Lisbon Training Conference
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Thursday, January 15th - Monday, January 19th
WE ARE SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE
PASSPORTSGO
We’ll be using PassportsGo to communicate throughout the conference!
Next week, prior to departure, you and your guest will receive email invitations to download the app and log in using the email address provided on your applications. We’ll also post download links here as we get closer to the conference!
HOTEL INFORMATION
Altis Grand Hotel
R. Castilho 11, Lisbon, Portugal 1269-072
MEET YOUR HOSTS
David Markle
Passports’ President
Dale Davies
Passports’ Vice President
MEET YOUR TOUR DIRECTORS
Ezio di Giulio
José Bernardo (JB) Mercado Sanz
Maria Arana Rodriguez
Paulo Lopes Bernardo
We are excited to introduce you to four of our extraordinary Tour Directors—our true stars! These remarkable individuals go beyond being just guides; they are passionate educators, knowledgeable historians, and resourceful problem-solvers. Their deep understanding of local cultures, history, and educational sites makes every trip not just informative, but truly transformative. Their dedication is what sets our tours apart, turning each journey into a memorable learning experience. We feel incredibly fortunate to have them on our team and know you’ll be just as inspired by their expertise and enthusiasm!
TRAINING CONFERENCE
SUMMARY
Arrival Transfers
Tour director-led Walking Tours
Welcome Reception
Morning Training Conference
Free time in Lisbon
Dinner
Optional Excursion to Sintra and Cascais
Farewell Dinner
Departure Transfers
DINNER INFORMATION
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Night Two: Welcome Reception
5:30pm
Drinks and Canapes at the Altis Grand Hotel -
Night Three: Dinner
7:00pm
Casa do AlentejoR. das Portas de Santo Antão 58, Lisbon 1150-268
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Night Four: Farewell Dinner
7:00pm
Grill D. FernandoTop Floor of the Altis Grand Hotel
DAY 2: YOU’VE ARRIVED!
Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll go through customs and collect your bags if you checked any. Once exiting the terminal, Passports staff and Tour Directors will be there to greet you!
Please note your arrival transfer time:
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Katherine Bazzell
Jonathan Diehl
Steven Hardy
Erin McGovern
Erin Rosana
Daniel Rosana
Jennifer Simonson
Terry Young
Megan Young
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Eric Becker
Tamzin Cheshire
Angela Cooper
Austin Cooper
Kaitlin Edgerton
Charlotte Finlinson
Kimberly Gomez Fraser
Hallie Greider
Teresa Haller
Daniel Haller
Eric Huber
Jeffrey Karr
Sarah Karr
Rachel Keeney
Charisse Kitsinis
George Kitsinis
Jessica Marshall
Deanna McQuay
Meghan Moosbrugger
Gregg Ninos
Carla Ninos
Bradley Raine
Joan Reichardt
Kate Roe
Edward Shafer
Meghann Shafer
Ginger Shirley
Jesse Sprowes
Jessica Sprowes
Ansley Thedford
Amber Vann
Annette Vanwagenen
Andrea Watson
Krista Wyrick
Veronica Yadao
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Sarah Albert
Gregory Albert
April Anderson
Molly Anderson
Lyndsi Braunschweig
Heather Cerda
Kerstin Crinnin
Colleen Crockett
Marcia Currie
Carol-Lynn Dubovi
James Flanagan
Deanna Flanagan
Alyssa Geracie
Robert Gross
Lisa Gross
Brooke Hall
Linda Hedges
Thomas Herpel
Sarah Horne
Jonathan Horne
Abigail Hughes Strange
Matthew Hurley
Nicole Janowsky
Nancy Jarocki
Sarah Jensen
Jacqueline Jordan
Michael Jordan
Sara Jordan
Jessica Kelly
Lance Kvetko
Holly Lugo
Alanna Matson
Lauren Mayes
Brian McFarland
Lauren Musetti
Brian Musetti
Kathleen O'Connor
Joseph Obert
Catherine Obert
Julie ParentI
William Parenti
Patrick Ryan
Jesus Sanchez Gomez
Robert Schneider
Helene Simon
Theodore Simon Jr
Walking Tours Around Lisbon Are Available All Day Upon Arrival!
3:00PM: Hotel Check-in
Have a rest or enjoy some free time before our Welcome Reception!
5:30PM: Welcome Reception
Please join us on at the Hotel Altis Grand for a welcome beverage and light refreshments.
DAY 3: TRAINING SESSION FAQ
9:00am - 12:00pm
Hotel Altis Grand
Dive deep into Educational Travel with Passports’ President, David Markle.
We’ll have time for Q&A’s, roundtable discussions, and potentially hear from some special guests!
DAY 3: DINNER
Casa do Alentejo
R. das Portas de Santo Antão 58, Lisbon 1150-268
Meet in Hotel Lobby at 6:15pm
Dinner begins promptly at 7:00pm
Pre-Selected Choice of Fish, Pork, or Vegetarian
Feel free to ask any Passports staff member if you’ve forgotten your selection!
DAY 4: OPTIONAL ACTIVITY
*Please note, there will be free time between optional excursions and dinner
Excursion to Sintra and Cascais
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
Meeting time: 8:45am
Departs: 9:00am
Tour Directors: Paulo, Ezio, JB, Maria
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Greg Albert
Sarah Albert
April Anderson
Molly Anderson
Katherine Bazzell
Eric Becker
Lyndsi Braunschweig
Heather Cerda
Diane Charles
Lindsay Charles
Tamzin Cheshire
Angela Cooper
Austin Cooper
Kerstin Crinnin
Colleen Crockett
Marci Currie
Jon Diehl
Carol-Lynn Dubovi
Kaitlin Edgerton
Charlotte Finlinson
Deanna Flanagan
James Flanagan
Alyssa Geracie
Kimberly Gomez-Fraser
Hallie Greider
Lisa Gross
Robert Gross
Brooke Hall
Dan Haller
Teresa Haller
Steven Hardy
Linda Hedges
Jonathan Horne
Sarah Horne
Matthew Hurley
Nicole Janowsky
Nancy Jarocki
Sarah Jensen
Kathryn Johnson
Jacqueline Jordan
Michael Jordan
Sara Jordan
Jeffrey Karr
Sarah Karr
Rachel Keeney
Jessica Kelly
Charisse Kitsinis
George Kitsinis
Lance Kvetko
Holly Lugo
Ken Marsh
Jessica Marshall
Zeyda Marsh
Alanna Matson
Lauren Mayes
Brian McFarland
Deanna McQuay
Meghan Moosbrugger
Brian Musetti
Lauren Musetti
Carla Ninos
Gregg Ninos
Catherine Obert
Joseph Obert
Kathleen O’Connor
Kristi Oskar-Groen
Bill Parenti
Julie Parenti
Bradley Raine
Joan Reichardt
Kate Roe
Michael Rogers
Daniel Rosana
Erin Rosana
Patrick Ryan
Jesus Sanchez
Denise Schmidt
Maryn Schmidt
Edward Shafer
Meghann Shafer
Virginia Shirley
Helene Simon
Theodore Simon
Jennifer Simonson
Jesse Sprowes
Jessica Sprowes
Ansley Thedford
Lynn Thomason
Annette Van Wagenen
Rachael Wallover
Andrea Watson
Krista Wyrick
Veronica Yadao
Megan Young
Terry Young
DAY 4: FAREWELL DINNER
Grill D. Fernando
Located on the top floor of the Altis Grand Hotel
Dinner begins at 7:00pm
Pre-Selected Choice of Fish, Beef, or Vegetarian
Feel free to ask any Passports staff member if you’ve forgotten your selection!
Day 5: Departure Transfers
MEET IN THE HOTEL LOBBY 10 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED DEPARTURE AT…
6:30am
Eric Becker
Tamzin Cheshire
Marcia Currie
Kaitlin Edgerton
Charlotte Finlinson
Kimberly Gomez Fraser
Hallie Greider
Brooke Hall
Eric Huber
Jeffrey Karr
Sarah Karr
Rachel Keeney
Jessica Marshall
Deanna McQuay
Gregg Ninos
Carla Ninos
Kristi Oskar Groen
Bradley Raine
Joan Reichardt
Katherine Roe
Denise Schmidt
Maryn Schmidt
Edward Shafer
Meghann Shafer
Virginia Shirley
Ansley Thedford
Lynn Marie Thomason
Amber Vann
Annette Vanwagenen
Andrea Watson
Veronica Yadao
Krista Wyrick
7:30am
Sarah Albert
Gregory Albert
April Anderson
Molly Anderson
Lyndsi Braunschweig
Lindsay Charles
Paula Charles
Heather Cerda
Kerstin Crinnin
Colleen Crockett
Carol-Lynn Dubovi
James Flanagan
Deanna Flanagan
Alyssa Geracie
Robert Gross
Lisa Gross
Brooke Hall
Linda Hedges
Thomas Herpel
Sarah Horne
Jonathan Horne
Abigail Hughes Strange
Matthew Hurley
Nancy Jarocki
Nicole Janowsky
Sarah Jensen
Jacqueline Jordan
Michael Jordan
Sara Jordan
Holly Lugo
Zeyda Marsh
Kenneth Marsh
Alanna Matson
Lauren Mayes
Lauren Musetti
Brian Musetti
Kathleen O'Connor
Julie Parenti
William Parenti
Patrick Ryan
Jesus Sanchez Gomez
Robert Schneider
Rachael Wallover
8:00am
Katherine Bazzell
Jonathan Diehl
Steven Hardy
Erin McGovern
Erin Rosana
Daniel Rosana
Jennifer Simonson
Terry Young
Megan Young