#group-travel

#group-travel

Japan has no shortage of amazing hotels. From technologically savvy Tokyo suites to luxury forest retreats to playful boutique stays, travellers might have a hard time picking just one. But space can be limited, and not all hotels can cater to those once-in-a-lifetime large group trips. Finding the right lodging can sometimes dim the excitement of trip planning, especially when having to worry about factors like group sizes, access to certain amenities such as ryokans, and privacy.

In 2026, ABA, together with its co-sponsors - Transportation Charter Services (TCS), Windstar Lines LLC, and Academy Bus LLC - will help bring The Great American Road Trip programming to life. Along the journey, they'll highlight local businesses and attractions, showing how group travel not only makes exploration more accessible but also supports local economies and brings people together. This collaboration fits seamlessly with The Great American Road Trip's mission: to celebrate the full spectrum of American travel experiences and inspire families and groups to reconnect with the nation's most beloved destinations.

Women-only travel is only getting more popular... and there's a reason for that. Traveling amongst your fellow ladies can be just what the doctor (and by doctor we mean self-care experts) ordered. Looking for a Black women-focused travel club? We got that here. Want to go camping somewhere you've never been before? Consider it handled. These groups cover a huge variety of interests the world over, making them a perfect place to start for newbies or experienced travelers alike.

Not for the bookish introvert, Page Break is very much a group travel experience: we ate all our meals together and participated in activities like Saturday morning meditation and sound baths. During one afternoon hike, a downpour came, creating a serendipitous moment where we all happily skipped through the rain, our books waterlogged as we ran along like kids at summer camp.

This plan launches at a pivotal moment in ABA's history. As ABA prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, the Board of Directors has set the organization on a path with clear purpose: to honor a century of connecting people with places while laying the foundation for the next hundred years of growth, leadership, and innovation.

Traveling with a group creates thrilling opportunities to discover unfamiliar destinations while creating shared experiences that will forever remain special.