MEXICO

CUERNAVACA International Tour Manager Certification Program:

Enjoy a cultural experience like no other in a safe, authentic and fun environment while you earn your certification.

January 29 - February 10, 2012

Students should fly into Mexico City airport no later than 28 January. The airfare to Mexico City may be less than from your location to Denver. Students will travel to Cuernavaca via a reserved seat on the Pullman de Morelos motorcoach (you will be reimbursed for this transportation if you have selected the housing package available to you).

Housing is with local families. These are large houses, many with swimming pools. You will be housed in shared double rooms with private bath. Included in your housing are two meals per day. This consists of a large breakfast in the morning and a full meal in the late afternoon. Single rooms are also available should you prefer (for a slight additional charge).

An outstanding feature of your program is the quality of the home stays. All vegetables and fruits served are prepared with purified water. Linens, towels, and purified drinking water are also provided. You will be assigned housing within a short distance of the facility where the program is held. Cuernavaca family homes are at a high level of comfort.

The program hours are 08:30 to 15:00 on all days class is in session.

A local walking tour of historic Cuernavaca is included (Wednesday 1 February) and there is a full day motorcoach training tour within Mexico City including visits to the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and Teotihuacan on Saturday 4 February. This is included in the price of the training program.

There will be a full day motorcoach training tour including Xochicalco and the Hacienda Vista Hermosa. This is part of your training program.

The graduation "fiesta" will be held following the completion of class.

Cost of the program is US $100.00 for enrollment. Tuition and all course materials is US$1,525.00.

14 nights housing with 2 meals per day, transportation to Cuernavaca from the airport, a day trip to Mexico City, a guided walking tour of Cuernavaca, trip to Xochicalco, a personal handbook on Cuernavaca, etc. is only US$620.00. A private room to yourself can be had for the minimal cost of an additional US$210 (Only US$15 per night).

We suggest enrolling as soon as you can make an informed decision. Tuition and housing must be paid 45 days prior to the start of the program. Student enrollments within 45 days of the program start should remit payment in full at time of enrollment.

Any student that is not a citizen of Mexico needs a valid passport to enter the country.

Please note: You can include one or more weeks prior to the start of training, or after training is completed, in a Spanish Language Immersion Program. Ask us for details or visit: www.spanishincuernavaca.com.

A special enrollment form for your Cuernavaca program is included when you order a catalog. Address any questions to us at: 1.877.442.4862 (1.877.IGA.ITMA) or 303.780.0131.

Above and below are examples of the housing students stay at in Mexico.

Students on included trip to Xochicalco. You become the best because you are trained by the best.

Some of our Students from the February 2011 course stated:

Lorna Pizzorni, California wrote "this experience was beyond any expectation I had been considering attending an IGA class. Informative is an understatement. Thank you for providing all the instruction, excursions and opportunities for meeting everyone involved with your entire program, not to mention having met wonderful people. I am looking forward to the future adventures with the knowledge you have provided."

"Thank You very much for the incredible educative experience that you have provided in the course.
The knowledge that you gave was not only very informative, lively, full of humor and great details, but also very practical for the tourism profession and for life in general. As teachers, you were the best that I ever had, and as people you were caring, funny, friendly, and full of energy-people who I want to meet again in the future.
Your enthusiasm about the subject and energetic spirit created a unique atmosphere for the students and the learning process, uniting all of us, and making us friends in life and profession for a long time to come. Thank You again for providing the experience of a lifetime, full of memories and experiences that I will keep in my portfolio forever." Marina Lyakhova, New York

"Thank you for the amazing opportunity you have provided for me here in Cuernavaca, Mexico. The program here is excellent, and I will be sure to recommend it to anyone and everyone. With the skills I learned here I am confident on being hugely successful and hope to see you down the road. Cheers." Nick Lehwald, Maryland.

"Muchas gracias a todos con IGA. Thanks for opening my eyes to a new way of life outside of my previous corporate "burnout, early heart attack job". I am looking forward to the adventures ahead.
Barbara Schubert, Florida

"I cannot even begin to thank you enough for providing this opportunity as a way to potentially change the course of our professional lives. And I cannot wait make that change and begin my new journey. I look forward to staying in touch -to say the least- and will be more than happy to help out, be a resource, or do anything at all to help anyone at any time, please know that. You and your school are appreciated more than you know. Janet Kasper, Florida

"Thank you for all of your support over the past 2 weeks. This was such a great experience for our group. James Nicholson, North Carolina

"The past 2 weeks have been intense and exciting. I truly enjoyed listening and talking with you inside and outside the class. Your professionalism and your warm and glowing personalities have been highly inspirational to me. I wish one day I can be as successful a tour manager as you all are. Hope all the best to you and your school. Warm wishes." Hsien "Jack" Wu, New Jersey

"Thank you for the wealth of information! I have really enjoyed the experience. Not having been in a classroom in over 32 years. It was especially helpful having instructors available outside of class time to offer advice and support. Also, their families providing the home stays have been a joy to get to know. Thank you so much." Judy Scott, Arizona

Previous Mexico students have commented:

Thank you for such a GREAT class. Thank you for sharing all of your stories. I can't wait to have my own to share with you. Thank you.
---Julia Vonder Reith, New York

The class was way more intense than what I anticipated. I appreciate the in-depth course study. I am confident that I am ready to begin this new part of my life. Thanks again, ---Curtis Evans, Texas

I found the class to be amazing, fun, informative, exciting and I would recommend it to anyone interested in a career in the industry. Thanks for everything. ---Robert Thierfelder, New Jersey

It is difficult to express how much I appreciate your spirit and experience and generosity. I had a fabulous time! Gracias. ---Eileen Zepeda, Illinois

Thank you for a unique and invaluable experience.
---Deborah Lombardi, New York

I had a wonderful time and a great learning process. It was fantastic. This has been one of the most challenging tasks I have taken on in my life but it has been worth every moment. You are all so informative and I will pass the word of what a great school and not to have any concern about safety in Mexico. I have my certification and great memories.
---Kathryn Jones Slay, Texas

This class has been an adventure of a lifetime for me. I have learned so much about this exciting career and about myself. I appreciate your wealth of knowledge, experience tips and guidance. I know they will all prove to be invaluable.
---Sue Shuck, Iowa

I received a job interview from a European company just days after I earned my certificate. Thank you.
---Maria Vargas, California

The students in the February 2010 program in Cuernavaca Mexico upon completing the course wrote the following:

Thank you for an amazing 2 weeks! The course was fantastic, the housing and meals amazing, and the excursions a blast. A++++ Excellent in every way. Mike Trant, Florida

I am in peace with myself because I took this class. It was an excellent class for me. I got lots of knowledge from all of you. You covered many many things. It was very well explained with lots of examples that are going to help me as a tour director. The world did change and you all are following the changes, which make the classes much better and interesting. Carla Gardenia Lustosa Bucar-Ryan, Brazil

Thank you for everything. Taking this course is one of the best things I have ever done for myself. All of you are not only great teachers, but excellent role models. I will keep in touch. Thanks. Allison Bitten, Illinois

Thank you for an experience that I will never forget. These past 2 weeks have been eye-opening to say the least. I hope to see you both in my travels. Mike Tartaglia, Washington

I cannot thank you enough for the experience. It took about a year to finally put a face to the voice and many e-mails, but well worth the wait. The class was fantastic and was much different than expected. The tours that were included were wonderful, and an added bonus. I look forward to what the future has in store and working with all of you. Again, thank you. Christopher Todaro, Florida

Thank you so much for all the knowledge and encouragement you have given us. Not only did I learn a lot in this class and had so many of my questions about being a tour manager answered, but I also feel so much more positive and confident about my future. This class has been the best time I've had in a long time. I mean that. You are all great teachers, and I really hope we stay in touch. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. René Ostberg, Illinois

Just keep living!! Thank you for everything. I had lots of fun learning. That doesn't happen often, but you all made it fun. Thanks. Koba Tilet, California

Great 2 weeks. Very effective instruction. Nice balance of personalities and styles, of all the teachers. On our field trips, the narration brought site visits alive. Thanks for everything. Paul Bjork, Colorado

I have had a wonderful time and have learned many new things that will help me be the best tour manager I can be. The best part of this course was discovering that my thoughts about being a tour manager were verified. Thanks to all of you for a wonderful educational 2 weeks. Terri Sinclair, Texas

Thank you so much for a most wonderful experience! The instruction, instructors, energy, motivation and genuine sense of your desire to help make us the best tour managers possible. I appreciate you all very much and attribute a great deal of my excitement for this profession to you. Bara Robertson, Oregon

Terms & Conditions:
Registration fee for the International Tour Manager Course is US$100.00. Tuition is US$1,525.00.

14 nights housing with 2 meals per day, a day trip to Mexico City, a guided walking tour of Cuernavaca, a personal handbook on Cuernavaca, and all course materials is only US$620.00. Single supplement is only US$210.00.

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