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Season 3 Premiere: What Exactly Is Pre-Formed Group Travel, and How Do I Sell It?

Oct 31, 2022
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Season 3 Premiere: What Exactly Is Pre-Formed Group Travel, and How Do I Sell It?
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Trade Secrets is back! Welcome to the first episode of season three, where hosts Jamie Biesiada (Senior Editor of Travel Weekly) and Emma Weissmann (Managing Editor of TravelAge West) dig deep into the world of pre-formed group travel (a type of trip where travelers are connected by a shared interest or affinity). 

As always, they’re joined by industry experts to answer travel advisors’ questions. This week, they tackle advisor Christy Mahon’s questions on pre-formed groups with the help of Brian Jewell, the vice president and executive editor of The Group Travel Leader (and host of the podcast Gather and Go with Brian Jewell), and Jim Friedlander, CEO of Arrangements Abroad.

Jim Friedlander, CEO of Arrangements Abroad (left) and Brian Jewell, the vice president and executive editor of The Group Travel Leader
Jim Friedlander, CEO of Arrangements Abroad (left) and Brian Jewell, the vice president and executive editor of The Group Travel Leader
Credit: 2022 Jenn Martins

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