Madrid Training Conference
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Thursday, January 11th - Monday, January 15th
WE’RE SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE
JOIN OUR GROUPME
HOTEL INFORMATION
Emperador Hotel
C. Gran Vía, 53, Madrid 28013
MEET YOUR HOSTS
David Markle
Passports’ President
Dale Davies
Passports’ Vice President
MEET YOUR TOUR DIRECTORS
Daniel Luna
Sergio Porras
Scott Singer
Gerard Guerra
We are thrilled to introduce you to four of our incredible Tour Directors — otherwise known as the stars of the show! These individuals are not just guides; they are educators, historians, and sometimes even troubleshooters. Their in-depth knowledge of local customs, operations, history, educational landmarks (and so much more!) transforms each trip from enjoyable to profoundly enriching. Their dedication is the secret sauce in our recipe for unforgettable educational travel. We are so lucky to work with them and learn from them, and we know you’ll feel the same!
TRAINING CONFERENCE
SUMMARY
DAYS 1-2: ARRIVAL MADRID
Arrival transfers
Tour director-led Walking Tours
Tour Director Special
Welcome Reception
DAY 3: MADRID
Morning Training Conference
Themed Austrian Walking Tour
Tapas Dinner
DAY 4: MADRID
Optional Activities
Excursion to Toledo
El Rastro Flea Market
Free time in Madrid
Farewell Dinner
DAY 5: DEPARTURE
Departure Transfer
DINNER INFORMATION
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Night Two: Welcome Reception
6:00pm
Emperador HotelC. Gran Vía, 53
28013 Madrid -
Night Three: Tapas Dinner
7:00pm
Tapa Tapa ArenalCalle del Arenal, 15
28013 Madrid -
Night Four: Flamenco Farewell Dinner
7:00pm
Torres BermejasC. Mesonero Romanos,11, Madrid 28013
DAY 2: YOU’VE ARRIVED!
Walking Tours Available upon Arrival!
ALL DAY: Tour Director Special
2:00PM: Hotel Check-in
Have a rest or enjoy some free time before our Welcome Reception!
6:00PM-8:00PM: Welcome Reception
Please join us on the rooftop terrace of The Emperador Hotel for a welcome beverage and light refreshments.
DAY 3: TRAINING SESSION FAQ
Don’t worry about bringing anything; we will provide everything you need! (i.e. notebooks, pens, treats)
9:00am - 11:30am
Room is available at 8:30am
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: OPTIONAL ACTIVITY
Please note: There will be free time between the walking tour and dinner.
Themed Austrian Walking Tour
Meeting Point: Emperador Hotel Lobby
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Baskinger, Louis
Baxstrom, Jerri
Baxstrom II, Emil
Becker, Eric
Beeler, Cristi
Bryner, Heidi
Bunker, Chellese
Burns, Kaitlyn
Cooper, Angela
Denoto, Dorothy
Ferreira, Marie Helena
Finlinson, Charlotte
Fitzanko, Wendy
Galdi, Cherin
Galdi, Michael
Genung, Danetta
Guilott, Juliet
Hedges, Gale
Hedges, Linda
Johnson, Kathryn
Karr, Jeffrey
Karr, Sarah
Knight, Stacey
Knight, Steven
Lewin, Allison
Lhotsky, Erin
Light, Kristen
Linenberger, Samantha
Murff, Megan
Ninos, Carla
Ninos, Gregg
Parise, Brian
Rogers, Michael
Rosana, Daniel
Schmeeckle, Carrie
Schmeeckle, Michael
Simonic, Mary Beth
Smith, Victoria
Snider, Rachel
Snider, Ryan
Tallman, James
Thompson, John
Tutt, Douglas
Tutt, Tina
Tyler, Catherine
Verett, Kaleigh
Verett, Katie
Vermillion, Chris
Vetter, Anne
Williamson, Donna
Williamson, Jerry
Young, Sairin
Meeting time: 1:00pm
Begins: 1:00pm
Tour Directors: Scott Singer, Mamen Hidalgo
DAY 3: TAPAS DINNER & MUSIC
Tapa Tapa Arenal
Calle del Arenal, 15, Madrid 28013
Meet in hotel lobby at 6:30pm
Dinner begins at 7:00PM
Tuna Musicians 7:30PM
FAMILY STYLE
DAY 4: OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Please note: There will be free time between activities and dinner.
Excursion to Toledo
Meeting Time: 7:45am in Hotel Lobby
Begins: 8:00am
Tour Directors: Gerard, Scott, Daniel
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Anderson, April
Anderson, Molly
Asbill, Julie
Baxstrom, Jerri
Baxstrom II, Emil
Bryner, Heidi
Bunker, Chellese
Buntain, Theresa
Burdi, Philip
Carnagey-Samples, Jennifer
Cooper, Angela
Cressman, Tyler
Emmerson, Aidyn
Ferreira, Marie Helena
Finlinson, Charlotte
Fitzanko, Wendy
Genung, Danetta
Gorski, Joan
Guilott, Juliet
Hastrich, Carina
Hedges, Gale
Hedges, Linda
Johnson, Kathryn
Knight, Stacey
Knight, Steven
Lhotsky, Erin
Linenberger, Samantha
Murff, Megan
Ninos, Carla
Ninos, Gregg
Porter, Anthony
Porter, Stacy
Rogers, Michael
Rosana, Daniel
Roth, Cynthia
Schmeeckle, Carrie
Schmeeckle, Michael
Simonic, Mary Beth
Smith, Victoria
Snider, Rachel
Snider, Ryan
Tallman, James
Tutt, Douglas
Tutt, Tina
Tyler, Catherine
Verett, Kaleigh
Verett, Katie
Vermillion, Chris
Vetter, Anne
Weatherford, Cynthia
Williamson, Donna
Williamson, Jerry
Zongker, Deirdre
El Rastro Flea Market
Meeting Time: 8:45am in Hotel Lobby
Begins: 9:00am
Tour Directors: Sergio
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Becker, Eric
Beeler, Cristi
Burns, Kaitlyn
Cady, James
Cady, Judith
Cerda, Heather
Denoto, Dorothy
Galdi, Cherin
Galdi, Michael
Karr, Jeffrey
Karr, Sarah
Lewin, Allison
Light, Kristen
Lugo, Holly
Parise, Brian
Robinson, Delaine Rowden, Melissa Shaw, Frank
Thompson, John
Wyrick, Krista
Young, Sairin
DAY 4: FAREWELL DINNER
Torres Bermejas
C. Mesonero Romanos, 11, Madrid, 28013
Meet in Hotel Lobby at 6:15pm
Dinner and show begin promptly at 7:00pm
Pre-selected choice of Paella, Salmon, or Veal
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…
3:30a
Johnson, Kathryn
6:30a
Williamson, Donna
Williamson, Jerry
7:15a
Anderson, April
Anderson, Molly
Becker, Eric
Beeler, Cristi
Bryner, Heidi
Burdi, Philip
Burns, Kaitlyn
Cady, Judy
Cady, James
Conley, Michelle
Cressman, Tyler
DeNoto, Dorothy
Fitzanko, Wendy
Galdi, Cherin
Gorski, Joan
Hastich, Carina
Hedges, Linda
Hedges, Gale
Lewin, Allison
Long, Kevin
Ninos, Gregg
Ninos, Carla
Parise, Brian
Porter, Stacy
Porter, Anthony
Simonic, Mary Beth
Smith, Victoria
Turner, Jennifer
Young, Sairin
9:15a
Asbill, Julie
Bryson, Caleigh
Bryson, Deborah
Bunker, Chellese
Buntain, Theresa
Carnagey-Samples, Jen
Cerda, Heather
Diehl, Jonathan
Emmerson, Aidyn
Ferreira, Marie Helena
Finlinson, Charlotte
Genung, Danetta
Guilott, Juliet
Karr, Jeffrey
Karr, Sarah
Knight, Stacey
Knight, Steven
Lhotsky, Erin
Light, Kristen
Linenberger, Samantha
Lugo, Holly
Robinson, Delaine
Rogers, Michael
Rosana, Daniel
Roth, Cynthia
Rowden, Melissa
Salls Herrera, Maria
Schmeeckle, Carrie
Schmeeckle, Michael
Snider, Rachel
Snider, Ryan
Tallman, James
Thompson, John
Tutt, Douglas
Tutt, Tina
Tyler, Catherine
Vermillion, Chris
Vetter, Anne
Weatherford, Cynthia
Wyrick, Krista
Zongker, Deirdre
STAFF: Hilary, Katy, Kris, Nilsa, Tara
12:30p
Lojo, Catherine