Pimentel to Keynote ATAA Conference

by TravelPulse Staff
Last updated: 4:49 AM ET, Tue June 7, 2005

The Association of Travel Agents of America (ATAA) is sponsoring its annual Nuts and Bolts conference and heading the speaking roster is industry expert Larry Pimentel of SeaDream Yacht Club.The conference will include highly interactive sessions and include smaller breakout sessions that will give attendees the opportunity to learn in-depth about the luxury and adventure markets.President of SeaDream Yacht Club Larry Pimentel will be speaking on how to earn 80-90% more from selling charters over land based trips.Conference registration is $299 for members and $499 for non members. Attendees for the Nuts & Bolts conference are eligible to become an ATAA member for $100 and regular membership rates are $375.The ATAA Nuts and Bolts Conference has been approved by The Travel Institute to provide 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to Certified Travel Counselors (CTCs) and Certified Travel Associates (CTAs) who complete the program. Travel professionals who have earned the CTC and CTA certifications through The Travel Institute are required to earn ten CEUs annually to maintain their designations. To register for the conference or for questions about ATAA call 888-550-1195 visit www.ataa.net.