Raised in Western Canada, Terry Fischer was introduced to the travel and transportation industry early, as his father owned a school bus company. Having earned his CDL license at 18, Fischer quickly recognized that what began as something practical soon became his calling. At 20, he took a summer job driving a tour bus in the Canadian Rockies for Brewster in Banff.

Shannon Stowell, CEO, Adventure Travel Trade Association 

The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has published its 2025 Adventure Travel Market Sizing Report, proving that adventure travel is no longer a fringe segment of tourism. Groups Today caught up with ATTA CEO Shannon Stowell to learn more.

The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the addition of Tara Hippensteel as Leisure & International Sales Manager, bringing extensive experience and industry relationships to the team. 

Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
Chair of the Board, Travel South USA

At a young age, Amanda Coleman found herself loving travel and wanting to explore the world as much as possible. Her first trip abroad was as a student to Australia—an experience she said changed her life.