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 Tech Responds to U.S. Department of Transportation Final Rules on Ancillary Service Fees and Airline Refunds

April 24, 2024

April 24, 2024 — Today, the Department of Transportation issued two final rules impacting the travel tech industry: the transparency of airline ancillary service fees and refunds of airline tickets for delayed or canceled flights. “Travel Tech has long supported the Department of Transportation’s goals to provide greater transparency to airline consumers on ancillary fees […]

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Travel Technology Association to Host Policy & Innovation Showcase on Capitol Hill

April 23, 2024

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Travel Tech Weighs in on Proposed Federal Data Privacy Legislation

April 17, 2024

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Travel Tech Supports Travel Management Company Members Ahead of FAA Reauthorization Vote

April 01, 2024

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Travel Tech Provides Input to House, Senate as FAA Reauthorization Bills are Aligned

March 27, 2024

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Travel Tech Applauds Funding for New U.S. Department of Commerce’s Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism

March 13, 2024

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Travel Tech CEO Joins Global Travel Tech Launch

March 06, 2024

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Travel Tech Celebrates Members’ Commitment to Innovation

February 28, 2024

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Travel Tech Provides Update on Federal Efforts to Regulate the Use of AI in Travel

February 22, 2024

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Travel Tech Praises Senate Commerce Committee for Moving its FAA Reauthorization Forward

February 09, 2024

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Travel Technology Association Seeks Changes to FTC Junk Fees Rule

February 08, 2024

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Travel Tech Issues Letter on the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023

February 07, 2024

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Travel Tech Applauds the House for Passing Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 

February 05, 2024

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