BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Travel Webinars - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://travelwebinars.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Travel Webinars REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200410T200406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200410T200406Z UID:2752-1587135600-1587139200@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Antarctica vs. the Arctic: A Tale of Two Poles DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nExpedition Leader Colby Brokvist has been to the ends of the earth – or just about – multiple times\, and there’s no one better placed to contrast the unique elements of the planet’s most northerly and southerly climes. Weaving in tales of his polar exploits with Nat Hab\, Colby will explore questions like these: How are the world’s polar regions similar and different? What are the unique\, charismatic wildlife species of each\, and how are these animals able to thrive in such daunting environs? Why are polar regions important to the rest of the world? What sort of conservation efforts are helping to protect polar ecosystems? So come north…come south! And come away not just with a whole bunch of new knowledge\, but with an enhanced sense of wonder\, too. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/antarctica-vs-the-arctic-a-tale-of-two-poles/ CATEGORIES:Consumers,Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200410T204323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200410T204323Z UID:2760-1587049200-1587052800@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:40 Tons of Delight: The Great Gray Whale\, Part 3 DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \n In the third and final installment of this series on gray whales\, Annie and Sofia follow the whales’ spring journey north to Alaska\, where they spend the summer feeding in the Bering Sea. Males are the first to leave the sheltered lagoons of Baja’s Pacific coast\, followed by the mothers and babies who spend a few extra weeks getting ready for the 5\,000-mile-plus journey. Learn about the whales’ feeding ecology\, how their food supply is being impacted by climate change\, and hear the results of current research that offers insight into the behavior and well-being of different gray whale populations. And to pique your interest further: Annie and Sofia will also discuss what coronavirus has to do with gray whales. Tune in to find out! URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/40-tons-of-delight-the-great-gray-whale-part-3/ CATEGORIES:Consumers,Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200410T204105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200410T204105Z UID:2758-1586962800-1586966400@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Who’s the Best Bear in the World? DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nThese Expedition Leaders are passionate about bears – and each will make the case for why the bear species they represent should win our Best Bear in the World contest! The four contenders are the polar bear\, brown bear\, panda bear and sun bear. Enjoy learning fascinating facts about each bear species as our team of naturalist guides makes the case for their intelligence\, strength\, adaptability and environmental value. And you\, our webinar watchers\, will determine which bear comes out on top! By the way\, these are four of eight bear species worldwide – props if you can name the other four! (You can always ask our presenters during the Q&A.) URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/whos-the-best-bear-in-the-world/ CATEGORIES:Consumers,Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200410T204001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200410T204001Z UID:2756-1586876400-1586880000@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Photography Lessons for African Safaris DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nAfrica offers exciting photography opportunities\, with big skies\, big animals and big adventure. Getting stunning images on safari is a bucket-list dream for any nature photographer. Join Court Whelan for a primer on the specialized photography knowledge you need to capture safari images you’ll be thrilled with. Explore techniques for perfecting wildlife focus and portraiture\, understand the elements of African landscape photography\, learn about challenges you can expect\, such as how to stabilize your camera\, and get tips on camera gear that will maximize the quality of your images. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/photography-lessons-for-african-safaris/ CATEGORIES:Consumers,Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T143000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200404T142805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200404T142805Z UID:2737-1586872800-1586874600@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Southern Porches – Tour of the Low Country DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nSunset\, seafood and sunshine are center stage during the new ‘Southern Porches’ tour of the Low Country with visits to Charleston and Beaufort\, SC and Savannah\, GA. Each evening\, enjoy sunsets from “porches” overlooking the unique waterways and marshes of the Low Country! Experience Antebellum mansions\, unique Gullah Geechee cultures\, conquistadors\, carriage rides\, beach combing\, bird watching\, boating and more during this truly unique\, carefree and unhurried tour. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/southern-porches-tour-of-the-low-country/ CATEGORIES:TAP,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/tap.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200413T135811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200413T135811Z UID:2770-1586869200-1586872800@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Why I Love Recoveries DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nAs intimidating as a crisis can be\, it is inevitably followed by recovery. And in that recovery\, we look for two things: the new road and the heroes who paved the way. The heroes today are travel advisors; and the path forward that now more than ever goes through sustainable tourism and Artificial Intelligence. \nJoin Ashish Sanghrajka\, for this timely webinar about our changing landscape and the new tools such as Big Five’s GIB 5.0 available to you. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/why-i-love-recoveries/ CATEGORIES:Big Five Tours & Expeditions,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/bigfive-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200413T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200413T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200404T142633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200404T142633Z UID:2735-1586790000-1586793600@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Crossing Africa’s Okavango Delta on Foot DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nJoin Anthony Bennett for engrossing tales from his 80-mile walking safari in the Botswana wilderness. Anthony and three fellow safari guides made this self-supported trek over six days\, carrying heavy packs and rifles\, and wild-camping at impromptu locations each night. Their cross-country journey took them across private wildlife concessions in northern Botswana’s Linyanti ecosystem\, filled with lions\, hippos\, elephant\, rhino and Cape buffalo. The 2006 walk was a fundraiser for Children in the Wilderness\, an environmental education program to bring children from rural communities into wilderness areas to meet and learn about wildlife. Anthony and his colleagues reprised the walk in 2007 and 2008\, both times with guests. You’ll revel in Anthony’s stories – but the lasting importance of this dramatic undertaking is what it accomplished for local kids: by coming to know and appreciate wild creatures in one’s natural surroundings\, the seeds of caring and conservation take hold in a future generation. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/crossing-africas-okavango-delta-on-foot/ CATEGORIES:Consumers,Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200413T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200413T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200410T203737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200410T203737Z UID:2754-1586779200-1586786400@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Madagascar: The Wonders of the Eighth Continent DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nWe’ve created an exclusive opportunity – just for our trusted travel advisors – to learn more about the world’s most enticing nature destinations. Join us each Monday at 10 AM Mountain Time for The Nature Advisor\, our new weekly webinar program. In each 30-minute session\, one of our Nat Hab Expedition Leaders\, drawn from our team of 150 naturalist guides worldwide\, will take you on a virtual journey to a favorite wild destination\, sharing riveting images and personal stories\, with time for your questions at the end. In the process\, you’ll learn about the important role of conservation travel in protecting at-risk habitats and wildlife\, as we explore the importance of our impact as travelers on supporting local communities. \nOn April 13\, join us for Madagascar: Wonders of the Eighth Continent\, hosted by naturalist guide Court Whelan\, Ph.D. With his own gallery of stunning images\, Court will share firsthand stories from Madagascar – a biological treasure trove in the Indian Ocean where more than 85% of species are found nowhere else. \nAnd if you can’t join us live\, we’ll post the webinars online for you to view any time. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/madagascar-the-wonders-of-the-eighth-continent/ CATEGORIES:Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200410T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200410T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200404T142544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200404T142544Z UID:2733-1586530800-1586534400@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Madagascar: A Journey to the Eighth Continent DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nYou thought Earth had just seven continents? Madagascar is often referred to as the “eighth\,” given its utterly unique biodiversity\, with species that developed wholly in isolation once Madagascar broke away some 100 millions years ago from what would become Africa and India. Expedition Leader Matt Meyer and Richard de Gouveia introduce the unusual animals and plants of the world’s fourth largest island\, more than 80% of which are found nowhere else. Most famous are lemurs\, with more than 100 different varieties of this charming\, primitive primate found throughout the country’s diverse habitats. Conservation travel is crucial to preserving the dwindling forests that shelter so many of Madagascar’s critically endangered species\, and you’ll learn about the difference that responsible tourism makes in protecting these essential landscapes. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/madagascar-a-journey-to-the-eighth-continent/ CATEGORIES:Consumers,Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200404T142444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200404T142444Z UID:2731-1586444400-1586448000@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:40 Tons of Delight: The Great Gray Whale\, Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nCetacean specialists Annie Van Dinther and Sofia Merino love taking Nat Hab guests for close encounters with huge\, gentle gray whales in the lagoons of Baja’s Pacific coast each winter. This second installment of their three-part series looks at the gray whale’s time in Mexico\, where they migrate annually to warm\, sheltered bays to breed and birth their calves. Learn about whale mating and infant care as Annie and Sofia share stories from San Ignacio Lagoon accompanied by extraordinary photos that show just how near we sometimes get to inquisitive mothers and babies. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/40-tons-of-delight-the-great-gray-whale-part-2/ CATEGORIES:Consumers,Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200409T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200409T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200406T132823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200406T132823Z UID:2741-1586437200-1586440800@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Live Business Coaching for your Travel Agency! DESCRIPTION:Click to Register\nI invite you to join me and my co-host\, Leigh Strinsky for this powerful coaching session. \nYou won’t hear a lot of rhetoric from us\, that we will leave to others. Right now we are all in survival mode. It is time to prepare and maybe reinvent ourselves for the new realities of our profession. \nThe good news is that in a recent NY Post article\, UBS analysts found cruise bookings are actually up 9% over the same thirty day period last year! \nI will start by spending a few minutes sharing my vision for the future of the travel industry and our roles\, then we will jump right into your fears\, concerns\, opportunities\, and virtually anything else that is on your mind. \nHere are the rules: There are none (well\, just a few)! \nParticipation is strictly voluntary and there will be no preset agenda. \nAll you have to do is show up and have the courage to ask for help. Here are a few examples of what we are prepared to cover: \n Sales- How to survive when the world is “closed” for business.\n Marketing – see above\n To fee or not to fee -should you be giving away your services?\n Dealing with competitors\n Nailing a Niche\n The real difference in Selling\, Customer Service\, and Marketing\n Who invented liquid soap (just seeing if you are paying attention 🙂\n You name it…virtually no subject is off-limits \nChances are if you are in need of some advice\, there is a very good chance that others are experiencing the same thing. So don’t be afraid to ask! URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/you-can-compete-with-costco-travel-2-2/ CATEGORIES:Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/WTA-Header-Dan-Chappelle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200404T142344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200404T142344Z UID:2729-1586358000-1586361600@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Borneo’s Magical Menagerie DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nExpedition Leader Brad Josephs is wild about Borneo! Join him for a deep dive into the tropical treasures of the world’s third-largest island. Boasting some of the planet’s greatest biodiversity\, Earth’s oldest and tallest rain forests and endlessly fascinating fauna\, Borneo brims with natural wonders. While the critically endangered orangutan is Borneo’s most famous inhabitant\, Brad reveals intriguing details of a host of others\, including Bornean sun bears (the world’s rarest bear)\, proboscis monkeys sporting funny pink noses\, flying lemurs (which really aren’t lemurs at all)\, mouse deer (which are neither a mouse nor a deer)\, pygmy elephants\, rhinoceros hornbills with massive orange beaks\, and the round-eyed slow loris\, one of the world’s tiniest primates. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/borneos-magical-menagerie/ CATEGORIES:Consumers,Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200406T133045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200406T133045Z UID:2744-1586350800-1586352600@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:What’s Timely and What’s New? – A Beyond Times Square Travel Experience Preview DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nOur heart goes out to all travel advisors and travelers who are sacrificing\, practicing social distancing at home and contributing to containing the coronavirus. From April\, Beyond Times Square will host a series of BTSQ Experience Preview Webinars to assist our clients in planning for future travel and help travel advisors gain an edge when things are getting better. No matter rain or shine\, we are here for you. Together\, we will walk out of this stronger and more prepared to succeed! \nIn the webinar\, our Director of Sales Danielle Savarese will share with you new classic tours in our main destinations\, a highly sought-after exclusive holiday event\, and a BTSQ program designed to help people relax after the Covid-19 situation. The highlights of the webinar are: \n• The 2020 Classic Tours in NYC\n• The Best Tours in Washington D.C.\, Boston\, and Philadelphia\n• Stress-Free Experience and Getaways\n• Thanksgiving Parade Viewing Party\n• The Virtual Tour of NYC URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/whats-timely-and-whats-new-a-beyond-times-square-travel-experience-preview/ CATEGORIES:Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/beyond-times-square-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200407T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200407T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200404T142252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200404T142252Z UID:2727-1586271600-1586275200@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Women in the Wild: Yellowstone DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nJoin Expedition Leaders Annie Van Dinther and Sophie Mazowita for a virtual adventure in Yellowstone National Park through a female lens. Learn about the riches of this vast ecosystem as we study the “herstory” of women who have made impressive contributions to its conservation: figures like Marguerite Lindsley\, who in 1925 became the first full-time female park ranger not only in Yellowstone but in the U.S. National Park system\, and Herma Albertson Baggley\, whose field guide to the “Plants of Yellowstone National Park”\, written when she became the first woman park naturalist in the 1930s\, is still referenced today. Annie will also share the share the concept behind Nat Hab’s new line of women-only trips. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/women-in-the-wild-yellowstone/ CATEGORIES:Consumers,Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200407T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200407T143000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200312T210053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T210053Z UID:2686-1586268000-1586269800@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Newport Mansions\, Cape Cod\, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nExplore the beauty and history of the New England coastline in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. View stunning mansions\, scenic lighthouses\, windmills and historic whaling communities\, all while dining on fresh and delicious seaside cuisine. Excursions/sightseeing included in Providence\, Newport\, Hyannis/Cape Cod\, Provincetown\, Nantucket Island\, and Martha’s Vineyard. Enjoy free time for shopping\, galleries\, restaurants and sightseeing. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/newport-mansions-cape-cod-nantucket-and-marthas-vineyard/ CATEGORIES:TAP,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/tap.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200406T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200406T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200404T142203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200404T142203Z UID:2725-1586185200-1586188800@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Nature Photography 102: Building Your Skills DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nIn this presentation for avid amateur/hobbyist photographers\, Court Whelan reviews photography fundamentals for beginners while expanding your image-making horizons with new tips\, tricks and tools to experiment with. Court is an expert instructor\, and his clear explanations of topics like depth of field\, shutter speed\, ISO\, white balance and other “game-changing” tools will enhance your ability to achieve noteworthy images as you learn more about the dynamic world of nature photography\, supported by lots of helpful examples. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/nature-photography-102-building-your-skills/ CATEGORIES:Consumers,Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200406T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200406T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200404T142104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200404T142104Z UID:2723-1586178000-1586179800@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Adventures in Ice DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nWe’ve created a special new opportunity\, just for travel advisors\, to learn more about some of the world’s most enticing nature travel destinations. On Mondays at 11 AM Mountain Time\, join us for The Nature Advisor\, our new weekly webinar program. In each 30-minute session\, you’ll meet one of our Expedition Leaders\, drawn from our team of 130 naturalist guides worldwide\, who will take you on a virtual visit to a favorite wild destination\, sharing exhilarating images and expert knowledge\, with time for your questions. Our inaugural webinar\, “Adventures in Ice\,” is hosted by polar naturalist Colby Brokvist. Revealing the wonders of Greenland and Antarctica\, Colby will share riveting firsthand stories from the icebound ends of the Earth. Experience these ultimate destinations in the most intimate of contexts as Colby takes us into the icy bays of the Antarctic Peninsula by sailboat (even camping with penguins!)\, and paddling among whales\, seals and gigantic icebergs in rarely visited East Greenland. We’ll also tell you more about our Daily Dose of Nature weekday webinars for travelers\, which bring the wonders of nature into your clients’ homes. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/adventures-in-ice/ CATEGORIES:Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200326T182141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T182141Z UID:2713-1585926000-1585929600@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Digiscoping: Get Long-Distance Wildlife Close-Ups with Your Phone!​ DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nNo expensive\, super-long telephoto lens to capture that shot of a distant wolf on the hunt? No problem! If you’ve got a smartphone\, you’re in luck. Join Drew McCarthy on an exploration into phonescoping. Phonescoping is the technique of using a smartphone for telephoto photography in conjunction with a spotting scope or binoculars. He’ll introduce you to the equipment needed to take amazingly high- quality photos through optics you might already have at home. Learn basic principles for capturing the best images using this technique\, along with other tips for iPhone photography.​ URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/digiscoping-get-long-distance-wildlife-close-ups-with-your-phone%e2%80%8b/ CATEGORIES:Consumers,Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200330T161927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T161927Z UID:2719-1585918800-1585922400@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Take advantage of your ‘down time’ to learn about European Rivers DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nHosted by Marilyn Conroy\, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. \nLearn about three itineraries. The Danube\, Seine and Vienna/Bohemia. \nMarilyn will also share information about Riviera River Cruises and what makes them such a compelling product for your clients in terms of price/value and itineraries. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/take-advantage-of-your-down-time-to-learn-about-european-rivers/ CATEGORIES:Europe,Russia,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Riviera-River-Cruises-Logo-e1528831750473.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T230000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200326T174725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T174725Z UID:2701-1585868400-1585868400@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Exploring Antarctica with PONANT Expeditions DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nA legendary land with a history of attracting the great explorers\, the White Continent continues to exert a strong fascination today. \nEmbark for an Antarctic expedition cruise and sail along the continent’s incredible coasts\, admire its unique wildlife — from king penguins to whales — and navigate through immaculate white scenery\, where icebergs glimmer and shine in an explosion of blues\, from turquoise to the darkest of tones. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/exploring-antarctica-with-ponant-expeditions/ CATEGORIES:Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ponant-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200326T182001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T182001Z UID:2711-1585839600-1585843200@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:40 Tons of Delight: Meet the Great Gray Whale DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nIn the first of a 3-part series\, join whale guides Annie Van Dinther and Sofia Merino to hear stories of their encounters with these giant cetaceans. Learn about their annual migration – the world’s longest mammal journey – gaining insight into their fascinating biology\, behavior and traits that make them unique among whales. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/40-tons-of-delight-meet-the-great-gray-whale/ CATEGORIES:Consumers,Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200521T194105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T194105Z UID:2857-1585832400-1585836000@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Breakfast with Marcy - Valesa Cultural Services DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nReserve your spot now since there is limited capacity for this very special event. \nThough virtual this year\, the event will still be as engaging and inspiring as always. \nAs a special breakfast treat\, I will be joined by one of my favorite chefs\, to prepare Spain’s Tortilla de Patata (potato omelette). \nI have a lot of news to report this year\, and so you will be the first one in-the-know about Valesa 4.0 and our newest ways to assist you and WOW your clients. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/the-portuguese-coast-the-highlights-from-santiago-to-lisbon-2-2/ CATEGORIES:Europe,Travel Agents,Valesa Cultural Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Logo-2018-Valesa-200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200127T135422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T135422Z UID:2613-1585832400-1585836000@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:The Best Culinary Experiences in Spain & Portugal DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nValesa has been creating tailormade experiences for prestigious American clients in Spain & Portugal since 1968; its American owners are veritable experts on the little known regional cuisines found around the Iberian Peninsula\, as well as the best options available for American clients. Our Food & Wine Webinar will answer questions related to your clients’ concerns like eating hours\, special diets and favorite dishes as well as wines to try when they visit. Furthermore we will show you different options and services to offer clients depending on the level of interest in gastronomy and wines. From restaurant reservations to cooking classes to winemaking to farm visits and much more. Join us to see why Valesa is the best local expert for this growing special interest\, and how you can best prepare your clients for a most authentic and mouthwatering experience. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/the-portuguese-coast-the-highlights-from-santiago-to-lisbon-2/ CATEGORIES:Europe,Travel Agents,Valesa Cultural Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Logo-2018-Valesa-200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200401T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200401T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200326T181831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T181831Z UID:2709-1585753200-1585756800@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:No Foolin’! You Can Create Wildlife Habitat in Your Own Backyard DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nWhether it’s planting milkweed to lure monarch butterflies or creating a frog pond to nurture threatened amphibians (and provide yourself a natural symphony in the process!)\, you can attract wildlife to our own backyard. Join Brad Josephs to hear about what’s been doing in this regard\, and get ideas for bringing creatures into your own local space – especially since we’re all spending more time at home these days! URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/no-foolin-you-can-create-wildlife-habitat-in-your-own-backyard/ CATEGORIES:Consumers,Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200401T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200401T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200330T161642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T161642Z UID:2717-1585746000-1585749600@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Getting to the Heart of the Matter – How to Connect with your Clients NOW DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \n \nFrom the Creators of WEBINAR WISDOM®\nLeigh Strinsky – Dot2Dot and Carol Parsons – Virtual Travel Sales \nLeigh and Carol are looking forward to another opportunity for us to gather\, share and uplift one another as we continue to take steps to heal and rebuild. \nThis time our theme will be about accepting living with uncertainty and how that applies not only to your personal life\, but also to your business. \nFeedback from our session last week guided us to include:\n• How to talk to your customers right now\n• Real ways to remain positive\n• Finding the motivation to act\n• Sharing some of the things others are doing with their time and why \nThis will be an informal uplifting discussion of what’s happening with you and for you right now. \nWe invite you to tell us what you want to talk about –so let us know. Please share your thoughts on the webinar registration page and we will include as many of them as time allows in the session. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/getting-to-the-heart-of-the-matter-how-to-connect-with-your-clients-now/ CATEGORIES:Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/d2d-vs-logo-combo.fw_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200330T160757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T160757Z UID:2715-1585666800-1585670400@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Nature & Wildlife Photography 101 DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nThese days\, everyone can be a photographer. With easier access to high-quality cameras\, including your smartphone\, sharing photos is simpler than ever. Join Nat Hab Expedition Leader Court Whelan for a virtual lesson on nature\, wildlife and travel photography. Court is an avid and accomplished nature and wildlife photographer. Whether it’s macro photography of poison arrow frogs in Costa Rica\, panoramas of the vast landscapes of Namibia\, or heartwarming shots of charismatic polar bears on the frozen tundra of Canada\, no subject is off limits when it comes to Court’s enthusiasm for photography and sharing tips\, tricks and techniques with his guests. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/nature-wildlife-photography-101/ CATEGORIES:Consumers,Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200330T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200330T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200326T181656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T181656Z UID:2707-1585580400-1585584000@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:25th Anniversary of the Gray Wolf’s Return to the Northern Rockies DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nIn 1995\, gray wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park after decades of absence. In the years since\, they’ve grown to flourish in their native habitat\, restoring balance to local ecosystems and captivating visitors who come to see them in the wild. Aaron Bott fills us in on a quarter-century of conservation success\, highlights what’s been achieved and the challenges that remain. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/25th-anniversary-of-the-gray-wolfs-return-to-the-northern-rockies/ CATEGORIES:Consumers,Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200327T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200327T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200326T181440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T181440Z UID:2705-1585321200-1585324800@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Families\, Friends & Lovers: The Social Life of Cetaceans DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nWhether it’s humpbacks bubble-net feeding in Alaska or bottlenose dolphins by the dozens cavorting in Baja\, these marine mammals are some of the most social – creatures on Earth. Join Lindsey Nielsen and Rachel Sullivan-Lord for a fascinating dive into their relational world. Do they always travel together? Do they have ‘names’ or other identifiers for one another? Do they live in multi-generation families? Do they like to hang with friends? Learn the answers to these questions and more as we explore the complexity of whale and dolphin societies\, and the importance of social connection in their lives. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/families-friends-lovers-the-social-life-of-cetaceans/ CATEGORIES:Consumers,Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200326T181303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T181303Z UID:2703-1585234800-1585238400@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Why Do We Love Bears So Much? DESCRIPTION:Click to Register \nNat Hab Founder & President Ben Bressler welcomes you to our new webinar series\, with an introduction from Expedition Leader and series co-designer Annie Van Dinther. We kick it off with a journey into the captivating world of bears! Join Expedition Leader Brad Josephs\, bear guide extraordinaire\, to explore what makes bears so darn charismatic – and why they are in need of a big commitment to their conservation. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/a-truly-distinctive-namibia-safari-2-2/ CATEGORIES:Consumers,Natural Habitat Adventures,Travel Agents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nathab-logo1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T180332 CREATED:20200303T195431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T195431Z UID:2676-1585227600-1585231200@travelwebinars.com SUMMARY:Australis 102 – Itinerary Ideas in Patagonia DESCRIPTION:Click to Register\nPresented by TravelResearchOnline. \nOur last webinar Australis 101 focused on the basics of Australis Cruises\, our ships\, itineraries\, and some online tools to help you sell Patagonia and Australis to your South America bound clients. In this webinar we will do a brief review of the basics and then offer itinerary suggestions for other areas within Patagonia that can easily be combined with the cruise to form an incredible land/sea adventure. URL:https://travelwebinars.com/event/australis-102-itinerary-ideas-in-patagonia/ CATEGORIES:Association,Travel Agents,Travel Research Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://travelwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/tro-australis.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR