LITTLETON, COLO. – July 16, 2007 – The first major tour operator to launch a home based sales channel makes another first, as the Globus family of brands prepares to sponsor a full day workshop for Home Based agents.  The Home Based Symposium will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at the Sheraton Suites in Elk Grove, Illinois, outside of Chicago.   The event will include the following suppliers, in addition to the Globus family of brands:  Celebrity/Azamara Cruise Lines, VIA® Rail, Canadian Tourism Commission, French Government Tourism and Hong Kong Tourism.

 

The workshop will kick off with an inspirational presentation, “Educate and Motivate,” by Larry McCarthy, National Accounts Manager for the Globus family of brands.  Suppliers will host a series of informative workshops that are designed to provide home based agents with tangible tools to help them grow their businesses.   An afternoon marketing panel will give agents an opportunity to field their burning marketing questions of the travel professionals on hand. The day will end with a Trade Show Reception to allow one on one time with the participating companies.

 

“Globus has always recognized what an important role the supplier plays in educating the home based agent,” said Kathleen Kavanagh, manager of home based sales and training for the Globus family of brands.  “This workshop will provide home based agents with information they can use immediately to prospect for new clients, grow their tour and cruise business and streamline their marketing efforts.”

 

The Globus family of brands will sponsor the continental breakfast. Avalon Waterways will be providing the morning and afternoon refreshment breaks. A buffet lunch, sponsored by VIA® Rail, Canadian Tourism, French Tourism and Hong Kong Tourism will be provided.  The day will conclude with a reception sponsored by Celebrity/Azamara Cruise Lines.

 

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. All home-based agency owners, staff travel agents and outside agents are urged to attend and reserve their seats by visiting www.globusathome.com/symposium.  The $20 fee covers all the meals and the day’s activities. 

 

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