About the Course

Course Info

Level: Beginner
Teaching Method: Lectures
Assignments: Yes
Interactive: Yes
Credentials: Certificate
Duration: 12 weeks

XPEDITION – Series 3

Series 3 is a 12-week course where you will learn about suppliers and destination that will best help you sell Europe. This series has a focus on Europe, along with a touring component. You will also discover how to integrate a social media plan into your marketing strategy that will extend from Europe to all corners of your specialties. Learn to plan an individual trip using suppliers and destinations from this course. You will be required to participate in each lesson, homework assignment, project and Facebook discussion. By the end of the course, you should be able to confidently recommend both a guided tour and independent exploration throughout Europe.

This course is meant for newer travel professionals. The cost is $150. If you are interested, please contact Amber Zakem - amber.zakem@mvptravel.com for details.


MAST will provide you with the following for XPEDITION:
  • Access to Stuart Cohen’s Group Boot Camp
  • Travel related articles to review during certain sessions
  • List of courses to be completed
  • Access to XPEDITION’s exclusive Facebook group for class discussions.
  • Personal assistance from MAST's Social Media Specialist
Upon completion of the cruise specialist courses and Group Boot Camp:
  • Complete the group project, and email the document to Amber Zakem – amber.zakem@mvptravel.com
  • Turn in your reference guide to your employer. Use this reference guide as a start to your travel career. The reference guide can consist of travel articles, course completion certificates, course outlines/notes, log-ins and passwords, PowerPoint slides, etc.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Amber Zakem, MAST Travel Network’s Business Development Manager.

Course Curriculum

Lesson Description
Week #1
Article Assignment | Globus Family of Brands | Spain Training | Register
Week #2
The Joy of Touring | Globus Family of Brands | Spain Training | Excursion Research | Social Media Training
Week #3
Article Assignment | Monograms | Spain Training | Excursion Research | Social Media Assignment
Week #4
Article Assignment | Collette | Switzerland Training | Excursion Research | Social Media Training
Week #5
Article Assignments | CIE International | Ireland Training | Excursion Research | Social Media Assignment
Week #6
Article Assignment | Rail Europe | France Training | Excursion Research
Week #7
The Joy of Touring | Auto Europe | Travelex Insurance | Britain Training | Excursion Research | Social Media Assignment
Week #8
Article Assignment | G Adventures | Britain Training | Excursion Research | Social Media Training
Week #9
Article Assignment | Tauck | Germany Training | Excursion Research | Social Media Assignment
Week #10
The Joy of Touring | Insight Vacations | Italy Training | Excursion Research
Week #11
Article Assignment | Contiki | Malta Training | Excursion Research | Social Media Assignment
Week #12
Final Project