Local Travel Professional, Jason Olson Becomes the First Redding Cunard Voyage Expert by Earning Prestigious Top Rank in Cunard Academy
REDDING,CA (January 20, 2014) – A Redding travel professional has achieved prestigious Commodore status in the Cunard Academy training program, certifying him as a Cunard Line expert for booking travel on the company’s flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and new liner Queen Elizabeth. As a Commodore, Jason Olson of True Vacation Travel joins an exclusive group of travel professionals who are now recognized by Cunard at the Academy’s highest level for their unique qualifications and knowledge as a voyage planning professional.
“We at Cunard are very proud of Jason’s dedication, as he put in extra effort to offer clients exceptional knowledge regarding the legendary ocean liners of Cunard,” said Jan Swartz, President of Cunard. “Travel professionals who reach this top level in our Academy program have completed hours of course work to become an expert on the company’s legacy, traditions and unique voyage experience and can provide their clients the opportunity to be a part of an iconic Cunard travel adventure.”
Cunard Academy is the industry’s most comprehensive online training programme available to travel professionals in the U.S. and Canada. Travel professionals who complete the extensive coursework become experts on a wide range of topics, offering travellers full knowledge of important details about a Cunard voyage aboard Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria or Queen Elizabeth. Courses educate travel professionals on such areas as the line’s legendary Transatlantic Crossings and World Voyages, exclusive Grill accommodations, compelling enrichment programmes (Cunard Insights), world-class dining and renowned White Star ServiceSM .
“I’m thrilled to be the first Cunard Commodore in Redding, and expand my expertise about these iconic ships. The knowledge I’ve gained makes me a more valuable resource for my clients, and helps me to match a Cunard voyage to sophisticated travellers who seek the quintessential ocean liner experience,” said Olson.
To become a Commodore, travel professionals must fulfill 25 required and elective classes, representing approximately 15 hours of total course work covering worldwide destinations, on-board programmes, and customer service skills. As they complete courses, travel professionals earn their “stripes” through four levels: First Officer, Staff Captain, Captain and finally Commodore, and can continue to take elective courses to expand their knowledge and keep their Commodore status current.
For further information, contact Jason Olson at at 530-244-7447, [email protected]
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True Vacation Travel is a full service travel agency serving the Redding area for 25 years. Their certified travel counselors match clients to the right vacation, at land or sea. They provide the expert advice that the internet cannot provide. Located in Redding, California, they provide service both local clients in Shasta, Trinity and Tehama Counties, as well as nationwide. Their vacation counselors specialize in making vacations magical, and raising expectations on what one should receive for their hard earned money.