Travel Agent Training Trip
Are you looking for a change in career? With the resurgence of travel expected soon, there is no better time to become a professional travel advisor. This luxury 5-star gourmet-inclusive adult-only stay includes an intensive two-day travel advisor training program, a fun-filled excursion, VIP treatment, and one-day of resort site-inspections in the Mayan Riviera. At the end of the week, you will be a CERTIFIED TRAVEL ADVISOR.
Thurs. August 13 – 20, 2021
It’s your opportunity to become a
El Dorado Seaside Palms Resort, Riviera Maya
Escape to the Riviera Maya and experience it all at El Dorado Seaside Palms. Unwind on the powdery white sand, soothe mind and body with luxurious amenities, and treat yourself to Gourmet Inclusive® drinks and dining. Discover inviting rooms and suites, bars, eateries, experiences, and amenities.
Your trip includes:
Local airport greeting with welcome travel kit
- Roundtrip airfare from Canada to Cancun on Air Canada with their Clean Care Plus program.
Meet and greet and private round-trip group airport transfers to the resort
VIP Welcome drink at the resort
7-night all-inclusive luxury adult-only accommodations in single occupancy
All gourmet-inclusive meals, snacks and drinks including premium alcoholic beverages
2-days of in-person professional travel advisor training by 27-year veteran of the travel industry
Group excursion to a local attraction (optional)
One-day site-inspection tour of local popular resorts
Private group welcome cocktail and dinner
Private luxurious farewell dinner
Certificate of Achievement as a Professional Travel Advisor
Laurie Keith, Instructor
You will travel with award-winning travel entrepreneur, Laurie Keith, who has been a multi-million dollar travel agency owner in Canada for over 27 years. She developed a group booking software for the industry and is the founder of the Canadian Association of Travel Entrepreneurs and Travel Entrepreneur Academy. She brings a wealth of industry experience, knowledge and training to help set you up for success.
Life Changing Opportunity
As a result of the pandemic, many Canadians have been given a reset button. Today is an opportunity to change the things in your life that need changing. The travel industry awards travel advisors with a fun career, income, flexibility, worldly experiences, and the opportunity to serve and make people’s dreams come true.
As travel restrictions begin to lift in Canada, and with the loss of so many personnel from the industry, it is anticipated that there will be a shortage of professional travel advisors to handle to resurgence of travel reservations. There’s no better time to join the industry or get re-trained and re-motivated.
Get Certified as a Travel Advisor
Whether you are seeking employment as a professional travel agent/advisor or want to work independently from home part-time and earn extra revenue or full time as a career dream, this accelerated travel advisor traveling program will teach you everything you need to get you started in the travel industry. This includes:
- Roles and opportunities
- The travel market
- Specialization and niche travel
- Travel product and destinations
- Tools and processes best practices
- Marketing dreams
- 5-step sales process
- Goal-setting and starting a travel business
- Tips on earning a 6-digit income
Covid-19 health and safety protocols: All members of our small group will be required to adhere to the mandatory Covid-19 health and safety protocols as set out by the travel providers and governing bodies. This includes wearing a face-mask in public areas (excluding while drink/eating), on the airplane, transfer bus, etc. and social distancing wherever possible. The meeting room will be set-up as classroom-style socially distanced. Hand sanitizers will be readily available virtually everywhere.
Air Canada Clean Care Plus Program
El Dorado Resorts Peace of Mind Program
Travel restrictions:
It is important to note that due to the pandemic, there is still an official global advisory to avoid non-essential travel outside of Canada. More information can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/mexico. As of July 5th, 2021, fully-vaccinated Canadians returning back to Canada no longer require quarantining but do require a negative Covid-19 test before arrival and another upon arrival. You can still be subject to quarantining based on the discretion of the border officer upon entering Canada.
Currently Mexico does not have any requirements when entering their country. Please find updated information by clicking here.
Covid Travel Insurance Included
If you get Covid-19 24 hours – 14 days before departure, the cost of cancellation for your trip is covered. If you get Covid-19 while away, the cost of emergency medical assistance and quarantining is covered for all eligible passengers.
Guaranteed Refund
If Air Canada cancels your flight, you will receive a full refund.
CareFlexPlus and CareFree Package Is Recommended
MEXICO, THE CARIBBEAN, & CENTRAL AMERICA | CAREFREE & CAREFLEXPLUS | CAREFLEXPLUS | CAREFREE |
Price | $99 | $59 | $59 |
Standard seat selection | ✓ | ✓ | |
Year-round Price Drop Guarantee1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
StormGuard2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
$50 waiver on administrative change fees | ✓ | ✓ | |
Change your booking3 | ✓ | ✓ | |
Transfer your package3 | ✓ | ✓ | |
Cancel with an in-house travel credit and/or a partial refund4 | ✓ | ✓ | |
Cancel with a full refund up until 25 days prior to departure4 | ✓ | ✓ |
-Up to 25 days prior, 100% travel refund to original form of payment, 21-24 days prior to departure: 50% original form of payment/50% in-house credit, 3-20 days prior: 100% in-house credit.
*Note that the $400 training program (included in the price), is 100% non-refundable, non-transferrable.
Further conditions apply. Please contact us for details.
Aug. 13, 2021 | Depart: 12:15 AMArrive: 5:44 AM | YYC (Calgary)YYZ (Toronto) | AC156Economy Class (S) | |
Aug. 13, 2021 | Depart: 8:35 AMArrive: 11:30 AM | YYZ (Toronto)CUN (Cancun) | AC952Economy Class (F) | |
Aug. 20, 2021 | Depart: 12:50 PMArrive: 5:40 PM | CUN (Cancun)YYZ (Toronto) | AC953Economy Class (F) | |
Aug. 20, 2021 | Depart: 8:55 PMArrive: 11:08 PM | YYZ (Toronto)YYC (Calgary) | AC157Economy Class (S) |
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
4:00 PM – In-class Session Day One Ends
Evening Free
4:00 PM – In-class Session Day Two Ends
6:00 PM Farewell Cocktail Party
Riviera Maya, Mexico –
The Riviera Maya will never cease to amaze you. With its more than 120 km of extension, its crystalline turquoise waters, its white-sand beaches, cenotes, majestic archaeological sites, natural parks and unique themes in the world, in addition to magnificent hotels and one, exquisite cuisine.
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Training Travel Package Options
Junior Suite
Inclusion highlights:
- Roundtrip airfare from Canada to Cancun/Mayan Riviera
- Roundtrip private group airport transfers
- 7-nights 5-star gourmet-inclusive accommodations at El Dorado Suites Palms Resort in Junior Suite
- Meet and greets, travel and welcome gifts
- 2-days intensive professional travel advisors training program
- Certificate of Achievement – Professional Travel Advisor
- Group local excursion (optional)
- Private gourmet farewell dinner
Why travel with us
Best Travel Agent Course Available
This course is for travel advisors, from travel advisors.
Handpicked Partners
We work with the world’s most loved brands in travel
Extra Bonuses
Because of our travel partnerships, be prepared to be spoiled.