Certifications/ Trainings

LH World Travel is committed to providing the most memorable vacation experiences to travelers. To do this our Travel Designers achieve and maintain travel and tourism certifications from travel providers, vendors, and tourism bureaus world wide. By attending and participating in professional development, we are staying up to date on the latest trends, destinations, ships, yachts, and most importantly the travel laws.

You can always book a trip on your own, but why would you when you have a certified Travel Designer who will work as your advocate to ensure you have a fantastic travel experience from planning to when you get back home.

  • Accessible Travel Advocate

    Professional Travel Advisor certification Through a module course, Travel Designers learn on how to service the special needs community globally. After completing the end of course exam, Travel Designers are able to address the needs of travelers and provide resources that give everyone the freedom to see the world.

  • Virgin Voyages-First Mate

    As a Virgin Voyage First mate, Travel Designers complete multiple courses and level certifications. Each certification level is ends with a final exam. The highest ranking First Mate must complete a Gold “knot” certification.

  • Princess Cruise Lines-Commodore

    The Commodore level of the Princess Academy is the highest level of online training for travel agents working with Princess Cruises. Agents can earn this status by completing a series of course and achieving a passing score on the final exam. Refresher courses and re-examination is required annually to maintain the certification.


  • Carnival Cruise Lines

    Carnival Cruise Line’s highest level of certification is the Diamond Level. The training consists of online courses that focus on the ships, the Carnival Corporation brand, on board experiences/activities, cruise add ons, travel protection, marketing and industry standards.

  • Antigua and Barbuda Specialist

  • Washington DC Tourism Certification

  • Viking Cruise Expert (River, Ocean, Expedition).

    A Viking Cruise Line Expert is certified in all three classes of ships that Viking Cruise Lines offers (River, Ocean and Expedition). To achieve the expert level certification, Travel Designers must complete the courses, and pass the final exam for each of the individual cruise type.

  • Celebrity Cruise Lines

  • Travel Insured International Certification

    Travel Designers complete courses and pass an end of course exam. This certification allows Travel Designers to offer Travel Protection, provide resources and information related to protection plan options and provide quotes to travelers.

    Travelers should contact a licensed insurance agent to get advice and technical information related to travel protection.

  • Royal Caribbean International

    Royal Caribbean training and certification programs include online courses, webinars and ship inspections. There are two levels in the training program, with Masters of Adventure being the highest certification level. The goal of the training is to help Travel Designers understand the Royal Caribbean brand, have up to date information on ship specs, sailing itineraries and be knowledgeable about the onboard experiences offered on the RCCL cruises to be able to enhance their travelers' vacations. Certification is renewed annually.