Welcome to the companion Web site to the textbook, "NAVIGATE the Net, A comprehensive learning experience for travel professionals." by Shelly M. Houser, CTC

This online study guide has been designed to reinforce the newly acquired skills and knowledge you obtained by studying the textbook.
Each letter in the acronym, NAVIGATE, represents a step in the easy-to-learn process of mastering the applications of the Internet specially as they pertain to the travel industry.

Map of your explorations through the "NAVIGATE" process

Application of the Internet	Step in NAVIGATE Process	Unit
	N for Net Knowledge	1
Communication Tool	A for Access to the World	2
Information Access Tool	V for Validate Information	3
Information Access Tool	I for Information	3
GDS Access/Bypass Tool	G for GDS Access and/or Bypass	4
Direct Booking Tool	A for Add Services	5
Marketing Tool	T for Tap Your Target Market	6
	E for Evolve	7

How to use this companion Web site:
After you have read each unit in the textbook, complete the exercises online. Then access this Web site, selecting the current unit from the drop-down menu.
Each unit within this Web site contains:

• Unit Introduction
• Glossary Review Questions
• Unit Quizzes
• Web Links

The goal of this course is to help travel professionals become Internauts.
Your adventure begins.
Happy Navigating!

NAVIGATE the Net
Companion Website
Shelly M. Houser, CTC