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(Boynton Beach, FL) - Kerstin Fox, Travel Consultant, completed the requirements for Cruise Lines International Association's Cruise Counsellor Certification Program. Kerstin Fox is now recognized by the cruise industry as an Accredited Cruise Counsellor. In achieving Cruise Counsellor Certification, Kerstin Fox has made a significant effort to learn all aspects of the cruise vacation experience through extensive classroom training and personal cruise product involvement. CLIA is proud to recognize graduates of its Certification program as experts in cruise vacation sales and recommend them to prospective clients. Kerstin's Deaf Travel is one of more than 22,000 travel agencies across North America that are affiliated with Cruise Lines International Association. According to the association, consumers book nearly 95% of all cruises through their travel agency. Successful SATH 8th World Congress Wraps Up (Miami, FL) Kerstin Fox of Kerstin's Deaf Travel attended The SATH World Congress for Travelers with Disabilities and the Mature on January 14 – 18, 2004 at Hilton Miami Airport Hotel, Miami, Florida. This is the Disability Travel market’s premier educational event. This annual gathering attracts about 300 progressive travel professionals who are finding out new ways to be profitable in these challenging times. This year’s theme was “Catch the Spirit…Tap the Market”, and recognized the efforts of Dr. Suzanne D. Cook, Senior VP, Travel Industry Association of America (TIA), the recipient of The SATH Access to Freedom Award for 2003. Also addressing the Congress was Bob Sharak, Executive Director of CLIA, who discussed how the cruise industry is responding to the growing market for travelers with disabilities. The World congress was attended by many veteran travel agents, tour operators and suppliers as well as many newcomers. Each year brings more awareness of this “niche” market of 54 million Americans. Destinations, cruise lines, attractions, hotels, and airlines are responding to meet the special needs of travelers with hearing, vision, mobility, The Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH) is a non-profit educational organization that has actively represented travelers with disabilities since 1976. SATH’s mission is to promote awareness, respect and accessibility for travelers with disabilities and the mature and educate the travel, tourism and hospitality industry on becoming more accessible for persons with disabilities. SATH works vigorously for the creation of a barrier-free environment (architectural and attitudinal) throughout all segments of the travel and tourism industry, in the United States and abroad. The Society’s efforts bore fruit in the access section of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and in the Air Carriers Access Act. To raise awareness and provide detailed training on how to serve and market to travelers with disabilities, SATH organizes conferences and has sponsored the World Congress for Travelers with Disabilities and the Mature since 1997. Travel professionals like Kerstin Fox on completion of the Congress gain not only knowledge about disability travel and how to serve them efficiently, but also how to remain current on the latest developments in this segment. Contact Kerstin Fox at kerstin@kerstinstravel.com or (561) 452-5480 for your travel plans. For additional information about SATH, visit SATH’s web site at www.sath.org. Kerstin Fox is a member of SATH, the Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality Kerstin Fox is
 Kerstin's Deaf Travel is a member of the TDI National Directory and Resource GuideSeptember 2010As a member of the TDI National Directory and Resource Guide, Kerstin's Travel Inc. is listed in The Blue Book. Kerstin's Deaf Travel is a Relay Business PartnerApril 8, 2005Released by Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI), which provides specialized telecommunications equipment for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind, or Speech Impaired, is pleased to announce Kerstin's Travel has become a Florida Relay Business Partner. By becoming a Relay Business Partner they have committed to building positive community relations, providing opportunities for all people to communicate, and training their employees to receive and make telephone calls through Florida Relay. We will have their business listed on the FTRI web site www.ftri.org and in the newsletter. |
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