Join the National Tour Association (NTA) and industry experts for a practical session on how to grow your group business by working effectively with smaller tour operators. We’ll share insights on building strong partnerships, finding the right fit for your clients, and tips to deliver seamless, memorable group travel experiences that keep travelers coming back.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to identify and vet smaller tour operators that align with your client needs
• Best practices for building trust and clear communication with operator partners
• Creative ways to market and sell unique group tours for added value and repeat business

About your host:

National Tour Association is a leading business-building organization for professionals serving the North American packaged travel industry. They connect tour operators, travel advisors, and suppliers to foster collaboration, education, and growth in the group and packaged travel market. Catherine Prather, NTA President, will join us in moderating the panel.

Our Panelists:

• Justin Osbon, Image Tours - Justin has been working with Travel Advisors at Image Tours for over 20 years and helping them with partner advertising throughout his career. Image Tours is a Europe tour specialist working exclusively with travel advisors and other tour operators to help their clients have a Europe tour experience through the eyes of a European.
• Nish Patel, Mayflower Cruises and Tours - Nish has been working in the Travel Industry since 1987 and with Mayflower for last 25 years. Mayflower Cruises & Tours, LLC, is a division of the Scenic Group, located in Lisle, IL. Celebrating 46 years of business in 2025, Mayflower’s mission is to create Life Enriching Experiences and give travelers the trip of a life-time at each and every destination.
• Richard Arnold, Atlantic Tours - Richard has been in the travel industry for all his working career. He began working at a local hotel while attending university and later transitioned to Atlantic Tours Limited where he has been for 38 years. The last 15 as an owner and more importantly Director of Fun! Atlantic Tours Limited, “The Company with the Kilts”, is Atlantic Canada’s most comprehensive tour operator. Specializing in creating Worry Free Vacation Packages for individuals and group.