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Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.
Tell the world briefly what you do at Your Travel Center and role supporting agents and independent contractors.
As the director of leisure sales, I work with our preferred cruise and tour suppliers, secure coop marketing dollars and act as a liason between supplier and advisors.
Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.
Virtuoso Advisors… Did you know
Did you know that Virtuoso advisors participating in Virtuoso’s Marketing program can find details of the offers that were sent to their clients by going to the ACTIVITIES tab in the client’s ClientBase profile?
This means that when your client calls and asks about the Regent Seven Seas offer you sent them, you can quickly see when the mailer was sent and the specifics of the offer with just a few clicks of the mouse. Never be caught unaware again.
Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.
Supplier Retreats in Santa Barbara and Scottsdale were smashing successes for both advisors and suppliers alike with time allocated to network, learn, share and enjoy. New to this year’s format was the “Town Hall” meeting. This interactive meeting, closed to suppliers, allowed Colin Weatherhead and the management staff to share the company’s vision, direction and programs with advisors and allowed advisors to express their needs and concerns. Issues of concern quickly became opportunities for change and the “Town Hall” meeting concept will continue to be a part of this annual event.
Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.
On March 18, 2018, the “Top 3” revenue producers for River Cruises and the “Top 3” producers for Ocean Cruises joined owners Colin Weatherhead, Robin Sanchez and Jacki Jones and Joseph Barney, Uniworld, for Your Travel Center/Montecito Village Travel’s first ever Owner’s Cruise. This select group of advisors included Foy Renfro, Judi Walker, Patti Koide, Lynn Rudin, Effie Patrianakos, Vicky Voll, their guests and Chris Weatherhead.
Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.
If travel agents know one thing better than most other professionals, it’s that first-rate travel experiences never happen by accident. It takes a 360-degree understanding of every situation, collaborative planning, the flexibility to pivot on a dime and the determination to ensure client satisfaction at all costs.
The same could be said for a happy marriage, which may be why so many married couples have partnered together to build their travel agencies.
Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.
“I try not to make family gatherings all about the business,” says Bob Drinkhouse, owner of A Ambassador Travel in Phoenix, Ariz.
That’s not always easy when the business is a family affair. Drinkhouse started his travel agency in 1997 and brought his son on board in 2014, with his son-in-law following in 2016.
Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.
We are pleased to introduce Loretta Alva as our newest team member. Loretta will be assuming the role of Director of Leisure Sales previously held by Cate Almgren. Beginning in the industry as a corporate agent and account manager; she assumed many other roles during her 25 year career including five years with a large host agency. Loretta’s experience will definitely be an asset to Your Travel Center/Montecito Village Travel as she works with suppliers, employees and Independent Contractors.
Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.
Chris Weatherhead has been elected to represent the Virtuoso’s Hotel & Resorts Committee for the Western Region. This committee provides advice, support and strategy for the continued evolution of the Virtuoso Hotels & Resort Program. Chris’ work with the Your Travel Center/Montecito Village Travel hotel program and his passion for the hotel industry will be a definite advantage to Virtuoso as they evaluate and grow the Virtuoso network of properties.
Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.
Robin Sanchez was awarded the Susan D Tanzman Advocates Award 2017 Virtuoso at the SoCAL ASTA Diamond Awards Banquet April 25th in Beverly Hills.
Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.
