Wellness Travel Specialist Course 2nd edition further supports fast-growing travel segment

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The Travel Institute and Wellness Tourism Association have released the 2nd edition Wellness Travel Specialist course, revised to further enable agent success amidst the continuing evolution of wellness travel and increased traveler demand in today’s expanding market segment focused on incorporating wellness and travel.   On the rise for the last decade, consumer interest in wellness […]

The Travel Institute Releases TRIPKIT 5th Edition

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Industry’s leading curriculum now further elevated to support new agents The Travel Institute has launched its TRIPKIT℠ 5th Edition introductory training course with all-new expert insights, an enhanced study plan, the online migration of its supplementary home-based agency “how to” module, and additional updates throughout.   “The Travel Institute has done it again! I couldn’t be prouder […]

The Travel Institute Taps its ‘Bench’ to Expand Leadership

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Empowered leaders expected to further enable non-profit’s record growth and mission The Travel Institute has expanded its leadership structure in response to record growth in recent years and in order to manage growth ongoing. Guida Botelho, CTIE, has been promoted to senior director of education, while Taylor Ruecking has been promoted to senior director of […]

The Travel Institute launches Luxury Travel 4th Edition

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Specialist Course offers agents updated look at evolving market and traveler types   FRAMINGHAM, MA February 13, 2023 — The Travel Institute has released the 4th edition of its Luxury Travel Specialist course providing travel agents with expert advice and insights on the latest trends, traveler types, and product offerings along with an all-new section […]

Nominations Now Open for Educational Excellence Award

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The Travel Institute accepting applications through March Framingham, MA January 18, 2023–The Travel Institute’s annual award nomination process is now underway with applications accepted through March 31, 2023.  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 […]

 ‘Something for Everyone’ in Early 2023

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The Travel Institute shares January highlights from its complimentary training calendar for agents FRAMINGHAM, MA, January 10, 2023 – The Travel Institute is kicking off 2023 with complimentary advice on launching a travel career, understanding key travel partners, qualifying luxury travelers, and finding the right host agency  and a variety of other topics for both […]

There are NO Shortcuts for Quality Education

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A Message from Diane Petras, CTIE, President, The Travel Institute Last year, I was grateful for the collective progress our industry had made with so many consumers once again traveling. Fast forward, this year has been even more exciting as a record number of individual agents turned to The Travel Institute for their educational needs, […]

2022 Year In Review

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The Travel Institute celebrates all of our students and graduates and thanks the partners and sponsors who have collaborated with us to achieve more each and every day.

Important Industry Trends Study From The Travel Institute

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We ask for your participation in this “Changing Face of Travel – evolution or revolution?” survey focusing on the frontline travel advisor community.  While it takes about 10 minutes to complete, the resulting insights will be meaningful to all of us for years to come.  Like our 2018 industry survey, we seek to learn more about attitudes, […]

Annual Season of Giving back at The Travel Institute

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The Travel Institute has launched its Season of Giving just in time for the holidays, once again featuring tuition assistance for its most popular training courses for travel professionals at all levels of experience. From now until year end, The Travel Institute’s Premium Access online library, new agent training course, certification programs, lifestyle and destination […]