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Kasia Neumeister Attends Heartland Travel Showcase

Kasia, our senior planner, attended Heartland Travel Showcase in Cincinnati, Ohio. Heartland Travel Showcase is a group tour trade show for tour operators around the country to meet with Heartland suppliers and generate...
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Kate Scopetti Recipient of the 2023 TODAY! Award

Kate Scopetti, owner and president of MARS, was chosen as the recipient of the 2023 TODAY! Award, presented by Groups Today. This is an honor for an ABA member who has...
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ABA Destinations Magazine

The Official Travel Publication of the American Bus Association Destinations Magazine is your guide to North America's best group travel destinations, state-by-state itineraries, planning calendars, and essential marketing and strategic insight. Published...
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Leisure Group Travel – Titans of Tourism

THESE LEADERS ARE DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE TOOLS AND CREATIVE APPLICATIONS TO HELP THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY THRIVE In an industry filled with intelligent entrepreneurs, creative operators and talented marketers, there are a few...
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Getting Business Done at Accent East Trade Show

GETTING BUSINESS DONE AT ACCENT EAST TRADESHOW Online Exclusives BUSINESS-BUILDING, NETWORKING, EDUCATION AND SITE VISITS BLEND SEAMLESSLY FOR A WINNING TRADESHOW COMBINATION Formerly known as Spotlight, MARS & Companies has taken over the...
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Revolutionary itinerary: Colonial Williamsburg

As featured in Group Tour Magazine - May 12, 2021 When you’re ready, Colonial Williamsburg is ready to welcome you to travel back in time to the 18th-century with a customized...
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MARS Provides Buying Power for Partners

Re-posted from Group Tour Magazine published September 3, 2020. Read the article on their site here: https://grouptourmagazine.com/mars-provides-buying-power-for-partners/ Kate & OC Playing Kate Scopetti is the first to tell you that...
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Orlando’s New Summer Attractions

It should come as no surprise that Florida remains a hot spot for summer travel – especially Orlando, home to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.While it’s true that families...
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How Women Are Reshaping the Golf-Buddy Trip

The buddy trip is a time- honored golf tradition - but it’s not just for the guys anymore. Women are increasingly booking these getaways to relax and reconnect with their...
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Real Talk — When Was The Last Time You Enjoyed A Business Trip?

It’s hard to believe that 2017 is more than halfway over and that fall is in the air.With that, life starts to speed up as kids head back to school,...
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Is Your ID Approved for Travel?

In the past several months, there has been plenty of conversation about the Real ID Act and how it will affect air travelers. Passed by Congress in 2005, the act is intended...
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Hidden Gems of Washington DC #1 – The Mansion on O Street

The Mansion on O Street, near Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C., was founded by H.H. Leonards-Spero and opened on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1980. The house itself boasts “over 100...
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Hidden Gems of Washington DC #1 – The Mansion on O Street
Is Your ID Approved for Travel?
Real Talk — When Was The Last Time You Enjoyed A Business Trip?
MARS Provides Buying Power for Partners
How Women Are Reshaping the Golf-Buddy Trip
Orlando’s New Summer Attractions
Revolutionary itinerary: Colonial Williamsburg
Getting Business Done at Accent East Trade Show
Leisure Group Travel – Titans of Tourism
ABA Destinations Magazine
Kate Scopetti Recipient of the 2023 TODAY! Award
Kasia Neumeister Attends Heartland Travel Showcase