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Genie Travel Company Hosts Inaugural
Disneyland Travel Genie Summit
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Minneapolis, MN - May 29, 2023— Genie Travel Company, a division of Minnesota-based Riverdale Travel, proudly announces the successful completion of its inaugural Disneyland Travel Genie Summit, held from April 28 to May 1, 2024. The event brought together 19 dedicated Genie Travel Company travel advisors, otherwise referred to as “Travel Genies”, for an unforgettable experience filled with educational activities, networking opportunities, and memorable moments.
The summit, sponsored by Disney, Delta Vacations and Royal Caribbean, featured a comprehensive itinerary designed to enhance the expertise and knowledge of participating Travel Genies. Highlights of the event included:
· Exploration of three Disneyland resorts
· Tours of five Good Neighbor hotels
· Participation in a Disneyland Scavenger Hunt
· Engaging team training sessions
· A spectacular Disneyland Fireworks show
· Dinner at Naples in Downtown Disney
· Participants praised the summit, giving it a stellar five-star rating for its valuable content and seamless organization.
Alexa G, one of the enthusiastic attendees, shared her thoughts on the summit: "Making the decision to go on a FAM trip is truly a priceless investment in yourself and in your business. Even if you consider yourself an expert in a particular area, there is always something new to learn, relationships to build, and memories to be made."
Genie Travel Company is committed to providing exceptional opportunities for professional development and networking for its Travel Genies. The Disneyland Travel Genie Summit is just the beginning of many more enriching experiences to come.
Introducing Genie Travel Company: A Dream Come True for Disney Enthusiasts Who Want to Turn Passion into Profit!
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Minneapolis, MN - September 15, 2023 – Today marks the grand unveiling of the Genie Travel Company (www.genietravelco.com), a dedicated travel agency for individuals who have a deep passion for planning incredible vacations to all of Disney’s amazing destinations, and wonder how they can turn that passion into a profitable business for themselves. This new travel agency is a collaboration between Riverdale Travel and the renowned Disney enthusiast and former Disney Cast Member, Eric Martinson. Genie Travel Company will empower Disney aficionados to transform their love for the magical world into their own thriving travel business.
Eric Martinson, fondly known as Chief Travel Genie, is not just the driving force behind Genie Travel Company but also the proud founder of Walt Disney World Tips and Tricks, a Facebook group that boasts a whopping 1.2 million followers, united by their love for all things Disney. His journey from being the “go-to guy” for Disney vacations, to partnering with Riverdale Travel has been nothing short of magical.
Having stepped into the world of specialized Disney travel agency in 2016 with Riverdale Travel, Martinson realized that his lifelong love for Disney could serve a purpose bigger than himself. "With Riverdale Travel’s expertise, it made perfect sense to collaborate and create something unique and powerful for the vast community of Disney lovers," says Eric.
Genie Travel Company is more than just a travel agency. It's a learning platform, a launchpad for every individual who wants to transform their Disney dreams into a tangible business. To build this platform, Genie Travel Company partnered with leading Learning Management System (LMS) provider Trainual. Genie Advisor engagement on the LMS has been so successful, Genie Travel Company was recognized as a Top Training System in 2023 (https://trainual.com/manual/top-customer-awards-2023). Whether a person’s goal is to earn some “side cash” for family getaway or embark on a full-fledged home-based career as a successful Disney focused Travel Advisor, Genie Travel Company offers the perfect roadmap for them.
Eric Martinson envisions a community where Disney lovers can leverage their passion and expertise. "I've been blessed to help countless individuals experience the wonder of a Disney vacation," Martinson shares. "Now, I want to amplify that magic by teaching others how to do the same."
Disney fanatics now have the golden opportunity to turn their dreams of building their own business into reality, all while helping others experience the unparalleled joy of a Disney vacation. With Genie Travel Company, the magic is just beginning. To date, Genie Travel Company has signed over 100 new people onto the program, with more joining every day. Shannon Sterling, a budding Genie Travel Advisor, has seen how Genie Travel Company has helped her learn and build her new business. She states, “This has been one of the smoothest transitions I've ever had. The idea of getting back into the work force has been so daunting to me, but this really feels like something I was called to do, and Genie Travel Company has made the learning process easy.”
For more information about the Genie Travel Company and how you can get started on your journey to become a Genie Travel Advisor, please visit www.genietravelco.com or reach out to Jose Ferreira, President, Genie Travel Company.