• Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021
  • 10:00am – 5:30pm (ET)

The pent-up demand for travel is fast approaching.
Are you ready?

The end of the pandemic is in sight and NOW is the time to freshen up your skills (and learn some new ones) as we prepare for the surge in travel. This is a summit that all travel advisors should attend, you’re guaranteed to learn something new that you can put immediately into practice and see results! Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned travel professional, this virtual learning summit will help you take your business to the next level. Leveraging our panel of experts, and travel supplier executives, you’ll unlock tailored growth solutions for your travel business!

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Our Agenda

Don’t Miss Out on Fun Learning and Live Prize Giveaways

  • 10:00 - 11:15AM

    Welcome and Thoughts from the Top: Keynote Session with Brad Tolkin, Co-CEO, World Travel Holdings

  • 11:30 - 12:00PM

    Travel Industry Insights: Roundtable Discussions with CLIA, ASTA and The Travel Institute

  • 12:00 - 1:30PM

    Lunch Break

  • 1:30 - 2:50PM

    Growth Masterclass Workshops

  • 3:00 - 4:00PM

    Travel Talk: Industry Supplier Executives Discuss the Return of Travel.

  • 4:15 - 5:30PM

    Panel of the Pros: Cultivating Travel Experiences in a Post-Pandemic World

Growth Masterclass Workshop Sessions

  • 1:30 - 1:50PM Choose one:

    Marketing in a Whole New (Virtual) World

    Marketing

    Staying relevant with multiple touchpoints is critical to Travel Advisors, so we’re diving into best practices on how you should be marketing right now! Discover how to stay connected with your customers, generate leads, and drive new and repeat bookings in this virtual world.

    The Power of Personal Service

    Sales

    Small pivots to your sales and customer service process can pay off, big time! Learn how to leverage our most impactful tips and start incorporating them now to help you master the power of personal service, save valuable time, and get more ideal clients.

  • 2:00 - 2:20PM Choose one:

    Social Media Best Practices

    Marketing

    Simply put, your customers (and future customers) are already on social media—so you should be too. Here is your guide to build and grow engagement, create vacation inspiration, and grow your sales all from leveraging the power of social media!

    Building Your Business

    Sales

    Join Drew Daly and Dawn Gillis for a discussion on the most important aspects of building (or rebuilding) your business. Learn how to create an effective business plan, explore places to find new business and new customers, and how to get your name and business circulating in your community.

  • 2:30 - 2:50PM Choose one:

    Five Easy Steps to Start “Growing” Free Press

    Marketing

    Have you always wanted to do public relations but didn’t know where to start? This workshop will teach you in five easy steps how to add public relations to your business plan and gain awareness in your local market about your travel planning services.

    Travel Health & Safety Updates

    Sales

    The value a Travel Advisor brings has never been more important. Staying informed on the ever-changing environment instills trust and loyalty with your customers, but it also encourages repeat and referral business.

Panel Sessions

Don’t Miss Out on Fun Learning and Live Prize Giveaways

  • 3:00 - 4:00PM

    Travel Talk: Industry Supplier Executives Discuss the Return of Travel

    Norwegian Cruise Line, AmaWaterways, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America.

  • 4:15 - 5:30PM

    Panel of the Pros: Cultivating Travel Experiences in a Post-Pandemic World

Industry Expert Speakers

  • Brad Tolkin

    Travel Industry Expert, Co-CEO/Chairman, World Travel Holdings

  • Debbie Fiorino

    Visionary Mentor for Travel Advisors, Chief Operating Officer, World Travel Holdings

  • Christina Salu

    Christina Salu

    Director, Membership - American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)

  • Drew Daly

    Drew Daly, CTIE

    General Manager & Senior Vice President, and Published Author, Dream Vacations

  • Charles A. B. Sylvia, ECC

    VP, Industry and Trade Relations, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)

  • Patricia Noonan

    Patricia Noonan, CTC

    Director of Sales, The Travel Institute

  • Michelle Sutter

    Vice President, North America Sales – Holland America Line

  • Brennan Quesnele

    Vice President, Sales – GOGO Vacations

  • Michelle Homoky

    Director Market Sales, Southeast Region – Celebrity Cruises

  • Kristin Karst

    Executive Vice President and Co-Founder – AmaWaterways

  • John Chernesky

    Senior Vice President, Sales & Trade Marketing - Princess Cruises and Cunard Line

  • Derek Lloyd, MCC

    Vice President – Agency Sales, North America – Norwegian Cruise Line

  • Mary Lynch

    Mary Lynch

    Director of Sales, Royal Caribbean International

  • Joelle Delva, CFE

    Operations Extraordinaire, Vice President Operations, Dream Vacations

  • Sandi Szalay

    Innovative Technology Leader, Vice President I.T. Dream Vacations

  • Sean Tolkin

    Business Development & Growth Expert

  • Alicia Linden

    Data-Driven & Creative Marketing Trailblazer

  • Charity Santiago

    Award-Winning Instructional Designer & Travel Industry Educator

  • Dawn Gillis

    Travel Sales Influencer & Educator

  • Rachel Shapiro

    PR Guru & Media Maven

  • Angie Ranck

    Expert Travel & Tourism PR Pro

FAQs

What platform will this be on?

Can I watch on desktop, mobile, platform? Attendees can attend the Zoom training from their desktop or laptop, or from the Zoom mobile app.

Do I need to download software to attend? You don’t need to download any software; however, the best viewing experience will be on the latest version of Zoom. For more information on joining a Zoom meeting, click here.

Are sessions live or recorded?

Sessions will be hosted live for our event, but simultaneously recorded for playback. Recordings will be posted to this site approximately 48 hours after the event.

Do I need to attend all the sessions?

This agenda is your schedule to build! You can attend any of the sessions that interest you.

Will the recording be sent to me?

A follow up email will be sent out once all recordings are posted to this site.

What time zone will the event take place?

All sessions will take place in Eastern Standard Time Zone.

Will I be able to ask questions during the live events?

During the event, you can ask questions by typing in the Q&A pod on the Zoom platform. A follow up email will be sent out post-event with further information for contacting us after the event ends.

What if I miss the live session?

Recordings will be posted to this site approximately 48 hours after the event.

I have more questions; who can I contact?

If you have any questions, please email training@wth.com.

The pent-up demand for travel is fast approaching. Are you ready?

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