Tour Group Planners, LLC started out back in the 70's as the Group Department at locally, family-owned Franklin Travel. After 9/11, Franklin Travel was sold to Rio Grande Travel Centers, Inc of Albuquerque, NM. In 2007, the former Franklin Travel owner formed a new company specializing in group travel. Becky Luka, who previously worked for Franklin Travel, purchased the group business in 2011.
Today Tour Group Planners is an independent contractor with Rio Grande Travel, as our host agency.
We are here for you from the start of your trip planning, throughout your travel and even once you return home.
When traveling on one of our groups, we depart locally with a leader who accompanies the group to guide them through the airport and get them to their destination stress free. Traveling with a group provides an opportunity to build new friendships with other travelers - it's always fun to travel with friends!
Contact us today for all of your travel and tour needs! Sightseeing tours, cruises, rail excursions and much more!
Owner of Tour Group Planners, Becky grew up in the Decatur area. She has been in the travel business over 30 years. Her travel career began as a hotel front desk clerk in Columbus, Ohio while attending Travel School.
Becky put her career on hold to stay home and raise her two children. For 13 years she worked from home arranging indivi
Owner of Tour Group Planners, Becky grew up in the Decatur area. She has been in the travel business over 30 years. Her travel career began as a hotel front desk clerk in Columbus, Ohio while attending Travel School.
Becky put her career on hold to stay home and raise her two children. For 13 years she worked from home arranging individual and group travel.
Now the kids are grown and married, Becky is enjoying her role as Grammy to her two grandchildren. She also enjoys traveling, cooking/baking and crocheting as well as helping her church wherever they need her.
Joe is the Chief Financial Officer and a Tour Leader for Tour Group Planners. He has over 27 years experience in finance including accounting, auditing, and tax.
Joe has been leading group trips with Becky for over 25 years. He is an experienced rail traveler - he's traveled on all Amtrak routes many times and has ridden the rails in C
Joe is the Chief Financial Officer and a Tour Leader for Tour Group Planners. He has over 27 years experience in finance including accounting, auditing, and tax.
Joe has been leading group trips with Becky for over 25 years. He is an experienced rail traveler - he's traveled on all Amtrak routes many times and has ridden the rails in Canada and Europe. Joe is the leader of our rail trips.
As you can guess, Joe's hobby is trains, both model and real-life. He is also active in his church missions, specifically working in Haiti.
His favorite role is being Opa to two grandkids!
Amy is the newest member of our team and we are excited to have her.
Even though Amy is new to the travel industry, she has assisted her husband leading groups. This peaked her interest to help others see the world and expand their horizons.
A Decatur native, Amy is a wife,
mom and grandmother.
She is a huge Mickey Mouse fan and in her s
Amy is the newest member of our team and we are excited to have her.
Even though Amy is new to the travel industry, she has assisted her husband leading groups. This peaked her interest to help others see the world and expand their horizons.
A Decatur native, Amy is a wife,
mom and grandmother.
She is a huge Mickey Mouse fan and in her spare time enjoys puzzles, painting; and going to the theater/musicals.
Amy is excited to help with your upcoming trip, making sure your travel experience is smooth and enjoyable.
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