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Alonzo’s Education Corner: PTANA National Weekly Newsletter
Hello PTANA,
Here is this week’s summary of professional development opportunities for your review. During the week:
- Greater Detroit Chapter hosted an In Person Meeting in Troy MI, featuring Globus Family of Brands & Avalon Waterways with Business Development Manager, Julie Petschler
Thank you Julie Petschler for sharing your Globus product with the PTANA members attending the event in Troy, MI.
Mark your calendars to attend the National Capital Area Chapter in person meeting in Alexandria, VA, featuring Virgin Voyages Travel Advisor Training, presented by Andrae Robert-Dukes, Sales Manager, Mid-Atlantic Region. The event will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET. Register: https://bit.ly/4k7W3qA
The following article from VAX Vacation Access The Compass provides an overview of one of PTANA’s National Affiliate partners, Barbados:
Barbados is the most frequently visited cruise port in the southern Caribbean. It offers white-sand beaches and





