Hello again! This edition of InSite, I'm bringing you something special. I spent some time a while back in the south of Spain and I'm finally getting the chance to share that with all our LGT readers.

For those who have never been there, it's an incredibly rich and complex region, and my short write-up is only the beginning of what it can offer both the group traveler and those wanting to check it out on their own. For those who have visited the region, I hope I've done it justice!

And just as a reminder, Reader's Choice is in full swing! Vote for your favorite destination, hotel, casino, tour operator, and more by clicking here. Enjoy!

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For groups visiting Andalusia, the southernmost region of Spain, flamenco music is a great introduction to the area. It can be hard to understand - even when you speak Spanish. It's syncopated with strikingly non-Western rhythms. And, just like everything great, it's a cartoon of itself anywhere outside its own neighborhood.

Take a peak at what activities Andalusia has in store for your groups as we explore this Gypsy paradise!

From the "Rocky Mountain Man" to Utah's Sun Tunnels, each state in this region is working actively to develop their public arts programs. These typically provide a mix of private and public funding to bring arts into the community to enhance their ambience for citizens and visitors alike.

Read on to find out about the various artistic opportunities in the Mountain West States.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are currently about 24.9 million veterans of U.S. military services. Vietnam veterans account for more than three in 10 vets, with the youngest now in their early 50s. There are 9.7 million veterans age 65 and older who mostly served in WWII, Korea and early Vietnam.

This Affinity focus looks to the men and women who have been in the U.S. military and to the enduring bond attached to their service commitment and comrades in arms.

Casino gaming remains one of the top group activities on tour. Whether it's a few-hour diversion from a multi-day itinerary, or a one-day excursion to try your hand at Lady Luck, most travelers can't resist a few hours at the slot machines and tables.

Commercial casino gaming revenue has nearly doubled over the past decade, with the latest statistics provided by the American Gaming Association indicating casinos took in over $32 billion in 2006. The following pages represent our 2007 Gaming Showcase. All of these casinos are group-friendly and want your group business. Give them a call first when you're planning your next tour through their area. You can also view these casinos and more on GroupTravelDirectory.com including links to websites and emails.

This week, InSite E-Zine interviews Sarah Willoughby CTP, CTIS of the Greater Wilmington Delaware CVB.

Sarah Willoughby is Director of Tourism Development, for the Greater Wilmington (DE) CVB. She is responsible for advertising and marketing efforts at the bureau, creating hotel packages and working with the group tour market. Sarah works closely with all GWCVB members to offer opportunities to partner. Before joining the GWCVB, Sarah worked at Winterthur Museum & Country Estate for ten years handling the group tour segment.

For the past three years Sarah has participated in the "Tourism Cares for America" program, volunteering time to help clean-up efforts at Mt. Vernon, the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Virginia City, Nevada.

Sarah is a University of Mississippi graduate with a major in marketing. She is a National Tour Association Certified Travel Professional and a Certified Travel Industry Specialist through the American Bus Association and Indiana University/Purdue.

JULY and AUGUST 2007 (excluding July 4-8) $45.00

It's Your Fam to New Orleans
You Choose the Days That Fit Your Schedule

Your $45.00 per person package includes the following:

• 3 Days/2 Nights Hotel Accommodations in New Orleans
• Choice of: City Tour or Swamp Tour or Riverboat Cruise
• Choice of: Lunch & Cooking Class at the New Orleans School of Cooking or Jazz Brunch at Court of Two Sisters
• Café au lait & Beignets at Café du Monde

• Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
• Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses
• Longue Vue House and Gardens
• San Francisco Plantation
• Nottoway Plantation
• Oak Alley Plantation
• Houmas House Plantation
• Presbytere / Cabildo Museums
• All Taxes

Transportation is on your own.

To View the details of Summer FAM 2007 visit: www.neworleanscvb.com/tofam07

For more information contact Lisa Holland at the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau (NOMCVB) at 504-566-5053 or email lholland@neworleanscvb.com.

Must be member of ABA, NTA, SYTA or Bank Travel to participate.

Each Travel Professional may bring one guest at a cost of an additional $45.00. This is a land package only. Additional nights available at discounted prices. Price is $45.00 per person single or double occupancy. Full pre-payment by credit card or overnight check must be made on day of booking, at which time the package is non-refundable. Space is limited. Participation is limited to two employees per company.

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