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Visit usa training programme
approaches the 2000 mark
Caroline Donaldson-Sinclair is a mem- incentives for students to graduate through
Top tips for a USA trip
ber of the Visit USA PR Committee and the entire programme and become specialists
a partner at WixHill Ltd in the USA including vouchers and fast
● The USA is still great value for money, even with
www.wixhill.co.uk tracking onto the regular fam trips.
the recent dip in exchange rates -
“The programme is deliberately in-
● Festivals are hugely popular throughout the year
Since its inception in 2005 the Visit depth and comprehensive. It is de-
in the USA. Almost every town in every State will
use any excuse for a party, from Zucchini Festivals
USA Training Programme has established signed to be used as an ongoing research
in New England to the New Orleans Mardi Gras.
itself as an invaluable educational tool for tool by agents as well as a training facility, ” said
● There is no other country that offers such a con-
dedicated British travel agents. With over 1,800 now Matt Bates, Chair of the VUSA Training Committee.
trast of experiences from a beach holiday, skiing,
registered, the programme is a popular and user “We consider our agents the front line in promoting the
city breaks, ranching holidays and Native Ameri-
can adventures .
friendly, web-based asset to tour operators and travel USA; their educated knowledge is vital in offering
agencies looking to progress their staffs’ skills. added value and staying ahead of internet pricing
● There is a wide choice of non-stop flights to the US
- on a daily basis from London and many airports.
The programme includes six modules at Standard wars. This year we are particularly targeting consortia
level and six at Advanced level. Standard takes you on and multiples as we drive towards an official further
● Driving in the USA is easy, the cars are comfort-
able and mostly automatic, the roads are wide and
a tour of the 50 States, from where to take the family education accreditation for the programme.”
well maintained. It is a great way to see the
skiing in Vermont to what to do Downtown in San Fran- Do you know where to find a Six Flags Over America scenery and meet the locals
cisco. On passing the online exam, graduates download theme park in the Capital Region? How about how to
● The UK and USA share a common language and
their certification before moving on to the Advanced fly to Las Vegas from Gatwick? If you know the an- culture.
programme. Advanced takes students deeper into the swers, then you should be well on your way to getting
● When choosing a ski resort in the USA, ask about
culture and climate of the USA as well as specific infor- your certification. If not, then get registered and get skiing ability. Expert skiers love Jackson Hole. For
mation on transportation, geography and individual at- touring!
a mix of abilities larger resorts such as Vail may be
more suitable.
tractions of the region. There are various rolling To register click on www.visitusa.org.uk
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