…
Travel Leaders (formerly Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates) is announcing its wide array of 2009 educational and training opportunities it is offering to Travel Leaders members (Associates) throughout the United States. In addition to its successful Academy of Business Excellence training and its proprietary Certified Travel Specialist program, Travel Leaders is offering everything from live workshops to training modules specifically designed for Travel Leaders experts to access and study at their leisure.
"Differentiating true travel experts from mere travel agents is the first-hand knowledge of everything from specific niches to destinations, the capacity for counseling clients with recommendations based on experience over handing out brochures, and the understanding gained from carefully listening to each client from the outset," explains Roger E. Block, CTC, president of Travel Leaders Associates. "Our Travel Leaders experts understand that by taking proactive measures to build stronger foundations during these difficult economic times, they have one of those rare opportunities to truly focus on improving themselves. Now is the time to invest in your talent."
While acknowledging the great strides that Travel Leaders and the travel agency community have made in helping consumer media understand the continued viability of the venerable travel agent, Block cautions, "We must redouble our efforts in demonstrating exceptional value every day particularly at a time when consumers are questioning every single discretionary dollar they spend. When it gets right down to it, all we are selling is our expertise and knowledge – the ability to make our clients’ travel, whether for vacations or business, perfect. Travel Leaders stands ready to help our Associates and their agents sharpen their expertise and knowledge even further."
"We are proud to offer something for virtually everyone in our Travel Leaders offices," Block added. "Invest now in your talent. Doing so can pay enormous dividends once the economy picks back up again, and you just might find that it will help improve your business sooner than later."
Theodore is the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of TravelDailyNews Media Network; his responsibilities include business development and planning for TravelDailyNews long-term opportunities.
