Spring training for ball players may be over, but it’s continuing for travel advisors, with Transat’s inaugural ‘Rookie Camp’ taking place this week in Mexico. The exclusive training initiative for new travel professionals, which the travel company calls “unprecedented” in Canada, is aimed at agents with less than three years’ experience and represents a “significant step forward in Transat’s ongoing commitment to nurturing talent and fostering growth within the travel industry.”
“At Transat, we recognize the value of a well-trained travel professional and choose to invest in the development of these rookies, who we believe are essential to the collective success of the industry,” says Transat Commercial Director Nicole Bursey. “This training reflects our commitment to the agencies and our continuing desire to be a supportive partner.”
Recognizing the importance of providing comprehensive training to new travel professionals, Transat’s commercial team has developed a multi-faceted curriculum to be delivered at destination. Through a combination of interactive workshops, hands-on exercises and one-on-one mentoring, participants gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence they can use to successfully promote Transat throughout their careers.
Sessions are led by seasoned Transat and Air Transat professionals with extensive experience in their respective fields, “providing valuable insight and practical guidance.”
Recognizing that there is no substitute for first-hand experience, Transat has partnered with several organizations to ensure that Rookie Camp participants are fully immersed in the destination and product:
- Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts
- Barcelo Hotel Group
- Iberostar Hotels & Resorts
- Melia Hotels & Resorts
- Palladium Hotel Group
- Trafic Tours
- World of Hyatt Inclusive Collection
The first Rookie Camp began April 4 at Paradisus Playa del Carmen & Paradisus La Perla and will run until April 11. Taking part are 102 agents, seven partner representatives, and eight Transat/Air Transat staff.