States
by Elana Andersen
Regional Travel Tips: New England by Alice Gregory
International
Dateline: Beijing by Denise Trice
Cruising:
Alaska and Beyond by Cindy Bertram
2007 Hotel & Resort Directory
November 2006
Features
Reader's Choice Awards
Industry Leaders Forum by John Kloster
The Winds of Change
The
New & Emerging Travel Market by Joe Veneto
2007 Directory
of Tourism Offices & Visitor's Bureaus Part I
2007 Directory
of Tourism Offices & Visitor's Bureaus Part II
Directory
of International Tourism Offices
October 2006
Cover Story
Escape the Ordinary in CanadaAs the second largest country in
the world, Canada offers a considerable variety of the most
memorable tourism products in the world.
Features
Hub & Spoke: Black Hills by Katie Hull
Regional Travel Tips: Great Lakes/Midwest by John
Kloster
Regional Travel Tips: Southeast
by Heather Davis
New Mexico by Elana Andersen
Vermont & New
Hampshire
International Dateline: European Cruises?by Elana Andersen
2006/2007 Worldwide Cruise Directory
2006/2007 Scenic Rail & Sightseeing Cruise Directory
August 2006
Cover Story
Frontier/Mountain West Regional Travel Tips by Kyle Bradley
From desert to city and valley to mountain peak, the
Frontier/Mountain West maintains its Wild West charm while creating
stylish urban environments and compelling cultural events.
Features
City Focus: New Orleans by Kelley Thompson
Hub & Spoke: Cape Cod by Matthew David
California
by Elana Andersen
Regional Travel Tips: Mid-Atlantic by Kitty Cayo
Michigan by
John Kloster
Cruising: To Caribbean or Not? by Cindy Bertram
2006 Tour & Receptive Directory
June 2006
Cover Story
Pacific States Regional Travel Tipsby Elana Andersen
Throughout the Pacific States, new activities are popping up,
including tasting tours at new breweries, pirating adventures and a
new exhibit on the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Features
China A Land of Wonder and Discovery by Elana Andersen
Hub & Spoke: Colorado's Front Range
City Focus: Nashville
by Kelley Thompson
Mississippi's Historic Natchez Trace by John Kloster
Regional Travel Tips:
New England by Alice Gregory
Laying Rubber on the Georgia Asphalt by Kelley Thompson
Cruising: Getting Around the Linesby Cindy Bertram
2006 Gaming
Directory
April 2006
Cover Story
It's Showtime! 2006 Theater Directory
Theatrical
productions, touring shows, dinner theaters,outdoor dramas, pageants
and more!
Features
City Focus: Atlantic City by Kelley Thompson
Hub & Spoke: Southern California by Elana Andersen
Regional Travel Tips: Midwest
by John Kloster
Texas Trails by Kelley Thompson
Regional Travel
Tips: Southeast/Travel South Update by Heather Davis
Maryland: A Star-Spangled State by Alice Gregory
International Dateline: Britain by Brenda Watkinson
When Your
Ship Changes Courseby Cindy Bertram
Columns
My Turn by Jeff
Gayduk
My Corner
Of The World by Martyde de Souto, CTC
Marketing
Matters by Tim Warren
Affinity Rules
by Elana Andersen
Exit 135 by Mike Marchev
Departments
Gate 38
Planner Profile-Ed
Lonsbary, Private Motor Coach, Inc.
Go News
February 2006
Cover Story
NCL Continues to Raise the Bar by Cindy Bertram
Since its
inception, Norwegian Cruise Line has led the cruise industry in
unique innovations. Beyond simply creating and launching new ideas,
NCL continues to raise the bar with each concept
Features
City Focus: Vancouver & Seattle by Kelley Thompson
Hub & Spoke: Hampton Roads by Kelley Thompson
Prairies and Prosperity in Illinois
by John Kloster
Regional Travel Tips:Frontier/Mountain West by Elana Andersen
Gulf Coast
Regional Travel Tips: Mid-Atlantic by Kitty Cayo
Coasting Through Carolina by John Kloster
2006 Tour Attractions Directory
Departments
Gate 38
Planner
Profile-Ria Reuling
Go News
December 2005
Cover Story
Visit Peru!
You're going to discover` that Peru is a many
splendored country:scenic and safe, fun and fascinating,easily
accessible and amazingly affordable.
Features
2005 Reader's Choice Winners
City Focus: Philadelphia by Kitty Cayo
Regional Travel Tips: New England
by Alice Gregory
Regional Travel Tips: Pacific States by Elana Andersen
Gulf Coast Recovery by John Kloster
Kentucky by Heather Davis
When Do I Tip On My Cruise? by Cindy Bertram
2006 Directory of Tourism Offices & Visitor's Bureaus
2006 Hotel & Resort Directory
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Departments
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Profile - Sue Arko, Free Spirit Vacations
Go News
Cover Advertisers
Collete
Holland America
Disney
Theatrical
Virginia Tourism
October 2005
Cover Story
Regional Travel Tips:Southeast
This region is deeply filled
with old traditions and history; however,today’s South is also
ever-changing, which means that there is always something new for
tour groups to discover
Features
City Focus: Boston by Lisa Halvorsen
Hub & Spoke: Central Arizona by Elana Andersen
Nevada by Elana Andersen
New York by Kitty Cayo
Regional Travel Tips: Great Lakes/Midwest
International Dateline: Western Europeby Annie Gilsdorf
Need Insurance? by Cindy Bertram
2006 Worldwide Cruise Directory
2006 Directory of Scenic Rail & Sightseeing Cruises
Columns
My Turn by
Jeff Gayduk
Marketing Matters by Mike Marchev
My Corner Of
The World by Martyde Souto, CTC
Affinity
Rules by Elana Andersen
Back Of The Bus by John Kloster
Departments
Gate 38
Go Member
Profile - Linda Johnson, Metrobank’s ClubMet
Go News
August
2005
Cover Story
From the White City to the Rainbow City
Visitors to
Chicago are aware of the city's magnificent museums and architecture
downtown. But the real stories behind the development of this city
are told in her neighborhoods.
Features
Special Section: Motor Coach Industries
Arkansas by Kelley Thompson
Gardens in the Berkshires
Anne Claffie - Texas Hill
Country
International Dateline: Britain by Brenda Watkinson
Regional Travel Tips: Frontier/Mountain West by Elana
Andersen
Regional Travel Tips: Mid-Atlantic by Kitty Cayo
Hub & Spoke: Orange County, Calif. by Elana Andersen
2005 Directory of Tour & Receptive Operators
New Group Cruise Options by Cindy Bertram
June
2005
Features
International Dateline Asia by Kelley Thompson
City Focus Honolulu by Lynn Cook
Hub & Spoke Texas Hill Countryby Lisa Halvorsen
Regional Travel Tips New England by Kitty Cayo
Show Me Missouri by Heather Davis
2005 Gaming Directory
Home Land Cruising by Cindy Bertram
Nebraska by Lisa Halvorsen
May
2005
Features
Fore! Golf Destinations
LA Update
Phoenix/Scottsdale
Upcoming in Colorado
History in the Heartland by Kelley Thompson
April 2005
Features
City Focus: Baltimore by Kelley Thompson
Travel South by George Lowden
The Great Lakes/Midwest Update
Pennsylvania by
Kitty Cayo
South Africa by Lisa Halvorsen
Exploring Brighton and Sussex County
by Abbe Bates
The Cruise -It's More than Just Entertainment
by Cindy Bertram
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