YTB Travel Vendor Spotlight: AMERICAN DESTINATIONS
American Destinations, Inc. (ADI) welcomes the opportunity to assist you in growing your home-based business through educational student travel. American Destinations, Inc. (ADI) is an experienced, professional tour operator that specializes in "educational" student travel throughout North America. Having served over a half-million passengers from coast to coast for over 25 years in the industry, American Destinations take great pride in their nationwide reputation for total group travel planning, high quality, affordable prices, unsurpassed value, outstanding service and customer satisfaction. Their experienced and professional staff, customized (yet flexible) itineraries, complete insurance package and private nighttime security will assist your clients in making their group tour a very safe, successful, economical and enjoyable one. ADI customizes tour packages anywhere within the United States and Canada (however they do not provide motorcoach only charters).
No matter what subject your clients (group leaders) teach - music, history, English, science, foreign language, etc.; club they sponsor - FBLA, student council, honor society, senior class, etc.; or program they direct - Upward Bound, Student Support Services, Talent Search, Gifted, etc. - ADI will custom design an itinerary to meet their educational needs and budget. An ADI Account Manager will create an affordable and educational tour to meet classroom objectives.
You have the opportunity to earn residual income with American Destinations, Inc. and build a lifetime business. ADI has groups that have traveled with them for up to 10, 15, 20+ years. Remember, group travel will help you to obtain your IATAN Card much faster than selling individual travel. An information packet is available to you that is designed to teach how to represent ADI and effectively market student and adult group tours that will position you for tremendous growth in the travel industry; therefore, helping you to realize substantial residual income. When properly trained to sell group travel, you will be more confident to approach group leaders. The more confident you are, the more tours you will sell; therefore, the more financial success you will realize! ADI wants to help you build a relationship with your clients to ensure repeat business. You are encouraged to take full advantage of their vast knowledge and great experience in the group tour industry. You will find a direct link to the American Destinations website from the Agent Section of your Back Office. Trip Orders can be submitted via their website by clicking on Proposal Request Form located under the ADI/YTB Travel Consultants Tab.
As founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Curtis Edwards brings twenty five years experience in the group travel industry to ADI. He has an AB in Education with a double major in Business Administration and Public Education (specializing in History, Business Education and Physical Education) and a minor in Psychology. Curtis began his teaching career in 1974 and left this field in 1982 (throughout this time he coached high school football, girls/boys basketball and track) to pursue his love of educational student travel.
As Vice President, Director of Sales/Marketing and Corporate Secretary, Mrs. Lorie Edwards brings fourteen years experience in the group travel industry to ADI. She has a BS in Marketing and Business Management. Lorie manages ADI's internal Travel Management computer program and company web site.
Curtis and Lorie are responsible for the company's vision and strategic direction as well as overseeing the day-to-day business operations. They assume responsibility for recruiting/hiring of personnel, procuring investments and market forecasting. They also contribute to the company's sales/service efforts by writing itineraries, pricing group packages, conducting Ppre-tour meetings and act as tour managers. Curtis and Lorie are responsible for all business development and operational aspects of the Company.
The Edwards reside in Clarksburg, WV with their son, Nicholas (3½ years old) and attend First United Methodist Church in Clarksburg, WV. Curtis has two grown children (Christopher Edwards of Akron, OH and Mrs. Caryl Banks of Bowie, MD) and three grandchildren (Elizabeth & Chase Edwards and Dominick Banks).
No matter what subject your clients (group leaders) teach - music, history, English, science, foreign language, etc.; club they sponsor - FBLA, student council, honor society, senior class, etc.; or program they direct - Upward Bound, Student Support Services, Talent Search, Gifted, etc. - ADI will custom design an itinerary to meet their educational needs and budget. An ADI Account Manager will create an affordable and educational tour to meet classroom objectives.
You have the opportunity to earn residual income with American Destinations, Inc. and build a lifetime business. ADI has groups that have traveled with them for up to 10, 15, 20+ years. Remember, group travel will help you to obtain your IATAN Card much faster than selling individual travel. An information packet is available to you that is designed to teach how to represent ADI and effectively market student and adult group tours that will position you for tremendous growth in the travel industry; therefore, helping you to realize substantial residual income. When properly trained to sell group travel, you will be more confident to approach group leaders. The more confident you are, the more tours you will sell; therefore, the more financial success you will realize! ADI wants to help you build a relationship with your clients to ensure repeat business. You are encouraged to take full advantage of their vast knowledge and great experience in the group tour industry. You will find a direct link to the American Destinations website from the Agent Section of your Back Office. Trip Orders can be submitted via their website by clicking on Proposal Request Form located under the ADI/YTB Travel Consultants Tab.
As founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Curtis Edwards brings twenty five years experience in the group travel industry to ADI. He has an AB in Education with a double major in Business Administration and Public Education (specializing in History, Business Education and Physical Education) and a minor in Psychology. Curtis began his teaching career in 1974 and left this field in 1982 (throughout this time he coached high school football, girls/boys basketball and track) to pursue his love of educational student travel.
As Vice President, Director of Sales/Marketing and Corporate Secretary, Mrs. Lorie Edwards brings fourteen years experience in the group travel industry to ADI. She has a BS in Marketing and Business Management. Lorie manages ADI's internal Travel Management computer program and company web site.
Curtis and Lorie are responsible for the company's vision and strategic direction as well as overseeing the day-to-day business operations. They assume responsibility for recruiting/hiring of personnel, procuring investments and market forecasting. They also contribute to the company's sales/service efforts by writing itineraries, pricing group packages, conducting Ppre-tour meetings and act as tour managers. Curtis and Lorie are responsible for all business development and operational aspects of the Company.
The Edwards reside in Clarksburg, WV with their son, Nicholas (3½ years old) and attend First United Methodist Church in Clarksburg, WV. Curtis has two grown children (Christopher Edwards of Akron, OH and Mrs. Caryl Banks of Bowie, MD) and three grandchildren (Elizabeth & Chase Edwards and Dominick Banks).
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