How Independent Contractors Are Changing the Face of the Retail Travel Industry
How Independent Contractors Are Changing the Face of the Retail Travel Industry Recent survey results highlight a dramatic 10-year shift FRAMINGHAM, MA, May 7, 2018 – The Travel Institute today released key findings from its new study, The Changing Face of Travel Agents, which analyzes how agent roles and motivations have changed over the past […]
Industry Insider Named President of The Travel Institute
Industry Insider Named President of The Travel Institute [team_member img=”98541″ style=”default” name=”Diane Petras, CTIE” title=”President” image_height=”100%” image_width=”38″ image_radius=”100″] FRAMINGHAM, MA, April 10, 2018 – Diane Petras, CTIE, 30+-year veteran of the travel industry, was named president of The Travel Institute during its annual staff and board meetings, which wrapped up in Las Vegas on April […]
‘Promote Your Professionalism’ Month to Focus on Certification, PR Skills
FRAMINGHAM, MA, June 23, 2016 – The Travel Institute today announced details of its 3rd annual “Promote Your Professionalism” program, a month-long campaign in July created to help travel professionals advance in their careers through greater access to certification training as well as the skills needed to promote this expertise to their clients and the […]
The Travel Institute Expands its ‘Market Intelligence’ with Five New Trustees
FRAMINGHAM, MA, April 20, 2016 – The Travel Institute today officially welcomed five new members to its Board of Trustees. The appointees represent a microcosm of the travel industry – from supplier and host agency to travel education, database management, and retail travel, according to The Travel Institute’s Chairman of the Board Brian Robb, CTIE, […]
The Travel Institute’s New Promotion to Offer Daily Deals Throughout December
FRAMINGHAM, MA, November 19, 2015 – The Travel Institute’s newest promotion, “Season of Savings: 31 Days of Surprises,” kicks off Tuesday, December 1 and offers travel professionals a month full of great deals on a variety of its certification and specialist programs and membership opportunities. “Although we do several major sales promotions during the year […]
The Travel Institute Trends Indicate Popularity of Industry, Certifications
Reports 60% growth in entry-level training enrollments; awards more than $100,000 in certification scholarships FRAMINGHAM, MA, September 15, 2015 – The Travel Institute today released new information that supports two key career and professional development trends. First, more individuals are preparing themselves for a career in the travel industry; and secondly, there’s a renewed interest […]
The Travel Institute Expands Destination Offerings with New Italy Courses
Premium members enjoy both for free as part of enhanced benefits package FRAMINGHAM, MA, August 13, 2015 – The Travel Institute today announced the official launch of two new destination specialist (DS) courses: Northern and Central Italy and Southern Italy and the Islands. The additions bring the total number of DS courses to 12 from […]
The Travel Institute Upgrades CTC & CTIE Courses: Offers 50% Scholarships in July
FRAMINGHAM, MA, July 7, 2015 – The Travel Institute today announced it has totally rebuilt two of its signature products – Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) and Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE) – and migrated the curriculums to a new online learning platform. To commemorate the innovative “virtual university” environment, the organization is offering certification scholarships […]
Sales Two Ways: Summer Offerings from The Travel Institute
Annual “Promote Your Professionalism” month and new “Get Sales-Fit” training equip travel professionals with much-needed skills to thrive in competitive market FRAMINGHAM, MA, June 23, 2015 – The Travel Institute today announced details of two key learning opportunities for travel professionals that are based on the same topic – but from two very distinct perspectives. […]
Enhanced Learning Environment, Mobility, and Engagement Among Benefits
FRAMINGHAM, MA, June 1, 2015 – The Travel Institute has just relaunched its website (www.thetravelinstitute.com) to better meet the needs of a growing customer base hungry for travel and business knowledge but strapped for time and often financial resources. The Travel Institute’s official rollout of its website took place on June 1, after a soft […]