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May-31-08

One hand helping the other…

posted by Jason Ross

Have any of you considered booking an affordable group cruise at a near-by port for the purpose of recruiting? Market the cruise to those who you think would like to see what PTN has to offer. Those who go will be those who are interested in travel, obviously. Use your amenity points to block out the meeting area to do the presentation. The tour conductor rate will often allow you to cruise for free. That is the best way to prove it to them. “I’m getting paid to be on this cruise with you…” This will also help you achieve both your IATAN and CLIA card, you’ll get paid to do the presentations that you’re going to do anyway, you’ll get a lot of new recruits, you’ll develop a great client base, and most of all… you’ll make a believer of the skeptics! If you do not understand how simple this is to do, you need to call me! Jason, Mentor, PTN.

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May-31-08

Fun in the sun!!!

posted by Christopher Dominguez

Hello everyone,

If you haven’t registered for the international event in Cancun yet…YOU NEED TO! Click Here to Register! The last event in Punta Cana was not only TONS OF FUN but also very educational. Blue water, white sand, and tons of sun; what more could you want? Of course another HUGE benefit of attending the last event was the FREE CLIA TRAINING! Karaoke was a blast (and probably left me with a nickname I’ll never live down). Do yourself a favor and register for our next event, not only will you have the time of your life but you’ll also learn new tools and techniques to help you advance your business to a whole new level.
-Chris aka Paula (You’d understand if you were at the last event…haha )

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May-31-08

FUN IN THE DOMAIN–ICAN (DOMINICAN)

posted by Jerry Johnson


This was probably the best event ever. The trainings were awesome ! The property was beautiful with lots to do for everyone. We even had a bowling alley!!! My team came in 2nd place!!!!

Don’t miss the next event in cancun !!!!!

Ps: Don’t forget to book a group and call us in the group department first

Jerry Johnson (Groups Department Protravel)

Popularity: 12% [?]

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The number of travelers using traditional agents to obtain travel information and prices, or to make a reservation has increased, according to Ypartnership’s 2008 National Leisure Travel Monitor report.

  • 19% used a traditional travel agent to obtain information and prices
  • 17% used a travel agent to make a reservation
  • 3 in 10 used an agent to find information/reservations for airlines and hotels

Agents Influence Travel Decisions

  • 6 in 10 airline/hotel travelers who used a traditional travel agent perceived the agent to be influential on their travel decisions
  • 4  in 10 airline/hotel travelers felt their travel agent influenced their decision regarding a vacation package, tour and cruise line
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May-29-08

Photos - Pirate Party

posted by Chau

These photos were taken at the Pro Travel Network Beach Party on May 4th, 2008 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.  Partygoers were encouraged to dress in pirate attire.

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These photos were taken at the PTN International Training Event in the Dominican Republic, May 2-5, 2008.

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May-27-08

Get PTN Gear?

posted by Bradley Hunter

Is the website down for maintenance for anyone else?  It has been for me for almost 2 months.

Popularity: 10% [?]

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May-23-08

AA to charge $15 for first checked bag

posted by Blog Admin

Straight from American Airlines website: “Customers who purchase domestic economy class tickets on or after June 15, 2008 will be charged $15 each way for the first checked bag and $25 each way for the second checked bag. Our carry-on policy of one personal item (such as a purse or laptop bag) plus one bag remains in place.”

Popularity: 11% [?]

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May-22-08

Cancun Training Event - Only 100 Rooms Left!

posted by Blog Admin

Due to the overwhelming response for the upcoming International Training Event - Cancun, PTN has already sold out of its initial room block. Unfortunately, there are only so many rooms any resort will “discount”, even for a Travel Agent convention. PTN has however been able to obtain a small block of 100 additional rooms. Due to this special rate, there will be no refunds. Rooms are Available Now!!

CANCUN
PTN International Training Event
August 22-25th, 2008
4 Days/ 3 Nights
Register Now!!!

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May-21-08

PTN Video Contest

posted by Blog Admin

Video Contest Rules: 

  • Create a video with footage from the Dominican Republic Event that captures the spirit of Pro Travel Network.
  • A Cash Prize will be awarded to the winner at our Cancun Event in August
  • Video must be from 3 to 10 minutes with sound/music -cannot be silent
  • Video will be judged on content, style, and entertainment value.
  • Send original video on a CD or DVD to 516 W. Shaw Suite 103, Fresno CA 93726
  • Check out the Winning Video by Jeffrey Enriquez from our last event
  • Email blog@protravelnetwork.com if you’ve any questions.
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May-21-08

Welcome to the New PTN Blog!

posted by Chau

Hi all,

This blog is for all agents and the public to view. All agents can  submit posts and comments. Tell us your PTN stories, your experiences. Share with everyone your photos from the event. We’d love to see what you’ve got!

If you would like to send me your pictures or comments so I can post them for you, email them to blog@protravelnetwork.com with your full name, agent ID, and a photo of yourself.

If you want to do it yourself, here’s how to submit a:

All posts and comments are posted at the company’s discretion. Enjoy! Let me know what you think of the blog.

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May-21-08

How to submit a post

posted by Chau

A post is the main article. Comments go below a post. 

  1. Log in.
  2. In your Site Admin, Go to the Write Tab.
  3. Enter the title and text.
  4. Press Submit for Review.

Email blog@protravelnetwork.com if you’ve any questions.

Popularity: 13% [?]

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May-21-08

Calling All TDs!!!

posted by Ron Huffman

With the next International training event only 3 very short months away I want to encourage all NTDs…RTDs…and TDs to get as many of your downline to this event. Why??? Because you are a LEADER and chances are you’ve personally experienced the power of those events. Share that power with your downline. Teach them to duplicate that and watch their team and yours grow to unbelievable depths.

Also when you get your teams there…bring your team spirit. We here at PTN corporate do all that is within our power to make these Events more than a convention but the truth of the matter is that it is YOU that makes it an EVENT. So bring those banners…bring those flags…bring anything you can get your hands on to show everyone what your team is all about and that you are a TEAM and that you’re focused…driven…and destined for success.

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May-20-08

How to submit a comment

posted by Chau

Have something to say after viewing a PTN Blog article, photo gallery, or video? 

A post is the main article.  Comments go below a post.
Here’s how to submit your comments:

  1. Activate your login from the back office by clicking on ”PTN Blog”
  2. Go to the blog and sign in.
  3. Go to the post you want to comment on.
  4. Click on the post’s title.
  5. Scroll down and enter your comment in the box.

Email blog@protravelnetwork.com if you’ve any questions.

Popularity: 15% [?]

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May-20-08

Are You a PTN Owner?

posted by Chau


5/16/08


Pro Travel Network, Inc. (OTCBB: PTVL $0.35)
Research Note
Industry: Leisure & Entertainment
Rating: Strong Speculative Buy
Price Target: $2.00
By: Richard W. West, CFA

Pro Travel Networks, Inc. Announces Strong Profitable Results for Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2008; Revenue and Gross Profit Continue Strong Uptrend; Rating Increased to Strong Speculative BUY

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May-19-08

The Winning Video by Jeffrey Enriquez

posted by Chau

Jeffrey Enriquez submitted this excellent video for our PTN video contest and won the top prize of $250 in the Dominican Republic. You can send your submissions for the next event to blog@protravelnetwork.com. Upload it onto a free YouTube account and send us the URL. We might even post it on here. More details about the contest will be coming soon.

Popularity: 20% [?]

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May-18-08

Book the 2nd Annual Central Valley Wine Cruise

posted by Jessica Lewis

Book the 2nd Annual Central Valley Wine Cruise today! Call Pro Travel at 559-224-6000.

Nov 29-Dec 4, 2008

View Wine Cruise Details

The first Annual Central Valley Wine Cruise was a blast! See for yourself. Here are the pix from last year’s wine cruise:

Popularity: 11% [?]

May-18-08

How to post your flickr photos

posted by Chau

  1. Get a free flickr account
  2. Find the URL of your flickr set
    Example: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26571652@N04/sets/72157605068427021/
  3. The # after photos/ would be your account#.
    Example:  26571652
  4. The # after sets/ would be your set#.
    Example:  72157605068427021
  5. Type into your post like such:
  6. Make sure you put a space after flickr and after account#.  Also be sure to enclose the line with square brackets as shown above.
  7. Press Submit for Review and you’re done.
  8. This is what it would look like

Email blog@protravelnetwork.com if you’ve any questions.

Popularity: 14% [?]

May-16-08

How to post your YouTube video

posted by Chau

  1. Get a free YouTube account
  2. Copy the URL of your YouTube video from the browser address bar
  3. Paste the URL into the your blog entry. Add a “v” after the “http”
    Example: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byCWOyLov0M
  4. Press Submit for Review and you’re done.
  5. This is what it would look like
  6. Note: This only works for URLs of YouTube videos.

Email blog@protravelnetwork.com if you’ve any questions.

Popularity: 16% [?]