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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. Programs during the week include:
- Hampton Roads VA Chapter hosted “An Evening of Curated Journeys by Sea & Land” with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (with Business Development Manager, Karen Thomas) & Visit Jamaica (with Business Development Manager, Ricardo Henry), in Virginia Beach, VA
- National Capital Area Chapter hosted an in person event in Annapolis, MD featuring Globus Family of Brands with Business Development Manager, Mandy Granger
- Hampton Roads VA Chapter hosts an in person/Zoom event in Virginia Beach, VA featuring a “Travel Advisor Bootcamp with presenter, PJ Douglas Sands of PTANA National Affiliate, Money Maker’s Mindset on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET/8:00 AM CT/6:00 AM PT. Register: https://bit.ly/4dIKRPZ
I’d like to thank the above presenters for taking time to share their respective products with our members.
Effectively managing your company’s social media presence is an important element of a successful travel business. The Travel Institute offers some tips on this subject in the following article:
March 24, 2026
How Should You Structure Your Social Media Marketing?

