6:30 PM ET-Hampton Roads VA Chapter In Person Meeting in Virginia Beach, VA featuring a Travel Advisor “Round Table Discussion”

May 23, 2024 6:30 pm - May 23, 2024 8:30 pm

Join the Hampton Roads Chapter of Professional Travel Agents of North America (PTANA)

on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM (EST).

LOCATION:

Cypress Pointe Country Club

5340 Club Head Road

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455

$15.00 PER PTANA MEMBERS

$25 PER GUEST

$30 PER INDUSTRY VENDOR

DATE/TIME:

Thursday, May 23, 2024

6:30 PM

YOU DON’T NEED TO BE A PTANA MEMBER TO ATTEND!!

Register in advance for this meeting!

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The meeting will focus, but are not limited to, topics based on the current

State of our Travel Businesses and how we can assist one another in achieving our goals.

What are you struggling with from a Travel Advisor perspective?
What do you need and how can PTANA assist you in reaching those goals?
Do you have a business plan and/or goals set for your business annually?
Travel Trends based on your business sales
Do you charge fees, i.e.
Plan to Go Fees
Cancellation Fees
Additional work fees required to complete travelers desired trip, etc…
Are you able to maintain a work/life balance within your business?
How do you invest in your business, i.e. FAMS, trainings, webinars, etc…

Industry stakeholders report their top 2024 concerns include the rising cost of travel (66%), overall economic concerns (46%), company budgets not keeping pace (42%), travel disruptions (32%) and geo-political concerns (22%).

According to a survey by IPX1031, 90% of Americans plan to travel at some point in 2024, and 50% plan to travel more than they have in previous years. Of that number, 85% plan out-of-state travel, while 38% plan an international excursion.

PTANA MISSION

To provide an educational forum and networking opportunities for Travel Professionals.
To facilitate a strong relationship with our Travel Partners.
To promote domestic and international travel.
To support and donate to local and worldwide charitable organizations and causes.