MILFORD, Mass., Dec. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Frank Pratas, Atlas Travel International's Corporate Services Manager recently earned the Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) designation from The Travel Institute, based in Wellesley, Massachusetts. The Certified Travel Counselor designation is conferred by The Travel Institute upon travel professionals who complete an advanced educational program, demonstrate industry knowledge and experience and exemplify the highest standards of professionalism.
Frank Pratas, CTC, has joined an elite group of travel professionals that have shown a dedication and commitment to enhancing service in the travel industry. The CTC curriculum consists of courses that prepare travel professionals for leadership roles by focusing on business, managerial and professional development skills. Other CTC graduates at Atlas Travel International include Corporate Consultant Doug Leenhouts, CTC, and Leisure Manager Karen McCrink, CTC.
Mr. Pratas has been in the travel industry for 13 years and has been with Atlas Travel International for the last decade where he currently manages the corporate service team. "Frank is a very focused, service-driven individual who strives to reach perfection in his role," said Elaine Osgood, president of Atlas International Travel. "He is a strong leader, has exceptional international faring expertise and is well known by our suppliers as a strong negotiator. Earning the CTC designation is just one of the many ways that Frank continues to add incredible value to the Atlas Travel International team."
"I've been in the industry for so long that I felt I needed to challenge myself to take my knowledge and my scope of expertise to a new level," added Mr. Pratas. "I think earning the CTC will help me better understand the needs of my clients and to help the Atlas team meet those needs."
About Atlas Travel International, Inc.: Atlas Travel International is a full-service, $65 million travel agency serving corporate, vacation and meeting travel needs. Honored as a leading business in New England and a leader in the travel industry, Atlas is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts and has offices throughout the New England region. More information about Atlas Travel International is available on the Web at http://www.atlastravel.com or by calling 1-800-362-8626.
About The Travel Institute: Established in 1964, The Travel Institute serves as a community of knowledge and insight for all travel professionals. Through innovative education programs, professional certifications and customized learning solutions, The Institute fulfills its non-profit mission to promote a standard of industry knowledge and excellence. For more information about The Travel Institute, visit http://www.thetravelinstitute.com or call (800) 542-4282.
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