Whether you want to build and launch a new travel planning business or grow your existing company the Certified Travel Expert Program will get you where you want to go.
Our strict certification process and standards were created by industry expert Madeline Jhawar who 12 years ago launched Italy Beyond the Obvious, her own wildly successful travel planning business. She is constantly asked by travelers “who else does what you do for other countries?” Her answer was to create the Travel Expert Certification and a community of travel experts certified to plan custom trips anywhere in the world.
Without a proven trip planning methodology, and the support of a network of travel experts, most travel planners are on their own. But customers are looking for more. They’re looking for travel experts they can trust to deliver the trip of their dreams. Becoming a Certified Travel Expert is your path to delivering results for your clients while building and growing your business. And you’ll have more money to use – unlike other certification programs, we only charge for the certification. We do not take any portion of your earnings.
Travel Beyond the Obvious certifies a limited number of Certified Travel Experts each year. CTEs can then offer their travel planning services with the TBO endorsement and recognition, to attract more clients and grow a successful travel planning business.
Thankfully, the path to becoming a Certified Travel Expert starts with filling in an application form and a brief conversation with one of our experts to find out if you qualify. Simply fill out your application form below to get started!