Tour Directing used to a popular career for young men right out of college for maybe 2 to 4 years. Now Tour Operators now "brag" on their websites that many of their Tour Directors have been with them
for over 20 years. Why? It's because professional Tour Directors like Heidi and Justine love their careers!
Hi Cherie,
I think that almost not a day goes by that I am not thinking of you and the amazing miracle that our paths crossed. You truly changed my life.
I have now been at T…. Tours for 27 years and at Princess for 28 years. It is hard to
believe. Your class was so spot-on in everything I learned, not only on how to get hired but all of the many details of tour directing. After all of these years, I very often refer to the things you taught our class and they are a great insight and help in various situations.
So often someone asks me where I went to
school to learn about tour directing. I proudly tell them I did not spend thousands of dollars and several weeks of my life. Instead, I received a superior education in a lot less time and for a lot less money. I love seeing the surprise on their faces when I tell them about you. I am so thankful that I saw your class in the Chaffey College catalog, way back in 1994.
Are you still doing your classes?
I just wanted to reach out and say Hi and a Big Thank You for your amazing expertise and for changing my life!
All the best,
Heidi L.
Hi Cherie - GREAT hearing from you!! Sounds like you're having a lot of fun doing what you actually love to do, which is working with people out in the field, not just with hopefuls taking your training program. You have obviously done a great job with your training - look at all the "successful" Tour Directors who are still out there thanks to you.
Are you still in the tour training business?
Your training definitely changed my life.. for the better. I'm still tour directing. I've been with J…… for 16 years (!!) I also lead local tours out of Palm Springs.. You and your training DID in fact change my life in a very positive way.
Have a great summer!! Maybe I'll run into you somewhere out there in the field. Stay in touch.
Justine Hill
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