Sherry Chesley, CTA®, of Adventure Travel and Cruising recently earned the distinguished Certified Travel Associate, or CTA, designation from The Travel Institute, the travel industry’s benchmark for educational excellence and the only travel organization offering certification for travel professionals’ varying levels of expertise. The Certified Travel Associate, CTA®, designation is awarded by The Travel Institute to travel professionals who complete a rigorous training program, including closed-book, proctor-administered testing, to demonstrate extensive industry knowledge and experience and the highest standards of travel professionalism. In addition, CTAs are required to fulfill stringent continuing education requirements each year. The CTA curriculum focuses on the essential skills needed to succeed as a frontline travel counselor – selling, customer service, destinations, niche markets and communication. The CTA is also the first step in earning the coveted Certified Travel Counselor designation.
Additionally, Sherry recently completed the The Active & Adventure Specialist Program through the Travel Leaders Network. This in depth training program aids Travel Advisors in developing the skills, business relationships and personal travel opportunities to better plan and provide customers with customized and unique experiences.
