This Giving Tuesday—and throughout our Season of Giving in December—we invite you to make a lasting difference in the travel industry by choosing The Travel Institute as your charitable organization.
As we conclude our 61st anniversary celebration, we are immensely grateful for the countless ways so many in the industry have helped us advance our mission. With your support, we can continue to invest in the future of travel professionals and empower a new generation to thrive in our industry.
Over the past 11 years, our Scholarship Fund has awarded more than $1.4 million supporting the professional growth of 6,000+ travel advisors. These scholarships provide critical access to quality education, enabling advisors to strengthen their skills, grow their businesses and join a community of certified professionals who set the standard for industry excellence and demonstrate that standard each day with travelers everywhere.
The scholarship for the CTA program meant the world to me. As a travel advisor for 12 years, I had always wanted to enroll, but, as a small business owner, other expenses always took precedence. This opportunity presented itself at the perfect moment. I couldn’t be more thankful for the invaluable knowledge I’ve gained.—Krissy Brescia, Magic Awaits Travel
Many more aspiring advisors need help to reach their potential, and, with your donation, we can expand these opportunities. We invite you to pay it forward by contributing to our Fund. A gift of $61—honoring our 61 years of dedication—goes directly to:
- travel advisors as they pursue our flagship certifications, the Certified Travel Associate (CTA®), Certified Travel Counselor (CTC®), and Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE®) programs
- new freshman talent looking to start a career in travel with the TRIPKITSM program
- content development initiatives, ensuring our educational resources remain relevant, accessible and impactful for the next generation of travel professionals.
The Travel Institute is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit educational institution, making your donation tax deductible for U.S.-based donors. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue to bring the highest standards of professionalism to the travel industry.
Carla Smith, CTA, Dir. of Alumni Relations, The Travel Institute, and Gary Pollard, CTC, President & CEO, Ambassador Tours
Supporting The Travel Institute’s Scholarship Fund is deeply personal for our family. For three generations, travel has been our life’s work, and we’ve witnessed firsthand how education and certification elevate not only individual professionals but our entire industry. By investing in this scholarship, we are leading by example—empowering others to pursue their credentials, advance their expertise, and uphold the standard of excellence that The Travel Institute represents.Gary Pollard, CTC
Join us this Giving Tuesday to further our collective legacy of professionalism and excellence. When you choose to support The Travel Institute, you’re investing in the growth of our industry and helping aspiring advisors become confident, knowledgeable professionals who enrich their clients’ travel experiences every day. Thank you for being an integral part of our mission and for helping build a stronger, brighter future for travel professionals everywhere.
