It’s National Frog Jumping Day
National Frog Jumping Day leaps onto our calendars every May 13th. It’s a day that celebrates a unique blend of blend of literature, nature, a bit of whimsy, and…well…frogs.
This special day originates from Mark Twain’s first published story, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, which introduced the world to a frog-jumping contest that captured the imagination of many.
It also helps focus our attention on the crucial role frogs play in our ecosystems. As an agent of insect control (without pesticides,) frogs help maintain a natural environmental balance.
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GTO Coach & Go
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Fast Break
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Must Read!
Industry News
Southwest Lets Customers Use Currency – Points Combo to Pay for Airline Tickets
Port Canaveral is Building Another Cruise Terminal
Inbound U.S, Travel is Surging, but the Recovery is Uneven
AAA Predicts Highest Numbers of Memorial Day Travelers in Nearly 20 Years
Amtrak Announces $300 Million in Improvements to Great Lakes Stations
Miami International Airport to add a New $621 Million Concourse
ASTA Angered FAA Reauthorization Passes Without Airline Refund Accountability
Supplier Updates
GTO community members – simply click the link below for the most current supplier products and pricing.
Most Recent Supplier Updates
A few additions…
Big City Tourism has a 75-minute “Freedom Liberty Cruise” and GTO now has 2024 Tour operator pricing. They are also willing to host GTO operators for a FAM.
Royal Ontario Museum offers performance opportunities for student groups and have now added a guided tour titled “Music: A Song of Creatures and Cultures Tour.”
Volunteer Protective Services has been added for the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area. Pricing for this security company is now available in GTO.
Help Desk Requests
We have an easy way for you to submit a Help Desk request! Just send an email to help@gtonetwork.com and BE SURE TO PUT THE WORD HELP IN THE SUBJECT LINE. This will automatically create a ticket and will email you updates as your ticket is being worked on.
Office Hours
GTO office hours have resumed to help answer your questions and share best practices for using the GTO system. If you haven’t already, connect with Kara (kara@gtonetwork.com) to schedule a time that works for you.
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