Agency owner’s message on Travel Agent Day 2023: “The reason we are here and thriving, is our travel advisors”

And while the Travel Agent Day perks are very much appreciated, Jamie Milton with Uniglobe Carefree Travel in Saskatoon, SK, tells Travelweek that just as important, if not more so, are words of appreciation and gratitude from supplier partners.

Especially when those kinds of words are broadcast for all to see via traditional and social media.

“Promotions and incentives are great and very much appreciated by travel advisors,” said Milton. “That being said, the feeling of being appreciated, valued and respected is also important. One of my favorite things to see suppliers do, is promote travel advisors to the general media, and through their own personal social media. Hearing well-known and respected suppliers promote travel advisors and all they do, is very impactful.”

It was at Uniglobe Carefree Travel – and thanks to travel advisor Colleen Lorenzen – that Travel Agent Day got its start back in 2011. On the

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Ontario Woman Arrested For Impersonating A Travel Agent

A Whitby, Ontario woman has been accused of impersonating a travel agent and fraudulently selling $245,000 worth of vacations while using over 20 aliases.

The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) collaborated with Durham Police on their criminal investigation, which began in October 2020. The police service said it received reports that an allegedly bogus travel agent was “kiting” — a common form of travel industry fraud where an agent collected cash payments from clients and pockets the money instead of booking trips.

Officers allege that 43-year-old Tarcia Craig Brown owns a travel business called Travel Girl Inc.

They allege that the criminal activity happened between 2011 and 2019 and involved several different travel agencies.

It is alleged that Brown falsified a TICO Certificate to gain employment at TICO registered travel agencies and then engaged in fraudulent activities. She faces a variety of charges, including four counts of fraud exceeding

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Four Tips for Getting Better Leads

You only need 250 to 500 qualified clients to reach a million in sales, Geraldine Ree, emcee of last month’s Travel Market Place East conference in Toronto and a travel agency consultant, told advisors during a breakout session.

Emphasis on “qualified.”

To help advisors find and qualify those 250 to 500 clients, Ree offered several pieces of advice.

Here are four of the most important tips she talked about.

Ideal Client
To get better clients and better leads – with better simply meaning “right for you” – you first need to get clear on who you want to serve.

“It’s time to stop being all things to all people,” Ree said.

Get clear on who lights you up and who is never going to be “your” people, she advised.

“I personally think you need to have either a picture in your mind or you need to have an actual client

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Mbappe, Kane, Kudus, Osimhen, Lukaku, Zaha, Suarez, Gvardiol, Laporte

Chelsea and Saudi club Al Hilal have begun the process of trying to sign 24-year-old France forward Kylian Mbappe, who has not traveled with Paris St Germain on their pre-season tour of Asia. (RMC Sport – in French)

Despite interest from the Saudi Pro League, Mbappe is not interested in leaving Europe and has his heart set on a move to RealMadrid. (90min)

Mbappe is prepared to sit out an entire season and leave PSG on a free transfer next summer after the French champions put him up for sale on Friday. (Sky Sports)

Harry Kane’s wife has been spotted in Munich, looking for properties and schools ahead of a potential move from Tottenham to Bayern Munich for the 29-year-old England striker. (Bild – in German; subscription required)

Chelsea have made contact with Ajax to express an interest in signing Ghana attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus, 22. (The Athletic –

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10 Must-Visit United States Destinations for the Ultimate Classic Car Road Trip

A road trip is a great way to explore must-see destinations with your kids while stopping to sightsee along the way. Add a classic car or van to the mix, and you’ve got the vacation that dreams are made of.

But the best thing about this type of travel is that it’s flexible and affordable. You can adjust your route and schedule at your whim. Nothing’s stopping you from staying a few days longer at your new favorite location to calm a niggly toddler or move on quickly when your teen starts complaining about being bored!

Since you aren’t splurging on flights, you have more freedom to explore travel- and budget-wise. Not to mention, it’s a great opportunity to bond with your kids!

I’ve discovered many amazing locations across the US, but some have truly stood out along the way. That’s why I’ve listed 10 of my must-visit destinations (in

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Gigi Hadid Arrested For Pot Possession in Cayman Islands

UPDATES

11:31 AM PT — Cayman cops deny the bribery allegations, telling us, “Our officers categorically deny the bribery related allegation which has been made against them by Ms. Hadid. However, we invite Ms. Hadid to make a formal complaint to our Professional Standards Unit so that they can independently review the case in order to determine if there is any evidence to support her allegation.”

UPDATES

10:33 AM PT — A source close to Gigi Hadid tells us the weed discovered wasn’t in her personal bag, it was found in a bag of one of the people she was traveling with … but because the plane was in her name, all of the contents became her responsibility.

UPDATES

The source tells us officials allegedly wanted to be paid off, but Gigi refused, instead opting for the legal ramifications. We’re told Gigi does have a medical card, but it wasn’t

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Whitby woman acting as travel agent facing charges in $245,000 fraud scheme

Durham police have charged a Whitby woman after she allegedly fraudulently sold vacations.

Police say the Financial Crimes Unit began an investigation in October 2020 after receiving reports that a woman was impersonating a travel agent and was “kiting”.

Officers say kiting is a common type of fraud in the travel industry, where an agent collects cash payments from clients and doesn’t apply the money to the client’s vacation, and instead pockets the cash.

They say she had participated in this practice between 2011 and 2019, using a falsified Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) certificate.

Police say she defrauded several travel agencies of more than $245,000.

She owns her own travel business called “Travel Girl Inc” and has used over 21 aliases.

She also claims to specialize in group travel and destination weddings.

Tarcia Craig Brown, 43, of Whitby is charged with: Fraud Exceeding $5000 x4, Use Computer to

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Whitby woman was accused of acting as a travel agent and defrauding clients out of $245K

A 43-year-old Whitby woman is facing charges after she acted like a travel agent and fraudulently sold vacations, Durham police say.

in Oct. 2020, Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) started an investigation after receiving reports that a woman was impersonating a travel agent and was “kiting.”

“Kiting is a common type of fraud in the travel industry, where an agent collects cash payments from clients and doesn’t apply the money to the client’s vacation, but rather pockets the cash,” police wrote in a news release on Monday.

Police say the woman had participated in kiting between 2011 and 2019, using a fake TICO certificate and defrauded several travel agencies of more than $245,000.

She owns her own travel business called “Travel Girl Inc” and has used over 21 aliases, according to police. She claims to specialize in group travel and destination weddings.

Tarcia Craig Brown has been charged with: Fraud

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Whitby woman allegedly acted as a travel agent, defrauded agencies of more than $245K

The Durham Region Police Service (DRPS) has charged a Whitby woman after she allegedly defrauded several agencies of more than $245,000 by fraudulently selling vacations for more than a decade.

DRPS’s Financial Crimes Unit began an investigation in 2020 after receiving reports that a woman was impersonating a travel agent and was ‘kiting.’

“Kiting is a common type of fraud in the travel industry, where an agent collects cash payments from clients and doesn’t apply the money to the client’s vacation, but rather pockets the cash,” police said in a press release.

“The female had been participating in this practice between 2011 and 2019, using a falsified Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) certificate and defrauded several travel agencies of more than $245,000.”

Police say the woman owns her own travel business called “Travel Girls Inc,” and has allegedly used more than 20 aliases while fraudulently selling vacations.

She claims

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What you need to know about the hit faith-based thriller fueling conspiracy theories

Jim Caviezel stars in Sound of Freedom, which unexpectedly topped the July 4th box office over Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

Jim Caviezel stars in Sound of Freedom. (Everett Collection)

The faith-based child-trafficking thriller Sound of Freedom has become one of the biggest, most unexpected box-office hits of the year, thus far ranking in $53 million (and counting) and even outdueling the Walt Disney-backed Indiana Jones and the Dial of DestinyHarrison Ford’s farewell to his signature fedora-wearing adventurer on a Fourth of July holiday face-off.

The film’s underdog success story isn’t the only reason it’s making headlines, though.

There have been outlandish QAnon-centric conspiracy theories spread and refuted, a screening planned by former President Donald Trump and a link made between the film and a years-old congressional testimony by Ashton Kutcher.

Here’s everything you need to know about 2023’s sleeper hit.

What is Sound of Freedom about?

Originally filmed in 2018, Sound of Freedom is inspired by the life of Tim Ballard — a former special agent with the US

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