Bangkok--Jun 7--travelpress
The Association of Travel Agents of America (ATAA) is sponsoring its annual Nuts and Bolts conference and heading the speaking roster is industry expert Larry Pimentel of SeaDream Yacht Club. The conference will include highly interactive sessions and include smaller breakout sessions that will give attendees the opportunity to learn in-depth about the luxury and adventure markets.
President of SeaDream Yacht Club Larry Pimentel will be speaking on how to earn 80-90% more from selling charters over land based trips. Larry Pimentel has a well-earned reputation as one of the foremost experts on the topic of selling and marketing to discriminating affluent consumers. "The expansion of luxury travel has made its way to the mass market which means more opportunity for agencies versed in the luxury offering," said Mr. Pimentel. "We've seen that consumers in the middle market will reach for the luxury travel market since excellent service is responded to in any bracket."
"This conference presents travel professionals the opportunity to learn from industry leader Larry Pimentel and also how to devise new ways for profitably growing their luxury and adventure clientele," said Scott Caddow, president of ATAA's board of directors.
Conference registration is $299 for members and $499 for non members. Attendees for the Nuts & Bolts conference are eligible to become an ATAA member for $100 and regular membership rates are $375. To register for the conference or for questions about ATAA visit www.ataa.net or call (888) 550-1195.
Travel Institute Awards 10 CEUs
The ATAA Nuts and Bolts Conference has been approved by The Travel Institute to provide 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to Certified Travel Counselors (CTCs) and Certified Travel Associates (CTAs) who complete the program. Travel professionals who have earned the CTC and CTA certifications through The Travel Institute are required to earn ten CEUs annually to maintain their designations.
About ATAA
The Association of Travel Agents of America is a professional association that provides leadership in the travel sellers industry by empowering, strengthening, educating and supporting its members. Founded in 1983 as a regional organization, ATAA has significant membership in the western US and is growing to serve travel sellers nationwide by providing education and training tools to help members be more successful. More information about ATAA is available at www.ataa.net , via email at [email protected] or by calling (888) 550 1195.
About The Travel Institute
The Travel Institute is an international, nonprofit organization that educates and certifies travel professionals at all career stages. Since its inception in 1964, The Travel Institute's mission has been to increase professionalism within the travel industry and to create a national standard of excellence through its educational programs. For additional information about The Travel Institute, please call 800-542-4282 or visit The Travel Institute's Web site at http://www.thetravelinstitute.com/
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