Travel Adventures

While waiting for the American Airlines flight Wednesday SFO to Miami, I asked to see the American Airlines Admirals Club. I got a short tour of the club, the computer room and they answered questions about the conference center. A similar request at nited’s Red Carpet got a “This is a members’ club.” I was impressed by the car cigarette lighter style DC power supplies in the main cabin of American Airlines. There were only a few, but they had ‘em.

I flew into Miami and rented a car to Ft. Lauderdale. I used the car in Ft. Lauderdale less than I hoped, but it was great to have the freedom to drive up the coast one evening.

Stayed at Holiday Inn Express. Was walking distance from the conference center, though I took the bus a few times. The fridge, microwave, free wireless internet, daily full towel change, coffee maker, computer and printer in the lobby, and continental breakfast met all of my needs.

CLIA Education Seminar: Cruising… Knowing the World You Sell Overall review of geography and the how cruises are a great way to see the world.

CLIA Education Seminar: Cruising: The Ultimate Incentive Wow. Dr. Marc Mancini substituted. His pinch hit showed mastery for the subject. Those who sell incentive travel make more money that those specializing in other markets. Dr. Mancini covered the history of incentives from the days of gold and green stamps to today’s modern incentive houses. He defined the market for travel agencies careful to layout the challenges as well as growing opportunities. Makes be want to order the CLIA videos. I understand he is one of the presenters. Many participants seemed to know him. Read the rest of this entry »