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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.
 The pathway from travel agent to trusted travel advisor is a necessity for success. 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, and 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, as well as run for an elected position on a Virtuoso committee or board.
Virtuoso’s online training tool, the Virtuoso Trust, is available 24/7 for all Virtuoso advisors. Offering dozens of valuable courses, the Trust complements the networks extensive in-person training offered at conferences and within member agencies. From detailed instruction on the network’s product portfolio and exclusives, to rich sales skills and social media tips, the Virtuoso Trust is highly valued and utilized by Virtuoso advisors and agency owners and managers.
 Each August, more than 1,250 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 top executives in this exclusive world.
Indeed, Travel Mart is the ultimate training seminar and networking venue. This lively forum brings together 3,400 travel professionals: Virtuoso’s elite travel advisors and world-renowned providers from more than 100 countries. At the 2010 Travel Mart, more than 300,000 agent/supplier meetings took place, two days of training sessions were offered, and daily social events gave Virtuoso travel advisors the opportunity to meet the “who’s who” of luxury travel.
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Recognized as the preeminent executive level event for Member Owners, Managers and Preferred Suppliers, Virtuoso Symposium artfully combines critical industry discussions with superior networking, and tops it off with emersion into the host destination’s culture, sites, entertainment and venues.
Not currently a Virtuoso Member? Visit www.virtuoso.com/symposium for information about the 2011 Virtuoso Symposium.
Virtuoso Member Owners/Managers, please log on to Virtuoso Composer for 2011 Virtuoso Symposium agenda, pre- and post-offers, information about accommodations, ground transportation, attire, Design Your Day options, and more.
Learn more about Virtuoso Symposium with this short video.
Virtuoso’s innovative Sales Campaigns were created to provide travel consultants with sales development training and marketing resources via targeted multi-week programs. Cruise line, tour and destination partners work with Virtuoso to create the perfect ingredients for impressive sales, including helpful training, advisor incentives, amazing consumer offers and sophisticated targeted marketing – all mixed with fun and network-wide camaraderie.
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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