Travel Agent News for Special Needs Group and Special Needs Travel
July 10th, 2018 – Andrew J. Garnett, founder, president & CEO of Special Needs Group® / Special Needs at Sea® (SNG) www.specialneedsgroup.com; announced that Karen Leonard has joined the company as a travel industry ambassador, a sales and marketing position.
In her position, Leonard coordinates trade shows and special events, establishes and strengthens travel industry partnerships, maintains and grows agent relationships, manages company marketing materials, and performs company webinars.
Her most recent position in the travel industry was personal vacation manager for Online Vacation Center, where she performed dual roles of a full-service travel agent, as well as that of a demanding call center agent.
Formerly, she served as a training specialist with CruiseOne/Cruises Inc., where she designed, facilitated, and administrated formal educational, motivational and skills-based training programs geared to enhance business development skills of participants.
“We are very pleased that Karen has joined our team as travel industry ambassador,” said Garnett. “With her years of experience, and knowledge of the travel industry, she will do a wonderful job connecting with the Professional Travel Agent Distribution System and assisting them to help deliver an accessible world.”
About Special Needs Group, Inc.
Special Needs Group® / Special Needs at Sea® is the leading global provider of wheelchair rentals, scooter rentals, oxygen rentals and other special needs equipment rentals. It also offers a broad range of special needs equipment for purchase. Recommended by the world’s major cruise lines for superior service and value, Special Needs Group also services guests visiting hotels, resorts, theme parks and convention centers. Special Needs Group is the travel industry’s only total special needs travel solution. Special Needs Group provides service in 215 ports and cities located in 68 countries. It is located at 302 NW 1st Street, Dania Beach, FL 33004. For more information, visit www.specialneedsgroup.com or call 1-800-513-4515.
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