http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/ USATP offers the Internet's only up-to-date collection of Tour Industry-specific video and audio podcasts, featuring TDs, TOs, vendors, and leading voices in the industry. en USA Tour Pros Copyright 2009 2009-02-20T06:24:00+00:00 http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/virtual_tour_director_franklin_court_in_philadelphia/ http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/virtual_tour_director_franklin_court_in_philadelphia/#When:07:24:00Z Getting around Philadelphia can be a snap, but in case you need a little help, here’s an easy way to get from the Betsy Ross House or The Bourse to Franklin Court by using our Virtual Tour Director (VTD) video. Advice, How To, Tour Directors, Tour Training Services, Virtual Tour Director 2009-02-20T07:24:00+00:00 http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/virtual_tour_director_taking_the_staten_island_ferry/ http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/virtual_tour_director_taking_the_staten_island_ferry/#When:06:29:00Z There’s nothing like getting something free in Manhattan. Watch Virtual Tour Director (VTD)  for a simple explanation on how take your group on a round-trip adventure on the Staten Island Ferry. Advice, How To, Tour Directors, Tour Training Services, Virtual Tour Director 2009-02-14T06:29:00+00:00 http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/virtual_tour_director_buying_using_the_metrocard_on_the_nyc_subway/ http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/virtual_tour_director_buying_using_the_metrocard_on_the_nyc_subway/#When:06:43:00Z Fourth in a contuining series, USA Tour Pros latest Virtual Tour Director (VTD) video podcast instructs you on how to select, purchase, and use the NYC Subway Metrocard. Advice, How To, Tour Directors, Tour Training Services, Virtual Tour Director 2009-02-12T06:43:00+00:00 http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/virtual_tour_director_pentagon_memorial_arlington_va/ http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/virtual_tour_director_pentagon_memorial_arlington_va/#When:07:02:01Z A third video in the Virtual Tour Director (VTD) series on USA Tour Pros shot and voiced-over by USATP Member Mike Showalter. Advice, How To, Tour Directors, Tour Training Services, Virtual Tour Director 2009-02-10T07:02:01+00:00 http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/virtual_tour_director_manhattan_photo_op_from_nj/ http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/virtual_tour_director_manhattan_photo_op_from_nj/#When:21:03:00Z USA Tour Pros offers our second installment of Virtual Tour Director (VTD) with an idea for a fantastic photo op of Manhattan from New Jersey. Advice, How To, Tour Directors, Tour Training Services, Virtual Tour Director 2009-02-08T21:03:00+00:00 http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/virtual_tour_director_statue_of_liberty_ferry_from_nj/ http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/virtual_tour_director_statue_of_liberty_ferry_from_nj/#When:06:12:25Z 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. Advice, How To, Tour Directors, Tour Training Services, Virtual Tour Director 2009-02-03T06:12:25+00:00 http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/fran_boronski_part_iii/ http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/fran_boronski_part_iii/#When:19:47:00Z In Part III, Fran Boronski explains to new TDs that “diversification is key” in this business. Advice, Commentary, Tour Directors 2008-05-13T19:47:00+00:00 http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/fran_boronski_part_ii/ http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/fran_boronski_part_ii/#When:19:11:00Z Veteran TD Fran Boronski explains a TD’s job is “to do it all!” Advice, Tour Directors 2008-05-03T19:11:00+00:00 http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/taunya_wolfe_finn_part_ii/ http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/taunya_wolfe_finn_part_ii/#When:20:39:00Z In Part II of our sit-down interview, Taunya Wolfe Finn speaks about challenges of starting and running her own tour company. 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Tour Operators 2008-03-09T00:26:01+00:00 http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/dc_guide_license_experience_part_iii/ http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/dc_guide_license_experience_part_iii/#When:21:23:00Z In our final Part, Rhonda Briel lets you know of any need for in-depth training to sit for the exam and the importance of the DC Guide License. Advice, How To 2008-02-24T21:23:00+00:00 http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/dc_guide_license_experience_part_ii/ http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/dc_guide_license_experience_part_ii/#When:23:34:00Z In Part II, Rhonda Briel speaks about her costs and techniques of studying for the DC Guide License Exam. Advice 2008-02-20T23:34:00+00:00 http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/cherie_anderson_part_ii/ http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/cherie_anderson_part_ii/#When:21:23:01Z In Part II of our interview with Cherie Anderson, Cherie discusses her online course “Get Paid To Travel.” How To, Tour Training Services 2008-02-17T21:23:01+00:00 http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/dc_guide_license_experience_part_i/ http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/dc_guide_license_experience_part_i/#When:23:08:01Z Rhonda Briel discusses her preparation, study aides and overall experience of dealing with the DCRA and the DC Guide License Exam. Advice, How To 2008-02-14T23:08:01+00:00 http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/fran_boronskis_advice/ http://www.usatourpros.com/index.php/podcasts/fran_boronskis_advice/#When:05:04:00Z Veteran TD Fran Boronski gives some sound advice to new TDs looking for those first jobs. 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