I am both honored and excited to announce that I am the new President of WITS Capital Region! WITS stands for Working in Travel Services which has been around for 50 years. We help support hundreds of travel agents and suppliers connect to further education and develop relationships.
With over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, I have held various key positions, including Travel Agent, Director of Travel for a major brand, and currently, Franchise Owner with Cruise Planners. Throughout my career, I have developed a deep understanding of travel operations, customer service, and strategic business management.
On behalf of myself and the Board of Directors, we are excited to embark on another successful year ahead. We look forward to continued growth, collaboration, and achieving new milestones together.
Email john.kusek@cruiseplanners.com Phone: 518-605-1249
Working in Travel Services was established in 1975 to provide an educational forum and networking opportunities for travel advisors in the Capital New York region. Working in Travel Services (WITS) hosts monthly meetings in the Albany, Troy, Schenectady and Saratoga, New York area.
The membership consists of active travel advisors, cruise line representatives, hoteliers, tourist office representatives and other travel vendors. In addition to monthly meetings, WITS hosts an annual tradeshow called “Meet Your Rep”, familiarization trips, educational seminars, cruise inspections and a summer picnic.
For over 45 years WITS has been an important resource for travel advisors in New York state.