Today is International Women’s Day – March 8, 2022
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also observed in support of taking action against gender inequality around the world. We all know the world couldn’t run without women (we mean, just listen to Beyoncé). This is the day to appreciate their efforts! Organizations large and small come together to show women just how valuable they are in today’s society.
Upcoming Events:
GTO Coach and Go! Tuesday, March 8 at 2:00 EST – Join Jim and the and Kory as they discuss Marketing Manager in GTO. Join live on YouTube, LinkedIn, or Facebook.
GTO Business Navigator, Wednesday, March 9 at 3:00 EST – Join Keith on Wednesday afternoon for Traveling with Groups – Managing New Challenges & Expectations. Keith will host this roundtable discussion on managing traveler expectations with guests Robert Miller, President/Owner of Travel Advocates, Karen Pitcherello, Director of Business Development at Mears Transportation and Peter Pantuso, President and CEO of American Bus Association. Join us live on YouTube, LinkedIn, or Facebook.
As a companion piece for our user companies, we developed a “Dear Traveler” video. Let us know if you would like this short informational video customized with your branding. You can send this to your upcoming groups. Take a look: https://youtu.be/K54j1YLZ_Rw
Destination Dispatch, Thursday, March 10 at 2:00pm EST. Join us each Thursday as we explore some amazing group destinations and find new and unique experiences for your groups. This week we will experience Tyler, Texas with Susan Travis, VP, Tourism/Servicing at Visit Tyler. Join us live on YouTube, LinkedIn or Facebook.
Check out the Business Class podcast from The Tourism Academy sponsored by GTO
The Business Class podcast is where you go to meet people who have built fulfilling careers. People with successful businesses. People who create sustainable local economies in tourism!
We have a new Facebook page. Make sure to like Group Travel Odyssey on Facebook!
GTO System Updates
A few reminders:
Don’t forget to check out your Community Forum in GTO. This is a way to keep up with other GTO users, share ideas, ask questions. The Community Forum can be found in the My Apps tab in GTO.
We have an easy way for you to submit a Help Desk request! Just send an email to help@gtonetwork.com and make sure to put Help in the subject field. This will automatically create a ticket and will email you updates as your ticket is being worked on.
Supplier Updates
United States
Multi-Location
US Ghost Adventures has been added as a parent company. The 37 cities they operate in have been added as suppliers with their 2022 group pricing for ghost tours.
DC
International Spy Museum 2022 pricing is updated. They are no longer offering boxed lunch services.
Missouri
King’s Castle Theatre 2022 show pricing now available
New York
Sylvia’s Restaurant 2022 menus and pricing updated
South Carolina
Margaritaville Myrtle Beach 2022 menus and pricing now available
Tennessee
Aquarium Restaurant Nashville 2022 menus and pricing updated
Margaritaville Nashville 2022 menus and pricing updated
Texas
Dallas World Aquarium has brought back group pricing (it was halted during COVID). 2022 group pricing now available in GTO
Helpful Information and Blogs
Transform Your tour Business – 4 Tips You Can Steal Right Now!
Industry News
United Operating Expedited Bag Check at All Hub Airports – Travel Weekly
Women Make Travel: A Look at the Industry’s Incredible Female Power – Travel Pulse
