Every Friday, PTANA members get the inside track with our Weekly Education Newsletter from the National Education Chair—packed with timely updates, training highlights, industry insights, supplier spotlights, and opportunities that help you sell smarter, earn more, and stay ahead.
This is one of those benefits you don’t want to “catch up on later” because the best opportunities move fast.
Members: Click below to log in and view the current edition + past newsletters.
Please use the same email address connected to your PTANA membership to access the archive.
Not a member (or need to renew)? You’re missing the weekly edge.
Join or renew today by clicking here to unlock full access.
Alonzo’s Education Corner: PTANA National Weekly Newsletter
Hello PTANA,
Here is this week’s summary of professional development opportunities for your review. Recent programs included:
- Maryland Chapter offered a virtual presentation featuring Celestyal Cruises with Randy Epstein, Regional Account Manager. For those of you who were unable to view the presentation, here is a link to the session recording: https://youtu.be/poJGmbkjV6Y
- New Jersey Chapter hosted an In Person meeting in Avenel, NJ featuring AmaWaterways with BDM, Columba Colicchio and InnRoads Group Team with BDM, Narcisco Moreno
- Hampton Roads VA Chapter hosted an In Person meeting in Hampton, VA featuring AIC Hotel Group with Daniel Jimenez, Regional Director of Business Development Mid-Atlantic
Thank you to all of the above listed speakers who have taken time to share their products with our PTANA members. Mark your calendars for the following programs next week:
- Greater Detroit Chapter offers Discover & Certify: Islands of the Bahamas Webinar with Azure Quant, from Bahamas Ministry of Tourism on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET/5:00 PM CT/3:00 PM PT. Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ms6q6wn
- National Education/Programs presentation featuring Rental Escapes – Villa & Airbnb Alternatives for Your Travel Agency’s Clients, with Willie Fernandez on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET/5:00 PM CT/3:00 PM PT. Register: https://ptana.org/membership-event-calendar/#!event/register/2026/1/28/natl-education-programs-presentation-featuring-rental-escapes
- PTANA and Royal Caribbean Team Up – “Travel Advisor Incentive Event” with Business Development Manager Karen Thomas on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET/5:30 PM CT/3:30 PM PT. Register: https://ptana.org/membership-event-calendar/#!event/register/2026/1/29/-8220-ptana-and-royal-caribbean-team-up-8211-travel-advisor-incentive-event-8221-with-business-development-manager-karen-thomas
- Las Vegas Chapter In Person Meeting featuring BedsOnline at Wyndham Vacation Resorts on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT
