America’s 250th anniversary is shaping up to be one of the most meaningful travel moments of 2026, and savvy advisors are already starting the conversation. This session is designed to help you turn USA250 into compelling, bookable journeys your clients will be excited to plan not just for spring and summer, but right through the end of the year.

Join Business Development Manager Audra Fuest and special guest General Manager Jolene Plant for a story-driven look at how USA250 experiences come to life across some of the country’s most powerful destinations. From New York City and its surrounding regions to Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia, and the Southern perspective of Charleston and Savannah, you’ll learn how to position these trips as layered, emotional journeys rather than checklist sightseeing.

We’ll walk through destination highlights, smart multi-city combinations, and current itineraries you can sell now, with a preview of upcoming seasonal and July 4th-related experiences you can begin anchoring conversations around. Most importantly, you’ll leave with clear talking points to confidently recommend USA250 travel to families, couples, multigenerational groups, and culturally curious travelers.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why USA250 matters and how clients are thinking about it
• Which destinations work best for spring and summer travel
• How to position single-city and multi-city USA250 journeys
• Talking points to sell meaningful domestic travel with confidence
• How we support you from first conversation through post-travel

Listen today and get ahead of USA250 planning while demand is building.

Cherry Blossom season in Washington DC is one of the most beautiful and emotionally powerful travel moments of the year, but it only lasts a few short weeks. This February, we’re giving you the insight, tools, and confidence you need to sell this high-demand season with ease.

Join Business Development Manager Audra Fuest and special guest Director of Sales & Operations George Sillcock as they break down what Cherry Blossom travel really looks like, who it’s perfect for, and how to position it as a premium, once-a-year experience your clients will remember forever. From crowd-smart planning and ideal pacing to curated itineraries and high-impact enhancements, you’ll learn how to turn springtime interest into confirmed bookings.

We’ll walk through our Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival itinerary, additional multiday DC experiences that pair beautifully with bloom season, and the behind-the-scenes support that makes American Stories Travel an easy partner during one of DC’s busiest travel windows.

What You’ll Learn:
🌸Why Cherry Blossom season is one of DC’s most valuable travel moments
🌸 Who Cherry Blossom travel is best suited for
🌸How to sell this short, high-demand season with confidence
🌸Signature itineraries and enhancements that elevate the experience
🌸Where to find tools, brochures, and support to book early

Get ahead of Cherry Blossom season before availability disappears!

Winter in New York City is pure magic, and this month, we’re giving you everything you need to turn that magic into high-value bookings for January and February. From cozy hideaways and culinary adventures to Broadway nights and romantic escapes, discover why winter is one of the most effortless and rewarding seasons to sell.

Join Business Development Manager Audra Fuest with special guest Experience Designer Ronnetta Stanley as they walk you through our top-selling NYC winter itineraries, Valentine’s-ready romantic getaways, and the premium experiences your VIP travelers are searching for. You’ll learn how to match each itinerary to the right client, personalize winter moments into unforgettable stories, and use our marketing tools to close your Q1 sales with confidence. We’ll also share a first look at our Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Experiences so you can get ahead on spring planning.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why NYC is a perfect winter destination for your clients
• Curated winter itineraries and romantic experiences that sell
• How to match travelers with the ideal NYC winter story
• Insider tips to elevate VIP service from touchdown to takeoff
• Where to find proposal-ready brochures, tools, and support