International Tour Management Institute
Lori Bodkin is an experienced professional in the travel and event management industry, currently serving as an instructor at the International Tour Management Institute and as a tour director with The Travel Corporation and other companies since April 2017. With over 20 years of experience guiding clients through the Canadian Rockies, Lori has consistently achieved high customer satisfaction scores and was honored as "Rookie of the Year" by Destination America. Additionally, Lori operates as a virtual assistant for Butterfly FX Media, providing support in areas such as website development, content creation, and online course design. Previously, Lori held the position of Managing Director/CEO at Table Talk Event Planning and Design, and actively contributed to the International Live Events Association in various leadership roles. Educational credentials include training from the International Tour Management Institute and Mount Royal University.
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International Tour Management Institute
BEGIN YOUR DREAM TRAVEL CAREER TODAY Our tour training courses have a proven track record for producing the most in-demand Tour Guides and Tour Directors over the past 46 YEARS, no matter where you are in life. Apply Now For Our Tour Guide Certification Course by clicking the "Learn More" button on our page. TOP 5 BENEFITS TO BECOMING AN ITMI CERTIFIED TOUR GUIDE 1. Access To Our Career Launch Pad: Many tour companies only hire ITMI graduates because they receive the most extensive training in the industry. ITMI is highly recommended by Tour Companies like Tauck, Globus Family of Brands, WorldStrides, Destination America, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Collette and more. 2. Become Part of a Family-Like Community of Travel Leaders: As a graduate of ITMI, you become part of the world’s largest network of professional tour guides and directors, industry partners and operators. 3. Have Work/Life Balance: From part-time to full-time and local to international, there is a lot of flexibility in the travel industry. According to a report, by Glassdoor, a Tour Guide was listed in the Top 3 Jobs for work-life balance. 4. Get Paid To Travel: If you are itching to ditch the desk job and have a global office instead, then this might be the career for you! There are over 30 different types of travel jobs and our team will help guide you on your own unique path. 5. Bring Joy To People Every Work Day The most exciting and satisfying part of being a Travel Professional is the ability to share the wonder of the world with others by having the privilege to empower people to stretch personally, to grow by trying a new food, or use a new language. Apply by clicking the "Learn More" button on our page. HOW DOES IT WORK? There are two parts to the ITMI Certification Program. Our Tour Guide Certification Program and our Tour Director Certification Program. Click the "Learn More" button on our page for details.