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"Producing Fluent Travel Agents Daily"
October 2007 - Vol 1, Issue 8
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A variety of award-winning e-learning and live training tools are available to motivate and empower your agency to sell MORE Latin America to MORE clients.

This fall, Destination Ventures is rolling out several unique programs and opportunities. If your agency sells MEXICO or CHILE, these no-charge training programs can open new PROFIT OPPORTUNITIES. Most programs include FAM TRIPS, REWARDS for sales production, our famous full-color STUDY GUIDES and other benefits.

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DESTINATION VENTURES is expanding its training program for agents to include real estate opportunities for vacation rentals and investing. In a new series of seminars titled "The Good Life in Mexico: Doing It Right," Destination Ventures will educate agents about the growing demand for Mexico as a retirement destination and ways to tap into this market by selling "look-see" vacations to potential buyers as well as selling nontraditional accommodations such as condos and villas to home buyers.

THE NEW TRAINING PRODUCT will include seminars in three West Coast cities from Oct. 22-26. The four-hour evening seminars will cover such topics as Mexican real estate purchase legalities, financing, bank trusts, real estate taxes and title insurance. The cost is $59 for agents, including food and beverage. Seminar attendees will receive a 16-page workbook with real estate resource and contact information.

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Hurricane Dean hit Mexico's Yucatan with the flury of a category 5 storm. Though sparing the major resort areas, thousand of Mexicans have been adversely impacted by damage to crops, tourism facilities and livelihoods.

Following up on a promise to donate proceeds from the 2007 Mexico Travel Marketplace program, we have -- on behalf of our agent supporters -- given a donation of $2,500 to assist with recovery efforts. On October 5, the Friends of World Heritage received this funding to help with post-hurricane recovery in communities located within the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.

Thanks to all who participated in our 2007 MTM program, for making this donation possible.

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Heralded by agents as one of the industry's top training programs, the "Magic of Mexico" Specialist Program gets to the heart of selling Mexico's beach and inland destinations. Over 2,500 agents are currently enrolled, completing over 10,000 interactive destination lessons!

Gain FREE access to our full-color, 2007 "Magic of Mexico" Study Guide. This award-winning 350-page "bible" for agents selling Mexico (updated in July 2007) is offered to learners at no charge! Containing over 100 detailed maps, full-color photography and thousands of sales tips, suggestions and resources, the program is your ticket to higher Mexico sales.

Need an update about Loreto? Looking for some Playa del Carment restaurant suggestions? Trying to find a local tour operator in Mérida? All this and MORE is covered in over 30 individual destination courses. The online campus is flexible, easy to use and open when YOU need it MOST.

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Sunny and vibrant Acapulco is a must-see destination for your Mexico-loving clients. The city unfolds around one of the world's grandest bay settings. Superb dining, raucous night life, championship golf, and some of the world's more famous lodging options await your clients.

Learn about emerging developments, lodging updates and how the "new" Acapulco is ready to re-captivate your sun 'n fun seeking customers. The NO-CHARGE course contains a 40-page, full-color Study Guide and loads of insights and tips to help you plan the perfect Acapulco getaway.

Find out why Acapulco attracts over 4 million annual visitors to its golden shore and jungle-clad hillside resorts. JOIN US IN ACAPULCO this Fall for only $79! Get your cliff-diving attitude ready for some fun!
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Our interactive e-learning and award winning destination guides have caught the attention of Turismo Chile, the country's public/private tourism promotion agency.

Starting this October, you'll be able to take an armchair adventure to South America's most fascinating nation. Look for details in your favorite trade mag in the coming weeks, and get ready to experience this "All Ways Surprising" destination.
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Ready to expand your Mexico horizons? Our Fall 2007 live seminar calendar includes Mexico's most popular destination region: the alluring and adventurous Riviera Maya. Home to Mexico's most spectacular coastal scenery, spectacular Maya archaeological sites, deluxe mega-resorts and luxury boutique inns, this region is a MUST for Mexico-selling retail and home-based agents.

Get ready to explore why "Paradise is Forever" with our expert instructors and handy study guides. With 16 dates on our calendar, there's certain to be an event headed your way!
Our popular educational forum will be back for its 14th year in 2008. Adopting the theme of "Luxury, Lifestyle, Living," our program will once again unite Mexican destinations, tour operators, airline, and hotels with Mexico-selling agents in 11 key North American cities.

2008 enhancement will include training about selling luxury Mexico vacations, new speakers, opportunities to partner with real estate developers, leading Mexican hotels and other high-end industry leaders. Save the date now, as you'll not want to miss this once-a-year opportunity.
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PV-Pro is now open to North American agents. Over 2,000 agents are currently enrolled and completing lessons. This interactive, reward-laden e-learning program covers Puerto Vallarta in all its richness -- gourmet dining, eco-adventure and sumptuous lodging -- all in a seaside colonial setting.

Graduates receive a FAM invitation (Fall 2007 and Winter 2008). The course takes about 90 minutes to complete, and includes our 50-page full-color Puerto Vallarta Study Guide! We've just added individual hotel lessons to the campus.

Sign up for a Fall 2007 "El Dia De" FAM for only $79! These deluxe itineraries include four days in PV, meals, deluxe lodging, tours, and other PV Pro surprises.

Whether in a traditional seminar setting or an interactive cyber-class, connecting you with quality Mexico (and Chile!) training opportunities is our mission. Join our programs today!

Hasta Pronto,


Greg Custer, Vice President/Owner
Destination Ventures, Ltd.

phone: 1-800-599-6633
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