Learn More About the Tampa Bay Travel Specialist Program

Tampa Bay is an incredibly diverse city with plenty of cultural and outdoor attractions, museums and festivals - not to mention a unique history that includes pirates! Whether your clients love adrenaline-inducing watersports or laid-back shopping trips, Tampa Bay can satisfy plenty of travelers' wants and desires. Becoming a Tampa Bay travel specialist can set you as a travel advisor up for success - with added benefits for you, of course!

There are a variety of benefits to becoming a Tampa Bay travel specialist. If you studied or are studying with The Travel Institute, completing the course can earn Continuing Education Credits. Those who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion along with materials to showcase your status as a Tampa Bay travel specialist, along with personalized news on all things Tampa Bay and more.

The Tampa Bay Travel Specialist course is free for travel advisors through Travel Agent Academy. It's compatible with IOS devices, so advisors can study on the go with their mobile devices. The course is available in three languages: English, Spanish and German and is split into two different chapters: an overview of the city and its attractions, followed by a second chapter on itinerary suggestions, accommodations, popular Tampa Bay events and festivals and more. The chapters are enhanced with videos, quizzes and interactive content to provide a great learning experience. In addition to the training modules, enrolling in the specialist course provides several guides, like one solely on the restaurants downtown, along with videos showcasing parts of the city and its heritage.

From Tampa Bay's iconic Riverwalk to its rich history of diversity highlighting historic Ybor City, the first module of the Tampa Bay Travel Specialist program offers a detailed overview of the city, including pop quizzes, plenty of photos to familiarize advisors with iconic landmarks and a final test at the end.

Once you're familiar with Tampa Bay, its attractions and its culture, it's time to take Chapter Two, which focuses on things experts should know about the city, including fun day trip opportunities, accommodation options, the city's biggest events and festivals and more. Pop quizzes and a final test complete the chapter, which is the last step towards earning your Tampa Bay Travel Specialist certificate!

Are you ready to become a Tampa Bay Travel Specialist? Click here to learn more about the course or to enroll for free today!