TRIPKIT Scholarship for Industry Newcomers
The Travel Institute is again offering its dedicated TRIPKITSM Scholarship Fund, providing tuition assistance on the education leader’s award-winning new agent training program. First launched in January 2024 in celebration of the non-profit educator’s 60th anniversary, the TRIPKIT scholarship is available during October while funds last. The Travel Institute’s 2023 Changing Face of Travel Agents […]
The Netherlands; its fourth new specialist course in 2024
FRAMINGHAM, MA, September 9, 2024 – The Travel Institute has released its newly created The Netherlands Destination Specialist Course—the fourth specialist course released this year by the global leader in travel agent education—following its Paris, Vietnam and Group Travel courses, all designed similarly to support agents’ specialized knowledge in destination or niche travel markets. “Once again, we’ve […]
11th Annual ‘Promote Your Professionalism’ Underway
More than $1M USD Awarded Since Program’s Inception The Travel Institute’s 11th Annual Promote Your Professionalism (PYP) campaign starts today, running through July, to raise awareness about the value of travel professional education and provide all industry professionals—including travel agents, agency owners, suppliers and more—access to scholarship funds across its flagship, 3-tier certification program, including its CTA®, […]
Travel Leaders Network’s Lea Diele wins 2024 Educational Excellence Award
Training and Education ‘main driver’ in industry leaders’ success         The Travel Institute announces Lea Diele, CTIE, vice president of education for Travel Leaders Network, as this year’s recipient of its annual Educational Excellence Award. Established in 2022, the annual award from the non-profit education leader recognizes organizations and individuals that demonstrate a significant, ongoing […]
The Travel Institute launches Vietnam Destination Specialist Course
FRAMINGHAM, MA, May 6, 2024 – The Travel Institute has released its newly created Vietnam Destination Specialist Course as traveler demand for the scenic, well-preserved, and culturally rich destination continues to grow. “No doubt Vietnam is an up-and-coming destination for North American travelers and a top tourist destination globally. Through this new online course, we’ve done ALL the […]
The Travel Institute launches Group Travel Course amid Growing Interest
The Travel Institute has released a new Group Travel Specialist Course amid growing demand from travel agents to learn more about the niche market and its scalable revenue model for group reservations and bookings. While the concept of group travel is not new, its definition has broadened from off-the-shelf supplier trips to include highly customized […]
Industry Longevity takes Much More than ‘Checking the Box’
A Message from Diane Petras, CTIE, President, The Travel Institute Leader to leader—Industry Longevity takes Much More than ‘Checking the Box’ Sixty years in business is no small feat. There’s truly something special about achieving such a milestone. So, I’ve been pondering, how has The Travel Institute survived and thrived in our fast-paced, ever-evolving industry […]
The Travel Institute launches Paris Travel Specialist Course
The Travel Institute has released a newly created Paris Destination Specialist Course as traveler demand for the City of Lights and the City of Love is expected to reach record levels in 2024, hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics starting in late summer as well as several other major events throughout the year. “With more […]
Nominations Open for Educational Excellence Award
The Travel Institute accepting applications through March The Travel Institute’s annual award nomination process is now underway with applications accepted through March 31, 2024. The annual Educational Excellence Award, established in 2022, recognizes those organizations and individuals demonstrating a significant, ongoing commitment to quality education for travel advisors and making a substantial, meaningful investment to […]
The Travel Institute kicks off 60th Anniversary Year with Special Scholarship Fund for New Agents
The Travel Institute is kicking off its year-long 60th Anniversary Celebration with a newly dedicated TRIPKIT Scholarship Fund.