LaTanya Benford, the CEO and Owner of Benford Travel, Inc. in Irving, Texas., has been designated as a Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Accredited Cruise Counsellor (ACC) after completing the organization’s Certification requirements.
LaTanya has achieved both Accredited Cruise Counsellor (ACC) Certification and Meetings & Events at Sea Certificate through completion of a comprehensive program of cruise sales training and product instruction, delivered through a combination of extensive classroom training and personal cruise experience. CLIA’s Certification program graduates are widely recognized as the foremost cruise vacation experts among American travel agents.
Benford Travel, Inc. is one of more than 20,000 North American travel agency members of CLIA. According to CLIA statistics, the overwhelming majority of travelers – about 70 percent – book their cruise through a travel agency and for good reason – travel agents understand the products they recommend and excel in finding the perfect cruise to match their clients’ needs, lifestyle and budget.
CLIA’s Accredited Cruise Counsellors are the cruise industry’s premiere travel agents and can arrange all your vacation needs while providing the greatest service and value for your vacation dollar.
LaTanya has been a part of the industry for more than 15 years and specializes in groups, family, and leisure travel. Monthly, she organizes groups for corporate, leisure, and convention travel. Destination weddings, personal getaways, and family reunions have become an important place in her portfolio and heart.
