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On May 23, 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 May 9, 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 April 12, 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 April 4, 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 March 28, 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: 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 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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