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May 15: Celebration is at the core of the New Orleans' experience, and to get a true taste of the city, every visitor should join in one of many unforgettable festivals. Join TravelAge West and New Orleans experts to learn tips and strategies on how you can use these special events to earn more money and offer your clients a unique travel experience. Plus, five lucky attendees will win a New Orleans Cocktail Recipe Book.
April 16: Being a gay-friendly destination means making the LGBT community feel at home in your community. Join TravelAge West and Aqua Hospitality to learn how Aqua Hospitality can help you grow your LGBT business. Attend to be entered to win a 5 night stay at Park Shore Waikiki.
April 3: Join TravelAge West and Tourism Authority of Thailand to learn about the possibilities for your clients in Thailand. The destination offers amazing opportunities for medical tourism, honeymoons & weddings, adventure travel and more. Learn about Thailand’s newest travel agent resources including a new booking site and niche websites. Attend and be entered to win a $100 gift card.
On demand: Mazatlan has announced a significant boost in air lift for the upcoming winter travel season. . Join TravelAge West and travel pros from Mazatlan to learn how you can take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to send your clients to the sunny beaches and warm hospitality of Mexico’s only ‘Colonial City on the Beach.’
On demand: Join TravelAge West and Worldwide Traveler in this 60-minute presentation that will help you learn how to more efficiently, effectively and profitably sell top destinations in Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Africa, South America, Asia, Europe, the Pacific, and more.
On demand: Tap into the rich resources of river cruise sales as our panel of experts reveal new opportunities on the rivers, the growth of the cruising season, new features on river cruise vessels, sales tips, booking trends and their own lines' competitive advantages.
On demand: Join TravelAge West and the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau and its partners to discuss new products, sales tools, education programs and more for 2013. Attend the webinar series and be entered to win a fabulous Hawaii travel prize.
On demand: How did Marival Residences win the #1 All Inclusive Resort Mexico, Travelers' Choice Award? Join TravelAge West and Travel Weekly for an interactive webinar presentation and find out what makes this resort stand out. See why "Everyone's Smiling" at Mexico's #1 Luxury All Inclusive.
On demand: Join Tourism Ireland’s 60 minute webinar to gain the knowledge and tools to create a classic Ireland group tour. The panel of experts have been making group travel a pleasure for decades. Topics will include: General group travel, Ireland for Faith based groups, Ireland for Golf and customized special interest group travel.
On demand: Join TravelAge West and the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau and its partners to discuss the all-inclusive concept from the Hawaiian perspective. Learn about Hawaii’s diverse product offerings, what consumers are looking for on a Hawaii vacation, cruising the islands and tips from local experts. Attend for a chance to win travel prizes.
On Aug. 22, join TravelAge West and Travel Weekly for a lively discussion on how agents can earn more money tapping into the lucrative Group Travel marketplace. This session will feature experts from leading suppliers who will share tips on how agents can expand their business in this profitable sector.
On demand: Tourism Ireland invites you to this hour-long presentation with industry experts to enrich your knowledge of golf attractions and outdoor pursuits. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the majestic courses which blanket the Irish landscape.
On demand: TravelAge West invites you to join Avalon Waterways’ Director of Marketing, Jennifer Halboth, as she takes you on a journey of Choice Cruising, where river cruisers enjoy the freedom to personalize their cruise - from beginning to end.
On demand: TravelAge West invites you to learn about new and exciting ways to share the many destinations of Mexico with your customers. Join experts and fellow travel professionals to explore the latest opportunities to increase your profits and assist with successful sales for Mexico.
On demand: Join panelists from Travel Alberta and Edmonton Tourism as they discuss the incredible journeys that await your clients in Alberta. From the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains, capped with ancient glaciers to stunning turquoise waters to thundering waterfalls and vibrant cities, learn why Alberta is your client’s next destination. Webinar attendees will receive a chance to win a trip to Alberta for two.
On demand: Join Brewster Travel Canada and learn how they can help you create the ultimate customized Canadian vacation for your clients, including luxury rail packages that feature Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and VIA Rail. Each participant will receive 15 percent commission on sales and a chance to win an eight-night, cross-Canadian train vacation for two.
On demand: Join TravelAge West and the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau and its partners and learn the advantage travel agents have over the OTA’s in selling complex itineraries that are not easily duplicated online. Learn about the additional commission to be earned on inter island trips, longer stays, more activities. Attend for a chance to win travel prizes.
On demand: Tourism Ireland invites you to a 60-minute presentation focusing on Castles, Heritage and Culture. Discover which of Ireland’s historic luxury castles can accommodate your clients as you enjoy learning some background on the heritage and culture of this ancient land.
On demand: Join TravelAge West and Voyages to Antiquity to learn how to profit from one of the hottest trends in cruising. This 60-minute presentation promises to expand your knowledge on enrichment cruising and help you sell more. Webinar attendees will receive bonus commissions on bookings made by April 30 on select sailings, plus will have a chance to win a $50 AMEX gift card.
On demand: Tourism Ireland invites you to a 60-minute presentation on some of Ireland’s best loved cultural events.This webinar features a line-up of travel experts, calling live from Ireland and will give listeners an insight into the festivals and events taking place in Ireland in 2012, helping you build more imaginative itineraries.
On demand: Join TravelAge West and the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau and its partners and learn why there are virtually no limits to what your clients can experience in Hawaii. Our panel of experts will share information on how you can sell Hawaii, mixing and matching each island experience to fit the individual customer.
On demand: Join TravelAge West, Tourism Ireland and key travel suppliers to learn about Northern Ireland's year-long celebration of new iconic visitor attractions, including the launch of the innovative Titanic Experience interactive center
On demand: Join TravelAge West and executives from some of the industry’s leading travel suppliers as they discuss emerging trends, product developments and sales opportunities in the family travel market.
On demand: The Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau and their travel partners discuss Small Group Travel to Hawaii. In this final of four webinars, experts offer up sales and marketing tips to help you increase Hawaii sales to this valuable market segment. Attend for a chance to win a Hawaii travel prize.
On demand: Join the Israel Ministry of Tourism and key Israel-focused travel suppliers to learn about the range of travel experiences which can enhance a visit to this hip & holy destination.
On demand: TravelAge West talks with Tourism Ireland and key travel suppliers during our Ireland CONNECTiON. Learn about literary, musical and exciting cultural festivals and the charming cities and towns where they take place. Learn how you can increase your agency's profit by selling the charm and excitement of the Irish isle. Register for a chance to win a fabulous travel prize.
On demand: Executives from the industry's leading tour operators gather to discuss group sales opportunities and offer up tips on how you and your agency can attract and keep more group travel business.
On demand: Join Tourism Ireland and key Ireland-focused travel suppliers to learn more about the travel experiences available in Northern Ireland.
On demand: Tourism Ireland and key Ireland-focused travel suppliers to learn more about the range of travel experiences which can enhance a visit to this enchanting destination and expand your knowledge of the many facets of Ireland's golf experiences.
On demand: Listen as the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau and their travel partners discuss 'Active Vacations' Hawaii style. In this third of four webinars, experts offer up sales and marketing tips to help you increase Hawaii sales to this valuable market segment.
On demand: Listen as TravelAge West talks with Tourism Ireland and key travel suppliers during the Ireland CONNECTiON. Learn about castle and manor house stays, and unique tours and attractions. Learn how you can increase your agency's profit by selling the charm and excitement of the Irish isle. Register for a chance to win a fabulous travel prize.
On demand: Listen as leading tour operator executives discuss the latest trends in touring including culinary tours, adventure travel and small group travel. Tune in as they reveal how your agency can drive and increase commissions.
On demand: The Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau and their travel partners discuss Hawaii vacations for families. In this second of four webinars, experts offer up sales and marketing tips to help you increase Hawaii sales to this valuable market segment. Tune in to be eligible to win a Hawaii travel prize.
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