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Saturday, November 26, 2011
Ruth Sherman on Nonverbal Communication - Public Speaking, Presentation Skills, Media Training
Friday, November 11, 2011
Vantage Deluxe Travel - Looking for Program Directors for European Cruises
Here’s another job posting for 2012. Most major companies start their new hiring
right after the Christmas Holidays. It’s
encouraging to see so many starting their search for new Tour Directors and
Guides early.
Vantage Deluxe World Travel is looking for Program Managers
(Tour Directors) for their European River Cruise Programs in 2012. Vantage Deluxe World Travel is a
well-respected tour operator that has been creating Five-star travel programs
at Four-star prices for mature travelers since 1983.
Posting:
Program Manager – European Rivers: Experienced Tour Leader to deliver the
touring river cruise program along various rivers (Rhine, Danube, Saone, Rhone,
Seine, & Elbe) in Europe as outlined in the Vantage operational day by day
for one coach of American senior travelers, and achieve the overall program
quality goals.
Responsibilities include:
· Team Player –
work with two to three other Program Managers and take direction from the Lead
Program Manager
· Display
strong leadership skills
· Manage day to
day delivery of the tour & problem solve on site to ensure program overall quality
· Create a
sense of group identity and make all travelers feel they have someone looking
out for their well-being
· Coordinate
& reconfirm all services with hotels, coaches, restaurants & local
guides
· Be
knowledgeable about the tour and the region
· Follow
Vantage Policy & Procedures
· Deliver
informative briefings and set realistic trip expectations
· Share your
insider’s view of the destinations to help drive cultural connections
· Excellent
command of the English language, both written and oral. Comfortable command of German.
This is a freelance position and we are recruiting for the
2012 season.
Application:
I’m not sure what they mean by “Comfortable Command of
German” but if you do not speak German I still recommend applying if you feel
you have most of the other qualifications.
Its listed last telling me, it’s not as important as the above listed
requirements. I covered most of the list in the training so hopefully you feel
comfortable about the procedures and with a bit of Internet research you should
be able to learn about the destinations easily.
Remember too, you’re not the guide, you’re the Tour Director and
managing the groups.
Ark of the Covenant discovered with Tomb of Alexander the Great
This is the type of news story that can quickly lead to new
tours and destinations, leading to work for
tour operators, tour directors and local guides. The use of Social media may speed up the
requests for bookings.
An Unbelievable Ark Of The Covenant Announcement And 10 Relic Trips
Reports are cropping up that the fabled Ark of the Covenant,
said to contain the remnants of the Ten Commandments, has been discovered along
with the Tomb of Alexander the Great on the Greek island of Thasos.
The Focus Information Agency, a Bulgarian outfit not exactly
renowned for accuracy, is reporting that Grekomania.ru, a Russian web portal
that purports to be an "official information partner of the Ministry of
Culture and Tourism of Greece," has claimed that a group led by Nikolaos
Kumardzis, an archeologist apparently unaffiliated with any other dig, has
identified one of the world's great treasures. At least one Armenian newspaper
is running a similar story.
What more confirmation could anyone possibly want?
Thasos, which is near Macedonia, has long been rumored as
the potential resting place of Alexander the Great, who died in Babylon in 323
BC after conquering Persia and consolidating Eurasian power. The connection
between the great military leader and the Ten Commandments -- none of which he
could truly be said to have followed -- is unclear, which makes the news that
they were discovered together even less credible.
That being said, the Ark of the Covenant has inspired
travelers and explorers for hundreds of years and is likely to continue to do
so. It is worth remembering that pilgrimages remain part of the modern travel
culture and that visiting relics or searching for them is quite popular in much
of the world.
Because the Ark of the Covenant story is likely to bounce
around the internet, exciting then disappointing people, we thought it would be
nice to offer up a selection of places where relics were actually discovered.
We can't vouch for the authenticity of every one of these
relics, but they are revered by many of the faithful.
Photos:
Monday, November 7, 2011
Alaska Driver Guides - Holland America Line - Princess Cruises
Enjoy a Summer as a Driver Guide through Alaska's Wilderness
with Holland America Line and Princess Cruises. Narrate tours while driving a
motor coach through the Last Frontier! CDL training will be provided in the
Orlando area prior to the Alaska season. Relocation assistance is provided.
Training starts soon, apply now! www.alaskatourjobs.com EOE
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?ipath=EXIND&siteid=cbindeed&Job_DID=J3F6DR5ZFMZCRCHBCS9
I also recommend reading the posting on January on
Alaska. Jill Hyatt, a past student is now involved
in hiring and offered to help.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Chicago's no. 1 Travel and Tourism Site, explorechicago.org, Teams Up With Motorola On New Mobile Tourism App
This Chicago app may be a wonderful tool for Chicago Tour Guides, Tour Directors and Travel Staff.
http://www.travmedia.com/north-america/pressrelease.php?id=77369&mo=3&referencekey=d66cd2092d34039ac4ad8d092024d19a
StoryPlace.me allows Chicago visitors and residents to view,
upload and share videos
CHICAGO– ExploreChicago.org, the City of Chicago’s Official
Tourism Site, is teaming up with Motorola Mobility, Inc. and the Motorola
Mobility Foundation around StoryPlace.me, an innovative mobile tourism app
recently released in the Android Marketplace. The service allows users to view,
upload and share site-specific video content, giving visitors and residents a
whole new way to engage with places and spaces while navigating Chicago.
ExploreChicago.org, the No. 1 travel and tourism website for
Chicago based on traffic volume, is managed by the Chicago Office of Tourism
and Culture (COTC), an agency dedicated to promoting Chicago as a premier
cultural destination to domestic and international leisure travelers. COTC
provided the professional content for the testing phase of StoryPlace.me,
uploading nearly 100 videos collected from its cultural and hospitality
partners including:
· Time-lapse
video of the construction of Museum of Science and Industry’s Smart Home
· Lakeview
East walking tour submitted by the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce
· Short film
of a classic Chicago wedding from Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co.
· Stop-motion
video of “Go Do Good” art installation provided by Chicago Loop Alliance
· Clips of
past productions and interviews with guest artists of TimeLine Theatre Company
“The Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture is a recognized
leader in the visitor industry for using cutting-edge technologies and social
media to market Chicago as a premier leisure travel destination,” says Dorothy
Coyle, Executive Director, COTC. “We’re thrilled to be working with Motorola to
enrich the experience of our visitors.”
There were 38.11 million total visitors to Chicago in 2010,
28.03 million of which were leisure travelers. The Chicago visitor industry
generates more than $11 billion in direct spending, $616 million in tax
revenue, and sustains more than 124,000 jobs for the city’s economy.
“The Motorola Mobility Foundation is pleased to collaborate
with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture to leverage this new app in
innovative ways that enhance the visitor’s experience of Chicago,” says Eileen
Sweeney, Director of the Motorola Mobility Foundation.
For details and to install StoryPlace.me, visit
https://market.android.com ExploreChicago.org Partners with Motorola/ADD ONE
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative
technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and
enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as
smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data
delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices.
For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.
About Motorola Mobility Foundation
The Motorola Mobility Foundation is the charitable and
philanthropic arm of Motorola Mobility. With employees located around the
globe, Motorola Mobility seeks to benefit the communities where it operates.
The company achieves this by making strategic grants, forging strong community
partnerships, fostering innovation and engaging stakeholders. The Motorola
Mobility Foundation focuses its funding on education, community, health and
wellness and disaster relief. For more information, on Motorola Mobility
Corporate and Foundation giving, visit responsibility.motorola.com.
Visitor Information Resources
Visitors and Chicagoans planning to entertain out-of-town
guests can receive trip-planning assistance and information by visiting
ExploreChicago.org. Brochures and information on Chicago’s exciting events and
activities are also available at the Visitor Information Centers. Friendly
Visitor Representatives can answer questions and assist in planning an
unforgettable itinerary. The visitor centers are located in two of the city’s
most popular areas: across from Millennium Park in the Chicago Cultural Center,
77 E. Randolph Street; and at the historic Water Works pumping station, 163 E.
Pearson Street at Michigan Avenue.
For daily alerts about fun and free things to do in Chicago,
follow Explore Chicago on Twitter at Twitter.com/ExploreChicago and “like” us
on Facebook at Facebook.com/ExploreChicago, where you can also weigh in on your
Chicago favorites. Receive answers to your Chicago questions on the go, and
tips on the latest citywide events and activities, via the FREE Twitter
Concierge Service (@explorechicago) available daily.
ExploreChicago.org
ExploreChicago.org, the City of Chicago’s Official Tourism
Site, is the No. 1 travel and tourism website for Chicago based on traffic
volume. Recent additions and other highlights include:
A popular blog, providing a unique insider’s point of view
of the city;
Events, tours and attractions, searchable by date,
neighborhood and interest areas;
Social media travel tools including free visitor assistance
via Twitter (@explorechicago);
Fun, location-based games including 11 free SCVNGR treks and
Foursquare badges;
Multimedia content such as videos, slideshows, podcasts and
an itinerary builder;
“Insider Profiles” of real Chicagoans, with their favorite
things to see and do in the city;
Convenient airline and hotel booking services provided by
Orbitz.com;
Detailed information and interactive Google maps for
Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods.
The Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture is dedicated to
promoting Chicago as a premier cultural destination to domestic and
international leisure travelers, providing innovative visitor programs and services,
and presenting free world-class public programs. For more information please
visit ExploreChicago.org.
http://www.travmedia.com/north-america/pressrelease.php?id=77369&mo=3&referencekey=d66cd2092d34039ac4ad8d092024d19a
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