Join the Elite: OTN’s Chairman’s Club Program
Get ready to supercharge your travel business with the Chairman’s Club program at Oasis Travel Network (OTN). Designed to reward excellence and drive success, this game-changing initiative is redefining what it means to be a top-performing travel advisor. From unmatched earning opportunities to exclusive rewards, OTN’s Chairman’s Club is your ticket to the top. How to Earn Chairman’s Club Points Building your points is simple, exciting, and rewarding! From October 1, 2024, to September [Read More...]
The OTN Difference: Why Oasis Travel Network is a Game-Changer for Travel Advisors
In a world filled with host agencies, one name consistently rises to the top: Oasis Travel Network (OTN). Known for its innovative approach, OTN has redefined what it means to support travel advisors. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, OTN offers an unparalleled experience that truly sets it apart. Why OTN? A Host Agency Like No Other At its core, OTN is more than just a host agency—it’s a partner in your [Read More...]
Oasis Travel Network Awarded ‘Travel Weekly’ 2021 Gold Magellan Award for Overall Virtual Experience and Events
OASIS Travel Network is pleased to share that we’ve been recognized as a Travel Weekly Magellan Awards Gold Winner for Individual Travel Advisor - Overall-Virtual Experiences/Events. The honor comes as a result of our steadfast commitment to providing high-quality virtual events that spurred continued connection and advisor growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the year, OTN hosted approximately 29 live virtual events, nine of which included three new event formats. The virtual events are [Read More...]
Oasis Travel Network Named Host Agency of the Year by ASTA for the Second Consecutive Year
OASIS Travel Network is delighted to share that we’ve been named Host Agency of Year for 2021 by the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)! The annual awards given by ASTA—which is celebrating 90 years as the premier trade organization for travel advisors—seek to promote excellence in the travel trade, recognizing individuals and organizations who make lasting contributions to the travel industry. The honor of being named Host Agency of the Year by ASTA [Read More...]
Kelly Bergin and Kareem George Elected to ASTA Board of Directors
We’re beyond pleased to share Kelly Bergin, President of OTN, and Kareem George, Principal at Culture Traveler, LLC and OTN member, have been elected to serve as Directors-at-Large on the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Board of Directors! Their two-year terms will officially begin at the close of ASTA’s Global Convention in Chicago in August. Among the new faces being welcomed to the ASTA Board of Directors, Bergin and George will join three [Read More...]
Cheers To Our In-Person ‘CHAIRMAN’S CLUB’ Top Travel Producer’s Trip
Recently, we were fortunate to be able to host our first in-person “Chairman’s Club” Top Producer’s Trip since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The successful gathering took place from June 5 – June 8 at the Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya Resort along the famed white-sand beaches in the heart of Riviera Maya. Our Chairman’s Club uses a points-based system to establish, recognize and rank its top performing members. Members earn points by selling [Read More...]
New Talent Joining the Travel Industry and OTN Community
Despite the pandemic, we’re thrilled that we’ve seen an increase in professionals joining our New2Travel boot camp—training that’s perfectly suited for those looking to gain the education, insight, network and know-how to successfully enter the travel industry. An overall love for travel, trying new things, appreciating different cultures and helping others do the same are common factors cited by those making the career jump. “I’ve been a hotel manager for about 20 years, raised [Read More...]
Notable Travel Sales Increases for Travel Advisors in First Quarter of 2021
We’re pleased to share some exciting first-quarter numbers and encouraging news related to the uptick in travelers beginning to plan and book future travel! Sales wise, 2019 was OTN’s best year ever, making it even more impressive to see sales in 2021 beginning to exceed those benchmarks. “Sales in March of 2021 were 20% above sales reported during March of 2019,” said Lee Smolinski, CEO of OASIS Travel Network, adding that on April 1, [Read More...]
OTN Members Named Top Travel Specialists by Condé Nast Traveler
We’re proud to share five of our members have been recognized among the top travel specialists for 2021 by Condé Nast Traveler! Those selected are chosen by the publication’s editors, who sorted through and evaluated thousands of qualified travel professionals worldwide to pinpoint the leaders in the field. OTN members who were selected are: Laurel Brunvoll of Unforgettable Trips; Sheila Cannon of Carefree Romantic Vacations, Inc.; Lauren Cardinale, CTA of Travel Design Co.; Debbi [Read More...]
Announcing Oasis Travel Network In-person 2021 Conference
We’re proud to announce our 2021 Annual Conference will take place November 8-9, 2021 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada! The event will be the first in-person OTN conference since the pandemic began in March 2020. In consideration of members travel needs and schedules, this event is purposefully co-located with Signature Travel Network’s Annual Conference, which is taking place at the same location immediately following. “We wanted to announce these dates early [Read More...]
OTN Awarded ‘Travel Weekly’ 2020 Silver Magellan Award
We’re so honored to have received the news that OTN has been recognized as the Travel Weekly 2020 Magellan Awards Silver Winner for Travel Agent Organizations – Overall – Travel Agent Innovation for our “Build-A-Plan” program. The Travel Weekly Magellan Awards honor outstanding design, marketing and services in a broad range of industry segments including Hospitality, Travel Destinations, Cruise Lines, Online Travel Services, Airlines and Airports, Travel Agents and Agencies, Tour Operators and Ground [Read More...]
Our New2Travel Program Is Now Virtual!
Have you heard the news? We’ve replaced our New2Travel in-person training with a virtual boot camp, which is perfectly suited for those looking to gain the education, insight, network and know-how to successfully enter the travel industry. This virtual program seeks to meet the continued high interest in new agent training during the pandemic, as recently reported by The Travel Institute. “We know how important our in-person boot camp has been in the past [Read More...]