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Hello PTANA,
Here is this week’s summary of professional development opportunities for your review. The following program took place this week:
- Maryland Chapter hosted an in person presentation in Linthicum Heights, MD featuring Majestic Resorts, with Lucien Echavarria and Lifestyle Holidays Hotels, with Jaime Llado
Thank you to the above mentioned speakers for sharing their product information with the chapter attendees
Mark your calendars for the following events over next week:
- National Educations/Programs presents virtual “Humpback Wednesday: Featuring National Affiliates – Sandals & Beaches Resorts and The Bahamas!” on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET/5:00 PM CT/3:00 PM PT. Register: https://bit.ly/4hbeda5
- Hampton Roads VA Chapter host an In-person/Zoom presentation in Chesapeake, VA featuring Carnival, with Business Development Manager, Kathy Donnelly and Visit Norfolk, with Consumer Sales Manager, Dana Howe on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET. Register: https://bit.ly/4jbGeRf
Properly qualifying your cruise clients (as well as other clients) is an important part of matching the clients with the right product. The Travel Institute offers some important suggestions on making that match successful: