2016 France Study Tour

2016 France Study Tour This November, Atout France and tourism offices of southern France are sponsoring a Virtuosoexclusive Study Tour to southern France’s Occitanie region, including Languedoc-Roussillon and Midi-Pyrénées. Come experience for yourself why France is not just known for having museums, epicurean and wine experiences that are second to none in the world, but as a destination that offers almost everything your clients could possibly desire. This study tour is open to Virtuoso advisors from the USA only. • To apply for this study tour, please click HERE, or log into Virtuoso.com, select the Virtuoso Travel Academy from the "Advisor Tools" drop-down and select the "Study Tours" option under the “Learning” menu. • To view the preliminary itinerary, please click HERE or visit the Virtuoso Travel Academy (see above) Additional Information: • Dates: November 2nd – November 7th, 2016 • Total cost of trip for Virtuoso Advisors is $200.00 (USD), plus roundtrip international airfare to France, and includes transfers, hotel accommodations, most meals, excursions, ground transportation, and government taxes and service charges. • Price does not include international airfare to Montpellier Mediterranean Airport (MPL) or from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS), costs associated with any airline delays, travel insurance, excess baggage charges or government taxes and fees, which will be at each advisor's expense. • Price does not include incidentals such as gratuities for bellman, housekeeping, room service, spa treatments, phone/fax/internet charges, laundry, or beverages and meals not specified in the final itinerary. • This trip is nonrefundable once paid. Payment information will be collected from all approved advisors, once participation is confirmed. • Accommodations are single occupancy for Virtuoso Advisors ONLY; no guests. This study tour is open to Virtuoso advisors from the USA only. • Please note, this will be an active trip. To ensure you meet the physical conditions necessary for participating in this trip, please review the itinerary carefully before applying. All applicants must be willing and able to participate in all activities, which may include extensive walking. Applicants should not have any pre-existing medical conditions that could preclude them from participating in all activities. • All confirmed participants must complete the following training requirements to be eligible for this study tour: France 2016 LEAP Series, available HERE. The deadline to apply is Thursday, September 15, 2016! Applicants will be advised of their status by Friday, September 23, 2016. This is not a first come, first served opportunity. We seek to select those advisors who best fit each educational trip; approval is based on specific eligibility factors. Attendees must demonstrate FIT sales to France/Europe, or strong potential to expand their portfolio. Important: There will be no refunds for cancellations after trip payment is received. This itinerary is subject to change without notice, per Atout France and partner tourism offices.