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7 . PRESIDENT ’ S NOTE Insights from John Ische , president of Trisept Solutions .
8 . EDITOR ’ S NOTE Advisors make group travel memorable .
12 . TRUE NORTH This quarter ’ s most important news for advisors .
16 . CONVERSATIONS We asked : What ’ s your top tip or tool for staying organized when booking group travel ?
18 . BY THE WAY ( A PSA ) How the American Society of Travel Advisors ’ priority policies aim to help agencies bounce back .
20 . HOW I CARRY ON Kate McCue , captain of Celebrity Beyond , shares details of her life at sea .
22 . TAKING OFF Rose Gray , business relationship director for Fox World Travel , shares her story and tips as a group specialist .
24 . THE RIGHT DIRECTION The Family Bonds Foundation supports members of the travel industry who are experiencing hardships .
26 . TECH TO KNOW We asked travel email experts how to grab attention in crowded customer inboxes . Here ’ s what they recommended .
80 . BREAKOUT SESSION Travel advisors and industry figures share what they ’ re doing to invest in themselves personally or professionally before the end of the year .
82 . DESTINATION NEXT Whether they ’ re looking to get wild or keep things mild , this Mediterranean escape offers travelers island vibes , their way .
84 . YESTERDAY ’ S NEWS Let ’ s look back on Europe ’ s popular summer travel season .
86 . ASK MAXWELL Our beloved flippered friend answers your VAX questions .
89 . CROSSWORD Test your knowledge of types of group travel .
90 . ONE FOR THE ROAD Wisdom to take with you till next time .
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