September is always bittersweet, as it marks the end of summer and my kids going back to school (giving me more solid, uninterrupted working time). It also typically marks the month of a big travel conference where I get to see friends & colleagues that I don't often get to see in person. This September also brings me to Europe, to experience a river cruise along the Rhine river!
Read MoreThis month I joined my colleagues in travel at an annual conference in Funner, CA, and it was indeed Fun! But more importantly, I was able to connect with tour operators and travel suppliers, network with my friends and colleagues, and win a Monarch Agency award!
Read MoreThis last weekend I had the privilege of winning two awards at my host agency's travel conference that I attended (Travel Quest World). Out of 3000 or so agents, I won the Best Email Newsletter award (so hopefully you enjoy these!) and I also was one of about 20 or so that won Monarch Agency awards, which highlights travel agencies of excellence for sales performance and growth, support of other travel agents (I'm big into community over competition), and utilization of travel programs and products in my business. This is my 2nd consecutive year of winning the Monarch Agency award, so I must be doing something right!
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