The following post was written by Sarah Elkins – writer, storyteller, professional speaker, and 2016 ITMI Symposium and Reunion keynote speaker. It originally appeared on her website, elkinsconsulting.com. I had a great time speaking at the International Tour Management Institute’s 2016 Annual
It can be challenging for recent college graduates to land jobs that align with their passion and expertise, particularly for those who pursued liberal arts. Maybe you majored in English Lit with an emphasis on Victorian poetry. Or perhaps you
If you find yourself constantly daydreaming at work about faraway lands and fascinating cultures, you might need more than a vacation. It could be time to pursue your travel dreams as a tour director or tour guide. Tour guides and
Zoe Wagoner, ITMI Alumni Zoe is one of a growing number of young people who want to see the world, experience other cultures and make a difference. The explosive growth of the student tour and multi-generational segments of the tourism
Evan Kilgore holds a fine arts degree in musical theatre and has worked as a freelance actor, singer and recording artist. While he was a student, he had the opportunity to take school trips to Europe, where he developed a
San Francisco to Yosemite Heading to Yosemite National Park was definitely an adventure in itself. Winding up the foothills to the entrance, my anticipation was at an all time high, and I was thrilled to get to experience such a
Shelby Spahar Organization: All Hands Volunteers Location: Nepal Service Work: Rebuilding homes, schools, and community development centers; demolishing dangerous and uninhabitable structures “I learned that in recognizing our common bond as humans, we
A traveler’s heart beats stronger with each passing mile. You might not have the energy you once did, but you’re wiser about how you expend it. You know that time spent not doing what you love is time wasted. You’ve
Travel is the greatest teacher in the world. The people-to-people connection is what travel is all about. Travel creates global bonds that dwarf geographic distances and cultural differences. Each time your travel you weave a thread in a larger world
It is no easy task to create an environment in which every member of a tour group feels equally important. Your attention will be pulled in multiple directions at any given time. If you focus too much on your needier
