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Winnipeg, Canada – Trevello Travel Group, the trailblazing host agency reshaping the travel industry, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Uplift, a pioneering platform renowned for its flexible travel payment solutions. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the journey for prospective Travel Advisors, making it easier than ever for passionate individuals to kickstart their […]
Winnipeg, Oct 09, 2023 – Trevello Travel Group, a leading name in the travel industry, recently embarked on a remarkable journey to honor its Chairman Circle Advisors for their unwavering loyalty and outstanding commitment. The celebration took place aboard the Resilient Lady by Virgin Voyages and featured a spectacular itinerary through some of Europe’s most […]
Over the past 14 months, advisors and clients alike have been eagerly awaiting news on refunds and commission protection from airline and tour partners. “It’s been a long haul says Zeina Gedeon, CEO TPI. It’s been a time of angst and frustration for travel advisors and agency groups over the past 14 months, and the […]
Travel Professionals International (TPI) is celebrating the accomplishments of two of their advisors, being named to the Condé Nast 2021 Top Travel Specialists. “We are so proud of both Donna Flanigan and Shari Tucker for being named to this prestigious list of Travel Specialists; being recognized as a Travel Specialist to Conde Nast is a […]
Dear Industry Colleagues, Fifty-two weeks, 365 days, it seems like five years to most of us! One year, the world has been on “hold,” sadly only enriched with increased stress, mental anguish, and isolation. I am sure you may have questioned your desire to stick it out; you’ve been angry, sad, and have grieved the […]
Travel Professionals International (TPI) is proud of its large turnout for the Virtuoso Travel Week virtual conference. “The theme for VTW this year was the Value of Connections which truly captured the essence of the situation our industry is in. Participating in Virtuoso Travel Week is always so inspiring but this year, in particular, we […]
Travel Professionals International (TPI) has released its first-ever e-cookbook: Travel Eats with TPI. Travel Eats with TPI features 100 recipes representing the best of quarantine cooking by TPI advisors, supplier partners and head office team during the isolation days. Travel Professionals International (TPI) has released its first-ever e-cookbook: Travel Eats with TPI. Travel Eats with TPI features 100 recipes […]
Travel Professional International (TPI) is maintaining the same commission levels and extending its Velocity Program benefits for its Advisors for the fiscal year 2021 and 2022. The Velocity Program (TPI’s Loyalty & Recognition Program) has been a long-running program at TPI, that pays back $298,000 annually to its advisors. The program showcases the results of […]
TORONTO — Travel Professionals International (TPI) says it is once again putting agents first by maintaining commission levels and extending Velocity Program benefits for 2021 and 2022. Some of the key highlights for TPI Advisors include: Maintaining their same commission level splits for the fiscal year 2021 & 2022 Maintaining their monthly support fee discounts […]
Travel Professionals International’s (TPI), wins big at the 4th annual Spotlights Awards for Playa Hotels & Resorts. The Playa Spotlight Awards invites the best and top-producing agents in the industry. With over 120 Canadian agents attending the awards, TPI was proud to see their very own Lois Barbour walk away with three significant awards […]
Travel Professionals International (TPI), is the only agency in Canada to have two of their advisors recognized in the Sandals Chairman’s Royal Club. Lois Barbour of Travel Time TPI and Kim Hartlen of Kim Hartlen Travel were once again recognized for their contribution to Sandals & Beaches as Sandals Chairman’s Royal Club, an exclusive club that rewards the most loyal […]
TORONTO – Travel Professionals International (TPI) once again was named the Top Host Agency and Best of the Best in Canada for the 2nd year in a row at the 18th annual Sandals Travel Agency Recognition (STAR) Awards hosted at Beaches Turks & Caicos on Dec 8th. It was a big night for TPI and their attending […]
TORONTO — Sandals Resorts International paid tribute to its shining stars at the 18th Annual Sandals Travel Agency Recognition (S.T.A.R.) Awards – and the list of Canadian winners is impressive. Sandals celebrated its top travel agents with a gala ceremony, the pinnacle of a four-night trip at Beaches Turks & Caicos earlier this month. Sandals […]
TPI was part of the Worldwide Top 10 Travel Agencies winner’s circle at the 2019 Sandals STAR Awards Home-based agents shone brightly at Sandals Resorts’ 18th annual STAR Awards. The top 10 travel agencies worldwide included host agency TPI. Always top producers for Sandals and Beaches Resorts, home-based agents in Canada are scaling new […]
TURKS & CAICOS — Sandals Resorts is celebrating the best of the best with its top travel agents, travel agencies and suppliers at the 18th annual STAR Awards at Beaches Turks & Caicos. The top 10 travel agencies worldwide included host agency TPI. And the ‘Best of the Best’ for Canada included TPI; Kim […]
PROVIDENCIALES — At its ‘Level Up’ conference at Beaches Turks & Caicos, Travel Professionals International (TPI) announced it has once again achieved Circle of Excellence status for 2020 with Air Canada. The conference, which took place last week, included a series of sessions around the theme ‘Level Up’, which CEO Zeina Gedeon says was aimed […]
Toronto – Travel Professionals International (TPI) held its annual conference down in sunny Turks and Caicos this past week. This year’s conference, aptly titled “Level Up,” attracted 35 supplier partners, and approximately 300 travel advisors from across Canada. Held at Beaches Turks and Caicos, the conference provided an excellent opportunity for suppliers and TPI’s travel advisors to network face-to-face and […]
PROVIDENCIALES- TPI’s 2019 conference came to a glamorous close yesterday at the travel advisor network’s Black & White Gala Soiree and awards show honouring top advisors and suppliers. TPI’s Black and White Gala with awards honouring the agency’s top advisors and suppliers. L-R: Caroline Booth, Videographer, Open Jaw; Zeina Gedeon, CEO, TPI; Colton Chia, Director of […]
Open Jaw’s Caroline Booth (third from left) and Anna Kroupina (left) with the TPI exec team: (L-R) Morris Chia, founder; Zeina Gedeon, CEO; and Caroline Hay, National Director of Sales. CONFERENCE KICKOFF — Open Jaw is the only Canadian trade media in Turks and Caicos to attend and cover Travel Professionals International’s (TPI) “Level Up” Conference, hosted […]
TORONTO — A group of 18 TPI Advisors experienced Cambodia recently with G Adventures, as part of TPI’s exclusive Specialized Travel Education Program (STEP). The group was joined by Sean Russo, National Sales Manager, Canada for G Adventures and local CEO G Adventures guide Cheak Chuom. TPI says STEP is an exclusive education initiative created […]
TORONTO — Travel Professional International (TPI) is showing its solidarity with the people of the Bahamas by donating $5 for every booking made today towards hurricane relief. All donations will be made to the Sandals Foundation and will be used to help restore the lives of the locals most affected by Hurricane Dorian in the […]
TORONTO — Travel Professionals International (TPI) is levelling up for its annual conference at Beaches Turks & Caicos, kicking off Nov. 13. With 330 participants expected to attend, including 38 supplier partners, the host agency conference will include a series of sessions around the theme ‘Level Up’, which CEO Zeina Gedeon says is aimed at […]
LAS VEGAS — Travel Professionals International (TPI) was awarded the coveted award for 2019 Top Air Year-Over-Year Percentage Growth – Member Agency at Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas earlier this month. According to Colton Chia, Director of Partnerships who accepted the award, the honour is especially significant as only a fraction of the network’s […]
TORONTO — Travel Professionals International’s cross-country Regional meetings, wrapping up this week, drew more than 275 TPI Advisors. Also attending the meetings were TPI’s adventure travel and FIT specialist supplier partners. Advisors were given exclusive training to help them expand their business and reach new clients through different and unique product offerings. The events also […]
TORONTO — Travel Professionals International (TPI) marked its 25th anniversary last night by extending gratitude to its supplier partners for years of support. There was a lot to celebrate as TPI wrapped up what it says is the most successful year in its history. “The trust we have in each other and the trust of […]
TORONTO — TPI agents from Canada took home big wins at Palace Resorts’ annual Global PRO Awards in Los Cabos. Of the nine Canadian agents present at the awards, Travel Professionals International (TPI) was honoured to have two of its top-producing advisors recognized for a successful year of business. TPI Advisor Kelly Klassen received the […]
“Wild Orangutan Getting Fruit” by Kelly Krill Travel Professionals International (TPI) Advisor, Kelly Krill was awarded 3rdplace for the 2019 Virtuoso Photo Contest at Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas. The contest recognizes unique travel photos submitted by their national community of travel advisors across North America. “I’m honoured to have that photo place in […]
LAS VEGAS — Virtuoso’s top members were honoured at its 31st annual Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, where over 3,000 of travel’s biggest names took part in week-long celebrations. Taking place from Aug. 10-16 at Bellagio Resort & Casino, ARIA Resort & Casino and Vdara Hotel & Spa, the event was hosted by Virtuoso […]
Travel Professionals International (TPI) has recognized double-digit growth in sales, commission, and membership as they move into their 26th year of business. READ MORE: VIDEO: Behind the scenes with TPI for May’s PAX magazine August 1 marked the new fiscal year for TPI, and the company reports a banner year as they wrap up their 25th year in business. “Twenty-five years […]
TORONTO, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Top 10 Canadian Virtuoso Agency and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors, hosts Velocity Trip in New York City. TPI’s Velocity Program provides rewards and benefits to recognize the individual advisor’s success. Some of the tier-based benefits include higher commission levels, travel dollars, priority […]
TORONTO, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Top 10 Canadian Virtuoso Agency and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors, salutes one of their own for achieving top results! The Association of Canadian Travel Agents (ACTA) awarded its annual Travel Agency Leadership Awards at Travel Market Place in Toronto on Wednesday. The honours, […]
Toronto – Travel Professionals International (TPI) a Virtuoso member, announces that 3 TPI advisors have graduated from the inaugural class of the Virtuoso Wanderlist Certification. Wanderlist is an exclusive offering from Virtuoso and is a groundbreaking consumer travel planning experience that marries technology with the human touch, encompassing a custom-designed platform and extensive advisor training. […]
TORONTO – Travel Professionals International (TPI) has partnered with travel financing platform Uplift and will be unrolling a payment plan tool for its advisors this summer, PAX has learned. Colton Chia, director of partnerships at TPI, confirmed the news with PAX via telephone this morning. “I love that Uplift is focused on travel exclusively,” Chia told PAX. “It’s a great tool for our advisors […]
TORONTO — Travel Professionals International (TPI) celebrated the success of its top travel advisors on the annual TPI Chairman’s Circle trip this year with a trip in conjunction with Red Carnation Hotels. TPI Chairman’s Circle advisors and their guests were hosted for three nights at London’s Milestone Hotel and four nights at Ashford Castle in […]
TORONTO — Attendance at TPI – Travel Professionals International’s annual cross-country Summit events was at an all-time high this year with 350+ TPI advisors taking part. TPI CEO Zeina Gedeon along with Director of Sales Christine Winchester and Director of Marketing Caroline Hay travelled across the country as part of the Summit series, to […]
TORONTO — Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent Travel Advisors announced a Preferred Supplier Partnership with Travefy – the leading itinerary management and client communication tool for Travel Agents. “TPI has always been at the forefront of travel innovation,” notes Travefy CEO David Chait. “We’re thrilled by the […]
TORONTO — Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors, wrapped up 11 regional meetings across the country, with more than 250 TPI travel advisors in attendance. Focusing on the luxury travel segment, TPI travel advisors and preferred partners shared ideas on how to increase their book of […]
Travel Professionals International (TPI) was once again named the Top Host Agency in Canada along with being named as one of the Top 10 Agencies Worldwide at the 17th annual Sandals Travel Agency Recognition (STAR) Awards held this past weekend at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort. During the STAR Gala awards, TPI received many accolades including being named ‘Best […]
Travel Professionals International (TPI) – Canada’s leading home-based travel company and Virtuoso Member, welcomed over 240 of their Advisors, Guests and Supplier Partners to their conference last week on board the Norwegian Getaway. “This year’s conference theme – IGNITE CHANGE – was to highlight the many positive changes that TPI has made this past year, […]
Travel Professionals International (TPI) is proud to announce that our advisor Kelly Klassen was recognized at the Palace PRO Awards Gala with the Gold Crown award, the ceremony was held in Cancun at The Grand Moon Place. “On behalf of all of TPI, I would like to extend our sincere congratulations to Kelly on achieving […]
Travel Professional International (TPI) has appointed Emilyn Salvador as the company’s new national training manager. Salvador will be based in Winnipeg and will report directly to Amy Losics, Director of Operations. Salvador has been with TPI for over 18 years and has most recently been an integral member of the company’s Inside Sales team. Salvador will work to […]
An increased focus on marketing and training, along with continuing its close relationships with travel partners, will mark Travel Professionals International’s 25th anniversary in 2019. The travel agency network welcomed its top travel partners to an exclusive event in Toronto last night, welcoming representatives from air and cruise lines, tour operators, resorts and tourism boards […]
Bitcoin isn’t the only crypto-currency out there, but it’s the best known. You might have heard of it, but like 99.9% of people, you’re not sure what it is. In the travel industry, organizations including TPI have started accepting bitcoin, and just a few weeks ago the host agency processed $75,000 worth of bitcoin bookings. […]
TORONTO, CANADA – TPI is open for Bitcoin business and reaching a new client base at the same time. TPI announced in May that they were leading the way by adopting this latest payment technology, to provide more payment options to our advisors to support their customers. Ottawa Travel Advisor, Carine Taylor; an 8-year […]
TORONTO, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and agencies, held its annual TPI Velocity Trip at Secrets SilverSands. Unique to TPI advisors, the industry leading and exclusive Velocity rewards program is designed to recognize and incentivize advisors. The TPI Velocity program allows advisors […]
TORONTO, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and agencies, hosted a contest for its advisors for the travel agent month with Norwegian Cruise Line. “To honour our network, we had dedicated the month of May to celebrate our advisors,” said Gedeon, CEO of […]
TORONTO, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of Independent Travel Advisors, today announced they are now accepting bitcoin as a form of payment for all purchases. Offering travelers another way to book, travellers can now shop from the vast array of products available including all Virtuoso products at […]
TORONTO, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and agencies, held its annual TPI Summit events across Canada from 22 May to 2 June. Taking place in 9 major cities across Canada, over 375 advisors participated in the events – a marked increase in engagement […]
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 23 April 2018 Caroline Hay – Promoted to Director of Sales for Ontario Travel Professional International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and agencies, announces the appointment of Caroline Hay as Director of Sales, Ontario. Ms. Hay will report directly to Zeina Gedeon, Chief Executive […]
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 24 APRIL 2018 Top TPI Travel Advisors Honoured at TPI Chairman’s Circle Trip Travel Professionals International (TPI), Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and agencies, celebrated the success of its top advisors by hosting them and their guests on The Crystal Esprit Yacht, alongside TPI President, Morris Chia, […]
From the small city of St. John’s Newfoundland, Lois Barbour has grown a formidable travel agency that is competing with the very best in the world. When she first decided to purchase a franchise with Travel Professionals International (TPI) in 2005, Lois Barbour still had one foot in her other career — nursing. She soon realized […]
Travel Professionals International (TPI) was once again named the Top Host Agency in Canada at the 16th annual Sandals Travel Agency Recognition (STAR) Awards held this past weekend at the Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa. The STAR awards celebrate excellence in sales and recognize the agencies and individual advisors who utilize innovative […]
Travel Professionals International (TPI), a top 10 worldwide Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and agencies, is pleased to announce that industry veteran Zeina Gedeon has joined the company in the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, to focus on two key priority areas – growth and innovation. “Zeina […]
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a top 10 worldwide Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and agencies, is pleased to announce that a record number of ship tours are planned for its Atlantic Canada travel advisors and their clients this fall. From September through October 2017, 25 ship tours […]
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a top 10 worldwide Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and agencies, is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Air Canada as a 2017 Circle of Excellence (COE) agency for the tenth year in a row. In addition, two (2) TPI […]
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a top 10 Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors, was recognized as one of the top 10 largest attendee groups at Virtuoso Travel Week, 11-17 August 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada, with representation by 52 of its travel advisors and staff. “We are delighted […]
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a top 30 Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors, announces its 2018 annual TPI Chairman’s Circle trip with co-host Crystal Cruises to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of its top advisors. Morris Chia, TPI President & CEO will travel along with TPI’s top […]
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and agencies, held its annual TPI Summit events across Canada from 24 May to 3 June. Taking place in 9 major cities across Canada, over 300 advisors participated in the events – a marked increase in engagement […]
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a top 30 Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and agencies, celebrated the success of its top advisors by hosting them and their guests on the annual TPI Chairman’s Circle trip – this year aboard an AmaWaterways river cruise – alongside Morris Chia, TPI […]
Travel Time – TPI owner Lois Barbour made her first trip to Sandals Resorts in 2007. “I was quickly convinced that it was a company that ensured a quality experience with as much luxury as anyone could ask for,” said Barbour. Just about 10 years later Barbour received the Sandals Top Sales Award 2016, in […]
TPI Announces Commitment to Giving by Fulfilling Celia’s Wish WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a top 30 Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and agencies, today announces its commitment to The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada by fulfilling Celia’s wish of traveling to Disney World in Orlando, FL, to […]
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a top 30 Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and agencies, today announces that Diane Cook of Fergus, Ontario, a TPI advisor, is the only Canadian travel advisor named to the very prestigious advisory board of Saveur Magazine. New York City-based Saveur is allied […]
Interview with Tim Morgan – by Travelweek Group TPI started off the year with single-digit growth and February is continuing the upward trend with double-digit growth. Commissions continue to outpace the growth of travel sales, says Tim Morgan, Vice President, TPI – Travel Professionals International, in this edition of Sphere’s Insider Interview. Sphere: You’ll soon be […]
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TPI to Hold 2017 Annual Conference in Dominican Republic Travel Professionals International (TPI), a top 30 Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and agencies, today announces the details of its upcoming 2017 TPI Annual Conference, as the company enters its 23rd year in business. Taking place […]
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 22 July 2015 Bruce Poon Tip to Keynote TPI Annual Conference WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and agencies, is pleased to announce that Bruce Poon Tip, Founder of G Adventures, will be the keynote speaker at the […]
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 28 May 2015 TPI and Karisma Set to Take Top Travel Advisors to Cancun WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and agencies, is pleased to announce that its 2015 TPI Velocity trip for top performing travel advisors will […]
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 21 May 2015 TPI Advisors Attend Virtuoso Canada Events WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Top 30 Worldwide Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and agencies, sent 30 advisors and staff to the Virtuoso Symposium events in Toronto (May 12) and Vancouver (May 14) […]
Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and agencies, today announces the details of its upcoming 2015 TPI Annual Conference, as the company enters its 21st year in business. Taking place 16-19 November 2015 in Cuba, at the Melia Marina Varadero, the 2015 TPI Annual Conference is […]
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and agencies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Winchester and Barbara Chamberlain-Ritchie as TPI Director of Sales, Western Canada, and TPI Director of Sales, Eastern Canada, respectively, effective immediately. “Christine and Barbara bring exceptional experience […]
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors, welcomed nearly 400 of its travel advisors and their guests, preferred partners, and TPI Head Office staff, to the company’s historic 20th anniversary annual conference at the Platinum Yucatan Princess and Grand Riviera Princess All-Suites Resorts and […]
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors, is pleased to announce the launch of a benefits program available exclusively to TPI Advisors. The TPI Wellness Program is currently rolling out in each province and territory across Canada with components specifically related to providing opt-in […]
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors, attended the 26th annual Virtuoso Travel Week, 9-15 August 2014, at the Bellagio, Las Vegas, and were in the top 10 agencies in attendance out of the 2,100 travel agent participants. “We are very pleased with our […]
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors, proudly announces that one of its advisors, Lois Barbour, of St. John’s, NL, has achieved Silver Status within the Air Canada Vacations ACV & Me program recognizing travel agent loyalty. Barbour was among the limited total of […]
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors, held its annual TPI Summit events across Canada, 30 April to 10 May. Taking place in 9 major centers throughout the country, over 300 advisors participated in the Summit events, an increase over 2013. TPI’s President & […]
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors, will be celebrating the success of its top 15 advisors by hosting them and their guests on the annual TPI Chairman’s Circle trip – this year aboard an AmaWaterways river cruise – alongside Morris Chia, TPI Chairman […]
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors, celebrated its Virtuoso worldwide top 30 travel agency ranking at the recent Virtuoso Canada Supplier Showcase, Toronto, Ontario, 29 May 2014. “We love having TPI as part of the Virtuoso family,” exclaimed Becky Powell, Virtuoso Senior […]
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), a Virtuoso member and Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors, celebrated the success of its top producing members by taking advisors, guests, and TPI staff to the Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island, Nassau, Bahamas, from May 17-21, as part of the company’s annual Velocity […]
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), Canada’s leading network of independent travel advisors and a member of Virtuoso, was recognized by Sandals Resorts at The 12th Annual Sandals Travel Agency Recognition (S.T.A.R.) Awards, held December 2013, at the Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. The S.T.A.R. Awards recognize […]
Travel Professionals International (TPI), held its annual TPI Summit events across Canada, 21-29 September 2013. Taking place in major centres throughout the country, advisor registration for the Summit events was over 300 – up 32% from 2012. Tim Morgan, TPI Vice President, and Penny Martin, TPI Director of Sales, traveled across the country to deliver […]
Travel Professionals International held its annual summer parties across Canada during August 2013. Over 160 guests attended the events in Calgary, AB, Edmonton, AB, Regina, SK, Winnipeg, MB, Toronto, ON, Ottawa, ON, and Halifax, NS, hosted by TPI’s Regional Sales Managers, Trudy McMillan, Rhonda LaFosse, and Lisa Geddes. As a donated portion of the registrations […]
Travel Professionals International has partnered with David’s Bridal, North America’s largest bridal retailer, to offer promotional opportunities for TPI advisors at 7 David’s Bridal locations across Canada, with more locations planned as the program grows. “David’s Bridal was looking for a national partner that fit the demands of their brides for complementary services that were […]
Travel Professionals International announces the dates for its annual TPI Summit events across Canada, 21-29 September 2013. Taking place in major centres across Canada, the annual TPI Summit meetings are cumulatively the most-attended events in TPI’s annual calendar. Tim Morgan, TPI Vice President, and Penny Martin, TPI Director of Sales, are traveling across the country […]
Travel Professionals International was recognized as one of the top 5 largest attendee groups at Virtuoso Travel Week, 11-15 August 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada, with representation by 49 of its travel advisors and staff present for TPI’s inaugural participation year. “We’re delighted that TPI and its advisors showed such a strong commitment to their […]
Travel Professionals International celebrated the success of its top producing members by taking 60 advisors, advisors’ guests, and TPI staff to the Westin Lake Las Vegas, Nevada, 7-11 August 2013, as part of the company’s annual Velocity trip. Visiting Las Vegas and surrounding areas for five days, attendees enjoyed leisure, networking, and educational components while […]
Travel Professionals International held its 2013 Annual Conference, “Focus”, at the Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, 16-18 June 2013, featuring five keynote speakers including two highly-regarded sales trainers. Attending the conference were TPI advisors, staff, and industry partners from across North America who were invited to focus on sharing best practices for achieving the […]
Travel Professionals International announces the appointment of Trudy McMillan as Western Canada Regional Sales Manager, effective immediately. “I’m pleased to announce Trudy McMillan as TPI’s new Western Canada Regional Sales Manager,” said Tim Morgan, TPI Vice President. “With her wealth of knowledge and industry experience, Trudy will be an exemplary addition to our team.” McMillan […]
Travel Professionals International announces the appointment of Rhonda LaFosse as Ontario Regional Sales Manager, effective immediately. “I’m very pleased to announce Rhonda LaFosse as TPI’s new Ontario Regional Sales Manager,” said Tim Morgan, TPI Vice President. “Rhonda is well-respected in the industry and brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role at TPI.” LaFosse […]
Travel Professionals International announces the appointment of Penny Martin as Director of Sales. “Penny has been an exemplary team member over the course of her 5 years with TPI,” said Tim Morgan, TPI Vice President, “and we couldn’t be happier that she has accepted this position to lead our sales, training, and supplier relations functions.” […]
Travel Professionals International announces the appointment of Tim Morgan as Vice President, effective immediately. “After many years of working closely with Tim, it is my sincere pleasure to announce his appointment as Vice President of TPI,” said Morris Chia, TPI President & CEO.“I am equally humbled and honoured by my appointment to Vice President,” said […]