The Travel Institute Closing 2021 with Continued Strong Momentum for Content Development
Season of Savings is back with 20% off education for new and experienced agents As we wrap up 2021—along with our own holiday gifts for friends and family—our team at The Travel Institute is grateful for the collective progress our industry has made in moving past the pandemic. As we all learn to live, work, […]
Thinking Beyond Organization Success to Ensure Industry Success
An open letter to travel industry leaders from Diane Petras, CTIE, President, The Travel Institute FRAMINGHAM, MA, November 2, 2021 – Every day, I see industry leaders making critical decisions for their organization’s success. Less evident at times is how their decisions may also affect our industry’s collective success. Organization and industry success are […]
Agent Career still appeals amid Fluctuating Travel Demand
Agent Career still appeals amid Fluctuating Travel Demand The Travel Institute emphasizes Critical Need for New Agents to be Trained FRAMINGHAM, MA, October 4, 2021 – The Travel Institute is reporting a 36% increase in TRIPKIT introductory training applicants this year over the same period during 2020. This influx of new students includes teachers, nurses, […]
Industry’s education leader enlightens consumers on distinct value of certified agents
Industry’s education leader enlightens consumers on distinct value of certified agents Current, extraordinary time illuminates differences in agents for travelers [row] [col span=”2″ span__sm=”12″] [/col] [col span=”7″ span__sm=”12″] [ux_image id=”183982″ lightbox=”true”] [/col] [col span=”2″ span__sm=”12″] [/col] [/row] An open letter to the industry from Diane Petras, CTIE, President, The Travel Institute FRAMINGHAM, MA, August 25, 2021 […]
The Travel Institute Reveals Seven Reasons to Use a Certified Travel Agent to Plan Your Trips
A well-trained, certified travel agent can take the guesswork out of planning the vacation of a lifetime FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts (updated 2/21/2024) — The Travel Institute — which has been educating and certifying travel agents since 1964 — employed its decades of experience and expertise to craft a list of seven reasons to utilize a certified travel […]
8th Annual ‘Promote Your Professionalism’ campaign underway with annual 50% certification scholarships from The Travel Institute
8th Annual ‘Promote Your Professionalism’ campaign underway with annual 50% certification scholarships from The Travel Institute Post-Covid Era finds consumers seeking elite, educated travel agents; Certified Travel Agent Directory helps find them FRAMINGHAM, MA, JUNE 28, 2020 – The Travel Institute’s 8th Annual Promote Your Professionalism, or PYP, campaign kicks off today, June 28, […]
The Travel Institute Gifts All Advisors in Celebration of National Travel Advisor Day
The Travel Institute Gifts All Advisors in Celebration of National Travel Advisor Day Business Writing Module is Opportunity to Hone Communication Skills FRAMINGHAM, MA, May 5, 2021 – In celebration of National Travel Advisor Day today in the United States, The Travel Institute is offering its Business Writing online learning module to agents in the […]
The Travel Institute takes TRIPKIT℠ fully online
The Travel Institute announces the launch of its TRIPKIT ONLINE introductory training course, immersing new travel agents in a 100% online, classroom-like learning experience that guides students start-to-finish in a best-practice, interactive, e-Learning environment.
The Travel Institute Fortifies its Board with Three New Directors
New directors include: Rick Meadows, CTC, recently retired president of Seabourn and long-term Carnival Corporation executive; Anita Pagliasso, vice president of industry relations for KHM Travel Group; and Jennifer Simmons, president, Marketexture, Inc.
Third generation joins an elite group of certified travel agents
Change is often considered the only real constant in the travel industry and 2020 is yet another example of the many crises the industry has survived over time. Yet two family travel businesses, Ambassador Tours in San Francisco and Brentwood Travel in St. Louis, have stood the test of time through countless industry changes over the past 60+ years and believe this too shall pass.