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Learning Strategies The advantages of learning at home; types of study materials; types of examinations; accessing and using the features of our website; determining what kind of learner you are; establishing a study schedule; using study tips; preparing for and taking examinations. The Travel Profession Overview of travel and tourism industry; regulatory agencies; trade organizations; types of transportation companies; receptive travel services: lodging, food, local attractions; the future of the travel industry; employment opportunities.

North American Air Travel, Part 1 Basic terminology of air travel; computer reservation systems (CRS) codes; frequent-flyer programs; types of airlines and flights; classes of services; passenger services: meals, infant and child travel; health concerns; passenger’s rights. North American Air Travel, Part 2 Air fares, electronic rules, handling reservations over the phone; reservations terminology; flight services; flight schedule resources; fare-calculation principles; discounted fares; taxes and surcharges; airline ticketing; careers in the airline industry.

World Geography, Part 1 Overview Of Geography; Continents And Oceans; Latitude And Longitude; Time Zones; Maps; Climate And Weather. World Geography, Part 2 Physical Geography In North And South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, And The Pacific Islands. International Air Travel Requirements For International Travel: Passports, Visas, Tourist Cards, Immunizations, International Driver’s Permit (idp); Customs Regulations; Money Matters: Market Exchange Rates, Where To Exchange, Value-added Taxes (vat); International Arrival And Departure Procedures; International Taxes And Surcharges; International Fare Structures. Learning Aid: World Atlas

Exploring the World, Part 1 Key tourist destinations throughout the world: cultural capitals, key resort areas, special-interest areas, unique geographical features; optimum travel times; planning an itinerary; covers North America, Central America, and South America. Exploring the World, Part 2 Key tourist destinations throughout the world: cultural capitals, key resort areas, special-interest areas, unique geographical features; optimum travel times; planning an itinerary; covers Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Exploring the World, Part 3

Hotels and Resorts Leisure and business travel accommodations; types of hotels and affiliations; qualifying the traveler for the best accommodation; sources of information; automated reservations procedures. Tours and Vacation Packages Definitions of tour and vacation package components; who operates tours; types of tours; package benefits; selling tours; transmitting payments and documentation.

Cruises Cruise industry terminology; types of vessels; passenger markets; prices and discounts; on-board staff; accommodations and dining; services, activities, and excursions; resources; selling cruises. Rails and Cars Car rentals; services and equipment; fee options; insurance; benefits of renting; qualifying clients; renting via computer; rail travel categories, seating and accommodations, client markets, booking, and documentation; rail services and requirements; major U.S. routes, fares, and schedules; rail lines in North America and throughout the world. Learning Aid: Official Steamship Guide International

PC Basics Hardware, software, and general PC capabilities. Understanding Software Hands-on, in-depth introduction to commonly used Windows®-based productivity software packages, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database packages.

Computerized Reservations Systems (crs) Terminology; Major Players; Selecting A Crs; Communicating Through Crs; Required Information And Fields; Passenger Information And Fares; Automated Ticketing. Travel And The Internet Browsers; Search Engines; Service Providers; Useful Sites; Internet Vs. Intranet; How Travel Agents And Customers Use The Internet. At This Point In Your Program, You Will Be Able To Choose Crs Training In The Apollo Or Sabre System.

CRS Training: Apollo or Sabre, Parts 1 and 2 Your choice of complete training in the Apollo or Sabre system. You will use a live database-emulation product accessed via the Internet. Lessons covered include airline reservations, airline fares and ticketing, and car and hotel reservations.

Corporate and Group Travel The corporate market: travel arrangements, meetings, and incentive events; corporate travel dynamics; corporate services provided by agency and suppliers; group business travel meetings and incentives; careers in corporate and group travel. Sales and Business Communications Selling travel, including niche marketing, telephone sales, and direct and cross-selling techniques; identifying and qualifying clients, overcoming objections, closing the sale, follow-up; written and oral communication skills; presentation skills.

Your Travel Career Jump-starting your travel career; travel outlook, where to look for opportunities, typical pay structures, preparing a winning resume and cover letter; working as an outside agent; continuing education; certification levels. Starting a Travel Agency Functions of the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC); the Industry Agent’s Handbook, requirements for opening an agency, agency and airline identification plates; commission structure; area settlement plan.

Tap Certification Examination Completion Of The Travel Agent Proficiency (tap) Examination Allows You To Use The Tap Designation. We Will Provide You With A Certificate Allowing You To Sit For The Nationally Recognized Travel Agent Proficiency (tap) Certification Examination. This Exam Was Developed By The American Society Of Travel Agents (asta) And The Travel Institute, And Is Administered Independently. You Must Successfully Complete This Examination To Graduate From This Program. You Will Take This Test In The Form Of A Proctored Exam. You Select The Location And The Person You Want To Supervise The Exam, As Long As They Meet The Penn Foster Established Policy And Qualifications. A Complete Information Packet Will Be Provided Well In Advance.

The Travel Institute Destination Specialist Course Certificate The Travel Institute's courses count as continuing education credits toward the CTA certification exam. Nationally recognized, these programs allow you to explore a personal interest area in great detail, and designate yourself as a specialist in that area. Select your destination area from the following: Africa, Alaska, Caribbean, East Asia, France, Hawaii, Mexico, North America, Northern and Central Europe, South Pacific, Spain, St. Lucia, Western Europe, or European Culture and Heritage.

The role of the bridal consultant; basics of a successful bridal consulting business; your professional image; gathering resources for wedding planning; working with brides and mothers at the first interview; setting appropriate fees.

The engagement; making the announcement; selecting a wedding style; formulating the budget; listing wedding plans and costs; compiling the guest list; choosing the right invitations; tracking responses.

Popular wedding customs and traditions; contemporary symbolism; rituals and traditions around the world; ethnic customs; receiving gifts; accepted etiquette; using a bridal registry.

Selecting the right site for different kinds of ceremonies; the challenge of double weddings; how to personalize the ceremony and make it special for each couple; what you should know about the way different religions celebrate marriage; conducting a wedding rehearsal.

How to be more productive and efficient as a student now—and in your career later.

Apportioning the wedding costs among the bride: groom: and parents; approaches to distributing financial obligations; unexpected expenses; what to specify in contracts with vendors; insurance concerns.

How to shop for and find the perfect wedding dress; selecting bridal accessories; choosing the right attire for the maid of honor, best man, and other attendants; appropriate outfits for mothers, fathers, and siblings; proper attire for wedding guests.

Planning the engagement party; the who, what, when, how, and where of bridal and wedding showers; requirements for the bridesmaids' luncheon; the bachelor party; the rehearsal dinner; ideas for the main event—the wedding reception; selecting the right facility; renting equipment.

Choosing a menu; how to select a caterer; food service concerns; understanding catering contracts, terms, and conditions; the steps involved in ordering and serving the wedding cake; the groom's cake; coordinating reception details; popular reception traditions.

Rules for the ceremony's music; choosing and contracting with the musicians; musical selections for the wedding ceremony and reception; selecting a qualified florist; floral trends and tips; bridal bouquet options.

Choosing a photographer; drawing up a fair contract; engagement pictures; how to have a successful bridal portrait sitting; candid vs. formal shots; the wedding album; capturing weddings on video; verifying references; what it should cost.

Determining the appropriate honeymoon site and style; planning the honeymoon; creating a reasonable budget; legal requirements for traveling to foreign destinations; wedding transportation vendors.

Handling weddings with complicated family circumstances; understanding common familial emotions and pressures; managing stress; couples with socioeconomic disparities; pre-nuptial agreements.

Your new bridal consulting business: start-up essentials; legal requirements; record-keeping and taxes; managing your money; a reality-based management plan.

Tips for effective advertising and promotion; marketing strategies; analyzing your competition; measuring advertising effectiveness.

Tables, forms, and schedules to use in business.

Practical guide to recommended wedding vendors and suppliers.