Travel Institute

09/17/2026

Our new 🚢 Cruise Travel Specialist Course is making news!
Thank you to Travel Market Report for sharing the launch of our newest specialist course, designed to help travel advisors navigate today's cruise marketplace and confidently match clients with the right cruise experience.

From understanding cruise categories and itineraries to client discovery, stateroom selection, pricing, shore experiences, and more, it's about building the expertise to turn more cruise possibilities into the right recommendations.

Read the story: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/training-resources/articles/the-travel-institute-launches-cruise-travel-specialist-course

The self-paced, 10- to 12-hour online certification program for travel advisors covers the full cruise planning journey.

09/16/2026

What happens when professional education, real-world experience, and industry partnership come together? Our inaugural CTA® Immersion aboard AmaWaterways' AmaStella brought learning to life through expert instruction, practical application, and shared experiences.

A special thank you to Adventures By Toni for facilitating this experience!

And we're just getting started. With Air Travel Immersion coming up next and more Immersions in development, we're excited to create even more ways for travel professionals to learn, apply, and grow.
Stay tuned!

09/16/2026

What exactly is inside The Travel Institute’s Education Hub? You hear us mention it often. Great business resources, specialist courses, on-demand expert webinars, and so much more.

Join us Tuesday, September 22nd at 12:30 p.m. ET and take a look at opportunities and resources available to help you keep learning throughout your career.
Register today: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/487774550028324098?source=facebook

09/16/2026

Hot 🔥 Tip Tuesday! Your client doesn’t just need a cruise. They need their cruise.

The right match starts before you search ships and sailings. It starts with understanding how your clients like to travel, what matters to them, and what they want from the experience.

Because the better you know the traveler, the easier it is to find the cruise that truly fits. Read more: https://www.thetravelinstitute.com/2026/09/15/the-art-of-the-cruise-match/

A client tells you, “We’re thinking about taking a cruise.” Sounds simple enough, right? But before you start searching ships, itineraries, and pricing, there is a much bigger question to answer: What kind of cruise experience is actually right for THIS client? Cruising has changed tremendousl...

09/15/2026

Alumni 🎓Spotlight: Rhonda McEnaney, CTIE of Rhonda Vacations
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment?

In the early years of my life, I did not have many opportunities to travel. Although I dreamed of faraway places, I never imagined I would actually visit them. My defining moment came after spending 17 years as a stay-at-home mom. I realized I had devoted that chapter of my life to my family, and it was finally time to pursue my own passion. I took a leap into the travel industry, built a career I love, and began experiencing dreams I never dared to imagine. Now, I am inspired to help others make their travel dreams a reality, too
Read more at: www.thetravelinstitute.com/alumni

09/14/2026

🚢 New Course Alert: Cruise Travel Specialist is here! Our all-new Cruise Travel Specialist course helps travel advisors navigate today's diverse cruise marketplace and confidently match clients with the cruise experiences that are right for them.

Explore cruise categories, destinations, pricing, staterooms, shore excursions, client discovery and more, all with a focus on creating better recommendations and stronger client relationships.

Explore the course: https://www.thetravelinstitute.com/product/cruise-a-travel-specialist-course

Education Hub subscriber? The course is already included in your library!

09/13/2026

Sunday Share:
Marketing doesn't have to be complicated. What's one marketing activity that consistently delivers results for your business?

09/11/2026

Congratulations to everyone who recently passed the TAP Exam. You’ve taken an important step toward a rewarding career in travel.
The Travel Agent Proficiency (TAP) Exam is the industry’s entry-level benchmark, taken after foundational training programs like our award-winning TRIPKIT. Passing TAP confirms your knowledge of core travel concepts, geography, sales skills, and the products travel advisors sell every day.
We’re proud of your accomplishment and excited to see where your journey leads.
https://www.thetravelinstitute.com/tap-graduates/

09/10/2026

Tokyo is a city of contrasts, and understanding those contrasts can help advisors create more thoughtful experiences for their clients.

From distinct neighborhoods and accommodations to transportation, culture and practical considerations, our Tokyo Destination Specialist Course helps advisors go beyond the highlights.

Take a closer look at what you’ll discover. Visit: https://www.thetravelinstitute.com/product/tokyo-a-destination-specialist-course/