Wellness Travel Specialist Course Launched to Educate and Enable Agents to Serve Growing Market

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Wellness Travel Specialist Course Launched to Educate and Enable Agents to Serve Growing Market   The Travel Institute and Wellness Tourism Association partner to Combine Expertise and Education Know-How   FRAMINGHAM, MA, February 1, 2021 – The Travel Institute and Wellness Tourism Association have released a newly created Wellness Travel Specialist course to enable agents to meet the demands of […]

The Travel Institute releases new online version of Exploring The World

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The Travel Institute releases new online version of Exploring The World destination resource; ushers in ‘Better Days’ for 2021   FRAMINGHAM, MA, January 5, 2020 –The Travel Institute is starting the year with its new online version of Exploring the World, the well-known and well-regarded destination reference guide that gives frontline agents easy access to […]

The Opportunities of 2020 Have Prepared Us for Better Days 

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The Opportunities of 2020 Have Prepared Us for Better Days  A Message from Diane Petras, CTIE, President, The Travel Institute Never has the New Year been more welcome in the travel industry—and around the world. Still, I am grateful for some critical positives for 2020: A bright light shined on the value of a professional […]

A Season of Giving:  A Time for Agents to Receive

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A Special Message from The Travel Institute team A Season of Giving:  A Time for Agents to Receive With the holiday season and year’s end now upon us, many of us have found our traditions, our lives, and our careers upended. But, we are in this together, giving us a shared reality and a special […]

Industry Leaders Collaborate with The Travel Institute to Deliver Best-in-Class Agent Education and Savings 

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[ux_banner height=”362px” bg=”203275″] [/ux_banner] Industry Leaders Collaborate with The Travel Institute to Deliver Best-in-Class Agent Education and Savings    FRAMINGHAM, MA, NOVEMBER 9, 2020 – From supply chain dynamics to destination specifics,  government regulations to business requirements, and consumer preferences to new health protocols,  getting and staying current is no small feat for travel professionals. […]

Industry Continues to Attract & Prep New Agents Ahead of Rebound

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Industry Continues to Attract & Prep New Agents Ahead of Rebound Industry outsiders using downtime to ramp up FRAMINGHAM, MA, SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 – The Travel Institute reports continued high interest in new agent training as the pandemic and economic issues prompt career changes in and outside the industry and as early signs of an […]

The Travel Institute releases revised North America destination specialist course

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The Travel Institute releases revised North America destination specialist course Timely refresh provides critical knowledge as travelers seek adventure ‘closer to home’ FRAMINGHAM, MA, August 3, 2020 – The Travel Institute announces its newly refreshed North America: A Destination Specialist Course is now available, featuring sales tips along with updated key attractions and activities, historic […]

Our Industry’s ‘Newest’ Normal: Not So New

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Our Industry’s ‘Newest’ Normal: Not So New More than once during this pandemic, I’ve talked about how advanced education has been experiencing a significant uptick in demand. This is true across many industries with trending internet search terms such as online degree, online program, online course coupled with industry-specific terms like nursing, photography and, of […]

7th Annual ‘Promote Your Professionalism’ campaign underway featuring 50% certification scholarships

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7th Annual ‘Promote Your Professionalism’ campaign underway featuring 50% certification scholarships and additional training   Graduates also benefit from digital credentials and online, searchable directory FRAMINGHAM, MA, JUNE 15, 2020 – The Travel Institute’s 7th Annual Promote Your Professionalism, or PYP, campaign kicks off early with a June 15 start date, extending the opportunity for […]