THE LAUNCHPAD

California Dreamin': 16 Unmissable Annual Events & Festivals

There are many great reasons to visit California, not least for the plethora of sports, music and cultural events which happen year round.

Francesca Brooking

Jan 16, 20249 min read

Travel Counsellor Gemma Reeve Goes Car-Free in Surf City USA®

California might be home of the road trip, but head to Huntington Beach, and you'll discover a destination worthy of a holiday in itself.

Gemma Reeve

Apr 24, 20234 min read

10 of the best ways to explore Sonoma County, California

Leave the car behind and make the most of Sonoma County’s wineries, redwoods, quaint towns and breathtaking coastal landscapes in style

Caroline King

Jan 10, 20235 min read

Introducing TheSOURCE; The First Super App for Travel Agents

TravPRO Mobile has launched the industry's first super app, bringing together content from more than 50 existing m-learning programs.

Mark Meredith

Jun 28, 20223 min read

Nine Items To Check Off Your Bucket List In Monterey County

Discover why Monterey County is much more than just a stopover. Experience incredible cuisine, iconic sites and jaw-dropping wildlife.

Caroline King

May 18, 20225 min read

Seven Absolutely Unmissable Day Trips from Surf City USA

Huntington Beach makes the perfect base from which to explore the best of Southern California. Here's our pick of the day trips.

Mark Meredith

May 3, 20224 min read

TravPRO Adds More DMO's to Growing Client Portfolio

Visit Finland, Visit Orlando and Visit Lauderdale have each launched new mobile-first trade engagement platforms powered by TravPRO Mobile.

Mark Meredith

Mar 3, 20222 min read

The Five Rules of FAM Club

FAM trips are back! Follow our five simple rules to derive the most value out of them for you, your stakeholders and your group.

Mark Meredith

Nov 1, 20215 min read

10 Steps to Co-op Marketing Greatness

Partnering with a tour operator/OTA has long been a popular and cost-effective way of marketing a destination or product. No other method...

Mark Meredith

Jun 16, 20215 min read

Founder Series - The Techie

Ujjwal Sehgal, Founder of SoftCloud and Director of Skylord Travel talks tech, travel agents and the talents of his 9 year old daughter.

Mark Meredith

Apr 23, 202110 min read

Welcome to The Launchpad; our not-so-conventional blog that is far more than just another SEO play. Below you'll find a collection of posts including destination tips, agency news, client news, interviews with industry movers and shakers and some useful insight into working with the travel trade.