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Damon Anderson Attends Select Traveler 2023

Damon Anderson, our Sales Account Manager and Director of Western Development, attended the Select Traveler Conference, which took place in Branson, MO from March 27-29, 2023. Select Traveler focuses on...
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Redfin’s Ultimate D.C. Bucket List

We were mentioned as a local Washington, DC expert on the Redfin blog! Check out the article we were featured in: The Ultimate Washington, DC Bucket List: 25 Things to...
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Kasia Neumeister Attends Heartland Travel Showcase

Kasia, our senior planner, attended Heartland Travel Showcase in Cincinnati, Ohio. Heartland Travel Showcase is a group tour trade show for tour operators around the country to meet with Heartland suppliers and generate...
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Kate Scopetti Recipient of the 2023 TODAY! Award

Kate Scopetti, owner and president of MARS, was chosen as the recipient of the 2023 TODAY! Award, presented by Groups Today. This is an honor for an ABA member who has...
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ABA Destinations Magazine

The Official Travel Publication of the American Bus Association Destinations Magazine is your guide to North America's best group travel destinations, state-by-state itineraries, planning calendars, and essential marketing and strategic insight. Published...
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Leisure Group Travel – Titans of Tourism

THESE LEADERS ARE DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE TOOLS AND CREATIVE APPLICATIONS TO HELP THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY THRIVE In an industry filled with intelligent entrepreneurs, creative operators and talented marketers, there are a few...
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Getting Business Done at Accent East Trade Show

GETTING BUSINESS DONE AT ACCENT EAST TRADESHOW Online Exclusives BUSINESS-BUILDING, NETWORKING, EDUCATION AND SITE VISITS BLEND SEAMLESSLY FOR A WINNING TRADESHOW COMBINATION Formerly known as Spotlight, MARS & Companies has taken over the...
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Revolutionary itinerary: Colonial Williamsburg

As featured in Group Tour Magazine - May 12, 2021 When you’re ready, Colonial Williamsburg is ready to welcome you to travel back in time to the 18th-century with a customized...
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MARS Provides Buying Power for Partners

Re-posted from Group Tour Magazine published September 3, 2020. Read the article on their site here: https://grouptourmagazine.com/mars-provides-buying-power-for-partners/ Kate & OC Playing Kate Scopetti is the first to tell you that...
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Hidden Gems of Washington DC #1 – The Mansion on O Street

The Mansion on O Street, near Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C., was founded by H.H. Leonards-Spero and opened on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1980. The house itself boasts “over 100...
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