Rita M. Perez, MCC, CTA, VTA
Orlando, Florida, United States
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About
I’m the founder of Take the Helm, where I help travel advisors, travel brands, and…
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Articles by Rita M.
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What to Pack and Film on a Cruise Ship Inspection
What to Pack and Film on a Cruise Ship Inspection
What if the content that actually sells more cruises isn't the polished, supplier-provided stuff, but the amateur, very…
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My 2026 Mid Year Business Review
My 2026 Mid Year Business Review
You know when you start to pick up on patterns in your business, but aren't quite sure if it's a real pattern or just…
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Social Media Trends for Travel Advisors in 2026: A Social Media Day Panel
Social Media Trends for Travel Advisors in 2026: A Social Media Day Panel
Most travel advisors are working SO hard on social media. Posting regularly, using supplier graphics, trying to keep up…
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What Travel Clients Actually Pay For and Why Travel Advisors Keep Getting It Wrong
What Travel Clients Actually Pay For and Why Travel Advisors Keep Getting It Wrong
There's a disconnect happening in our industry..
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The Real Reason You Feel Overwhelmed as a Travel Agency Owner
The Real Reason You Feel Overwhelmed as a Travel Agency Owner
Overwhelm doesn't show up out of nowhere. It builds up slowly, quietly, until one day it feels like everything is on…
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Pinterest Tips for Travel Agents and Inside the Women in Travel Summit
Pinterest Tips for Travel Agents and Inside the Women in Travel Summit
It's been about a month since the Women in Travel Summit in Chattanooga and I am still buzzing! This event brought…
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How Many Cruises Do You Need to Sell to Make $50,000 as a Travel Agent
How Many Cruises Do You Need to Sell to Make $50,000 as a Travel Agent
What if the number of cruises you need to sell to hit $50,000 has more to do with which cabin category you're…
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What I Learned From My First Travel Industry Trade Show as a Vendor
What I Learned From My First Travel Industry Trade Show as a Vendor
Squeee, I was a vendor at a trade show for the first time ever for my marketing business, and I am still riding the…
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How to Sell Without Being Salesy as a Travel Advisor
How to Sell Without Being Salesy as a Travel Advisor
What if the reason sales feels so gross has absolutely nothing to do with selling? Most travel advisors think the…
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The Best Travel Tech Tools for Growing Your Travel Agency in 2026
The Best Travel Tech Tools for Growing Your Travel Agency in 2026
What if the tools that could actually transform your travel business were built by someone who has sat exactly where…
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Did you know? Rotary District 6980 brings together clubs from across Central Florida to collaborate, serve, and create lasting impact. When Rotary…
Did you know? Rotary District 6980 brings together clubs from across Central Florida to collaborate, serve, and create lasting impact. When Rotary…
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This made me so happy yesterday. Like, it seriously put me in a great mood, and I'm not even a little embarrassed about it. This whole "diarrhea…
This made me so happy yesterday. Like, it seriously put me in a great mood, and I'm not even a little embarrassed about it. This whole "diarrhea…
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Every advisor makes mistakes. The ones who grow are the ones who talk about them. In this week's Friday 15, Shayna Zand is joined by Oasis Travel…
Every advisor makes mistakes. The ones who grow are the ones who talk about them. In this week's Friday 15, Shayna Zand is joined by Oasis Travel…
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Education
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University of Central Florida
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Activities and Societies: National Society of Minorities in Hospitality
College of Health and Public Affairs
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Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Cruise Retreat Toolkit
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Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish
Professional working proficiency
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American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)
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The Travel Institute
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
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National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH)
National Finance Director
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