Auto Club Enterprises receives Travel Industry Educational Excellence Award
Travel Institute announces Auto Club Enterprises as first-ever recipient of newly established travel industry Educational Excellence Award The Travel Institute announces Auto Club Enterprises, or ACE, the largest group of AAA Clubs, is the inaugural recipient of its new, annual, travel industry Educational Excellence Award, established to recognize those organizations and individuals demonstrating a significant, […]
Interest in The Travel Institute’s New Agent Training Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels
The Travel Institute is reporting interest in its new agent training program has surpassed pre-pandemic levels with a 78% increase in attendance for its introductory webinars in 2022 year-to-date over 2019 for the same period.
The Travel Institute Releases New Exploring The World, 5th Edition
The Travel Institute has released the 5th edition of its popular Exploring the World, ETW, tourism geography reference guide for frontline travel agents.
The Travel Institute’s Annual 50% certification scholarships are back
The 9th Annual Promote Your Professionalism campaign kicks off today, June 27, running through July to give all travel professionals the opportunity to utilize scholarship funds while strengthening their business skills and travel industry knowledge.
The Travel Institute and AmaWaterways announce new bonus commission for certified graduates
The Travel Institute and AmaWaterways announce new bonus commission for certified graduates Special recognition rewards advisors’ accomplishments FRAMINGHAM, MA, May 10, 2022 –The Travel Institute and AmaWaterways have launched a new, additional $50 bonus commission for all travel professionals who successfully graduate with their CTA, CTC or CTIE in 2022 and subsequently book and deposit […]
From The Front Line Survey Results
MARCH: Since the pandemic, have you attracted more new clients who previously used DIY booking sites?: YES: 90% NO: 10% FEBRUARY: More and more agents have been implementing fees beyond the traditional airline commissions and cruise NCFs to ensure they are compensated by travelers for their time and expertise. Which of the following fees do […]
The Travel Institute’s CTA 10th Edition Program Now Available
The Travel Institute has released the 10th edition of its Certified Travel Associate, or CTA®, program, the industry’s “gold standard” in higher learning for agents in the U.S. and Canada.
The Travel Institute Announces Complimentary Webinar Lineup
Complimentary, Expert-led Training is Designed to Boost Agent Success The Travel Institute announces its early 2022 webinar lineup offering complimentary agent training on important industry topics from growing your business to best-practice communications and marketing, tax-saving strategies, selling key leisure destinations and more. “There’s something for everyone,” shared Carla Smith, CTA, director of membership for […]
‘In with the New’ as we Welcome 2022
For the travel industry, the last two years have brought significant change and sustained challenges to our professional and personal lives.
The Travel Institute appoints Gary Pollard, CTC, as its new Chairman of the Board
The Travel Institute appoints Gary Pollard, CTC, as its new Chairman of the Board Appointment continues strong leadership for the non-profit educator FRAMINGHAM, MA, December 15, 2021 – The Travel Institute announces Gary Pollard, CTC, has been appointed as its new chairman of the board, effective January 1, 2022. Pollard, a board member since 2009 […]