Hello TPOC Members,

Well, the 21st annual Conference is now one for the history books. I would like to thank everyone who attended as well as those who came along as our Friends and Family group. Even with a few hiccups, the conference was a remarkable success. I genuinely want to thank the Board members, the Heritage Team, and all the presenters for doing such a fantastic job. A special thanks goes to our program director, Mary Brantley, for the exceptional job, WELL DONE!. I certainly would be remised if I did not mention our gracious conference host, Anthony Meloro and Brittany Hall, who represented Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, they definitely made the trip enjoyable.

It’s official, summer is here! Summer is meant for using vacation days, whether your ideal trip involves a big city, an all-American national park, a relaxing beach or a stay in a small town. Encourage your clients to pack their bags and visit some of the great destinations, regardless if it’s a road trip, train trip or adventurous safari. Keep in mind and be prepared for flight delays and cancellations which may require the patience of Job. We all need to be prepared for a bumpy travel season this summer.

TPOC is constantly growing. Since my last message, we’ve welcomed the following new members: Kizzy Simpson, manager of Dime’s Delightful Destinations located in Cameron, North Carolina; Anthony Warrior, manager of Warrior Travel Services located in Atlanta, Georgia and Teneka Hughey an agent with Green Book Vacations located in Lexington, South Carolina. Welcome aboard.

Have an enjoyable summer!

Mind Message: “Sometimes you’ve got to LET EVERYTHING GO. – purge yourself. If you are unhappy with anything…whatever is bringing you down, GET RID OF IT. Because you’ll find that when you’re FREE, your true creativity, your true self comes out”   Tina Turner.

Betty Jones, President

Travel Professionals of Color