Group Tour Magazine - November 2023 - 16

View from Sevierville Riverwalk, Sevierville, Tennessee
SOUTHEAST
Looking for America's top live music show destination? Then look no
further than Branson, Missouri, which has more than 100 live shows
each day, including comedy, dinner shows, and nationally recognized
musicals and theater productions. While it's a hugely popular locale
in the summer months, it has also been gaining a reputation as a
warm-weather destination in the fall, when the foliage is on full display,
and in November and December, when the entire town gets into
the holiday spirit. And for group tour operators who might have been
away for a while, you'll be pleased to see new all-inclusive, world-class
resorts surrounding the city and on the banks of Table Rock Lake.
Headed to Georgia? " Savannah is now on every person's bucket list, "
says Anjuli King, director of group tour and entertainment at Visit
Savannah. " If you haven't been here in a while, it's good to know the city
has grown quite a bit over the past few years, especially with the launch
of a new entertainment district called the Plant Riverside District,
which has a grand array of restaurants, retail shops, natural art collections,
boutique hotels, and chic rooftop bars. We also have the brandnew
Enmarket Arena, home to entertainment, sports, and concerts. "
The " Colonial Capital " of Virginia might be known for its restoration
activities and re-creation of 18th-century America at Colonial
Williamsburg, but it has become so much more. One of America's
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first planned cities, it continues to innovate and improve even
today. The world's largest living history museum is now full of participatory
experiences group tour attendees will love.
Meanwhile, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the
most visited national parks. While the mountainous backdrop never
changes, the cities in the area are always evolving to offer new experiences
for travelers. " Pigeon Forge is a year-round destination that
celebrates four distinct seasons and has so many entertainment, dining,
and shopping options, " says Mike Gwinn, senior sales manager of
the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism. " Each year, we promise and
deliver on new shows, attractions, and restaurants to explore. " And in
nearby Sevierville, " Our historic downtown has really come into its
own, " adds Amanda Marr, director of marketing and communications
for the Chamber of Commerce. " A recently completed streetscape
program has enhanced the area's historic nature and attracted new
shopping, dining, and nightlife options. "
NORTHEAST
If there's truly one destination that is sure to please all customers,
it has to be New York City. Those who haven't been to the city in a
while will want to include a visit to Hudson Yards, the brand-new
built-up neighborhood with a 1-million-square-foot, 100-store retail
PHOTO CHAD BRANTON
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