Contact:          Kathleen Sutter, CTC

                        President

                        Landings Travel

                        941-924-1124

May 26, 2010                                                                                                  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kathleen Sutter CTC of Landings Travel Celebrates 12 years as Certified Travel Counselor (CTC)

Sarasota – Kathleen Sutter, CTC of Landings Travel in Sarasota recently celebrated 12 years as a Certified Travel Counselor (CTC). The Certified Travel Counselor designation is conferred by The Travel Institute upon travel professionals who complete an advanced certification program, demonstrate extensive industry knowledge and experience, and exemplify the highest standards of professionalism.

Kathleen Sutter, CTC is part of a growing group of travel professionals who have demonstrated a dedication and commitment to raising the bar of professionalism in the travel industry. The CTC curriculum covers a number of skill areas that prepare the candidate for leadership roles in the industry – focusing on courses that develop business, professional and managerial skills. The program is also designed to allow each candidate to tailor the program to meet their specific needs or career aspirations/specializations.

Kathleen Sutter, CTC has been a travel counselor for 27 years, and has sent hundreds of clients on vacation experiences. She specializes in Cruises and multigenerational travel.  Kathleen’s other professional recognitions include … ECC, DS and has been a member of Virtuoso since 1992.

Landings Travel has been located in Sarasota for 27 years and employs 5 professional travel counselors. Landings Travel specializes in … Peace of mind travel arrangements worldwide.

For 45 years, The Travel Institute has been serving as a community of knowledge and insight for all travel professionals. Through innovative educational opportunities, professional certification programs, and customized learning solutions, the Institute fulfills its non-profit mission to promote a standard of industry knowledge, professionalism and excellence. For more information about The Travel Institute, visit www.thetravelinstitute.com, or call 800.542.4282.

For more information about Landings Travel and how Kathleen Sutter, CTC can help you plan your next trip to any where in the world, please call 800 299-1123 or visit: www.landingstravel.com.

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