2008 Annual WorldClass Travel Network
Fall Product Meeting Summary

Friday, September 5,2008
Park Plaza Bloomington

Click here to read the meeting notes.

 

The Entire WorldClass Travel Network Office, Left to Right:
Julie-Marie, Phil, Julie, Gary, Margaret, Sheri, Mikkel, Bob

Julie Buchanan, President & CEO opened the meeting and welcomed all members.
 

Some of our preferred supplier presenters...

Wendy/ASTA - Talked about
"Learn all about ASTA".
John/RCI - Talked about cruisingpower.com and the new amazing e-marketing tool.
Karen/Travel Bound, gave an extensive product update. Jenny/Carnival Cruise Line - talked about new product and sales tips.
Frank/Disney Destinations - gave a presentation on marketing, sales & free online tools.
 
Network Members at the one-day meeting.

Topics presented throughout the day:
River Cruises, Faith Based Travel, Family Reunions, Group Travel, Travel Insurance, Wedding & Honeymoon Destinations, Luxury Travel and Updates from Julie Buchanan.

Network members participating in Group Leadership scenarios, led by Julie Buchanan.

 

 A Totally Tuscan lunch - just delicious!

 

We had several preferred suppliers participate at our trade show...

Janet Ulve - Icelandair Krista Erickson - Avis/Budge Group

Cindy Webster - Apple Vacations BJ Stern - Sun Country
Jamie Lund (right) - Norwegian Cruise Line Terri Van Sloun - GoGo Worldwide Vacations

Paul Christianson - Globus Chelynne Latz - Travel Guard
Bob Luber - Celebrity Cruises Kathy Mehring - Funjet Frank Westpfahl - Disney
Joe Seeb - Princess Cruises Alyssa Wyatt - MLT Vacations Greg Rholl (right) - CenTrav
   
  Jenny Halligan (right)
Carnival Cruise Line
 
     
Staff Members:  Margaret, Julie-Marie,
Mikkel and Sheri.
Julie-Marie with Network Member,
Lori Woodfield.
 

Winners of the Prize Drawing:

  • Apple Vacations Canvas Bag: Lori/Silver Star Travel & Marilyn/Diamond Travel

  • Apple Vacations Dream Cooler Bags: Jay/Raimann Travel, John/Lakeside Travel

  • Avis/Budget Group - Free Day Car Rental Certificates (3):
    Carrie/Pineapple Travel, Linda/Ticket to Travel & Caryl/C & J Travel

  • Centrav - $50 Lettuce Entertain You Gift Card: Shelly/Shelly's Travel

  • Disney - Crystal Mickey Mouse: Carrie/Book It Travel

  • Carnival Cruise Line - Bag & Gift Card: Harriet/Martin Travel

  • Celebrity Cruises - Plush Robe: Lisa/Travel by Lee

  • Globus - $25 Restaurant Gift Cards: Linda/Lawrence Travel & Amy/Christine's Travel

  • MLT Worry Free Vacations - $50 Travel Gift Certificate: Dennis/Carefree Travel

  • Princess Cruises - Beach Towel: Betty/Dream Vacations by Betty

  • Royal Caribbean International - Plush Robe: Leslie/Magic Mouse trips

  • Royal Caribbean International - Tote Bag & Goodies: RaeAnn/Time to Travel

  • Sun Country Airlines - Round Trip Domestic Air Ticket: Carol/Classic Travel

  • Travel Bound - Italian Themed Gift Basket: Jerry/Time to Travel

  • Travel Guard - Fold Out Chair & Carrier: Marv/Martin Travel

 

Thank You to our Preferred Suppliers for their support!

Apple Vacations ~ Avis/Budget Group ~ Carnival Cruise Line

Celebrity Cruises ~ Centrav ~ Funjet Vacations

Globus ~ GoGo World Wide Vacations ~ Icelandair

MLT Worry Free Vacations ~ Norwegian Cruise Line

Princess Cruises ~ Royal Caribbean International

Sun Country Airlines ~ Travel Bound ~ Travel Guard

Walt Disney Parks & Resorts ~ Adventures by Disney
Disney Cruise Line

 

Click here to read the meeting notes.