Niche Panel:Specialization is on the rise as Advisors seek to differentiate themselves based on destinations, travel lifestyles and customer experiences. Join our Niche Travel experts as they unfold the secrets and passion for this extraordinary opportunity.
Moderator:
Charles Sylvia Vice President of Membership and Trade Relations, Cruise Lines International Association
Edie Rodriguez
Americas Brand Chairman and Special Corporate Advisor for PONANT
Janet Bava
Chief Marketing Officer at AmaWaterways River Cruises
Niki Trudeau
Expedition Leader & Quark Academy Trainer
Sales & Marketing: These panelists have walked a mile in your shoes. As top executives within the retail travel sector, they’ve seen first-hand the best practices in front line sales. They will share valuable insights, trends and real world examples on what it takes to lead and grow a remarkable travel business.
Nicole Mazza
Chief Marketing Officer, TRAVELSAVERS, NEST and The Affluent Traveler Collection
Zeina Gedeon
CEO, Travel Professionals International
Richard Vanderlubbe
President and Co-Founder of tripcentral.ca
Jackie Friedman
CTE, CTIE, President, Nexion Travel Group
Moderator: Anne Marie Moebes, Executive Vice President & Publisher, Travel Market Report
Social Media Panel Are you ready to Get Social? This action packed panel will help put you in the driver’s seat to take control of your Social Marketing. Travel Market Report recently conducted a 6 week pilot program with 50 Advisors on How to Effectively Implement a Social Media plan. We’ll share the Do’s, Don’ts and “Don’t Worries” of all things Social Media so that you can get a firm grasp on this important, but often misunderstood marketing channel.
Technology Panel: Advisors need tools and programs to help them stay one step ahead of their customers. Yet how do you choose which tools are best suited to saving you time and improving your efficiency?These visionaries in technology and consumer marketing programs will lead the way!