Once you've hit that magic number and a trip is a reality looming on the horizon, it's important to continue engaging your group members—to fire them up, keep them informed, and help them feel comfortable with each other.

Here, group tour providers from various markets share their best practices for doing so.

Chocolatourism: A Decadent New Niche

People have been traveling the world for fine wine, beer, food, and other diversions for years. Why not chocolate?

Office or beach? It really shouldn't be a guessing game. Your work attire needs to remain office-appropriate, even during the tricky summer months.

Empowering young workers to present themselves well

This spring, at a presentation by a guest lecturer on a local college campus, I noticed that many students—although an attentive audience—were dressed as though they'd just rolled out of bed, sporting slippers, flannel pants, old sweatshirts, baseball caps, and hair in messy ponytails.