Each year, travel and tourism professionals across the nation unite to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), a tradition that salutes the value travel holds for the United States' economy, businesses and personal well-being.

For almost 10 years, Global Travel Alliance student groups have been building houses in Costa Rica through the company's Service Scholars program, which enables students to travel the world and serve people in need.

I recently attended the Bus Industry Safety Council meeting held during the American Bus Association annual conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. The agenda over the three-day session was packed with presentations designed to enhance the safety of motorcoach operations, for drivers and passengers. Electronic logging devices (ELDs) were covered in detail, compelling me to share some information.

Tourism Cares and the Jordan Tourism Board have launched the first-ever Meaningful Travel Map of Jordan, researching and documenting 12 experiences that are at once powerful and positive for both travelers and communities.

Scenic Group continues its growth in the North American market with the purchase of one of North America's leading tour operators: Mayflower Tours.