Written by Lacey Faltz
Last updated: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:20 a.m. ET
Why it costs: The host agency is chartering a European cruise on the Seabourn Sojourn for this year's Summit 4. — Lacey Faltz, Associate Writer, TravelPulse
Travel Experts, a leading host agency with over 500 advisors, will host the Summit, a gathering of advisors/suppliers to learn, network and strengthen relationships, in Seabourn from 21st to 28th September 2024. We will host 4.
Summit 4 currently has 165 advisors and 70 suppliers booked on a charter cruise on the Seabourn Sojourn sailing through Europe, and the event is nearing full capacity.
“Summit 3 in 2023 exceeded our expectations,” said Sharon Fake, executive director of Travel Experts. Elements were also outstanding. The feedback we received was all positive, especially praising the long one-on-one meetings with the advisor and all suppliers, as well as the networking over dinner and free time. We are all looking forward to being back onboard Seabourn in September.”
Cindy Zimlin, Business Development Manager at Classic Vacations, attended Summit 3 and said, Travel Experts brings everyone together. It's a great bonding experience as you spend quality time together. ”
said Claire Canady, North Carolina Travel Expert Director. “Every time we host a summit, our suppliers express how satisfied they are with the quality and professionalism of our advisors, and our advisors also tell us how satisfied they are with us. ” to know such important suppliers. ”
At the conclusion of Summit 3, Wendy Whitener, Seabourn National Sales Director, said: “At Seabourn, we love working with our team of travel experts and advisors. It is always a great experience to have travel advisors on board our ships. As a charter, Summit is a great way to network and , it will also be a special opportunity to introduce the vessel.
Summit 4's seven-night cruise onboard Seabourn Sojourn departs from Dover, England, stopping in Le Havre and Cherbourg (Normandy), France, then passing through Bilbao, Spain, and Porto, Portugal. , ending in Lisbon, Portugal.
Heather McIntyre, Director of Technology and Finance at Travel Experts, said: “This summit will have a waiting list, and advisors and suppliers who would like to join us on a cruise to benefit from our gathering. There is.”
One of the most popular elements is the speed dating meeting between all advisors and suppliers. “Advisors can spend quality time in these meetings with suppliers and walk away with both information and stronger relationships with suppliers,” said Sharon Fake.
Source: Travel Experts press release.
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