Have you ever tried to shepherd a high school marching band from South Dakota to Orlando, Florida? Kory Vrieze, a Director with Group Travel Odyssey (GTO) has firsthand experiences in just that. Having begun his career in public education, Kory quickly recognized the value of travel in the development of young minds. He believes it’s an opportunity every student should be afforded. 

Unfortunately, group travel can be cumbersome, complicated, and chaotic. GTO applies technology to mitigate the chaos and streamline the group travel experience. By consolidating all aspects of group travel from marketing and accounting to tour operations and on-the-road management into one convenient, easy-to-use package, GTO puts all your trip information at your fingertips.

“It may sound corny but I’ve seen enough of the world to know that the U.S. gets a lot of things right – not everything,” said Kory. “I’m excited to add my and GTO’s voice to Travel Tech’s efforts in Washington, DC. It’s critical that our industry educates lawmakers on the immense power technology holds to open up the world of travel to everyone.”

Group Travel Odyssey – Creating a Seamless Group Travel Experience

Travel Technology Association Responds to Removal of Hotel Fees Transparency Act from Congressional Spending Package

December 21, 2024

December 21, 2024 – Laura Chadwick, President and CEO of the Travel Technology Association, released the following statement regarding the removal of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act (S.2498) along with other commerce-related bills from the Continuing Resolution passed by Congress late Friday night: “Travel Tech is disappointed that Congress did not include the Hotel Fees […]

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Travel Technology Association Applauds Congress and the FTC for Advancing Consumer Protections and Price Transparency

December 18, 2024

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Travel Tech Submits Response Letter to U.S. DOT on Family Seating NPRM 

December 11, 2024

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Travel Technology Association Commends Congress for Championing Price Transparency 

December 04, 2024

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Travel Tech Announces New Program to Support the Next Generation of Innovators 

November 20, 2024

Travel Tech CEO Moderates Annual Soapbox Debate at Phocuswright about the Impact of the 2024 Election on the Industry 

November 20, 2024

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Travel Tech’s Bethany Reitsma Participates in the Young Leaders Summit at The Phocuswright Conference

November 20, 2024

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Travel Technology Association Files Comments Responding to the Department of Transportation’s Family Seating NPRM

November 07, 2024

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Travel Technology Association Welcomes Brandon Palumbo as its New Director of Policy and Government Relations 

October 22, 2024

Travel Tech Hosts #1 Five Star Webinar: Unpacking the New FTC Rule on Fake and Deceptive Reviews 

September 19, 2024

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Travel Tech Participates in the Flight Delay Compensation Lunch Briefing on Capitol Hill 

September 18, 2024

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Travel Tech Hosts #1 Five Star Webinar: Unpacking the New FTC Rule on Fake and Deceptive Reviews on September 17th

September 03, 2024

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FTC Adopts Travel Tech Recommendations in its Final Rule on Combatting Fake and Deceptive Reviews and Testimonials

August 21, 2024

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Travel Technology Association Applauds Ruling Against Google’s Monopolistic Stronghold over the Search Engine Market

August 15, 2024

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Travel Tech CEO to Moderate Debate on “Unpacking the 2024 Elections’ Impact on the Travel Tech Industry” at Upcoming Phocuswright Conference

August 14, 2024

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Travel Tech Successfully Advocates for Revision to DOT’s Final Refund Rule to Support Ticket Agents

August 06, 2024

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Travel Tech Association Praises Senate Commerce Committee Vote on S.2498, the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2024

July 31, 2024

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Travel Tech Urges Swift U.S. Response to Canada’s Digital Services Tax

July 24, 2024

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Travel Tech Releases Policy & Innovation Showcase Recap Video

July 03, 2024

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Travel Tech Introduces Exclusive Membership Seal

July 01, 2024

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Travel Tech Releases New Economic Analysis on Costs of Phasing Out Legal Short-Term Rentals on Maui

June 13, 2024

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Travel Tech Presses U.S. DOT on Rulemaking to Ensure Prompt Refunds from Airlines to Ticket Agents for Consumers 

June 13, 2024

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Travel Tech Advocate Members Highlighted at Its First Annual Policy & Innovation Showcase

June 05, 2024

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Travel Tech Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Hosts Inaugural Policy & Innovation Showcase on Capitol Hill

May 29, 2024

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Travel Tech to Honor Members of Congress at its Policy & Innovation Showcase on Capitol Hill

May 20, 2024

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