Cruise Baltic presents the first region-based cruise agent education

In February 2008, Cruise Baltic launched an agent education program for US travel agents. It is designed to give travel agents an in-depth knowledge on the Baltic Sea region - its diversity and destinations.

As the popularity of the Baltic Sea Region continues to rise, a new agent education program has emerged. Performance Media Group (PMG) has developed an online educational tool for agents, which consists of the Cruise Baltic Travel Agent Academy and the Cruise Baltic Virtual Travel Seminar. The programs are highly interactive and incorporate high impact slideshows, interactive maps and panoramic video.

Cruise Baltic Travel Agent Academy consists of three chapters and an exam following each section, thereby focusing on active participation. The three chapters focus on:

• Why sell Cruise Baltic: Overview
• Selling the destination
• Getting there

Each of the 10 countries is explored with a Port-by-Port snapshot.

Co-President Brad Anderson, America's Vacation Center (AVC) says:
"Cruise Baltic has embraced the importance of education and has developed training programs and Virtual Travel Seminars that are invaluable to the home-based travel professional. We recommend the Cruise Baltic training to our elite network of Independent Affiliates because it provides in-depth knowledge on the Baltic Sea region and makes selling the destination easier than ever before. I personally have taken Cruise Baltic's training course and would suggest it to anyone interested in learning more about this rapidly growing cruise market."

Director Bo Larsen, Cruise Baltic, hosts Cruise Baltic Virtual Travel Seminar. The 15-minute video presentation highlights the important sights and attractions in the Cruise Baltic Region.

Director of Cruise Baltic, Bo Larsen says:
"We are very exited to introduce this state-of-the-art training program for agents. Last year at CLIA's Cruise3sixty, many agents showed interest in a toolbox to assist them in getting to know more about the region and the opportunities for cruising in The Baltic Sea. Now, one year later, we have an excellent training program to offer agents."

Learn more:

www.travelagentacademy.com/cruisebaltic

www.virtualtravelseminars.com/cruisebaltic/seminar