ITMI Alumni News » Symposium http://www.itmitourtraining.com/blog A Blog for ITMI and its Alumni Community Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:53:45 +0000 en hourly 1 Symposium 2010 Ideas http://www.itmitourtraining.com/blog/2009/07/13/symposium-2010-ideas-5/ http://www.itmitourtraining.com/blog/2009/07/13/symposium-2010-ideas-5/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:37:43 +0000 Joan http://www.itmitourtraining.com/blog/?p=915 Hello Staff!

Count me in for January 2010  in Tucson!  I would imagine that an expert on “travel future in this economy” would be a great topic..Maybe Bernanke???…just kidding…..but we are all concerned about this subject….Thanks for the location…..LOVE Tucson and environs….Tubac is a great little historical town…great shops and galleries…

Hasta el Enero!

Cynthia Heffner

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How about talking about tips on getting back into tour directing after you’ve been out for awhile?
Terri Abram
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I want to see it from their side so I know how to prepare a resume that is user friendly for the tour operators.

chris wistey

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I would like to meet the staff of Natural Habitat Tours in Colorado.  Since the trend in economic development revolves around “green” issues and the environment, eco tourism and job opportunities in that area could be an interesting topic for Tour Directors.
Thanks for asking for our feedback.  I would like to participate in Symposium 2010.
Cindy Oakley
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Deb

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Claudia Corbett

March, 2008

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Workshop; Divide the participants 10 to 12 per table with one person to represent their group to discuss their topic to the whole attendees.
Suggested Topics/per table;
  • Challenges/with solution of a tour director.
  • Preferred work environment. Why?
  • Discuss what are in your toolbox.
  • Things to consider to sharpen your saw.
  • Discovering self and others. How to improve/develop.
  • How to keep in shape/healthy while on the road.
Guest Speaker / Motivational speaker
  • Financial planning / estates/ Insurance/ retirement etc.
  • Tour Operator – vision for the coming years.
Best Regards,
Grace Pangan
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1) How to lead your tour group in song.   Include a sing-along session as a conference activity.
2) Working with specialized tour groups, for example, ask Donna Hackler to talk about leading hummingbird
tour groups (BTW some of these are in Arizona!)
3) How tour operators and tour directors have been coping with uncertain economic times…retrenching and
seizing new opportunities.
3) How to bounce back from setbacks and build your reputation with tour operators and peers.
4) How to build and maintain stable and supportive relationships with family despite long periods away from home.
Of course I would love your feedback, Nicole, but I won’t hold my breath!
Best wishes,
Joe Steinbock (ITMI 2004 class ?)
1) World tourism overview
2) Practical tips for
- job seeking
- increasing income
3) How to maintain stable relationships with family while having long periods away from home
4) Singing:  how to lead your tour group in song
5) How to take criticism constructively, and build your reputation with tour operators
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Thanks,

Rhonda Briel

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Linda Stolow

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