IC TRAVEL AGENT October 2013 | Page 2

MIKE FOSTER – WELCOMES IC TRAVEL AGENT When I heard that Steve Crowhurst was going to be launching a new publication that focusses on the growing independent contractor segment of our industry, my first reaction was – of course! Who else would be so in tune with this growing trend in the travel agent community? My second reaction was – how can I participate? I have known Steve for many years now as our careers have intertwined, but the passion that I immediately saw in Steve has never dissipated. In fact, he is as bullish on the travel agent segment of this industry that we all love as the day I met him 30 or so years ago. While there are many industry trainers and educators out there – and Canada is fortunate to have some of the very best anywhere – Steve is not only one of the most successful but he is one of the most respected, passionate, clear-thinking, witty, and humble of them all. Share this e-magazine with any peers that you like and respect, and hide it from anyone you don’t; and if your goal is to be as successful as you can be as a travel agent – make IC Travel Agent a regular part of your reading, and follow Steve’s advice. I know that I speak for everyone who has had the pleasure to work with, be influenced by, or even read any of his voluminous works when I say – congratulations Steve! We all expect big things from you Steve, and I know that you will not disappoint! Best of success, Mike Foster President Nexion Canada [email protected] Page 2