The Travel Institute is continuing its mission to assist the travel advisor community with the release of its Q3 2025 PEP Talk calendar—a series of free, live, online learning sessions designed to deliver timely insights from the industry’s top thought leaders and educators.
Led by members of its Professional Educators Program (PEP)—a group of nearly 70 trainers, coaches and subject matter experts from both inside and outside the travel industry—these events offer practical strategies for advisors seeking to grow their business, deepen their expertise and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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“The Travel Institute’s unwavering commitment to fostering success among travel professionals is truly inspiring,” said Tami Santini, Destination Wedding and Business Coach and Owner of Paradise Getaways LLC., in a press statement “The Travel Institute has set the standard for quality education in our industry and I am honored to contribute to its mission.”
Highlights from the Q3 2025 PEP Talk lineup include:
Turning Credentials into Cashflow, July 14, 1 PM EDT: Anne Smith, CTIE, shares how to turn your training and certifications into business-building tools that attract and retain clients, ensuring your investment in education delivers real ROI.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: A 3-Part Series, July 18, 2 PM EDT: Dr. Carol Dimopoulos, Ed.D., helps advisors future-proof their business, build brand resilience and use AI tools to target and convert clients. Continues Aug. 7 & Sept. 25.
Pathways to Success: Real Stories from CTA, CTC, and CTIE Graduates, July 23, 2 PM EDT: Explore the career-changing impact of certification in this motivating panel featuring seasoned advisors who’ve used their credentials to open new doors.
One Couple, Endless Opportunities, Aug. 18, 2 PM EDT: Tami Santini reveals five proven strategies to turn a single romantic getaway into a lifetime of repeat bookings and referrals.
Elevate Your Team’s Engagement and Improve Productivity, Aug. 26, 2 PM EDT: Leadership expert Drew Daly, CTIE, offers actionable tips for boosting morale, streamlining processes, and maximizing your team’s output.
Creating Proposals That Close, Sept. 4, 1 PM EDT: Jennifer Jacob of Tique HQ teaches how to simplify your proposal process and present offers that lead to confident, swift bookings.
Rail Travel 201: Worldwide Destinations, Sept. 30, 1 PM EDT: Jim Marini of Railbookers showcases the growing demand for rail vacations in Europe, Canada and beyond—along with tips for booking up to 24 months in advance and earning high commissions.
PEP Talks are free and open to all travel professionals, with no prerequisites required. Sessions are also archived and available on-demand 24/7 through The Travel Institute’s Online Learning Library.
Advisors attending live PEP Talks also earn two continuing education units (CEUs) per session.
For more information, visit thetravelinstitute.com.
