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1. Fun for the Whole Family: Parents and kids alike will enjoy Disney’s new addition to Hollywood Studios based on the animated film series, Toy Story. Many young parents grew up cherishing Toy Story and today’s kids will enjoy the trilogy before Toy Story 4 comes out in 2019. Disney World fans will particularly enjoy…

With the crowds thinned out and temperatures cooler, autumn can be a wonderful time to visit Europe, especially if you plan your trip around a festival.   Of course Munich’s Oktoberfest is one of the continent’s biggest fall gatherings, taking place this year from Sept. 22 to Oct. 7. There’ll be traditional Bavarian food, brass…

Japan is a great choice for travelers who have Asia on their bucket list. It’s a relatively small country with a high-speed train network that makes it easy to cover a lot of ground in a short period of time.   Tokyo, the bustling, cosmopolitan capital, will be your entrée to modern Japan, while Kyoto,…

1. Loco Moco – This traditional Hawaiian dish consists of rice, a hamburger patty, a fried egg and gravy and can be found at many quick service restaurants. Rainbow Drive-In, featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, is located in Honolulu and serves delicious loco moco. 2. Poke – Marinated seaweed with raw seafood…

Central Iowa Business Travel Summit Launches at Des Moines Marriott Downtown

June 19, 2018 – Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Travel Leaders / Destinations Unlimited announces Central Iowa Business Travel Summit at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown (700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50309) on August 7, 2018. Businesses across Iowa are invited to attend.   The inaugural event will be held from 11:45 a.m. until 4:00…

Travel Leaders / Destinations Unlimited Awarded “Agency of Excellence”

June 18, 2018 – Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Travel Leaders / Destinations Unlimited was awarded the “Agency of Excellence” by Travel Leaders Network at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Saturday, June 18.   Agency owners Duane and Anne Jasper received the award as they were attending the five-day EDGE (Educate, Discover, Gather, Evolve) Conference…

BLOG: Structuring Your Online Booking Tool

How does your organization utilize its online booking tool? Does each traveler use it to book their own travel or do you have one travel coordinator that books travel for all employees? Maybe you have several executive administrative assistants that are each assigned to book travel for their own select group of employees. Whichever approach…

Challenge A major direct marketing firm with extensive travel across the U.S. and Australia needed to boost their online booking tool adoption rate. The company’s travel manager discovered that approximately 59% of their travelers were booking outside of the travel program. The effect this behavior had on the travel program was detrimental to the organization’s…

For many travelers going on a safari is a dream trip, an opportunity to see Africa’s unspoiled natural beauty and to view wildlife like lions, elephants and rhinos in their natural habitat. If a safari is on your bucket list, here are some tips as you plan your trip: The East African nations of Kenya…

The Fourth of July is a great time to celebrate America’s independence by taking a road trip, perhaps to explore a part of the country you haven’t seen before. Here are a few suggestions: For a celebration with an ocean view, plan a getaway to San Diego. The city’s fireworks display, called the Big Bay…

Ever wondered what the person at the front desk is really thinking when checking you into a hotel? I spoke with half a dozen current and former hotel front desk staffers who shared their pet peeves, offered insider advice, and revealed how (and how not) to get an upgrade. Below are nine important things to…

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