In episode 166 Steph is co-hosting with Chad Burt of Outside Agents. Here are the questions they’ll tackle together this week!

QUESTIONS

1. I'm currently doing The Travel Institute’s TripKit course. Should I complete the CTA course before I start contacting host agencies? Also, what CTA course do you recommend (The Travel Institute, ASTA, etc…) ---Anonymous

2. I'm interested in learning more about utilizing press releases for attendance of industry events and/or FAMS. How would you recommend doing that? ---Anonymous

RESOURCES:

• What travel agent certification is and isn’t. Plus, what are the certifications out there for agents?
• Press release and guide from HAR
• Travel Agent FAM Trips: What They Are + How to Find Them + Etiquette
• (How Travel Advisors Can Make the Most of a Cruise Ship Inspection)
• (The Definitive Site Inspection Checklist)
• (Become a HAR subject matter expert! Fill out the form and get quoted or appear in future HAR resources.)
• (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!)