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 Welcomes Three New Start-Ups to Its Expanding Membership Community

January 13, 2026

Tuesday, January 13, 2025 — The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the non-profit trade association representing leaders and innovators across the travel technology industry, is pleased to welcome three new companies to its Start-Up Membership Program: Alo Index, Chirrup, and Vibe Adventures.  These early-stage companies are developing technology-driven solutions designed to make travel planning and experiences smarter, […]

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Travel Tech-Endorsed Legislation Passes Key House Committee

December 18, 2025

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November 25, 2025

Travel Tech Welcomes Three New Start-Ups to Growing Membership Program

November 25, 2025

Travel Technology Association Applauds Legislation Supporting Brand USA Funding 

November 25, 2025

How Stablecoins Can Transform Travel Payments: Insights from Leading Experts 

November 03, 2025

Travel Tech to Host Start-Up Founder Connect Happy Hour in San Diego 

October 31, 2025

Travel Tech Supports Efforts to Expand Consumer Access to Lodging Options

October 30, 2025

Travel Tech CEO to Moderate Debate at Upcoming Phocuswright Conference

October 27, 2025

Travel Tech Hosts Second Start-Up & Investor Connect 

October 15, 2025

Travel Tech Expresses Support for H.R. 5556, the Flight Refund Fairness Act, to the House Transportation Committee

October 08, 2025

Travel Tech Sends Letter to House Transportation Committee in Support of ACPAC Modernization Act

October 08, 2025

Travel Tech Urges Policymakers to Address Online Issues following Senate Hearing on Airline Competition 

October 01, 2025

Travel Tech to Host Second Start-Up & Investor Connect Webinar for Founders and Innovators 

September 30, 2025

Travel Tech Welcomes Three New Start-Ups to Its Membership

September 30, 2025

Travel Tech Convenes Start-Up Founders in New York City 

September 24, 2025

Travel Tech Submits Comments to the DOT’s FY 26-30 Strategic Plan RFI 

September 10, 2025

Travel Tech to Host NYC Start-Up Founder Happy Hour on 9/17 

September 03, 2025

Turning Engagement into Bookings: Digital Strategies for Travel Tech Start-Ups 

August 29, 2025

From Start-up to Scale-Up: AirHelp CEO Shares Insights on Cultivating Partnerships in the Travel Tech Industry

August 20, 2025

Travel Tech Endorses Bipartisan Legislation to Support Travelers and Mega Sports Event Host Cities

July 30, 2025

Travel Tech Holds First Start-Up & Investor Connect Webinar

July 23, 2025

Travel Tech to Host Start-Up & Investor Connect Webinar Featuring Innovative Early-Stage Companies

July 11, 2025

Travel Tech Applauds Signage of Pro-Innovation Tax Reforms into Law 

July 07, 2025

Travel Tech Issues Statement on the Senate Reconciliation Package

July 01, 2025

Travel Technology Association Applauds Canada’s Reversal of Digital Services Tax

June 30, 2025

Investing in Innovation: Travel Tech Spotlights Start-Up Challenges and Policy Solutions 

June 25, 2025

Travel Tech Welcomes Three New Start-Ups as Members

June 18, 2025

Travel Technology Association Applauds the Senate Finance Committee for Supporting Pro-Innovation Priorities

June 17, 2025

Travel Tech Sends Letter Calling for Pro-Innovation Tax Policies to Support Industry Growth

June 11, 2025

Take Action: Tell Your Senators to Support Permanent R&D Expensing and Updated QSBS Rules

June 04, 2025

Federal Funding, Free Support & Startup Fuel: SBA Resources Every Travel Tech Founder Should Know 

June 04, 2025

Countdown to 2026: How Travel Tech is Powering the World Cup Experience 

May 28, 2025

Click, Compare, Book: Survey Reveals How Consumers Rely on Travel Technology Platforms to Save Time and Money 

May 28, 2025

What Travel Tech Investors Really Want: 7 Key Takeaways for Travel Tech Start-Ups

May 21, 2025

Travel Tech Applauds House Action on Tax Provisions Supporting Small and Mid-Sized Travel Technology Businesses

May 15, 2025

Travel Tech Leaders and Start-ups Convene in Washington, DC for the Travel Technology Association’s Start-Up Summit and Innovation Showcase  

May 08, 2025

Travel Tech to Honor Sen. Klobuchar and Rep. Bilirakis for Championing Innovation in the Travel Industry 

May 01, 2025

Travel Technology Association Applauds the House Passage of H.R. 1479, the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 

April 28, 2025

Policy Meets Innovation: Travel Tech Elevates Start-up Voices on Capitol Hill

April 23, 2025

Travel Tech Announces Panels for Its Upcoming Policy & Innovation Showcase 

April 16, 2025

Travel Tech Applauds House Committee Passage of Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025

April 08, 2025

Travel Tech to Spotlight Innovation at its Capitol Hill Events on May 7th  

March 26, 2025

Travel Tech Announces Support for the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2025

March 25, 2025

Travel Technology Association Files Comments on Global Digital Services Taxes 

March 12, 2025

Travel Tech Launches New Monthly “Passport Podcast”

March 04, 2025

Travel Tech Launches Innovation Advisory Council with Leading Travel Tech Industry Experts and Entrepreneurs 

February 26, 2025

Travel Technology Association Applauds the Re-Introduction of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025

February 21, 2025

Travel Tech Hosts Webinar on Decoding Travel: How AI-Powered Tools Can Transform Your Vacation Planning 

February 19, 2025

Travel Technology Association Files Comments Responding to DOT’s ANPRM on Airline Passenger Rights

February 10, 2025

Travel Tech Submits Letter Urging the Trump Administration to Respond to Global Digital Service Taxes 

February 07, 2025

Travel Tech Applauds Reintroduction of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act and Senate Commerce Committee Approval 

February 05, 2025

Travel Technology Association Announces Support for Michael Kratsios as OSTP Director 

January 30, 2025

Travel Tech Welcomes Three New Innovative Start-Ups to Its Growing Advocate Membership Program 

January 29, 2025

Calling All Travel Tech Start-Ups and SMBs: Matt Zito of TSi Presents “Top 2025 New Year’s Resolutions for Travel Tech Start-Ups and SMBs”

January 22, 2025

Travel Tech Announces Pro-Innovation Public Policy Priorities to Support Travel Tech Start-ups, SMBs 

January 22, 2025

Travel Technology Association Announces Support for Sean Duffy as U.S. Secretary of Transportation

January 15, 2025

Travel Tech and Matt Zito Announce Partnership to Support Travel Tech Start-Ups Business Growth

January 08, 2025

Travel Technology Association Files Comments on Competition in Air Transportation 

January 07, 2025

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

December 21, 2024

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

December 18, 2024

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

December 11, 2024

Travel Technology Association Commends Congress for Championing Price Transparency 

December 04, 2024

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

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

November 20, 2024

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

November 07, 2024

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

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

September 18, 2024

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

September 03, 2024

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

August 21, 2024

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

August 15, 2024

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

August 14, 2024

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

August 06, 2024

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

July 31, 2024

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

July 24, 2024

Travel Tech Releases Policy & Innovation Showcase Recap Video

July 03, 2024

Travel Tech Introduces Exclusive Membership Seal

July 01, 2024

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

June 13, 2024

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

June 13, 2024

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

June 05, 2024

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

May 29, 2024

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

May 20, 2024