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At Virtuoso, our greatest asset is our talented pool of knowledgeable, well-traveled, specialized advisors. We strive to attract – and retain – the best in the business. And we do everything in our power to see that our advisors have the resources, training and ongoing support they need to succeed.
 Let us take you from travel agent to trusted advisor! We offer a full range of development programs for those new to the industry as well as seasoned veterans. Core programs include online consultative selling skills, Virtuoso Exclusive product and services, preferred supplier product and destination classes.
We will also assist you in attaining industry certifications such as certified travel advisor, master cruise advisor or adventure travel advisor. In addition, we organize numerous site visits throughout the year, allowing advisors to experience new destinations and enhanced travel services. Once you’ve completed Virtuoso’s training programs, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in our lead generation programs, meetings and committess and luxury development initiatives.
Virtuoso offers advisors a portfolio that is diversified, high-margin, and designed to appeal to luxury travel consumers. It is this portfolio that differentiates Virtuoso travel advisors in the marketplace and provides you with a competitive advantage. Since knowledge is power, Virtuoso offers ongoing online training for all of our product offerings.
 Each August, more than a thousand of the world’s top upscale travel destinations, cruise lines and tour operators vie for your attention at the industry’s leading luxury travel convention, Virtuoso Travel Mart. This weeklong event showcases the best of the best in luxury travel, and gives Virtuoso travel advisors a first-name introduction and access to the movers and shakers of this exclusive world.
Indeed, Travel Mart is the ultimate training seminar and networking venue. This lively forum brings together 2,800 travel professionals: Virtuoso’s elite travel advisors and world-renowned providers from 102 countries. At the 2007 Travel Mart, a staggering 260,000 agent/supplier meetings took place, 55 training sessions were offered, and myriad social events gave Virtuoso travel advisors the opportunity to meet the “who’s who” of luxury travel.
Experience it for yourself with the Photos from Travel Mart 2009.
Virtuoso’s innovative Local Business Development Program was created to provide travel consultants with sales development training and marketing resources via a comprehensive annual program. You choose the cruise line or destination and Virtuoso will provide you with the tools to exceed your current sales revenue and expand your expertise and book of business.
Virtuoso Preferred Suppliers create opportunities for Virtuoso members to experience their products, services and destinations first-hand. The experience includes sampling supplier itineraries, sales activities, Virtuoso staff representation, supplier representation and networking with other members.
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