The first category includes training for those who are looking to become a new travel agent and the second includes training for those who are already a travel agent and want to expand on their ...

Travel advisers are investing significant amounts of time — and in some cases money — to take advantage of higher-level agent training courses, and with good reason.

That snippet, from an open letter to the industry penned on Jan. 3 by Diane Petras, president of the Travel Institute, sums up training programs that she describes as outdated, incomplete and ...

The Travel Institute helps new travel agents get started through its TRIPKIT training program and TAP exam. It offers three training programs with certifications; each costs $599.

Customized Training. It is increasingly difficult for agents to get out of the office for in-person training says Gina Weyer, CTC, regional vice president, Signature Travel Group.So, Signature has ...

As with any other industry, the travel profession is one that requires a certain amount of ongoing training and education in order to grow and succeed. Encouraging new or up-and-coming agents to ...

Travel Agent Training. Most of the travel companies you can work for will require you go through some sort of training prior to working as an agent. Sometimes the training is paid ...

Ellis recently completed travel agent training programs provided by premier cruise lines such as Virgin Voyages, Ritz-Carlton Yachts, and Cunard to help agents sell their products more accurately.

I can add confidence through further education.” Interested parties may be professionals considering a career in travel or approaching retirement. Classes will be held in Santa Barbara and Ventura, ...