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 Venice Carnival
The Venice Carnival is held annually in February starting two Saturdays before and finishing one day before Ash Wednesday . The Carnival is known as Mardi Gras. For more information on the actual dates and events during the Carnival check out the Municipality of Venice website and the Carnival of Venice website. History of the Venice Carnival
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The Aftermath of the Egypt Revolution and Tourism
What is happening in Egypt is both sad and exciting. I have been going to Egypt for over 13 years and as a travel agent have sent thousands of people there during that period. After 911 the industry recovered in a couple of months, but now since the January uprising the Tourism industry has died completely with little chance of a fast recovery.
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The Society of the Order of Good Cheer – Port Royal - Nova Scotia
Samuel de Champlain founded the Order of Good Cheer in the winter of 1606-07 to provide good food and good times for the colonists to keep up their health and morale during the long winter. The Order was a dining society and members took turns to provide fish or game for a banquet and in maintaining a joyous atmosphere.The Society only lasted one winter but was a great success. Reports show that every few days supper became a feast, and on a rotating basis everyone at the table was designated as Chief Steward.
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The basics you require to start a Home-based Business
• First and foremost you need to set aside a suitable space. Somewhere you can set up everything you need that is away from your family so you can comfortably work without disturbing them and without them disturbing you. This could be a spare room, part of your basement, or even the corner of a room that is not regularly used during the hours you will be working.
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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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Destination Nova Scotia - Canada
Nova Scotia is a beautiful Province. The scenery is outstanding with trees, lakes and the ocean around every corner. The Province is rich in history and culture with an outstanding assortment of Music.
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Port Royal Habitation - Nova Scotia - Canada
The Port Royal settlement as it was named was built in the summer of 1605 by French settlers. The settlement was built on a beautiful river basin near the town known today as Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. This was an ideal spot as the soil was fertile and there was plenty of fish and game in the surrounding area. For thousands of years the ancestors of the Mi’kmaw native Indians had lived in the region and they welcomed the settlers and taught them how to survive in what was a new climate for the French.
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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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The Egypt Obelisk - Central Park - NYC
DEFINITION An obelisk "from the Greek word means nail, pointed pillar" is a tall, narrow, four-sided, tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top, said to resemble a 'petrified ray' of the sun-disk. A pair of obelisks usually stood in front of a pylon which is the facade at the front of the temples. Ancient obelisks were mostly monolithic – one solid piece of pink granite mainly from Aswan. Most modern obelisks are made of several stones and can have interior spaces. HOW MANYr
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Samuel de Champlain – French Explorer
In 1598 Samuel de Champlain made the first of an estimated 29 sailings across the Atlantic Ocean on a voyage to the West Indies. In 1603 he traveled as a royal geographer on a fur trading mission to the St. Lawrence River. He sailed to Tadoussac, at the mouth of the Saguenay River, a long time trading center for the Aboriginal peoples living along the St. Lawrence. Champlain's next voyage would take him to Acadia.
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King Tutankhamun's Tomb - Valley of the Kings - Egypt
King Tutankhamun (King Tut) was the young Pharaoh who succeeded his father Akhenaten towards the end of the 18th Dynasty. During his short 9 year rule he restored Thebes (Luxor) as the Capital of Egypt and started the return of worship of Amon. Little was known of the King other that he came to a sudden end.
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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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A-Z Tours International
for your Travel Satisfaction, don't wait, take Action. Tell us exactly what travel arrangements you want and we'll do the rest from the comfort of your home or office. When it comes to vacation planning, escorted and customized tours we are second to none! ...our staff treat you like family! Give us a call
May 6, 2011
Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Avril Betts
I was always taught that if you are doing a job, do it well or not at all.