Whether you're traveling near, far or nowhere at all, we wish you a relaxing and rejuvinating holiday. All the best from our family to yours, and cheers to a new year full of new adventures!

This holiday season, give yourself the gift of an FTA membership, complete w/ education, events, resources & certification! This is the perfect opportunity to make your New Year's resolutions to benefit your Family Travel Business. buff.ly/4ftOsyS #TravelIndustry

Wishing your family a very happy New Year from the Family Travel Association!

Start 2025 off with a new and improved social media strategy! In a Lunch & Learn with Tamay Shannon, Social Media Strategist and Founder of W2S Marketing, we looked at how you can effectively use social media to boost family travel business. Watch here: buff.ly/3Dl0woy

It's a brand new year! Start by researching the best places to recommend to your clients, with our directory full of kid-friendly resorts. Check it out: buff.ly/3BLSHI3 #FamilyVacation #TravelIndustry

The FTA has set the standard for knowledge and excellence for family travel advisors. FTA Certified Family Travel Advisors will have a competitive advantage to confidently deliver family vacation experiences that exceed client expectations. buff.ly/3omZGAQ #TravelBusiness

The U.S. National Travel and Tourism Office has released a groundbreaking report, underscoring the role of the inbound travel trade in driving $52.8 billion in international traveler spending. buff.ly/42eWyrU

Blacksford RV Rentals takes quality seriously, focusing on providing top-tier experiences and customer support with their RVs. Blacksford recently joined the FTA, a perfect fit considering most of their customers are families! buff.ly/40djULU Photo courtesy of Blacksford.

Our upcoming #LunchandLearn will explore the top five trends shaping the future of #familytravel, while highlighting the growing role of technology and cultural learning. Register here: buff.ly/3EaSxuA

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey? On November 20th, we had an exclusive webinar where we unveiled the wonders of Peru! Meet the Coltur team and discover why family travel is at the core of everything they do: buff.ly/4h7NnxT Photo courtesy of Coltur Peru.

In this #LunchandLearn, hear about how Blacksford provides families everything they need to discover America together, with white glove services from airport pickup to pre-stocked RVs to unlimited mileage and much more. Register here: buff.ly/4an5yNP #TravelIndustry

Western Montana’s Glacier Country offers something for everyone. Whether it’s hiking, browsing local boutiques, or relaxing in hot springs, Glacier Country has it all. Here’s what Kristen Maxwell of Kirsten Maxwell did on her Montana girls’ trip: buff.ly/4je7yMz

A warm welcome to our new FTA Members! Adrianne Epstein of Travel Planners Intl Alicia Velazquez Amy Leon of Adventures by Amy Andie Kelly of AKTravels LLC Annemarie Colosimo April Carman and audramorgan-cruiseplanners of Cruise Planners Cindy McCoy of Gulliver's Travel Dawn Walden of Ultimate Blue Travel

The FTA has set the standard for knowledge, expertise, and excellence for travel advisors specializing in the family travel market. FTA Certified Family Travel Advisors will have a competitive advantage. Get #FamilyTravelCertified today! buff.ly/3omZGAQ #TravelIndustry

This #LunchandLearn will unveil five unexpected destinations perfect for creating unforgettable family adventures. Join Jenn Lee for expert insights on how to highlight these hidden gems to your clients. Register here: buff.ly/40rWUt4 #BusinessTips #Webinar

It's hard to get reviews from even the happiest of customers, so sometimes a customer leaves your business w/ no explanation. Here are some reasons clients might decide to go w/ a competitor, & how you might be able to find a solution to retain clients! buff.ly/40s5Y0N

Thanks to a $2 million donation from artist Julie Mehretu, the Whitney Museum plans to offer free admission to anyone 25 years old and under, making the experience that much more accessible and affordable for families and young adults! buff.ly/3PNXJHt #MuseumVisit

A warm welcome to our new FTA Members! Denise Lawson - CI Azumano Dennis Wallace Elizabeth Anderson Eric Sattler - EJS Travel LLC, a Member of Cruise & Travel Experts Erin Laboy Farah Balaghi - Doxie Lu Travel Jacqueline Hardy - Sojourney Travel

Every year since 2009, Allianz Partners (buff.ly/4gDafoc) releases the Vacation Confidence Index. This report is full of information and essential statistics that can inform you in your business pursuits! Learn more: buff.ly/40QMZgO #Webinar #TravelIndustry

Sarah Blevins just returned home from Spring break in Mexico! She split her time between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. While in Playa del Carmen, she also spent a day at Xcaret. Read more! buff.ly/416lRf0 Photo courtesy of Sarah Blevins, OurLittleLifeStyle