Hiring! Senior Learning & Development Manager

Senior Learning & Development Manager Department: Content Development Reports To: Vice President Location: Remote Employment Type: Contract Position Summary The Senior Learning & Development Manager is responsible for leading the development, quality, and delivery of educational content that supports travel professionals at every stage of their career. This role ensures The Travel Institute’s curriculum remains […]

The Travel Institute Taps One of its Own as Next President

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The Travel Institute Board of Directors announces the appointment of Taylor Ahlsmith Ruecking as president for The Travel Institute, effective January 1. Ruecking, an 11+ year-insider at The Travel Institute and senior leader since 2023, assumes the role after the retirement of its former president, Diane Petras, CTIE. “Taylor has a proven ability to straddle […]

Continuing a Legacy of Learning—Together

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A Final Message from Diane Petras, CTIE, as President, The Travel Institute Sitting down to pen this end-of-year message has been tough—likely because it’s my last. 30+ years—a long time to work with, around, for, and—eventually—lead an organization, but that is how long I’ve been supporting The Travel Institute’s mission.  Initially volunteering in the 1990s […]

The Travel Institute Board Appoints Industry Leader Angela Hughes

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‘Leading by Example,’ Education Leader’s Board Now ‘100% Certified’ The Travel Institute announces the appointment of Angela Hughes, CTC, CEO of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel, to its Board of Directors. “I am thrilled that Angela has joined our diverse and dynamic board. Well-known and even more well-regarded, Angela is a ‘been there, done that’ […]

The Travel Institute’s 10th Annual ‘Season of Giving’ starts Black Friday

‘Tis the Season for Education Deals for Yourself and Your Team   ‘Tis the Season for The Travel Institute’s Season of Giving, starting Black Friday, November 28, with tuition assistance for travel professionals at all levels of experience. From now until 2025 year’s end, The Travel Institute’s advanced certification and Education Hub are available at […]

The Travel Institute’s first-ever Alumni Week ‘Truly Awesome!’

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“Great event…Honored to participate…Wonderful…The PEP Talks were so helpful…I truly appreciate all of it…I love the new Hub… I learned so much from the white paper… I loved the presentations…” Our graduates said it themselves—Alumni Week was truly awesome!” enthused Carla Smith, CTA, director of alumni relations and continuing education for The Travel Institute. “This […]

The Travel Institute is not affiliated with Expedia Cruise Facts

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Recently, The Travel Institute has been contacted by individuals trying to reach an unaffiliated organization, Expedia Cruise Facts. Please note: This organization is in no way associated with The Travel Institute, and our team is unable to assist in resolving any concerns. If necessary, consider reporting concerns to your affected credit card company and bank, as […]

Education Leader ‘Poised for Continued Success’

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The Travel Institute announces the appointment of David Chait, CTIE, CEO and founder of Travefy, Inc. as Vice Chair for its Board of Directors along with the reappointment of Gary Pollard, CTC, president and CEO, Ambassador Tours, as Board Chair.

The Travel Institute’s First-Ever ‘Alumni Week’ to Celebrate its Certified Graduates

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Daily Education and Chances to Win One of Four Cruises Kick Off New Alumni-Exclusive Tools and Programming The Travel Institute announces its first-ever Alumni Celebration Week November 10-14, kicking off the education leader’s new initiative to provide additional focus on its CTA©, CTC©, and CTIE© graduates throughout their careers with alumni-exclusive tools and programming while […]