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Travel Institute Announces Q3 Education Schedule

Jun 17, 2025
The Travel Institute  Training and Education  Travel Agents  Travel News  
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The Travel Institute has released its Pep Talks schedule for the summer.
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The Travel Institute released its third-quarter schedule of PEP Talks, free online education sessions for travel professionals led by industry experts.

The organization will host seven webinars between July and September covering topics including sales conversion, entrepreneurship and team productivity. The sessions are part of the institute's Professional Educators Program, which includes nearly 70 trainers and subject matter experts.

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The Q3 schedule includes:
- "Turning Credentials into Cashflow" on July 14 at 1 p.m. EST, led by Anne Smith of Travel and Events Extraordinaire
- A three-part "Entrepreneurial Mindset" series starting July 18 at 2 p.m. EST, continuing Aug. 7 and Sept. 25, led by Dr. Carol Dimopoulos of Learning Journeys
- "Pathways to Success: Real Stories from CTA, CTC, and CTIE Graduates" on July 23 at 2 p.m. EST
- "One Couple. Endless Opportunities: Transforming One Trip into a Lifetime of Revenue" on Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. EST, led by Tami Santini of Paradise Getaways LLC
- "Elevate Your Team's Engagement and Improve Productivity" on Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. EST, led by Drew Daly of Dream Vacations/World Travel Holdings
- "Creating Proposals That Close" on Sept. 4 at 1 p.m. EST, led by Jennifer Jacob of Tique HQ
- "Rail Travel 201 Worldwide Destinations" on Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. EST, led by Jim Marini of Railbookers

Live attendance is free with no prerequisites. Sessions are archived for subscribers to the institute's online learning library. Certified graduates receive two continuing education units per session toward their annual 10-unit requirement.

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Editor's Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by The Travel Institute. It was fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.

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