In this course, you will learn how to make money while traveling the world. I will show you how I leveraged my customer service, event planning, and communication skills to create a business where I make a living traveling the world. My clients include, but are not limited to: Amazon, Dell, Google, Starbucks, and Toyota. My work has truly taken me all over the world. I have worked everywhere from Cambodia and Italy to Monaco and Austria. Because my work is so global, I have also developed deep, long-lasting friendships with individuals across the world. In this course, you will learn how to manage onsite logistics and events for Fortune 500 Companies. I will teach you how to handle everything from registration and food and beverage to transportation and activities. This will allow you to find work around the world, so you can truly live a global life while also making a great income and working with wonderful people.
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In this course, you will learn how to make money while traveling the world. I will show you how I leveraged my customer service, event planning, and communication skills to create a business where I make a living traveling the world. My clients include, but are not limited to: Amazon, Dell, Google, Starbucks, and Toyota. My work has truly taken me all over the world. I have worked everywhere from Cambodia and Italy to Monaco and Austria. Because my work is so global, I have also developed deep, long-lasting friendships with individuals across the world. In this course, you will learn how to manage onsite logistics and events for Fortune 500 Companies. I will teach you how to handle everything from registration and food and beverage to transportation and activities. This will allow you to find work around the world, so you can truly live a global life while also making a great income and working with wonderful people.
In this course, you will learn how to make money while traveling the world. I will show you how I leveraged my customer service, event planning, and communication skills to create a business where I make a living traveling the world. My clients include, but are not limited to: Amazon, Dell, Google, Starbucks, and Toyota. My work has truly taken me all over the world. I have worked everywhere from Cambodia and Italy to Monaco and Austria. Because my work is so global, I have also developed deep, long-lasting friendships with individuals across the world. In this course, you will learn how to manage onsite logistics and events for Fortune 500 Companies. I will teach you how to handle everything from registration and food and beverage to transportation and activities. This will allow you to find work around the world, so you can truly live a global life while also making a great income and working with wonderful people.
Now, don’t be fooled, you will need to put in a lot of time, energy, and effort if you want to duplicate my success. Nothing good comes easy. But, with my tips and tricks, you will have an advantage as you seek out work in the world of hospitality, travel, and on-site event management.
At the end of the course, you’ll be ready to work in the field, make tons of new friends, network with major companies to find work, and (obviously) travel.
If you have follow-up questions or wish to schedule an additional consultation with me after completing the course, please feel free to reach out to [email protected], and we can get something arranged.
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Learning objectives
- Key terms and phrases for life as a travel director
- The flow of a program from start to finish
- How to handle event operations and management
- Skills needed to succeed in the travel/hospitality industry
- Insider tips and tricks to getting clients and keeping them
- Key terms and phrases for life as a travel director
- The flow of a program from start to finish
- How to handle event operations and management
- Skills needed to succeed in the travel/hospitality industry
- Insider tips and tricks to getting clients and keeping them
Syllabus
Introduction
My "Introduction" video serves as a simple "Welcome" video. In it, students will get an overview of the course, what it contains, and learn a little bit about me/my background.
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Syllabus
My "Introduction" video serves as a simple "Welcome" video. In it, students will get an overview of the course, what it contains, and learn a little bit about me/my background.
Each program has a very specific layout of events. In this video, I discuss that a little bit further so that students can understand what they can expect to happen on a normal onsite program.
In this section, students will develop an understanding of how the "Hospitality Desk" operates onsite. After completing this lecture, they will be ready to work Registration or Hospitality at an event.
"Food and Beverage" is an area that Travel Directors regularly have to work onsite at events. In this section, I discuss the ins and outs of this area, as well as how to succeed in this role.
"Buck Slips" are items that are regularly used in the world of "Food and Beverage." In this section, I walk students through what a typical "Buck Slip" contains. After this lecture, they should have an understanding of what to look for on such a document.
In this section, students will have the opportunity to look at real Banquet Event Orders (BEOs). When they finish this lesson, they will have an understanding of what is on a BEO, what they need to look for, and how to put this knowledge to use onsite.
In this section, students will learn how to work "Meetings" on a program. We will go over what this role encompasses and how to succeed in this area onsite.
In this lecture, I talk to students about "Activities" and what the role really looks like in an onsite capacity.
In this lecture, I will go over "Activity Confirmations" so that students can understand how to read such a document. They will also understand what elements are important to contain on an "Activity Confirmation" if they are ever tasked with creating one.
"Executives and VIPs" are commonly onsite for large events. In this lecture, I talk to students about working with Executives and how to interact appropriately & effectively with VIPs.
"Transportation" is an area that many Travel Directors regularly end up working at onsite events or programs. In this lecture, I introduce the world of "Transportation" and offer information to students about this particular role.
In this video, I will show viewers a sample "Departure Notice." After going through this lecture, students will have an understanding of what a "Departure Notice" contains and how to read one, as well as what one needs to contain (if they ever need to create one).
An "Arrival and Departure Manifest" is an important document for individuals working "Transportation" onsite. In this lecture, I show a few samples so that students feel equipped to handle and read real "Arrival and Departure Manifests" onsite.
"Rooms" is an important role that many onsite Travel Directors regularly work. In this lecture, I talk about how to succeed as a "Rooms" Travel Director.
A "Rooming List" is an important thing for someone tasked with handling "Rooms" onsite. In this section, I talk students through a real rooming list so they can have an understanding of how to read such a document.
This lecture goes over the roles of "Lead" and "Co-Lead." These are vital roles to the success of any program.
In this section, I discuss how students can excel and stand out as "Travel Directors." I give essential tips to be well-received and develop a great reputation in this industry.
In this video, I give an overview of how individuals can begin looking for work as a "Travel Director."
Now that students have a knowledge of the roles they might be tasked with working onsite, it is important that they learn what they will need to bring with them to programs. In this section, I talk about what individuals need to bring with them to any and all programs.
In this lecture, I talk a little bit about "Travel Director Notes" and how valuable they can be for onsite professionals.
In this lecture, I thank everyone for their time and for participating in this course. I ask for and welcome their feedback, and invite them to contact me if they need any help or have any further questions.
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Reviews summary
Practical guide to onsite travel directing
Helpful examples of industry-standard paperwork.
Excellent starting point for newcomers to the industry.
Offers valuable insights into day-to-day event operations.
Activities
Review Key Hospitality Terms
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Familiarize yourself with common terms used in the hospitality and event planning industries to better understand course content.
Browse courses on
Hospitality
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Create a glossary of key terms from the course syllabus.
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Find definitions for each term using online resources.
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Quiz yourself on the terms until you feel comfortable.
Review 'The Event Planner's Handbook'
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Gain a broader understanding of event planning principles to complement the course's focus on travel direction.
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Putting Knowledge to Work
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Read the chapters related to event logistics and operations.
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Take notes on key concepts and best practices.
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Relate the concepts to the roles discussed in the course.
Simulate Onsite Scenarios
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Practice handling common onsite scenarios to build confidence and improve problem-solving skills.
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Create a list of potential onsite challenges (e.g., lost luggage, dietary restrictions, transportation delays).
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Role-play solutions with a friend or family member.
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Research best practices for handling each scenario.
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Create a Travel Director Checklist
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Synthesize course information into a practical checklist to aid in onsite event management.
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Review the course materials on onsite roles and responsibilities.
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Create a checklist of tasks for each role (e.g., registration, food and beverage, transportation).
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Organize the checklist by program phase (e.g., pre-event, onsite, post-event).
Answer Questions in Online Forums
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Reinforce your understanding of course concepts by helping other students with their questions and challenges.
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Find online forums or communities related to travel direction or event planning.
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Monitor the forums for questions from other students.
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Provide helpful and accurate answers based on your course knowledge.
Attend a Hospitality Industry Event
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Connect with industry professionals and learn about current trends and opportunities in the travel and hospitality sector.
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Research local hospitality industry events or conferences.
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Prepare a brief introduction about yourself and your interest in travel direction.
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Attend the event and network with attendees.
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Follow up with contacts after the event.
Develop a Mock Event Proposal
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Apply course knowledge to create a comprehensive event proposal, demonstrating your understanding of event logistics and management.
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Choose a hypothetical event (e.g., corporate retreat, product launch).
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Define the event objectives, target audience, and budget.
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Develop a detailed event plan, including venue selection, catering, activities, and transportation.
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Create a proposal document outlining the event plan and budget.
Review Key Hospitality Terms
Show steps
Familiarize yourself with common terms used in the hospitality and event planning industries to better understand course content.
Browse courses on
Hospitality
Show steps
- Create a glossary of key terms from the course syllabus.
- Find definitions for each term using online resources.
- Quiz yourself on the terms until you feel comfortable.
Review 'The Event Planner's Handbook'
Show steps
Gain a broader understanding of event planning principles to complement the course's focus on travel direction.
View
Putting Knowledge to Work
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the chapters related to event logistics and operations.
- Take notes on key concepts and best practices.
- Relate the concepts to the roles discussed in the course.
Simulate Onsite Scenarios
Show steps
Practice handling common onsite scenarios to build confidence and improve problem-solving skills.
Show steps
- Create a list of potential onsite challenges (e.g., lost luggage, dietary restrictions, transportation delays).
- Role-play solutions with a friend or family member.
- Research best practices for handling each scenario.
Create a Travel Director Checklist
Show steps
Synthesize course information into a practical checklist to aid in onsite event management.
Show steps
- Review the course materials on onsite roles and responsibilities.
- Create a checklist of tasks for each role (e.g., registration, food and beverage, transportation).
- Organize the checklist by program phase (e.g., pre-event, onsite, post-event).
Answer Questions in Online Forums
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of course concepts by helping other students with their questions and challenges.
Show steps
- Find online forums or communities related to travel direction or event planning.
- Monitor the forums for questions from other students.
- Provide helpful and accurate answers based on your course knowledge.
Attend a Hospitality Industry Event
Show steps
Connect with industry professionals and learn about current trends and opportunities in the travel and hospitality sector.
Show steps
- Research local hospitality industry events or conferences.
- Prepare a brief introduction about yourself and your interest in travel direction.
- Attend the event and network with attendees.
- Follow up with contacts after the event.
Develop a Mock Event Proposal
Show steps
Apply course knowledge to create a comprehensive event proposal, demonstrating your understanding of event logistics and management.
Show steps
- Choose a hypothetical event (e.g., corporate retreat, product launch).
- Define the event objectives, target audience, and budget.
- Develop a detailed event plan, including venue selection, catering, activities, and transportation.
- Create a proposal document outlining the event plan and budget.
Career center
Travel Director
Onsite Logistics Manager
Event Coordinator
Meeting Planner
Hospitality Coordinator
Tour Manager
Program Coordinator
Corporate Travel Planner
Conference Services Manager
Logistics Coordinator
Customer Service Manager
Operations Assistant
Sales Representative
Training Specialist
Administrative Assistant
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