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Trends in Group Dive Travel - Not Just for Divers Anymore

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Group Dive Travel not just for divers anymore

(Dive Travel Business News - October 13, 2011) -- While many dive travelers still enjoy the camraderie, comfort and value provided by group dive trips, Group Travel has been quickly evolving as consumers look to add more experiences and make more memories as a prime reason for travel. It's not just about the diving anymore. read more »

"Bucket List" Vacations one of the Travel Trends for 2011

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Travel Trends for 2011

(Dive Travel Business News - March 10, 2011) -- According to Thomas Stanley, chief head and chief operating of tour operator Cox & Kings USA, travelers are seeking more value and more unique experiences during their vacations. Here we've outlined some of the top travel trends Stanley cited for 2011.

1. Multi-Destination Vacations
Stanley believes that because clients have become more interested in experiencing multiple cultures, cuisines, etc. during their vacations, multi-destination traveling affords travelers the opportunity to discover exactly what they want from a combination of countries.  Instead of visitng one dive destination, dive travelers are looking for combinations that are convenient , offer exceptional diving yet won't break the bank -  such as a Saba/Statia dive vacation.

2. The Revival of Group Tours read more »

Are Your Clients Budgeting for Travel?

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Mint.com helps clients find money for dive trips.

(Dive Travel Business News - July 8, 2010) -- Are your clients having difficulty committing to an upcoming group dive trip because of budgeting issues?  Voted "Best Budgeting Site" by Kiplinger's Magazine and  a "Top Pick" by Money Magazine, Mint.com has been helping spenders big and small set goals for their personal and household needs since 2007. In June, it launched a new tool to help travelers set a vacation goal and then save for it.

First, travelers establish how much they think their trip will cost. As a travel professional, you can start them off with package prices, air fare costs and daily spending estimates for their next dream vacation. 

Then with a new tool, Mint Goals, helps Mint users figure out how much they need to save every month to make their vacation goal by the travel deadline. Or, they can tell Mint how much they can save each month, and Mint lets them know when you can reasonably expect to be on that plane headed for their favorite dive destination. read more »

DiveCenterTravel.com helps Dive Centers Promote Dive Travel

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(Dive Travel Business News - April 23, 2010) -- Dive centers in the U.S. have a new channel to help promote their dive trips to a larger audience. DiveCenterTravel.com allows local dive stores to list their upcoming dive trips along with trip details to reach divers who may not otherwise know about the dive store or the trips offered.

DiveCenterTravel.com is the largest online database of upcoming dive trips hosted by dive stores across the U.S. The new website allows divers from across the U.S. to quickly and easily search for upcoming dive trips based on departure airport (if airfare is included), dive destination, and/or trip dates in one convenient location on the web. The information is available free of charge to divers who routinely visit DiveCenterTravel.com.

 In addition, divers may sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter of all upcoming trips meeting their departure requirements and dive store promotions.

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TravelStar Unveils Program for Group Leaders

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(May 12, 2008 - DTN) -- Travelstar, Inc. unveiled a new Group Leader Program to allow travelers to create their own social networks. For an annual fee of $100, group leaders receive their own version of the Travelstar.com social networking site, complete with a viral marketing system to build their unique network.

The site is designed to help Travelstar members attract new members, fostering exponential growth, according to William Alverson, Travelstar’s chairman and CEO. It offers users financial and travel rewards. By using the member invite and event planning tools, Travelstar.com group leaders have the opportunity to earn free vacations and lifetime commissions from the people who join their network. The company also plans to offer an advertising revenue model to its network creators in 2009. For more information, visit www.travelstar.com.

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