Vacation.com's Training & Member Development

Vacation.com's Training and Member Development team is an enthusiastic unit of training professionals dedicated to helping member agents utilize Vacation.com’s robust array of products and programs more effectively.

Distance Learning

Vacation.com’s online Webinars allow you to participate in training events remotely by using your computer and telephone to listen, view, and discuss topics in a live, instructor-led environment. Topics range from Vacation.com products such as AgentNet and Engagement, to industry programs like Amadeus Cruise, ClientBase Plus and SIREV. You can visit the Agent Advancement Center (AAC) to find previously recorded Webinars that you can play, watch, pause and listen to at your convenience, putting you in control.

Vacation.com 11th International Conference & Trade Show

Filled with action-packed days of intense information gathering, impressive technology displays, energized networking and dazzling entertainment, Vacation.com’s annual conference is regarded by members and suppliers as the best in the industry.

Join our Preferred Suppliers and your colleagues at our momentous 11th International Conference and Trade Show, June 17-20, 2008, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Click here for more details on the upcoming "greatest Conference ever" in Las Vegas.

Mobile Training Unit

Our team of Vacation.com Training Specialists will come to your office to train with you and your staff personally on any Vacation.com product or service you need. The Mobile Training Unit will be driving through select cities during the remainder of 2007 and throughout 2008. Tell us what training you need and we will do our best to reach you.

Agent Advancement Center (AAC)

The Agent Advancement Center (AAC) is the member learning headquarters, where you can easily find information to sharpen your skills and increase your efficiency as a travel professional. Designed with you in mind, the AAC is your source for relevant, industry-specific information presented and organized in a straightforward format.

Regional Events

In addition to the International Conference and Tradeshow, Vacation.com frequently sends members of its Training and Member Development team to cities around the United States and Canada for regional events. In 2008, you will find us at the following shows:

• Travel Trade’s Cruise-a-thons
• Luxury Travel Expos
• SATH (Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality)
• ASTA – The Trade Show
• CLIA 360
• Home Based Travel Agent Show
• TRAMS
• Addison Travel Marketing Shows (Canada)
• Vacation.com’s 10th International Conference & Trade Show in Las Vegas!

Vacation.com Travel Agent Training

Travel Agent Training is a state of the art, self paced learning program designed to give new travel agency employees, and those rejoining the workforce, a foundation of all the practical industry knowledge they need to launch a successful career as a travel agent.

Seminars at Sea

The popular Seminar at Sea program brings valuable marketing and sales training to fun cruises. Ideal for front-line agents, travel managers and travel marketing mangers, Seminars at Sea provide interactive learning exercises and opportunities to share best practices while providing ample time to enjoy the cruise and all ports of call.

Mike Marchev Marketing Minute

Marketing maven Mike Marchev sends all Vacation.com members a weekly dose of his thoughts on sales, marketing, technology, customer service and promotion. Concise and fun to read, the Marketing Minute highlights your untapped revenue opportunities and challenges you to focus on what is relevant, important and meaningful.