Travel Agent Newsletter September 2017

September 8, 2017

News from Andy’s Desk!

Dear Travel Partners,

I hope everyone is well. We are looking to close out the third quarter with a successful September.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to those in Texas regarding Hurricane Harvey. NACTA has joined our efforts in accepting donations to assist those in Texas which will be distributed by our Galveston Port Agent. Please find his own story as well as shared pictures.

SNG ASSISTING THOSE AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HARVEY

GALVESTON PORT AGENTS ASSISTS LOCAL COMMUNITY

We also wish for the saftey of those in projected path of Hurricane Irma. Please pray for South Florida.

In addition, please be reminded of our two iPad® tpromotions running concurrently.

TWO TRAVEL PARTNER PROMOTIONS

November 11th marks our 6-Year Anniversary of the Certified Accessible Travel Advocate Program®. Presently, we have over 3,400 certified agents. Please help us in our race to 3,500. We are seeking to reach our goad by the upcoming anniversary date.

Having just returned from a successful ASTA Global Convention in San Diego, we are on the road again next week. Special Needs Group will at the CoNEXION Conference in New Orleans from the 16th-19th.

We are pleased to be your partner and truly appreciate your continued support as we expand in Delivering an Accessible World™.

Keep Smilin’,

Andrew J. Garnett, CATA
President/CEO

For This Halloween…

How Would You Like to Receive an Apple Instead of Candy?

Promotions run through Halloween, Tuesday, October 31^st

One Apple iPad will be awarded to a Travel Partner who has achieved their SNG Certified Accessible Travel Advocate® designation by the end of October. All SNG CATA professionals will be automatically entered and receive one entry into the drawing.

An ADDITIONAL iPad will also be given away.

Registered SNG Travel Partners will receive one entry for each order placed online or via telephone between July 1st and October 31st. SNG CATA agents will receive a DOUBLE ENTRY (2 entries)

into the drawing per each booking placed.

Please join over 3,400 CATA agents as we “Race to 3,500” –

our goal to be achieved by the program’s 6th Anniversary,

Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11th.

Winners will be announced Friday, November 3rd. Best of Luck!!!

Special Needs Group Galveston Port Agent

Assists Community After Hurricane Harvey

Craig Yager, SNG’s Galveston Port Agent, recently provided aid and is continuing to do so in assisting his local area following the aftermath created by Hurricane Harvey.

Hurricane Harvey made landfall on Friday, August 25th and continued with an incredible amount of rain well into Sunday. Living on the west side of Houston, Special Needs Group has two different storage locations one in Pasadena and the other in Dickinson. Although the surrounding area of our Pasadena warehouse was submerged under water, the office as well as equipment was safe. However, our equipment in Dickinson was at a total loss due to Harvey’s destruction.

CLICK HERE FOR FEATURE STORY ON GALVESTON PORT AGENT, CRAIG YAGER

SNG’s Calendar of Events

September 16th-19th

CoNexion

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

New Orleans, LA

September 27th at Noon CT/1 PM EDT

NEXION Quick Learn Webinar

October 13th at 2 PM EDT

NACTA Webinar

October 31st at 1 PM EDT

Signature Webinar

November 15th-17th

Travel Weekly Cruise World

November 15, "LIVE" CATA Certification

Broward Convention Center

Fort Lauderdale, FL

December 6th-10th

Oasis/Signature Travel Conference

Mandalay Bay Resort

Las Vegas, NV

SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP IS ASSISTING

THOSE AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HARVEY

Our hearts go out to thousands of people affected by the catastrophic disaster in Texas, including one of our very own port agents in Galveston. Special Needs Group will be collecting items to be delivered to our port agent who will distribute to victims in the area. Suggested donations include non-perishable food items, diapers, toiletries, baby wipes and clothing items such as new underwear and socks. Drop off your donations to Special Needs Group at 302 NW 1st St, Dania Beach, FL 33004 from 8:30 am – 6:30 pm Monday through Friday.

Equipment Section

Special Needs Group’s most popular rented Portable Oxygen Concentrator is the O2 Concepts OxLife Independence.

The OxLife provides the individual with the longest battery life in its class and the smallest batteries of any dual-battery P.O.C. The unit is FAA approved and has the ability to be charged within a vehicle. The dual-battery operated P.O.C. allows the traveler to visit any location whether by motorized transportation, train or cruise vessel.

O2 Concepts OxLife Independence

Pictures, Please!

Please send us pictures of your clients enjoying their vacations while using Special Needs Group equipment. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in sharing and allowing us to post on our website and newsletters for others to view. Email us at: agents@specialneedsgroup.com.

Travel Quote of the Month

“Once you have travelled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” – Pat Conroy