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Business and Tax Planning: What to Know This Coming Season

As we head into a new year, we also arrive at a new tax season. To help you prepare, we spoke with William J. Caldwell, CPA, Compass US Accountants & Advisors, and Lisa S. Curtin, CEO, Safe Travel Consultants LLC.

According to Caldwell, travel and hospitality professionals will benefit from several positive updates in 2025 that carry into the 2026 tax season.

Tony Muia: Serving Groups a True Slice of Brooklyn

As a Respiratory Therapist of 20 years, Tony Muia spent his days taking care of people on ventilators. During his time off, he enjoyed traveling to discover new places.

“I worked 12-hour shifts, which afforded me four days a week of travel time,” Muia recalled. On his travels around the world, he’d often ask locals for advice and information. “Many times, they’d even show me around.”

2025 Readers' Choice Awards Finalists

Check out the finalists for the 2025 Groups Today Reader's Choice Awards!

The Critical Importance and Power of DEI in Travel

While some corporations, educational institutions, and organizations are rolling back their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, many are standing firm in their commitments, understanding the power and necessity of DEI. We tapped the expertise of industry leaders to learn why centering these principles make the industry a stronger and more inclusive place for travelers of all kinds.