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Unpacking the Mental Wellness Benefits of Travel

May 30, 2024 / Megan Filak

Mental wellness encompasses many factors, but there’s no mistaking that for many people there is a direct and positive connection between mental wellness and travel. Travel looks a little different for everyone — for some it’s basking in the sun on a quiet beach, or for others it involves a rigorous hike to a rugged mountain peak or sampling the flavors in a new city while others work their way through an amusement park. More

Celebrating the Power of Tourism

May 17, 2024 / Megan Filak

National Travel and Tourism Week is our moment, as destination marketers, to celebrate the extraordinary impact of tourism both in our local communities and nationwide. While many associate the travel and tourism industry with the fun of new adventures, exploring exciting places, unwinding on the beach, or sampling culinary delights, its effects run much deeper. More

Traveling With Autism

May 09, 2024 / Megan Filak

We spend a lot of time discussing diversity in travel, and rightfully so. As we transition from Autism Awareness Month in April and delve deeper into Mental Health Awareness Month in May, there is much to contemplate regarding the travel experiences of these diverse groups. More