Michele Cartwright, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? When I started researching my first cruise in 2007, I became obsessed — in the best way possible. I dove deep into every detail. And after that first cruise? I was hooked. I began sharing my experiences and growing […]
Training translates to sales
Professional development pays. By Jamie Biesiada with Travel Weekly That’s the message of a study released by the Travel Institute last month. CTA Graduate Insights was designed to follow the experiences of graduates of the institute’s Certified Travel Associate (CTA) program. The stat that most stood out to me was this: 81% report measurable business growth […]
Alex Pinelo, CTIE – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? Ever since I can remember I wanted to be in the travel business. Initially I wanted to be a pilot, but that soon changed after I took my first cruise. I fell in love with cruising and 40+ years […]
The Travel Institute is not affiliated with Travel Agent Institute
Recently, The Travel Institute has been contacted by individuals trying to reach a similarly-named but unaffiliated organization, Travel Agent Institute, regarding unfulfilled online insurance and certification training video orders. Please note: This organization is in no way associated with The Travel Institute, and our team is unable to assist in resolving its transaction concerns. For […]
Wendy Burk, CTIE – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? Michigan State University and the University of Hawaii both had Travel Industry Management programs. That was an initial spark. But it was Hawaii. Our family would travel there each year, and from my first visit on it has continued […]
CTA Graduate Insights Survey Findings Affirm Program Value
CTA makes the grade with ‘measurable difference’ for agents and industry alike The Travel Institute today released key findings from its latest study: CTA® Graduate Insights—a new outreach effort by the travel industry’s education leader to track recent graduate experiences for its award-winning, flagship Certified Travel Associate®, or CTA, program. Key findings include: 81% report […]
National Travel Advisor Week
Celebrating YOU! A Special Offer from The Travel Institute Professional travel advisors help clients maximize their travel investment each and every day. Celebrate 2025 National Travel Advisor Week with a $60, or 33%, savings on a 1-year online continued learning library subscription. For pennies a day, travel professionals maintain their competitive edge and thrive by […]
The Travel Institute’s New Course Boosts Business Expertise for Changing Industry
The Travel Institute has completely revamped its Travel Agency Business Planning course with new, tangible, targeted curriculum throughout to support both new and experienced travel agency owners, including independent contractors, in enhancing their business model with both a solid business foundation and strategic framework for growth. With the most recent updates inspired by the ongoing […]
Standard Operating Procedures: The Playbook to Travel Success
Marie Mabardi, CTC FORWARD You have heard the tale of the lumberjack, so caught up in the job that the lumberjack overlooks details to increase productivity. Overworked, busy; no time to stop and sharpen the dull blades; the lumberjack continues working and working. As a result, excess energy exerted, and productivity compromised. Dull blades […]
The Travel Institute Releases Q2 PEP Talks Complimentary Learning
The Travel Institute announces its Q2 2025 event calendar with a continued robust list of PEP Talks—complimentary, expert learning events held live and online, as led by members of its Professional Educators Program, or PEP. Nearly 70 top trainers, thought leaders and subject matter experts from both inside and outside the travel industry—are now included […]