Laura Patterson

R3 Travel

Highland Park, Illinois

Selling Travel Since 2026

Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, with college years in New York City and more than enough time in Chicago to call it home, I’ve always been drawn to places, people, and the experiences that connect them. My career in hospitality and events taught me that details matter, and that truly exceptional service means anticipating what people need before they have to ask. Travel has always been a personal passion, and now I get to combine that passion with my hospitality experience as a Private Travel Advisor. I specialize in luxury travel, with a particular love for luxury cruising. I help clients navigate the many choices involved in planning a special trip, from selecting the right ship and itinerary to finding the experiences that make a journey feel uniquely theirs.

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IATA | CLIA Membership

PTN IATAN code: 45769253

PTN CLIA number: 00032299

When you enroll with suppliers, you must use PTN’s codes to receive a commission from us. Want to sign up for your own CLIA or IATA numbers for exclusive travel benefits? See below.

Get your own IATA/IATAN ID Card:

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The IATA/IATAN ID Card is the industry-standard credential to identify bona fide travel professionals. Key benefits include access to concessionary incentives from industry suppliers. The IATA MemberPerks program provides cardholders with daily savings at over 300,000 merchants across North America.

To be eligible, you must register with IATAN under PTN’s IATA number 45769253, work a minimum of 20 hours per week, and earn a minimum of $5,000 per annum in commissions. You’ll need to send PTN a support ticket asking for approval. Once approved, we will send you a PRIN # to allow you to register with IATAN and ask for an ID card.

Get your own CLIA EMBARK ID:

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The official credential of the global cruise industry. The CLIA Enrolled Member Benefit And Recognition Credential (EMBARC ID) provides instant industry recognition and access to CLIA member benefits. 

To be eligible, you must register under PTN’s CLIA number 00032299, work a minimum of 20 hours per week and earn a minimum of $5,000 per annum in cruise booking commissions. Submit a support ticket to PTN for approval. Once approved, you can register on the CLIA website.

Please select the option that best describes you for more information.