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05/19/2025

Mark your calendars… today is the inaugural National Roadie Day! This day is dedicated to the countless folks who work behind the scenes to bring us incredible live music.

Roadies are the backbone of the live music industry, working tirelessly loading, packing, and unpacking – only to do it again the next day! Their dedication, skill, and perseverance ensures that audiences enjoy great shows from town to town, night after night.

Read more about National Roadie Day and catch up with our latest GTO News Update!

Get your GTO News here! Find out what's new and exciting in group travel planning in the GTO News May 19th edition.

05/12/2025

It’s International Nurses Day!

While we hope we never need them, we’re so grateful for them when we do! Nurses are the glue that hold our hospitals, doctor’s offices, rehab centers, nursing homes, and hospice centers together. They are the hard-working, often under-paid medical professionals who are responsible for the welfare, safety and recovery of patients. They are a gentle touch and reassuring smile when we need them most.

Nurses are consummate professionals who make our worst moments just a little bit better. On International Nurses Day, celebrate the countless ways that nurses make our lives better and show your appreciation!



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05/05/2025

It’s Cinco de Mayo!

Today is May 5th, or Cinco de Mayo in Spanish! It’s a day that commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

In the U.S., we celebrate the culture, achievements, and experiences of those of Mexican descent through food, music, parades, and other festivities.

It’s a great day to take part in local activities or even patronize your local Mexican restaurant. Check your local listing for Cinco de Mayo events happening in your area!

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Get your GTO News here! Find out what's new and exciting in group travel planning in the GTO News May 5th edition.

04/28/2025

It’s National Superhero Day!

Have you ever been in a risky situation or saved from disaster? Perhaps someone was there at the just the right time to help or perhaps someone chose a career path that allowed him or her to help. Either way, these people are heroes.

A hero can be a neighbor, police officer, friend, teacher, stranger, nurse – the list goes on! Heroes are often in disguise but easily recognized by their selfless actions on behalf of others.

On National Superhero Day, we celebrate heroes (both real and fictional!) Heroes watch out for us, jump in when a situation calls for them, and put themselves in precarious positions to save the day.

Be a hero to someone today and be sure to check out our Weekly Update!

Get your GTO News here! Find out what's new and exciting in group travel planning in the GTO News April 28th edition.

04/21/2025

It’s Keep Off the Grass Day

Each April 21st since 2013, we celebrate Keep Off the Grass Day. It’s an odd little holiday dedicated to protecting and preserving our green spaces.

Grass has been maintained and used for decorative and protective purposes since the Middle Ages. In Europe, grass was featured around castles and wealthy homes to allow watchmen to easily see an approaching enemy or create a space for sports and ceremonies – much like today! However, unlike today, grass was typically maintained by using a scythe or grazing animals.

Today we try to keep our lawns and fields looking good by mowing them – and keeping feet from trampling them! On this Keep Off the Grass Day, protect those beautiful blades from too much wear and tear!

Get your GTO News here! Find out what's new and exciting in group travel planning in the GTO News April 21st edition.

04/15/2025

It’s National Gardening Day!

Gardens can be all shapes and sizes, filled with lush flowers that bring beauty to the world, or healthy vegetables to feed the family.

National Gardening Day on April 14th encourages gardeners and would-be gardeners to pick up a shovel, plant some seeds, and kick off a beautiful year of homegrown bounty.

Whether you want to grow vegetables, fruit, flowers, houseplants, or anything in between, National Gardening Day celebrates a satisfying pastime that you will enjoy for decades.

Get your GTO News here! Find out what's new and exciting in group travel planning in the GTO News April 14th edition.

04/09/2025

Group trips are an incredible opportunity to bond and create memories, but balancing different travel styles can be tricky. From the adrenaline ju**ie to the laid-back beach lover, understanding and accommodating diverse personalities will ensure that everyone enjoys the journey.

Here’s how to handle different travel personalities in your group for a harmonious travel experience.

Balancing different travel styles on a group trip can be tricky. Here’s how to handle different travel personalities in your group.

04/03/2025

Politics and tariffs aside, now is a great time to plan a trip to Canada! U.S. residents took 1.8 million trips to Canada in October 2024 – and we’re on track to explore even more with our neighbors to the north.

That’s because Canada is a fabulous destination brimming with beauty, culture, and history that is uniquely Canadian!

There is one really good reason why now is a perfect time to plan a trip to Canada: The exchange rate is at a two-decade high!

03/31/2025

It’s National Crayon Day.

Is there anything better than opening a fresh box of crayons? The pointy, unused tips, the bright rainbow of colors, the heavenly smell of possibilities… all at your fingertips!

Since its humble beginning in 1903, Crayola has produced more than 400 colors at its Easton, PA factory. It is the largest crayon producer in the world, churning out more than 3 billion each year.

National Crayon Day celebrates this colorful world of imagination neatly packaged in one box! Children and adults of all ages – grab your blank paper and coloring pages and let your creative side shine. It’s amazing how much fun you can have with a stick of wax!

Get your GTO News here! Find out what's new and exciting in group travel planning in the GTO News March 31st edition.

03/24/2025

It’s National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day!

This day is all about a snack that doesn’t get the love it deserves. It lives in the hearts of theatergoers the world over, masquerades itself as a healthy addition to trail mix.

Chocolate on the outside fills every nook and cranny of that wrinkly sweet raisin within…. YUM! What’s not to love?! National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day celebrates this delicious treat and encourages raisin lovers everywhere emerge from the dark shadows of the theater and share this sweet treat!

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Get your GTO News here! Find out what's new and exciting in group travel planning in the GTO News March 24th edition.

03/18/2025

On this episode of COACH and GO! we'll be focusing on what you need to know to use the On the Road/TD app. The GTO team will also be taking any questions you have about the system!

03/17/2025

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Today everyone is just a little bit Irish! Parades, festivals, leprechauns, and shamrocks (and of course the color green) are everywhere as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. But the day actually commemorates the death of St. Patrick (who was actually Roman) more than 1500 years ago.

Today we celebrate St. Patrick and all things Irish on March 17th in both traditional and not-so-traditional ways. Click here to learn more …and have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Get your GTO News here! Find out what's new and exciting in group travel planning in the GTO News March 17th edition.