Study Programs

KENYA AUTHORISED TRAVEL SPECIALIST

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Please link to www.kenyaagent.com - the place where you can learn all about how your travelclients can experience a different "safari" everyday in Magical Kenya. Safari is a Swahili word that originated in Kenya that means "journey." Of all the countries in Africa, none can rival the sheer range of Kenyan travel safaris for visitors including wildlife, scenic, cultural, beach, adventure, sports and special interest travel.

This Kenya Tourist Board site is designed especially for travel agents in the United States and Canada to become Kenya Authorized Travel Specialists (KATS). By investing a few hours of your time, you can learn everything you need to know about becoming an expert on promoting and selling Kenya. This course also provides you with access and ongoing communication with the Kenya Tourist Board and top Kenya suppliers and operators - helping you to stay on top of new trends and developments in Kenya. On this site, you can learn about the latest developments in travel and tourism, order our colorful travel brochures, access splendid images highlighting our magnificent scenery and attractions along with newsletter announcement templates, and most importantly take advantage of a host of resources at your fingertips to help you sell Magical Kenya.

Register today to start your Magical Kenya learning safari!

South Africa "FUNDI" Study program

South Africa Tourism (SAT) has upgraded its travel agent Destination Specialist educational program. It is a new version of FUNDI, the training program that helps United States travel agents sell South Africa. If you have already completed the course, there is no need to retake it for credit. It has been updated and relaunched on a new platform.

"FUNDI" inspired by the Zulu word "umfundi," meaning "learner," refers to the process of becoming an expert in the field. The nine-chapter training course, available online at www.travelagentacademy.com/southafrica, guides aspirants in selling South Africa.

Among other benefits graduates will receive a diploma and exclusive use of the FUNDI logo on their company website and promotional materials (each downloadable upon graduation); invitations to participate in SAT familiarization trips as well as the organization's annual Indaba trade show in South Africa, with specially priced fares; inclusion in SAT's successful lead referral system designed to generate business for specialists and their company; a monthly FUNDI e-newsletter chock full of useful information; and phone and email access to SAT's 24/7 help desk. Call 800-593-1318 or visit www.travelagentacademy.com/southafrica.

For further information on South Africa, see www.southafrica.net and for South Africa Tourism, see www.southafrica.net/satourism .