The July/August issue of Groups Today explores the social impacts of student travel with exclusive industry insights.Peek inside for more travel industry news!

From this issue

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JJ Bell & Cindy Steffensmeier: Teaming Up to Create Experiences That Excite

Travel has always been part of JJ Bell's life. As grandson of well-known industry leader Moostash Joe, he's never second guessed the value of a good trip, whether it was helping plan the family's trip to Disney in 1999 or their adventures to places like the Black Hills, Colorado and Minnesota.

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Japan: Past, Present, and Future

Where history, culture, and innovation align. Kanazawa Takes You Back in Time Kanazawa is a historic castle town with over 400 years of rich history. This town is bursting at the seams with tradition, from the Higashi tea district to the one-mile Samurai district.

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Kris Hoff: Providing Groups a ‘Distinctively Detroit’ Experience

With 26 years of industry experience, Kris Hoff is no stranger to the world of travel. Her journey began with a leap of faith after working as a paralegal, knowing in her heart a change was needed. After the persistent urging of a close friend, Hoff mustered the courage to try something new.

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Considerations for European Travel 

Traveling abroad to Europe is undoubtedly a thrilling experience, and with it comes a number of additional considerations groups and travel planners will need to keep top of mind—whether it's your first trip or 50th. To learn more, we connected with Justin Osborn, Sales Director at Image Tours, a compny which has been helping travelers see Europe for decades. 

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