Travel Webinars

Aerolineas Argentinas takes you on a Culinary and Wine Tour
2020-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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Brought to you by Travel Research Online.
Aerolineas Argentinas is the best way to Visit Argentina, with more connections, options and excellent service on board will make this experience memorable for your clients, through our three hubs: Ezeiza (EZE), Aeroparque (AEP), and Cordoba (COR) to the 37 domestic destinations withing Argentina.
Today we invite you to flight for different styles of Culinary and Wines Tours.
Traditional and innovative flavors coming from Buenos Aires kitchens
In the capital as well as in the province: red meats outstanding at grills, Creole traditional dishes merged with Spanish and Italian recipes… and new gourmet routes.
Buenos Aires reflects eclecticism at every corner. At meals time, the city has converted variety into integration. Each street in the city hides a culinary secret: traditional flavors speak of the Creole cuisine that absorbed the influence of the European immigration of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Enjoy together these amazing routes!

TAP into Welcome to Napa of the North!
2020-07-14 14:00 - 14:30
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Welcome to Canada’s Napa Valley of the North! Join your official wine taster Jim Warren and explore the beautiful Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. This is home to over 450 wineries, acres of orchards, dozens of golf courses, 3 spectacular lakes, great resorts and a warm dry climate! Add in the rugged beauty of the Fraser River Canyon, a Hot Springs resort and you have the perfect group or personal vacation destination.

INKATERRA -The Peruvian Rainforest
2020-07-14 13:00 - 14:00
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Join Judy Hurst to learn about 2019- TRAVEL + LEISURE AWARDS INKATERRA AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST HOTEL BRANDS
Inkaterra is honored to be awarded #3 hotel brand in the world in Travel & Leisure’s Readers Choice awards.
What we will discuss:
– The Peruvian rain forest and the Inkaterra properties there- Reserva Amazonica and Hacienda Concepcion
What you will learn:
– What the Peruvian rain forest is all about and what experiences it offers
At the end of the webinar, you will be able to:
– Offer your clients a part of Peru they probably knew little about but would like to visit
Can’t make it? Register anyway! All registrants will get access to watch the webinar replay on demand at your own convenience.

Starbucks & Sundowners with The Emakoko
2020-07-09 11:00 - 12:00
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You are invited to join Liz Crookston of Bush and Beyond and Anthony & Emma Childs of The Emakoko for “Starbucks & Sundowners”.
Grab a cup of coffee, tea or your favourite beverage & come and join us while we go live from the Nairobi National Park in Kenya with Anthony & Emma Childs, owners of The Emakoko.
During our webinar you’ll learn about:
– Nairobi National Park, Kenya’s oldest national park and the only capitol national park in the world. The Park has the highest density of Black Rhino in the country & over 400 species of birds.
– How Anthony & Emma, designed & built their fabulous lodge, The Emakoko which is the perfect start to any Kenyan safari. Their motto is “start as you mean to go on” & they will tell you why.
– Patrick, The Emakoko’s amazing barman, will teach us all about Kenya’s famous “dawa” cocktail & might spill the secrets to what makes theirs so tasty!
This webinar will be full of information plus you’ll never know what we may see – Nairobi National Park is home to four of the Big Five!

Luxury Experiences with Sagres Vacations
2020-07-08 14:00 - 15:00
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Sagres Vacations, a Destination Specialist for Portugal and Spain have created a series of webinars focused on discovering Portugal’s unique natural beauty, history and culture.
Each week we will bring you a unique perspective on a region of Portugal, authentic experiences provided by our Hotel Partners as well as showcase some of the most popular travel trends such as small group tours, wellness and Yoga, Luxury and Destination Weddings.

TAP into Mighty 5 from Salt Lake City Small Group Excursion
2020-07-07 14:00 - 14:30
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Explore five breathtaking national parks: Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion. These comprise the Utah Mighty 5. You’ll get a chance to explore them all on this 6-day guided tour in southern Utah. Join a small group of no more than 14 guests and a private guide on this week-long adventure. Hiking, scenic viewpoints, local eateries, hidden gems and other fantastic experiences await!

Discovery Hotels with Sagres Vacations
2020-07-01 14:00 - 15:00

TAP into MARS & The Gaylord National - A Partnership Made in Travel Heaven
2020-06-30 14:00 - 14:30
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Join MARS rep, Kristen DeSimone and MARS Partner in Travel, Bill Griggs, Senior Sales Executive, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, where they’ll cover a highlight of luxury Super Saver travel opportunities to fill your tour catalogs; designed by MARS, and all featuring the extravagant Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center, complete with its indulgent amenities, exciting location along the Potomac River in National Harbor, MD, and exclusive perk incentives created and included only in the MARS / Gaylord National Tour Packages.
These are the perfect tours for your 2020 Recovery packages and the high point travel packages for 2021. The packages featured in this webinar are offered to webinar participants first and are limited in quantity. Be the first to reserve your blocks before they’re opened to the general industry public and be a part of the travel industry revolution! #Travel-Is-Back!

Visit Greece with Travel Exchange and… exchange smiles
2020-06-30 13:00 - 14:00
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Join Vassilis Kallivroussis of Travel Exchange Greece and Judy Hurst to learn about the largest independently owned Destination Management Company in Greece.
Travel Exchange currently represents more than 19 tour operators from all over the world, creating luxury tailor made itineraries and offering concierge services and co-ordinates 10% of the total number of charter flight arrivals to Greece. We also successfully operate specialized group tours and business conferences and incentives.
What we will discuss: We will introduce you to Travel Exchange and then present 9 destinations in Greece – from the less popular to those that are more well-known.
What you will learn:
– Key points and activities available in each location
– How to propose 2 specific itineraries to your clients that include motor yachts and/or villas.
At the end of the webinar, you will be able to:
Confidently offer your client the best experiences in Greece with a partner who has been operating in the country since 1986.

Destination Cruising with Celestyal Cruises, it is truly Greek to us!
2020-06-29 13:00 - 14:00
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At Celestyal we take pride in our Greek roots and heritage. Providing warm Eastern Mediterranean hospitality comes naturally as it runs deep in our DNA. We do not just cruise there, we proudly show you places where many of us are actually from. During this webinar, you will have an opportunity to meet one of our Greek head office staff members. Hosting this session live from Athens, Natasha Bakatselou, Manager Travel & Experience center will be providing some detailed insights about our immersive voyages, sharing insider knowledge which in turn is bound to create additional revenue opportunities for you!
Celestyal Cruises is the pre- eminent home-porting cruise operator in Greece serving the Greek Islands, Egypt, Israel, Turkey and Cyprus. We operate two mid-sized vessels; each one being cozy enough to provide genuine and highly- personalized services. The foundation of the company’s philosophy is the ‘destination’ being the hero. Every award-winning all-inclusive voyage delivers true cultural immersion as well as authentic, lifetime experiences both on board and onshore.
Prize Give Away: a 7- night Greek Island Cruise for 2

The Power of Tourism as it relates to Civil Rights. Part 1 of a 3 part series
2020-06-25 11:00 - 12:00
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The Big Five team has access to some of the brightest minds, personalities that can share stories of their country’s own struggles with movements, either through first-hand accounts, or through an advanced education as a historian. Showing yet another power of tourism, we share these amazing people, who clients can meet while in country.
They are the Faces of Five.
On June 25th at 11am, meet Enrique Polo, Master of Agriculture Engineering in Peru and Master on Planning Regional Agriculture. He spent much of his career working with Peru and Colombia, with more than three decades in the agriculture area in Peru, serving as regional director of Agriculture Planning for Lambayeque and La Libertad States, and as secretary general of the National Institute for Agrarian Research. He worked with the United Nations International Institute of Agricultural Sciences in Colombia. His duties included organizing and training farmers for their improvement of farming equipment, land distribution, and training in better application of technology.

BackRoads of Portugal with Sagres Vacations
2020-06-24 14:00 - 15:00

TAP into What’s in YOUR backyard?
2020-06-23 14:00 - 14:30
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In my backyard, we commonly find deer, squirrels, fox, hummingbirds, red-tailed hawks, and more nature than you can count on your fingers and toes! When I go just a bit further, town is close by. We are the home to the Mayo Clinic, a destination medical center. Just to the North, Duluth’s trails and patios are open for business and one of the most popular places to visit in Minnesota! Next door in Wisconsin, Iowa or South Dakota, we find more fun places and great neighbors! Join us as we explore smaller, backyard places and “neighborhoods” that will help turn that itch to travel into a full-blow scratch that is within the realm of possibility!!

The Ultimate Summer Getaways – Secluded Destinations of Beyond Times Square
2020-06-23 13:00 - 14:00
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Summertime is the most exciting and magical time for exploring secluded, out-of-city destinations with family. For the upcoming webinar, Beyond Times Square complied our most bespoke, one-of-a-kind tours in remote destinations. You will be amazed at all the exquisite choices for your indulgent, long overdue vacation. Join our Client Relations Manager Nancy Walker-Arnold in the webinar! Attendees will get early access to the new BTSQ Secluded Destinations Binders with pricing information. The highlights of the webinar are:
• An update on NYC and new BTSQ Travel Health Protocols
• Ultra-Bespoke – VIP Vineyard Tour in Hudson Valley by Helicopter
• Deluxe Plus– A Trip to Niagara Falls by Private Jet
• Luxury Beach Picnic & Yacht Dinner in The Hamptons
• Martha’s Vineyard Private Sightseeing
• Mansions, Landscape & Gardens Tour in Newport
• Tour of Nantucket by Sky, Land & Sea
• New! BTSQ Virtual Scavenger Hunt & Art Shopping

Ultra-Luxe Journeys to Greece with Blue Parallel
2020-06-18 13:00 - 13:30
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Join Blue Parallel’s Greece travel experts on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through this culture-rich destination enriched with ancient wonder. Together we’ll discover Athens – home to the iconic Acropolis – and explore the historic ruins of the Peloponnese before gazing on the magnificent views from Santorini of azure-domed churches and unforgettable sunsets over the Aegean Sea.
Embark on your Greek adventure in style, by private air and sea. Blue Parallel clients can enjoy fast-track travel and rarely-seen aerial views on a helicopter ride from Athens to the Peloponnese, before jetting off to the Cyclades Islands; or else see Greece’s best highlights aboard a fully-staffed charter yacht. In addition to the iconic islands of Santorini and Mykonos, you can discover beautiful hidden treasures, venturing to secluded islands where few travelers go.
From a private gourmet picnic on the grounds of an 11th-century Byzantine monastery to a luxury sailing excursion to Santorini’s dramatic caldera, Blue Parallel’s custom-made journeys are characterized by exclusive insider-access experiences, outdoor adventures and white-glove service, enchanting even the most discerning of travelers.

The Vila Vita Parc & Sagres Vacations Experience
2020-06-17 14:00 - 15:00

Backroads Active Vacations for All the Family!
2020-06-17 13:00 - 14:00
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Join Backroads for an overview of our Family Adventures program. With over 1,000 2020 departure dates designated for families, many folks call us the Family Travel Experts! Our Family Adventures are designed for all ages and the whole spectrum of priorities, interests and attention spans. They are filled with all kinds of fun activities they can enjoy together and sometimes apart—a perfect way for everyone in the family to stay connected while also meeting new friends.
Backroads now has four age categories for family travel, designed for the following age groups:
• Younger Kids (4-12)
• Teens & Kids (9-19)
• Families with Older Teens & 20s (17-23)
• Families with 20s & Beyond (20s-early 30s)
We are certain our adventures will wow the families in your database! We’ll review our family trip offerings, biking equipment, trip operation and sales and marketing tips. Join us to learn more.

Starbucks & Sundowners with Lewa House
2020-06-17 11:00 - 12:00
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You are invited to join Liz Crookston of Bush and Beyond and Sophie & Calum Macfarlane of Lewa House for “Starbucks & Sundowners”.
Grab a cup of coffee, tea or your favourite beverage & come and join us while we go live from the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya with Sophie & Calum Macfarlane, owners of Lewa House.
During our webinar you’ll learn about:
. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, an award-winning model for community-centric conservation & a UNESCO world heritage site
. Sophie’s family, the Craigs & their 100-year history on Lewa & their transition to tourism & wildlife conservation
. Lewa House – Sophie & Calum’s home and a lovely lodge with 7 cottages located in the very heart of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
This webinar will be full of information plus you’ll never know what we may see – Lewa is home to over 120 rhinos!

Why I Love the Economics of Recoveries - Part III
2020-06-10 15:00 - 16:00
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Due to popular demand, we are continuing this economic series every month through this period. Join Big Five president Ashish Sanghrajka as we navigate the economic indicators as the economy and travel industry go from waiting to the eventual recovery. With a background in finance, Ashish shares some of the best practices from various industries in past crises and helpful indicators that may help you track the real economic movement and block out a lot of the noise.

Weddings in Portugal with Sagres Vacations
2020-06-10 14:00 - 15:00

Australis 101 PLUS: See Us Through Your Clients Eyes
2020-06-10 13:00 - 14:00
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Presented by TravelResearchOnline.
Navigating the Patagonian waterways for 30 years, Australis offers passengers an exclusive look into remote areas of the region, that include visits to glaciers, sub-polar forests and a view of amazing marine and terrestrial wildlife.
We will focus on educating attendees on:
• Basic overview of the Australis Cruises product with updates
• Familiarize attendees on unique places we visit and what guests can expect to see and experience onboard our two soft adventure/expedition style vessels
• Tools to help you sell Australis and Patagonia
• Learn how to become an Australis Specialist
At the end of this webinar, you will:
– Understand the benefits of small ship, exploration cruising in Patagonia
– Know how to access materials and further training to help you become an Australis expert

TAP into Canada by Rail: The World's Greatest Train Trip!
2020-06-09 14:00 - 14:30
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Join TAP President and Atlantic Tours’ Director of Fun, Richard Arnold, to learn about our journey by train in comfort and style to Canada’s West Coast. We are looking ahead to brighter days and next Fall, we will ride the rails on this fully escorted tour aboard both VIA Rail’s Sleeper Class Service and the Rocky Mountaineer. See the untamed wilderness of Northern Ontario, panoramic views of the rolling prairies as you cross Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and the majestic mountains of the Canadian Rockies. This deluxe vacation also includes two-night stays in both Jasper and Banff, and a three-night stay in Vancouver. All Aboard!

INKATERRA - Cusco and the Sacred Valley of Peru
2020-06-09 13:00 - 14:00
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Join Judy Hurst to learn about 2019- TRAVEL + LEISURE AWARDS INKATERRA AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST HOTEL BRANDS
Inkaterra is honored to be awarded #3 hotel brand in the world in Travel & Leisure’s Readers Choice awards.
What we will discuss:
– Cusco and the Sacred Valley of Peru and the Inkaterra properties there- La Casona and Hacienda Urubamba
What you will learn:
– What to see and do while visiting Cusco and the Sacred Valley of Peru
At the end of the webinar, you will be able to:
– Offer your client the best of visiting this incredible, historic, picturesque part of Peru
Can’t make it? Register anyway! All registrants will get access to watch the webinar replay on demand at your own convenience.

LIVE with FIVE - Cartagena Unida in Action
2020-06-05 12:00 - 13:30
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Cartagena Unida was established as a movement made up of well hearted people who decided to get together, regardless of social status. The focus was to help those less privileged, and without a voice, delivering food, medical supplies, and necessary aid to the most impoverished of communities. As the son off the mayor of Cartagena, Abraham Dau, a local business owner is using those connections to do great work.
We often talk about the way sustainable tourism supports local communities. Ride along on one off those journeys and experience live the great work Abraham and his team are doing on ground.

Discover Algarve, Portugal with Sagres Vacations
2020-06-03 14:00 - 15:00
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This webinar will focus on Algarve.
Sagres Vacations, a Destination Specialist for Portugal and Spain have created a series of webinars focused on each of the seven unique and amazing regions of Portugal. From the Wines of the Douro Valley to the Beaches of the Algarve, we explore this small westernmost country that provides big experiences to your customers. Learn about the islands of the Azores, Madeira without forgetting the Plains of the Alentejo, and the vibrant Capital of Lisbon, Enjoy the small seaside towns of Aveiro and Nazare in the Center of Portugal. Inspire your clients to Travel to this beautiful country, rooted in century year old traditions and welcoming your clients with the Hospitality of the True Portuguese Culture.

TAP into Moving Forward - Small Groups Programs
2020-06-02 14:00 - 14:30
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Twin Travel Concepts’ Small Group Program is designed for you to sell to those wanting to travel, yet unsure how to balance all their concerns. Less-crowded unique towns and villages with plenty to do, independent smaller hotels, flexible touring options, solid cleanliness policies and generous cancellation policies. After identifying solid new trends, and working with our excellent partners, you now have some new targeted product to sell!

Escape to the Future with Celestyal Cruises
2020-06-02 13:00 - 14:00
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Make your customer’s travel dreams a reality while creating revenue opportunities for you and your agency. Join your Celestyal Business Development Team for this insightful session on how you can promote and successfully sell Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean. Dream now and commit NOW for an escape to the future!
Celestyal Cruises is the pre-eminent home-porting cruise operator in Greece serving the Greek Islands, Egypt, Israel, Turkey and Cyprus. We operate two mid-sized vessels; each one being cozy enough to provide genuine and highly- personalized services. The foundation of the company’s philosophy is the ‘destination’ being the hero. Every award-winning all-inclusive voyage delivers true cultural immersion as well as authentic, lifetime experiences both on board and onshore. This webinar session is not to be missed as it will include best practice sales and marketing tips, details on some exciting new ports of call and much more.
Prize Give Away: a 7- night Greek Island Cruise for 2

Discover the Azores Islands with Sagres Vacations
2020-05-27 14:00 - 15:00
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This webinar will focus on the Azores Islands.
Sagres Vacations, a Destination Specialist for Portugal and Spain have created a series of webinars focused on each of the seven unique and amazing regions of Portugal. From the Wines of the Douro Valley to the Beaches of the Algarve, we explore this small westernmost country that provides big experiences to your customers. Learn about the islands of the Azores, Madeira without forgetting the Plains of the Alentejo, and the vibrant Capital of Lisbon, Enjoy the small seaside towns of Aveiro and Nazare in the Center of Portugal. Inspire your clients to Travel to this beautiful country, rooted in century year old traditions and welcoming your clients with the Hospitality of the True Portuguese Culture.

The Blue-Roads Touring Difference
2020-05-27 13:00 - 14:00
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Join us to learn about what is new for the 2021 Season with Blue-Roads Touring. We will discuss the Blue-Roads Difference in tour that will entice your clients to want to travel with us. They will enjoy the company of a small group as our tours in Europe have between 14-18 passengers per coach. Our guides are insightful, attentive and passionate about their tours and they will unlock the experiences that make a Blue-Roads tour truly special. Blue-Roads Touring allows your clients to feed their curiosity, embrace the amazing views and discover a local way of life. Let us show you the advantages of selling your clients on a small coach tour experience, especially now where travel will be different then before. We will discuss the tours that we have scheduled for the 2021 season along with added benefits of booking with us. Whether it’s because of the charming boutique hotels we use, the experienced local guides, or the many inclusions, approximately 1 in every 4 guests come back and book again! Join us on May 27, 2020 to learn about booking your clients with Blue-Roads Touring-they will thank you for the experience.

TAP into Three Canadian Wine Tours - Cheers Eh?
2020-05-26 14:00 - 14:30
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What do the Okanagan, Niagara Peninsula and Annapolis Valley have in common besides great weather, amazing scenery, world-class attractions and fantastic resorts?….Wine of course! Join Tour Sommelier Jim Warren, as he explores some of Canada’s most excellent wine regions in British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Have your glass of Merlo ready..Cheers eh?
