Stanley Pollard, CTC – Alumni Spotlight
How has your journey evolved since graduating from The Travel Institute? Since graduating from The Travel Institute, my journey has been all about people. I’ve always liked to please others and make their experiences special. My background in marketing and sales gave me a strong foundation in understanding what people want — and in college, […]
3 Years, 3 Awards: Our Trifecta in Industry Recognition for Excellence
The Travel Institute was recently awarded another Magellan—this time a Silver for our PEP Talks complimentary microlearning lecture series. Led by an all-star roster of experts from The Travel Institute’s Professional Educators Program, PEP Talks is mission critical today, filling the knowledge gap with timely, impactful, microlearning sessions that keep advisors sharp on a variety of […]
Choosing the Right CRM: What Matters Most for Owner/Managers/Advisors
How Many Travel Industry Segments Can You Name?
Millions of people have the time, money, motivation, and means to travel, whether for pleasure or for business. Consequently, a complex industry has evolved to promote travel and to serve the needs of travelers. To a person who is new to the industry—and even to those who are a little more seasoned—navigating the waters can […]
Bryan Pollard, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? This industry has always been in my blood. Being 3rd Generation, following in the footsteps of my Legendary Grandpa (Stan Pollard) and Father (Gary Pollard) I always knew this was the path for me. A defining moment would be […]
5 Tips for Choosing the Right CRM
Turn Your Sales Into A Paycheck — Not Just Numbers on a Spreadsheet
TRIPKIT tuition assistance for limited time
Industry Newcomers’ Foundational Knowledge Remains Critical to Individual and Industry Success The Travel Institute is offering $100USD, or nearly 23% savings, in tuition assistance for its TRIPKIT SM new agent training program during its annual TRIP of a Lifetime fall drive to encourage unbiased and comprehensive foundational knowledge for industry newcomers. “Starting a career in […]
The Alphabet Soup of Accreditation
The Travel Institute team is often asked about requirements for success in the travel business. One of the first things someone new to the travel industry encounters is the overwhelming number of acronyms and accreditations available. To be successful, it’s important to ramp up and learn these acronyms and accreditations—and much more—very quickly. As a […]
5 Ways for Travel Advisors to Combat Stress