Podcast Number 319

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Earning your client’s loyalty is the number one goal of the Starwood brand of hotels and resorts. Chris Austin, Starwood’s Vice President of programs and education for the travel professional explains that you will receive credit from your client when you send them to a property they love. This translates to repeat business and referrals to maximize your profit potential. The Starwood Pro educational program is designed to help you earn your client’s loyalty. In today’s show Chris explains the various modules of the Starwood Pro program and highlights some of the many benefits you will receive by completing the program. Take a few minutes and listen in and learn about the Starwood Pro program.


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