Avril Betts
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Avril Betts Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Travel and Tourism Expert, Business Coaching, Lifestyle Coaching, Entrepreneurship
- Career Focus
- Travel and Tourism, Business Coaching, Entrepreneur
- Affiliation
- ASTA, ACTA, IATA
My name is Avril Betts, I am originally from England and now a Canadian Citizen, I have over 25 years experience in all aspects of Travel and Tourism, including running an online agency for over 13 years. I holds a CHA (Certified Hotel Administrator) an internationally recognized accreditation and in 1996 hosted the president’s wives luncheon for the G7 conference.
I have co-chaired Atlantic Canada Showcase an International Travel Trade Show, managed 450 volunteers for the Tall Ships Visit in July 2000, and was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia. In 1988 I founded the Country I Association in Nova Scotia still going strong today. I have been involved in numerous Travel and Tourism volunteer activities throughout Atlantic Canada and across Canada.
As an experienced speaker I have spoken and presented seminars to large and small audiences for many years on subjects ranging from Marketing and Sales and Life Skills to Tourism, Travel and Real Estate, and operating an online Travel business.
As a recognized tourism expert I am accustomed to working with tourists and passing on my knowledge of the various destinations to help them make the most of their vacations.
Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or travel inquiries.
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The Quebec Winter Carnival
THE QUEBEC WINTER CARNIVAL The Québec Winter Carnival held annually in Quebec City in collaboration with Loto-Québec has existed for over 60 years. Taking place in late January to mid February each year. The habitants of New France created a rowdy annual celebration just before lent of eating, drinking and getting merry. This led to the set up of the annual winter celebration meant to create a social and tourism event that would in turn give Quebecers something to be proud of and stimulate the economy.
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Tips for Avoiding the Crowds When Traveling
When you go on holiday you are looking to your new surroundings to find relaxation and enjoyment away from the hustle and bustle of your everyday life. If your chosen destination is a hot tourist spot then you are likely to be overwhelmed by masses of tourists, noise and long line ups at your intended site visits. At this point you might wonder why you ever left home. Here are some tips to bypass the crowds and avoid the frustrations that might otherwise spoil your trip. Book Your Passes or Event Tickets in Advance:
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Helping to Understand Body Language re Lying, Dating and Job Interviews
BODY LANGUAGE Your body language says a lot about you and has a major impact on how others see you. As such you can learn a lot from the body language of others.
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Steps in the Sales Process
Steps in the Sales Process 1. Know Your Productr The first thing in any sales process is to know your product or service, and even better if you are an expert or authority on it. Knowing your product or service and being able to explain both the benefits and features exudes confidence and credibility.
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Developing a Cover Identity
In the movies after the spies load up on gadgets and get behind enemy lines they take on a cover identity. We can use cover identities as well, whether to blend in with locals, negotiate for the boss, or for any other reason you want to pretend to be someone else. In the movies they don't do much to make it their own, but in the real world it is a difficult to maintain and conceal your identity for a long period of time. However, many intelligence operatives do it without choice or complaint. Why would you Want to Assume a Coverr
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Avoiding Problems With International Airport Connections
Avoid Airports with Multiple Terminals for International Connections When flying to an International destination you want the process to be as smooth and comfortable as possible especially if you have to deplane and make a new connection. When buying your ticket there are a couple of things to consider to make your transition as easy and stress free as possible.
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Know Your Air Travel Rights
If you have ever had a flight cancelled, had a boarding pass but were denied boarding because they overbooked, been bumped just before boarding, sat on the tarmac for hours, or find that your luggage has been lost or delayed on arrival at your destination, you know how maddening it can be.
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Want to be a Successful Entrepreneur? Check these Rules for Success
21 Rules for Success 1. You need to have a single minded purpose and have total clarity and accuracy on what you want. 2. Have unstoppable positivity – positivity is contagious 3. Lifelong Genius – It's important to constantly improve yourself with lifelong learning and education – wealthy people have a love of reading 4. Generosity Factor – be generous and charitable, it will come back to you 5. Have flawless organization – being organized is a huge time saver, and makes for a clear mind
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A Microscopic Ocean-Extract – 6 reasons it may Be Your #1 Promoter of LONGEVITY
A Microscopic Ocean-Extract – 6 reasons it may Be Your #1 Promoter of LONGEVITY And SAFEGUARD You From Premature Death. Would you believe it if we told you that ONE substance contains the entire spectrum of nutrients for the human nutritional profile and that this same substance is the #1 proliferator of life on Earth and actually creates our atmosphere and enables the life of our entire human species? The Fact is this one living-nutrient source creates up to 90% of the very oxygen we breathe! SO........What is it?
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Petra - Red Rose City in Jordan
Petra in Jordan was possibly established as early as 312 BCE and is known as the Rose City due to the color of the stone it is carved from. The city is an archaeological and historical city and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the southern Jordan Valley famous for its architecture cut in rock and the water conduit system.
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Hampton Court - Henry VIII's Palace
OVERVIEW: As a child one of my favorite places to visit was Hampton Court, home of Henry VIII and his many wives. The gardens are beautiful and the maze is a real challenge. That's before you get into the Palace itself with the animated staff and furniture and décor from the original days of Henry.
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The Province of Quebec
Quebec is a Province with unique scenic wilde ess and modern cities with old world charm. Quebec is divided into 20 tourist regions all full of interesting attractions and history, heritage, monuments, lighthouses, covered bridges and more. Each region covers an immense area of exceptional natural beauty and each has as its predominant features the St. Lawrence River, virgin forests, lakes, streams and mountains. Each region reflects a different aspect of Quebec unique in North America. Here are some of the wonderful places to visit in Quebec. Iles-de-la-Madeleine
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Business and Lifestyle Coaching
Business and Lifestyle coaching - Leverage my expertize to build your Business: Over 35 consecutive years of experience and expertise as an online and offline entrepreneur to pass on to you Experience with a wide range of different businesses - the business basics are the same
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Nova Scotia Travel
Local experts in custom and coach tours to Atlantic Canada. In these uncertain days, a Travel Agent is essential -with over 20 years of individual experience our agents work one on one with you on finding the best match to your requests.
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Avril Betts
I was always taught that if you are doing a job, do it well or not at all.