TravelManagers personal travel managers have recently returned from a third exclusive famil, this time to Los Angeles and Las Vegas, organised by California Tourism and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The second of these exclusive famils was to Oman in October.

As Elvis would sing..."Viva TravelManagers" Standing   Tanyu Cilek - Finance Manager: TravelManagers Chris Cogan - Hoppers Crossing VIC Nicole Edgar - Narre Warren South VIC Kate Lewicki - Unley SA Sally-Ann Lawrence - Perth WA Penny Hall - Mawson Lakes SA Di Yates - Montrose VIC Mandy Rogut - Chatswood NSW Penny Mealin - Edithvale VIC Brad Thomas - Ultimo NSW   Sitting   Rosemary Kates - Wollongong NSW Teresa Malecki - Glenbrook NSW Marietta Mandl - Perth WA Andrea Turner - Windsor QLD Beverly Burt - Ashbury NSW

TravelManagers' finance manager and famil co-host Tanyu Cilek says in order to participate in the educational, the personal travel managers had to complete web-based training programs covering all facets about the two regions and achieve 90 percent pass rates.?

"An incentive like this has proven hugely successful with 16 successful recipients being randomly selected from a draw."

Mr. Cilek commented there was great excitement at the opportunity.

"The personal travel managers definitely felt with that they are part of a new and evolving business model that has not only arrived but is increasingly valued by TravelManagers' partner suppliers who are willing to invest time and money in putting on an exclusive famil for them."

In addition to the destination experience, it is an opportunity for the personal travel managers to discuss their own individual businesses.

"Being face to face means relationships deepen as they share experiences, discuss issues their business is having and of course exchanging success stories and ideas that have worked."

Host, Tristan Freedman from California Tourism, says there was a real vibe amongst the group.

TravelManagers explore a fault line in one of the many canyons near Palm Springs Nicole Edgar - Narre Warren South VIC Michelle Thomas - Norah Head NSW Brad Thomas - Ultimo NSW Lisa Metzl - North Avoca NSW Di Yates - Montrose VIC Teresa Malecki - Glenbrook NSW Tanyu Cilek - Finance Manager: TravelManagers Tristan Freedman - California Tourism - Australia / NZ Manager Andrea Turner - Windsor QLD

"Six cars and four cities in five days, it was awesome! We ventured from Santa Monica to Palm Springs, San Diego through to Las Vegas, experiencing the best that California and Las Vegas has to offer. They were a fantastic group of people, very professional and focused on gathering off the beaten track information to pass on to their clients."

Penny Hall from Mawson Lakes in South Australia remarked on how informative the trip was allowing the personal travel managers to take in the spectacular scenery and share experiences and stories along the way.

"You have this preconceived idea of what Los Angeles and Las Vegas has to offer but what surprised many of us was how much there is to see and experience in between the two cities. learned so much about this beautiful region. Having experienced the road trip, I would now recommend that clients drive between Santa Monica and Las Vegas. The scenery is simply amazing."

Teresa Malecki from Glenbrook in NSW says Palm Springs was the highlight for her.

TravelManagers' flat out on the Mother Road or as it's also known "The Main Street of America" Tanyu Cilek - Finance Manager: TravelManagers Andrea Turner - Windsor QLD Michelle Thomas - Norah Head NSW Di Yates - Montrose VIC Lisa Metzl - North Avoca NSW Nicole Edgar - Narre Warren South VIC Teresa Malecki - Glenbrook NSW Chris Cogan - Hoppers Crossing VIC Brad Thomas - Ultimo NSW

"Those golf courses are stunning, just incredible plus the mountains and the desert.  It was hugely beneficial to share this famil exclusively with other personal travel managers. We could talk shop the whole trip, compare notes and feel very relaxed in each other's company."

Mr. Cilek says the personal travel managers have returned with great enthusiasm for this region.

"Their clients will be the big beneficiaries of this famil but the personal travel managers have definitely returned with a strong realisation that TravelManagers is known and recognised in California and Las Vegas as a successful distributer and seller of travel products. It is a great feeling to know suppliers value 'how' we do business and the sales we deliver."

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