The Travel Institute is once again starting the new year with its TRIPKIT Scholarship Fund, a tuition assistance program, available through Q1 while funds last.
The $150 USD scholarships, approximately 30% of program costs, are open to both inexperienced advisors, as well as individuals outside the industry who complete the required application.
“Bringing new talent—not simply new people—into the travel profession is incredibly important to our mission, which is the industry’s collective success,” said Diane Petras, CTIE, president of The Travel Institute. “As an independent organization, The Travel Institute is uniquely positioned to provide the broad and unbiased foundation of critical industry and business knowledge that newcomers need.”
Petras added that the course also helps new agents weigh important decisions about employee vs. independent contractor roles, host agency considerations, and potential specialization to help start their career on solid footing.
The designated fund, initially launched last year, has contributed to The Travel Institute’s average 51% growth in enrollments over the past two years as the industry continues to attract newcomers seeking a career in travel. At the same time, The Travel Institute’s certification programming for advancing experienced, seasoned travel professionals also continues at a record pace with more than 600 newly certified graduates in 2024 alone.
Applications for the TRIPKITSM Scholarship Fund are now being accepted; interested advisors can also attend a courtesy new-to-the-industry webinar to learn more.
In 2025, along with curriculum updates to TRIPKIT and its three-tier certification program for seasoned professionals, The Travel Institute also anticipates new and updated content throughout the year for specialist courses as well as on other timely industry topics.
Other 2025 key priorities for The Travel Institute include:
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