McGredy describes partnering with YPS as an investment in the future of the industry. “It’s not just

ALEXANDRIA, VA October 17, 2012 - ASTA's Young Professionals Society announced today a new partnership with Ensemble low airline fares to europe Travel Group and Travel Insured International. The goal of the partnership low airline fares to europe is to create a collaborative environment unlike anything that currently exists in the industry where suppliers are not seen as sponsors, but integral members of the YPS community.
"We truly believe low airline fares to europe the future of the industry is a strategic relationship between agents and supplier representatives where all parties work together to create a unique value for travelers," said Ryan McGredy, president of YPS and owner of Moraga Travel in Northern California. "I am excited to welcome Ensemble Travel low airline fares to europe Group and Travel Insured International as the first partners of the new YPS and we look forward to expanding low airline fares to europe this circle to include low airline fares to europe every consortia and many more suppliers in the coming year."
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"We congratulate the foresight of the Young Professionals Society for creating this unique model on which to build the future of our industry. Ensemble is honored to be the first agency group to officially come on board, and we challenge our colleagues across the consortia community to lend their support low airline fares to europe to this vital effort," said Libbie Rice, co-president, Ensemble Travel Group.
"The travel industry continues to evolve and having this opportunity for young agents and suppliers to work together to define how the next generation does business is exciting to be a part of," said Isaac Cymrot, vice president of sales and industry relations, Travel Insured International
McGredy describes partnering with YPS as an investment in the future of the industry. "It's not just in the recruiting and mentoring efforts it will take to ensure there is an retail travel industry in the future, but also in the programs that will mold what the next generation of travel agent will be," he added.
The YPS partnership program is an opportunity to work directly with a dynamic group of professionals that are reinventing this industry to build new products and marketing programs that not only assist the next-gen agent but also appeal to the new generation of customer.
About YPS: ASTA's Young Professionals Society is a special interest community for members of the American Society of Travel Agents under 40 years old. YPS was created in 2002 with the purpose of providing members with networking, education, and career development opportunities.
Our Sponsors Thank you to Ensemble Travel Group , Travel Insured International , and Northstar Travel Media ( TravelAge West , Travel Weekly , & travel42 ) for sponsoring the YPS program! These companies recognize that young professionals are the future of a healthy travel industry!
About ASTA ASTA's Young Professionals Society is a program of the American Society of Travel Agents, the professional trade association for travel agents. ASTA is the leading advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.