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Montecito Village Travel Names New President and Chairman of the Board

Exciting changes are in the air as Robin Sanchez, CTIE, is promoted to the position of President of Your Travel Center, Inc. dba Montecito Village Travel and former President and CEO, Colin Weatherhead, continues as CEO and assumes the position of Chairman of the Board. Montecito Village Travel is a leading Virtuoso agency and a pioneer in the hosting industry. These promotions became effective April 1, 2022.

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Connie Miller - Tue, 04/12/2022 - 00:00

Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.

The Secret to Growing Your Travel Business

The Secret to Growing Your Business

Do you feel you need more hours in your day? Are you worried that you are taking shortcuts in your service jut to keep up with the pace? If so, then I have a secret to share with you today that will provide you more time to spend on the parts of your business that you love and the ability to enhance your client services.

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Connie Miller - Fri, 12/03/2021 - 12:00

Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.

When the Tough Get Going

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You’ve heard the expression “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.”  It’s a truth that applies to all areas of our life, both personal and professional. 

COVID19 has taken us all by surprise.  Without a doubt, “the going is tough.”  Today’s focus, however, is on “when the tough get going”.  And while it may feel that the sky is falling, it’s important to remember that what we are experiencing now will pass.  More importantly, what you do today will directly impact how quickly the return to normal is for you. 

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Connie Miller - Mon, 03/30/2020 - 14:50

Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.

Digital Marketing Best Practices for Travel Advisors

Best Digital Marketing Practices for Travel Advisors

In my short time of working in the travel industry for Your Travel Center/Montecito Village Travel (with a 10 year background in web design, interactive media and marketing), I’ve come to realize everyone is extremely busy and may not have the time or resources to do all of their own marketing. It can be very time consuming and expensive. This guide is a quick and easy drill down of the best, most efficient and price effective ways of driving new customers to your business.

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Connie Miller - Sun, 01/20/2019 - 13:58

Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.

Staff Spotlight- Leanne Seli

Staff Spotlight- Leanne Seli

How long have you been with Your Travel Center? 
Since 1997.

What is your best advice to those joining Your Travel Center?  
Be sure to save the first few introductory emails (especially those involving accounting) in a safe place. They contain a wealth of information that will be helpful as you begin making sales.  

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Connie Miller - Sun, 01/20/2019 - 13:57

Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.

John Oberacker of Eden for Your World Wins Virtuoso 2018 Most Innovative Advisor Award

LAS VEGAS (August 16, 2018) – Global luxury travel network Virtuoso® congratulates John Oberacker of Eden For Your World, an independent affiliate of Montecito Village Travel in Long Beach, California as the winner of this year’s sought-after Most Innovative Travel Advisor US & Canada at the 30th annual Virtuoso Travel Week.

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Connie Miller - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 00:00

Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.

NCL Announces Permanent Placement of the Joy to the West Coast for 2019

GOOD NEWS!  NCL’s Norwegian Joy will be based full-time on the West Coast beginning in 2019.  She will spend summers in Alaska and will sail from San Pedro, Los Angeles, to the Mexican Riviera and the Panama Canal the remainder of the year. This full-time placement gives your clients more West Coast options than ever before. 

 

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Connie Miller - Fri, 07/27/2018 - 15:54

Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.

Staff Spotlight - Loretta Alva

Tell the world briefly what you do at Your Travel Center and role supporting agents and independent contractors.
As the director of leisure sales, I work  with our preferred cruise and tour suppliers, secure coop marketing dollars and act as a liason between supplier and advisors.   

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Connie Miller - Wed, 07/25/2018 - 17:27

Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.

Anatomy of ClientBase

Virtuoso Advisors… Did you know

Did you know that Virtuoso advisors participating in Virtuoso’s Marketing program can find details of the offers that were sent to their clients by going to the ACTIVITIES tab in the client’s ClientBase profile?

This means that when your client calls and asks about the Regent Seven Seas offer you sent them, you can quickly see when the mailer was sent and the specifics of the offer with just a few clicks of the mouse.  Never be caught unaware again.

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Connie Miller - Tue, 07/17/2018 - 10:25

Connie has enjoyed travel her entire life. She first started in the travel industry while her family was young, working as an agent, group coordinator and eventually manager before changing careers.