There are many paths to becoming a travel professional these days – or in the case of Montreal-based Alain Robert, a ‘Travelogist.’
TravelPulse Canada met Robert over casual conversation at the recent Ensemble conference in Miami. He had an interesting story to tell, so we met up later for a more in-depth chat.
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Robert has spent over 30 years in various aspects of travel, starting as a tour director with student travel company EF Tours. After 9/11 and the Iraq war disrupted the business, he took on roles with cruise lines.
On a stopover in Florida he saw a large circus-style tent and went to investigate. On learning that is was Cirque du Soleil, he took a flyer and sent the company a CV, inquiring whether they needed…