From the ATA archives

Past comments.
Lasting relationships.

Letters from hotels and tourism professionals who supported our early work in group travel.

These references offer a glimpse into the relationships behind Group Tour Digest and Manfred Wallner’s work connecting tour operators with destinations and hotels in Mexico.

Historical correspondence, preserved with its original documents and supplied English translations. The letters reflect experiences and views from the time they were written.

Hotel Rio — archive photograph

Monterrey, Mexico · June 6, 1994

Hotel Rio

After three years of appearing in Group Tour Digest, Hotel Rio reported positive results for its visibility and image. Its sales manager encouraged other hotels to participate.

Hotel Panorama — archive photograph

San Luis Potosí, Mexico · November 2, 1989

Hotel Panorama

Hotel Panorama recommended Manfred Wallner following significant business dealings and expressed its support for the Group Tour Digest project.

Hotel Lafayette — archive photograph

Guadalajara, Mexico · October 27, 1989

Hotel Lafayette

Hotel Lafayette recalled an agreement for 60 motorcoach groups and reported that Manfred Wallner exceeded the agreed number within four months.

Guadalajara, Mexico

Mexico · Historical correspondence · reference DPT/653/89

Mexico Tourism Department

Mexico’s tourism department supported Group Tour Digest as a reference guide and invited tourism businesses to participate in the project.

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