Distance Learning - Lifestyle Specialist

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ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL

ADVENTURE TRAVEL

GAY & LESBIAN TRAVEL

GOLF TRAVEL SPECIALIST

HONEYMOON AND DESTINATION WEDDINGS

LUXURY TRAVEL

SKIING

SPA SPECIALIST

   
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ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL –- A Travel Institute Program

The course, written by Roberta Schwartz, CTC, director of education for SATH, covers the size and scope of the market, the proper etiquette for serving travelers with disabilities, and what to look for in assessing various modes of transportation, lodging, destinations and attractions.

Accessible Travel, also provides practical tips about developing a marketing plan, implementing strategies to help you find and attract clients, and making your office more accessible.

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ADVENTURE TRAVEL –- A Travel Institute Program

Adventure Travel teaches travel professionals how to define various aspects of the adventure travel market and the types of travelers who seek out adventure travel. The course, written by Helen Nodland, CTC, a 20-year veteran of selling adventure travel, explores some nontraditional strategies for marketing your specialty and selling both group and independent travel to a defined audience of adventure travelers. Travel professionals who complete this course will learn how to position their adventure travel business in such a way that appeals to the type of client they want to attract.

The Travel Institute would like to thank Virtuoso for providing their Adventure Travel Consultant (ATC) Certification Program as the model for The Institute's Adventure Travel Lifestyle Specialist course.

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GAY AND LESBIAN TRAVEL –- A Travel Institute Program

Gay and Lesbian Travel was written in collaboration with a team of market experts including Tom Roth, CTC, president, and David Paisley, production manager, of Community Marketing, Inc. and the Travel Alternatives Group (TAG), with valuable contributions from Mark Chestnut.

The course addresses specific trends and needs of this market, including segment statistics, travel preferences, and effective marketing techniques for travel agents, tour operators, suppliers, or destinations to establish a loyal, repeat customer base.

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GOLF TRAVEL SPECIALIST –- A Travel Institute Program

Written by Michael A. Cox, former golf and travel editor for Golf Magazine, American Golf Magazine, and Golfers Gazette, with contributions from golf writer, Nina Africano, the course provides valuable insights for travel professionals, tour operators, suppliers and destinations about how to tap into this multi-billion dollar market.

The Golf Specialist course covers the types of golf travelers and why they travel and explores the top golf destinations in the U.S. and around the world. The course also contains tips on building a golf travel business, including how to book tee times; how to locate and market to golf travelers; and how to build a product portfolio.

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HONEYMOONS AND DESTINATION WEDDINGS
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A Travel Institute Program

Honeymoons and Destination Weddings, written by Scott Ellingboe of The Honeymoon, provides comprehensive statistics about the lucrative honeymoon market, including the six types of honeymooners and the latest travel trends. It also covers important details to consider when planning a destination wedding, including an overview of the top destinations and legal requirements.

Finally, the course provides an in-depth overview of marketing techniques to employ at bridal shows, on the Web, and through unique honeymoon registries. Honeymoons and Destination Weddings will help you secure a couple's purchase commitment and satisfaction, creating loyal, repeat clients.

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LUXURY TRAVEL –- A Travel Institute Program

Luxury Travel leads you on a path toward developing an intimate knowledge of the luxury travel product, of the sales process, and of unique needs of affluent consumers. The course is written by Larry Pimentel, CTC, president and chief executive officer of SeaDream Yacht Club and high profile travel industry executive widely known for his acumen in marketing and selling luxury travel products.

Luxury Travel explores the nature of luxury travel and the distinct types of affluent consumers; and teaches you to focus your sales and marketing efforts to attract luxury travelers and keep them coming back year after year.

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SKIING

Skiing, The Travel Institute's newest Lifestyle Specialist course was written by Kate Rice, who has 20 years of experience covering the travel industry, skiing, and adventure travel for both trade and consumer media. The course covers types of skiing, ski trip characteristics, destinations and ski resorts, marketing strategies, selling tips, valuable resources, and more!

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SPA SPECIALIST –- A Travel Institute Program

The course, written by Marilyn Green, editorial director of Worldwide Spa Review Magazine, teaches you how to tap into the growing Spa market. The course explores the demographics of the spa seeker, explains the six different types of spas and how to match your clients to the right spa for their needs, and provides tools and tips for working with spas to build preferred supplier relationships.

Spas also covers how to implement a marketing plan by establishing mutually beneficial partnerships, cross marketing to other niche travelers, such as honeymooners, and selling the benefits of a spa to close the sale.

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