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"How To"
Learn how to make a post, change your profile, or private message another online member.
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General Forum
Dedicated to any questions, comments, or observations that are difficult to slot into one specific category
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2009 Presidential Inauguration
Information pertaining to President-elect Obama’s historic Inauguration, Washington, DC, January 2009.
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Member Introduction
A perfect place to introduce yourself to the USA Tour Pros community. Say as little or as much as you feel comfortable with!
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USA Tour Pros First Fully Paid Members Join
Posted: 01-28-2008 06:31 PM
Author: Tom Schoenewald
Site News
The latest news on what’s going on at USA Tour Pros
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USA Tour Pros sees record number of Users
Posted: 03-05-2009 12:56 PM
Author: Tom Schoenewald
USA Tour Pros University Class Discussions
Come here to discuss courses you are interested in or currently taking at USA Tour Pros U.
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New Ideas for the Website
If you’ve reviewed USATP and don’t see something you believe could help you become a better Tour Professional, suggest we add it! Tell us how we can continue to build and develop YOUR online Tour Professional Home.
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USA TOUR PROS Terms and Conditions 1 2
Terms and Conditions Disclaimer
Posted: 01-17-2008 06:52 PM
Author: Tom Schoenewald
Tour Guide Licenses
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DC License Exam
Questions and comment pertaining to the Washington, DC, Tour Guide License exam
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NYC License Exam
Questions and comments pertaining to the NYC Tour Guide License exam
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FREE training for NYC Exam
Posted: 12-15-2008 10:34 PM
Author: Tom Schoenewald
Tour Directors
Access: **MEMBERS ONLY** Everything from what the job entails, to how to get hired, where to look for jobs, what schools or classes are available, and anything else directly related to the position
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Independent Contractor Issues
A range of topics covering tax issues, health insurance, health savings accounts, marketing ideas, networking suggestions, and other issues
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Slowing Paying Clients right now?
Posted: 02-23-2010 09:12 AM
Author: DW
On the Motorcoach
Thoughts on skills required in the business of "infotainment" on board the motorcoach. This category will also include techniques used for handling luggage, dealing with drivers, passenger evaluations, and the subject of gratuities
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Job Opportunities
Scan for the latest Job Opportunities across North America from step-on work to tour management, meet-and-greets to receptive services.
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TD Resources
Recommendations for books, videos, maps, and other items of benefit to TDs - as well as organizations to join and technology to use while doing business
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Student-Specific Tours and Issues 4 10
Adult-Specific Tours and Issues 1 5
Foreign-Language Tours and Issues
Any comments, thoughts, or reactions pertaining to tours conducted in foreign languages
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Off-Season/Alternative Income Ideas
Postings referring to earning extra income in the off-season
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Restaurant Picks & Pans
Give your own review, the good, bad, and ugly, of restaurants that cater to groups across North America.
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The World’s Weirdest Restaurants
Posted: 02-04-2010 03:04 AM
Author: Mariann Millard
Strange Tales from the Road
A collection of member-supplied tales from their adventures with passengers, drivers, and vendors
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People say the darnest things
Posted: 05-13-2009 01:06 PM
Author: Tom Schoenewald
ITMI (International Tour Management Institute)
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ITMI/Symposium Discussion 18 33
Hiring Rate at Symposium’s Marketplace?
Posted: 11-28-2009 05:59 AM
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2008 SYMPOSIUM Roommates/Travel Partners
Here’s the perfect place to connect with 2008 attendees of ITMI’s San Diego Symposium. Search for a travel partner, a roommate, a Symposium workout buddy, etc.
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2008 ITMI Symposium Attendees thread
Posted: 12-29-2007 09:29 AM
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ITMI Alumni Groups 2 9
Question about ITMI alumni
Posted: 01-16-2008 10:02 PM
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Tour Operators
Access: **MEMBERS ONLY** Discussions concerning Tour Operators, including their hiring practices, resume requirements, interview questions posed, and destinations serviced
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Motorcoach Drivers
Access: **MEMBERS ONLY** All interactions, thoughts, and skills pertaining to your most important colleague, the driver!
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Destinations
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New Monticello Visitors Center
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Ancient Wine Press Discovered in Israel
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Including Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean
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