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- May 16, 2024
Learning from Travel Industry Leaders: Business Insights
In the dynamic world of travel, particularly when it revolves around youth sports tournaments across the USA, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. As families crisscross the nation, venues and... read more+
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- Apr 19, 2024
Lucid Travel, a HotelPlanner Company, to Exhibit at the Sports ETA Symposium
Excitement is brewing as Lucid Travel, a HotelPlanner.com company, gears up to make its mark at the upcoming Sports ETA Symposium, scheduled from April 22nd to 25th in Portland, OR. This symposium,... read more+
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- Apr 15, 2024
Family Trip to Tournaments: Your Ultimate Guide to an Awesome Getaway
Traveling for youth sports tournaments is more than just packing up the car and setting off—it's an adventure, a mini-vacation, and a wonderful opportunity for family bonding. Whether... read more+
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- Feb 12, 2024
Emerging Trends in Sports Tourism: What to expect in 2024
The global sports tourism market is expanding steadily, and during the projected period, further growth is anticipated due to the growing strategies being implemented by key players. Over the past few... read more+
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- Jan 23, 2024
Bridging Gaps, Creating Revenue, and Redefining Sports Travel
Sports travel: a rising trend offering a wealth of opportunities for travel booking site owners. This new sector, bridging the gap between tourism and competitive sports, sees a flux of eager tourists... read more+
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- Jan 05, 2024
Staying Ahead: Must-Attend Sports Industry Events in 2024
As the year progresses, the dynamic realm of sports events offers a spectrum of chances to learn, network, and delve into the latest innovations. From established conferences to trailblazing summits,... read more+
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- Dec 18, 2023
7 Reasons Why Parks Should Be Essential Stops on Your Travel Map
In the fast-paced tapestry that is contemporary life, where technology and urbanity often reign supreme, there arises a compelling need to rediscover our roots in the nurturing embrace of the natural... read more+
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- Nov 17, 2023
Budget-Friendly Travel Tips for Team Sports Members and Their Families
The world of team sports is not just about the thrill of competition on the field; it's also about the shared experiences and camaraderie that extend beyond the game itself. However, for families... read more+
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- Oct 26, 2023
The Safe Voyage: Data Protection Strategies for Travel Companies
The travel industry is facing a critical moment where technological advancements intersect with the crucial issue of safeguarding personal data. Travelers trust travel firms with their personal... read more+
- Sep 14, 2023
SportsPlus Integrates Lucid Travel to Simplify Tournament Hotels
Lucid Travel, a leading technology company in hotel management for sports teams and events, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with SportsPlus, a sports management software for sports... read more+
- Sep 06, 2023
5 Ways University Sports Teams Save Money on Travel
Anyone who has participated in a travel or sports club knows the financial impact that comes with it. The costs paid to the club or organization alone might range from $500 to $3500 annually.... read more+
- Aug 16, 2023
Highest-Converting Marketing Strategies for Tournament Hotels
The key to makings hotels a big part of your revenue is making sure that all teams/travelers are receiving your Booking Link at the right time. Create your free Booking Link with Lucid... read more+
- Feb 17, 2023
7 Tips To Make Tournament Housing Management Simple
Lucid Travel has seen a growing trend in the popularity of tournaments and sporting events, which has led to an increased demand for tournament housing management. Providing suitable accommodations... read more+
- Feb 08, 2023
How Golf Courses Are Adapting To The Changing Travel Landscape
Golf has been a popular sport and leisure activity for many years, and it’s no surprise that many people want to play the game at least once in their lifetime. Golf courses are more than just... read more+
- Jan 23, 2023
Top 5 Sports Hotel Lodging Companies
Here is a competitive analysis of the top sports hotel lodging companies: Marriott: Marriott is a global hotel chain that offers a wide range of accommodation options, including luxury hotels,... read more+
- Dec 21, 2022
Lucid Travel Forms Partnership with Leading Fundraising Platform, Snap!Raise
Lucid Travel, a leading provider in end-to-end management of hotel lodging for sports teams and tournaments, announced today that it has formed a partnership with Snap! Mobile, the largest fundraising... read more+
- Dec 07, 2022
Traveling For A Sports Tournament? 7 Amazing Hotel Hacks You Should Know
When you’re traveling for a sports tournament, the last thing you want to worry about is your hotel accommodations. It can be difficult booking for a large group, making sure everyone is... read more+
- Oct 12, 2022
Lucid Travel Hires 20th Employee
2022 has been a breakout year for Lucid Travel - we officially hired our 20th employee and we are well on our way to launching Lucid Travel 3.0. To provide some context, Lucid only had 12 employees at... read more+
- Aug 24, 2022
5 Tips to Make Team Hotel Lodging Easier
Competitive sports almost always require team travel. One of the hardest parts of team travel is figuring out the hotel lodging. Here are the 5 steps to make your team's hotel experience cheaper... read more+
- Aug 19, 2022
How to Make Non-Stay-To-Play Events Work
Let’s be honest, for a tournament that is not Stay-to-Play, most event directors do not take hotels seriously. The reasons are many, and I will get into the meat and potatoes of Stay-to-Play... read more+
- Aug 02, 2022
August 2022 Newsletter
Welcome to our August Newsletter, this month we're chaning up our content to better suit youth sports and tournaments. Remember to follow us on social media for giveaways, top... read more+
- Jun 24, 2022
Top 4 Ways to Increase Hotel Revenue for Tournament Directors
Offer Real Discounts Compared to Standard Rates Teams like to book the cheapest rate. This may seem obvious but most tournaments (and traditional travel agencies) do not focus on this at... read more+
- Jun 17, 2022
How Lucid Automates Tournaments Hotels
Lucid Travel is vastly different than most tournament travel agencies. This is because we’ve created our software to work for any event, large or small. Room Blocks Room blocks are... read more+
- May 23, 2022
How Lucid is Building a Strong Sports Community
Lucid Travel is a sports travel brand that provides technology solutions for tournament directors, sports teams, and university clubs to make travel easier. Bringing together the vast market of travel... read more+
- May 18, 2022
SincSports is now partnered with Lucid Travel
Lucid Travel is proud to announce an official partnership with SincSports, a leading online platform for sports teams, leagues, and events. SincSports primary features include event website... read more+
- Apr 20, 2022
Lucid Travel | University Travel Simplified
New message Lucid Travel creates a custom Travel Page for your university that’s designed to: Engineer your travel policies Automate your administrative process Simplify bookings for... read more+
- Apr 18, 2022
Ways To Save Money on Your Children’s Sports Travel
Making sure your children are healthy and happy is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. While there are multiple strategies, one of the most effective is to engage children in... read more+
- Mar 10, 2022
Stay-to-Play Is Broken | How Lucid Travel Is Fixing It
We know that Stay-to-Play is not very popular among teams. The main reason for this is that teams have to stay at hotels that they don't want to stay at. We have a ground-breaking... read more+
- Feb 28, 2022
Will Virtual Reality Cut Into Sports Tourism?
VR technology can be used to provide audiences with uniquely immersive digital experiences. However, they can also give users the feeling of being inside a live event, which could end up affecting... read more+
- Oct 18, 2021
NBC Sports Next Forms Partnership with Leading Travel Provider, Lucid Travel
NBC Sports Next, a division of NBC Sports, and part of NBCUniversal Media, LLC, announced today that it has formed a partnership with Lucid Travel, a leading provider in end-to-end booking and... read more+
- Jul 02, 2021
Silicon Review Names Lucid Travel 50 Fastest Growing Companies of the Year 2021
Ben Knosby, Lucid Travel Founder and CEO: ‘Innovation in sports travel will come from automating the complex, tedious process of hotel management for tournament hosts & teams.’ The... read more+
- Jun 04, 2021
Raise Money For A Great Cause Through Hotel Room Reservations
“A Pathway To Play And A Pathway To Give” Lucid is officially launching our Give Back Program for 10 qualified tournaments in 2021. Tournament organizers can apply and... read more+
- Apr 07, 2021
2021 LuxLife Travel & Tourism Awards - Best Sport Team Travel Management Specialists – USA
Link to formal award Founded with a vision to make travel easier and more affordable for sports teams and universities, Lucid Travel is an online platform that brings together the best travel... read more+
- Dec 03, 2020
5 Ways to Incentivize Teams to Book Your Hotels | Tournament Directors
When hosting a tournament, hotel bookings can be a crucial source of revenue if teams are given the proper incentives. Although you may have discounted room blocks set up, these alone may not be... read more+
- Sep 18, 2020
How the Loss of College Football Revenue Affects Universities
Article written by Joseph Pompliano | Subscribe to Huddle Up We saw the Big Ten and Pac-12 both cancel fall sports, including football, with a potential plan to resume next spring. Ross Dellenger... read more+
- Aug 31, 2020
The Richest Athlete In Sports History
Article written by Joseph Pompliano | Subscribe to Huddle Up Michael Jordan is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time - ending his career with 6 NBA Championships, 6 NBA... read more+
- Aug 10, 2020
Why the NCAA Has Stayed Silent On Fall Sports
Article written by Joseph Pompliano | Subscribe to Huddle Up The major news over the weekend was that the Mid-American Conference (MAC) postponed all fall sports, including football. Rumors are... read more+
- Jul 31, 2020
The Greatest Business Deal In Sports History
Article written by Joseph Pompliano | Subscribe to Huddle Up Today I’ll be breaking down what’s widely considered the greatest business deal in sports history, the story of Ozzie and... read more+
- May 19, 2020
Lucid Travel's COVID-19 Response Plan
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the travel industry to a halt. The Lucid Travel team has prepared a plan to respond in a way to take care of our customers and ensure we’re set up to weather... read more+
- Nov 08, 2019
Hardly Hustle Feature | Ben Knosby
Who are you and what do you do? I'm Ben Knosby, the CEO of Lucid Travel - a travel software built for sports teams & events. Currently, my time is split between 3 major categories: ... read more+
- Oct 30, 2019
New Partnership | DanceComp Genie
DanceComp Genie, the world’s largest dance software platform teams up with team travel expert Lucid Travel. DanceComp Genie and Lucid Travel have partnered to help make travel more... read more+
- Oct 11, 2019
New Partnership | GotSoccer
The world’s largest soccer software platform teams up with the innovative travel website built for sports teams. GotSoccer and Lucid Travel have partnered to help make travel more cost-efficient and... read more+
- Oct 04, 2019
New Integration | Exposure Events
Lucid Travel is now fully integrated with Exposure Events to power lodging & travel for their tournament directors and teams. This integration will allow Exposure Event's users to add their custom... read more+
- Sep 18, 2019
New Partnership | USA Rugby
Lucid Travel has officially partnered with USA Rugby to help power travel discounts for their members, manage lodging for major events, and help their staff save money & time on travel. ... read more+
- Jul 31, 2019
University Launch | Fall 2019
Share the following video with students during your face-to-face meeting at the beginning of the semester. Below are training videos that take a more in-depth look at how Lucid works. These are... read more+
- Jun 27, 2019
Lucid + Airbnb | Now, you can book homes too...
Lucid now shows Airbnb properties along with hotels and other popular accommodations. This has been a feature that our partners from all over the country have asked for and we finally closed it. When... read more+
- Jun 23, 2019
New Partnership | ACTIVE Network®
Lucid Travel has officially partnered with ACTIVE Network® to power travel discounts for their Active Advantage members. This will give all Active Advantage members access to exclusive discounts... read more+
- May 01, 2019
5 Travel Tips for Teams
Travel sports are so much more than just high level competition. They offer developing athletes close friendships, comradery, and endless opportunities to develop their character. Here at Lucid... read more+
- Apr 09, 2019
6 Common Misconceptions About Lucid
Here are the 6 most common misconceptions we hear when talking with prospective partners. I bet they'll surprise you... Misconception #1: We’re A Travel Agency Lucid is not a traditional travel... read more+
- Mar 26, 2019
Sports Tourism Trends in 2019
Here at Lucid Travel, we like to pay close attention to the sports travel industry. This week, we’d like to share some of the sports tourism trends for 2019 that we found to be worthwhile... read more+
- Feb 20, 2019
The Top Sports Cities of 2019
The top ten sports cities of 2019 are in! Compiled by Burson Cohn & Wolfe Sports, the results show an interesting trend. Cities that have hosted past and future Summer Olympics games are... read more+
- Jan 30, 2019
How To Save Money On Flights, Hotels & Cruises
Turns out there’s a trick to finding the best rates. While there are countless factors to consider... WHEN you make your travel plans is the most important. In some cases, those hasty, last... read more+
- Jan 21, 2019
Communicating in a Foreign Country
Effective communication can be hard. It’s even harder in a foreign country. Luckily, you don’t need to be fluent to get around. Knowing just a few words will go a long way. All you... read more+
- Jan 16, 2019
The Cheapest and Most Expensive Countries to Travel In
Most people don’t travel because of the cost. However, if there’s one thing to be had in this world, it’s options. There is a diverse range of countries around the world that your... read more+
- Jan 08, 2019
The Three Ways to Make Money in the Travel Industry
In the Travel Industry, there are three predominant ways to make money. These business models classify the companies that use them as: Advertising Agencies Merchants By... read more+
- Jan 01, 2019
Travel Tuesday, January 1: The Travel Industry in Review
Travel Tuesday: January 1, 2019 The Travel Industry in Review: 2018 & 2019 Happy new year from Lucid Travel! To start the year off, travel trends from the 2018 U.S. Travel’s Research... read more+
- Nov 27, 2018
The Truth About Travel Agents
Planning, booking, and budgeting for travel can be tedious. Often times, companies or even individuals will have a travel agent to take care of the hassle for them. Do you have one? This... read more+
- Nov 26, 2018
The Art of Flying Without Stress
There are various reasons why people fly on a regular basis. Whether you’re doing it for work, family, or recreation, the process of regularly lining up at airports, sitting in an airplane for... read more+
- Nov 13, 2018
The Art of Packing Light
In last week’s newsletter, I discussed the benefits of packing only carry on items. That can seem like a daunting task, especially if your trip will extend over several weeks. But... read more+
- Oct 30, 2018
Trick or Treat? How to Avoid hidden Travel Costs
In recent years, Halloween has become the second largest commercial holiday after Christmas. It has become an excuse for adults to relive their childhood of putting on masks and indulging in... read more+
- Oct 23, 2018
What is the Best Season to Travel in?
What is the best season to travel in? And no, I don’t mean summer or winter and everything in between. In travel lingo, there are three different seasons of travel: Peak... read more+
- Oct 19, 2018
The Top 5 Reasons Universities Love Lucid Travel | From Our CEO
I wanted to spend this morning putting together a list of what our partners like most about Lucid from the feedback we've received. I'd also like to thank our nearly 100... read more+
- Oct 16, 2018
Know your Airline Compensation Rights & Restrictions
There’s nothing worse than having a flight disrupted. Annoying security lines, limited leg room, and bad food are a given, but we all expect to get what we paid for - getting to our... read more+
- Aug 29, 2018
The fast-growing travel tech startup built on the power of mentorship
By Susan Pliska August 26, 2018 In his senior year of college at NC State, Ben Knosby was nominated by friends to plan their group snowboarding trip out west. An... read more+
- Jun 29, 2018
What Makes A Great Leader
Leadership is an interesting topic because there really is no one-size-fits-all approach to it. True leaders are very rare and it's not easy to understand what separates them from... read more+
- Jun 04, 2018
The Rising Costs Of Youth Sports | 5 Ways To Cut Costs
HBO’s “Real Sports” recently took a deep dive into youth sports tourism. They found that travel teams have fueled what it calls “an unprecedented sports tourism boom”... read more+
- Dec 07, 2017
Comparing Travel Websites | Pros & Cons
We help you better understand the online hotel booking marketplace. Comparing OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) and Hotel Direct. We also give you an inside look into the Lucid Travel platform for teams. read more+
- Nov 14, 2017
3 Keys To Finding The Best Hotels Deals
In today's hyper-competitive hotel market, it's tough to find the best deals without spending hours searching various websites. This guide will give you an insight into how the market as a... read more+
- Nov 08, 2017
Why Business Travelers Are 'Going Rouge'
Every year, more and more business travelers are "Going Rouge". All this means is that they prefer booking travel themselves rather than using a company travel agent or booking system.... read more+
- Oct 17, 2017
3 Reasons Why 'Stay to Play' Sucks
'Stay to Play' is a relatively new phenomenon going on in the competitive sports world where teams traveling for a tournament are required to stay in a certain hotel in order to participate.... read more+
- Aug 16, 2017
Fundraise for Your Team Just by Traveling to Tournaments
Article by Charlie Eisenhood (Ultiworld) - The original article on Lucid Travel can be found on the Ultiworld website -- For a game that requires just a disc and eight cones, ultimate can sure... read more+
- Aug 16, 2017
NC State Alumni Create Service to Help College Sports Teams
Article by Samuel Griffin (NCSU Technician) -- In 2015, Ben Knosby graduated from NC State with a degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering. Two years later, he became the co-founder of... read more+
- Jul 12, 2017
4 Surprising Stats on College Club Sports
Lucid Travel recently completed market research on college club sports programs to better understand their management structure and travel process. The findings were very interesting…... read more+
- Jun 30, 2017
5 Fundraising Goals for College Club Sports Teams
We get it, most College and University Club Sports departments can’t provide you enough allocated funding to cover the entire cost of your season. We surveyed 100+ University Recreation... read more+
- Jun 09, 2017
3 Super Easy Teams Fundraisers Using Travel
Are you tired of fundraising? Are you sick of selling products that people don’t want or spending all of Saturday washing cars? We get it - raising money for your team is a huge hassle.... read more+
- Jun 01, 2017
A New Way College Club Teams Can Raise Money
When we think about college sports, the first thing that comes to mind is sold out stadiums, big budgets and overpaid staff but there is another side to college sports that is often overlooked. Nearly... read more+
- May 23, 2017
Why Sports Team Fundraising is so Hard
Every sports team, youth to adult, has to focus on fundraising to some degree. It’s a crucial part of any team because, without it, the players are stuck fronting the bills and we all know they... read more+
- Mar 30, 2017
Lucid Travel Partners with Seven on the Line Productions LLC.
Ultimate is a truly unique sport combining a hyper competitive environment with a vibrant and eclectic community. During the six years I’ve been involved with the sport it has cemented itself as... read more+
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- Posted: Feb 25, 2019
Our Commitment To Customer Service
Written by Ben Knosby, CEO of Lucid Travel I realized very soon after starting Lucid Travel that customer service is an area of the business that we can excel in and create differentiation with... read more+
- Posted: Feb 05, 2019
Finding The Next Major Market
Overview In our last post, we mentioned it was time for us to start expanding into new markets. This week, we refined our search down to a couple of viable options. However, we found that... read more+
- Posted: Jan 29, 2019
New Markets, Better Customer Success, & More Engaging Content
Overview This week, Lucid Travel discussed our business development strategies. These included new markets to expand into, improving our customer success function, and building our... read more+
- Posted: Jan 14, 2019
Seeding the South
Seed the South Conference | January 11, 2019 Last week, Lucid Travel was lucky enough to attend the first ever Seed the South conference. We met many fascinating people and learned more about... read more+
- Posted: Jan 07, 2019
New Year Works
Lucid Travel was excited to get back to work and start accomplishing the goals we set for 2019. This week consisted of reviewing our sales strategy and becoming more organized. We discussed... read more+
- Posted: Jan 02, 2019
Lucid Travel as a Media Company
Before the year came to an end, Lucid Travel thought more about big picture ideas for 2019 and beyond. They revolved around how Lucid can produce more content and engage more people. Our sales team... read more+
- Posted: Dec 27, 2018
Goals for 2019
Overview Last week Lucid Travel met with a venture capitalist who gave us advice on how to grow and transform our company. This lead to the development of concrete company values. We focused on our... read more+
- Posted: Dec 17, 2018
Marketing for the Future
Media Discussion | Thursday, December 13, 2018 Companies and individuals are in a position today where social media presence means everything. As Lucid grows, our media and branding... read more+
- Posted: Dec 17, 2018
Booking Experiences
UX Discussion | Wednesday, December 12, 2018 There’s a new development in the travel industry that offers the sale of activities through sites that used to only handle transportation and... read more+
