DWHSA Training Library
This course will help DWHSA members review their understanding of planning, selling, and managing destination weddings, honeymoons, and romantic getaways. It is also the foundation for DWHSA's "Certified Destination Wedding, Honeymoon, and Romance Travel Specialist" designation.
NOTE: We're currently revising the entire course - including updates to every lesson. If you notice missing lesson numbers in the modules below, we're revamping those lessons right now, and we'll upload the new versions when they are available. We plan to unveil the updated course lessons in March 2024. Please contact us if you have questions - (U.S.) 615.730.9977 or [email protected]).
Module 1 | Destination Weddings, Honeymoons, and Romance Travel: The Basics |
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Your introduction to the latest trends in destination weddings and honeymoons - plus, questions to ask as you decide whether specializing in romance travel is right for you | |
Unit 1 | Lesson 1.1: The World of Romance Travel |
Unit 2 | Lesson 1.3: Why Should You Specialize in Romance Travel? |
Unit 3 | Lesson 1.4: Are YOU Ready For This Niche? |
Module 2 | Working With Key Romance Travel Suppliers |
Tips for working with the leading wholesalers, hotel/resort companies, and cruise lines in the romance travel niche | |
Unit 1 | Lesson 2.1: Packages vs. Built-From-Scratch Trips |
Unit 2 | Lesson 2.5: Narrow Your Focus and Pick the Best Partners |
Module 3 | The Components of a Destination Wedding |
A breakdown of the key parts of a destination wedding booking - from the location and dates to the wedding ceremony details | |
Unit 1 | Lesson 3.1: The Key Questions for Your DW Clients |
Unit 2 | Lesson 3.2: The Location |
Unit 3 | Lesson 3.3: The Dates |
Unit 4 | Lesson 3.4: The Legal Marriage Requirements |
Unit 5 | Lesson 3.5: The Wedding Ceremony Details |
Unit 6 | Lesson 3.6: Travel and Wedding Insurance |
Module 4 | Working With Destination Wedding Clients |
Best practices for serving the needs of DW clients - from the initial consultation and service fees to managing their expectations through the departure date | |
Unit 1 | Lesson 4.1: The Initial Consultation |
Unit 2 | Lesson 4.2: Proposals and Quotes |
Unit 3 | Lesson 4.3: Service Fees |
Unit 4 | Lesson 4.4: Client Agreements and Payments |
Unit 5 | Lesson 4.5: Communicating Travel Details to Clients and Their Guests |
Unit 6 | Lesson 4.6: Capturing the Bookings of Wedding Guests |
Unit 7 | Lesson 4.7: Managing Guests Through the Departure and Beyond |
Module 5 | Working With Honeymoon Clients |
Best practices for serving the needs of honeymoon clients, including a review of the latest trends in honeymoon itineraries | |
Unit 1 | Lesson 5.1: The Components of a Honeymoon |
Unit 2 | Lesson 5.3: Planning the Honeymoon With Clients |
Module 6 | Managing Your Romance Travel Business |
Dealing with back-office issues in your romance travel business - from client databases and files to the most common legal issues in this niche | |
Unit 1 | Lesson 6.1: Client Databases |
Unit 2 | Lesson 6.2: Client Files, Spreadsheets, and Due-Date Lists |
Unit 3 | Lesson 6.3: Group Contracts and Booking Codes |
Unit 4 | Lesson 6.4: Critical Legal Issues for Romance Travel Specialists |
Module 7 | Marketing and Promoting Yourself as a Romance Travel Specialist |
The secrets of building consumer awareness for your romance travel business - from business cards to social media | |
Unit 1 | Lesson 7.3: Facebook |
Unit 2 | Lesson 7.4: Pinterest |
Unit 3 | Lesson 7.11: Testimonials |
Unit 4 | Lesson 7.12: Repeat Bookings and Referrals |
Module 8 | Resolving Common Issues in Your Romance Travel Business |
Dealing with the many challenges that can surface in romance travel bookings - from price shoppers and Millennials to weather issues and LGBT clients | |
Unit 1 | Lesson 8.1: Price Shoppers and "Tire Kickers" |
Unit 2 | Lesson 8.2: Millennials' Expectations and Habits |
Unit 3 | Lesson 8.3: Children |
Unit 4 | Lesson 8.4: Gratuities |
Unit 5 | Lesson 8.5: Out-of-Country Vendors |
Unit 6 | Lesson 8.6: Site Visits by Clients |
Unit 7 | Lesson 8.7: Fam Trips and Site Inspections |
Unit 8 | Lesson 8.8: Weather Issues |
Unit 9 | Lesson 8.9: "Disappearing" Clients |
Unit 10 | Lesson 8.10: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients |