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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Virtual Tour Director: Franklin Court in Philadelphia
Navigating Philadelphia can be a breeze - here Virtual Tour Director (VTD) leads you from the Betsy Ross House or The Bourse to Franklin Court, while also pointing out the National Liberty Museum location.
Posted by Tom Schoenewald on Feb 19, 2009 – 11:24 PM ·
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Friday, February 13, 2009
Virtual Tour Director: Taking the Staten Island Ferry
Yes, some things in life are free! USA Tour Pros offers you a simple explanation of how to take the NYC’s Staten Island Ferry in our continuing series, Virtual Tour Director (VTD).
Posted by Tom Schoenewald on Feb 13, 2009 – 10:29 PM ·
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Virtual Tour Director: Buying/Using the Metrocard on the NYC Subway
Group leaders and Tour Pros often skip a ride on the iconic NYC Subway due to safety fears or uncertainty with the procedure of buying and using the Metrocard. This fourth USA Tour Pros Virtual Tour Director (VTD) video podcast will visually walk you through the steps of choosing, purchasing, and using the Metrocard to give your group a memorable ride.
Posted by Tom Schoenewald on Feb 11, 2009 – 10:43 PM ·
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Monday, February 9, 2009
Virtual Tour Director: Pentagon Memorial, Arlington, VA
USA Tour Pros Member Mike Showalter explains how to get to the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, VA with your group.
Posted by Tom Schoenewald on Feb 9, 2009 – 11:02 PM ·
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Sunday, February 8, 2009
Virtual Tour Director: Manhattan Photo Op from NJ
When you’re looking for an addition to an itinerary that your group will never forget, give them a tremendous photo opportunity of Manhattan’s skyline.
Posted by Tom Schoenewald on Feb 8, 2009 – 1:03 PM ·
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Monday, February 2, 2009
Virtual Tour Director: Statue of Liberty Ferry from NJ
USA Tour Pros introduces their new Virtual Tour Director (VTD) series with a look at the Statue of Liberty Ferry location in Jersey City, New Jersey. This is the first in a series of VTD podcasts.
Posted by Tom Schoenewald on Feb 2, 2009 – 10:12 PM ·
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Fran Boronski - Part III
In our final installment of our three-part series, Fran Boronski explains the importance for a TD to consider seriously the student market as far as tours go and how “diversification is key” to your future success.
Posted by Tom Schoenewald on May 13, 2008 – 11:47 AM ·
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Saturday, May 3, 2008
Fran Boronski - Part II
In Part II of USA Tour Pros’ sit-down interview with Fran Boronski, Fran explains to those who might be confused a Tour Director’s job is, quite simply, “to do it all!”
Posted by Tom Schoenewald on May 3, 2008 – 11:11 AM ·
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Thursday, April 3, 2008
Taunya Wolfe Finn - Part II
Wolfe Adventures and Tours owner Taunya Wolfe Finn started her business in 2002 and tells our Members the procedures she followed in getting started and the daily challenges she faces as a TO and TD.
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Monday, March 31, 2008
Fran Boronski - Part I
In Part I of our sit-down interview with Fran Boronski in San Diego, California, Fran talks about how she got into Tour Directing and the changes she has seen over her eleven years on the road.
Posted by Tom Schoenewald on Mar 31, 2008 – 6:45 PM ·
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Friday, March 21, 2008
TO Spotlight: People to People - Part II
People to People’s Kim Burchfield covers the opportunities available with her company. Headquartered at the company’s Washington, DC–area office (in Arlington, VA), she is responsible for hiring the Tour Professionals (dubbed Delegation Managers) who lead the World Leadership Forum.
Posted by Tom Schoenewald on Mar 21, 2008 – 2:27 AM ·
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Monday, March 17, 2008
Taunya Wolfe Finn - Part I
As owner of her own tour company Wolfe Adventures and Tours, Taunya Wolfe Finn has researched liability insurance for her company. She explains what she has learned from the process. Note: Taunya does not sell liability insurance and does not represent herself as an expert on the topic.
In Part II, Taunya will discuss her own experience as a TO and how she made it happen.
Posted by Tom Schoenewald on Mar 17, 2008 – 9:01 AM ·
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