by Robin Amster
Last updated: 10:46 AM ET, Wed October 25, 2017
Avoya Travel will host its 2018 Annual Conference on both land and at sea next May 22 to 27, 2018 in conjunction with the inaugural preview cruise of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Bliss from Long Beach, California.
Avoya has a buyout at Hotel Maya-Hilton Hotels' newly-renovated Long Beach oceanfront property-to host the land component of the conference after which member agencies will board the Norwegian Bliss for its invitation-only inaugural sailing from May 25 to 27.
The event will serve as a forum for Avoya to continue its collaborative innovation for a "different and better vacation planning experience" and to celebrate the record success of its independent agency members.
In addition to its member agencies, the 2018 conference will include Avoya's preferred suppliers and Avoya support staff for education, networking and celebration.
New for 2018, Avoya is offering additional educational programs with a new Pre-Conference Day. Sessions are designed for the rapidly growing number of new-to-travel Independent agency owners, as well as supplier one-on-one meetings and peer-to-peer best practice sharing.
The overall conference program will focus on new developments that deliver the best experiences to customers, building independent agency sales. A Chairman's Gala is also scheduled.
"We're thrilled to welcome the elite independent agencies in the Avoya Network to be among the first travel professionals to experience our newest and most incredible ship, Norwegian Bliss," said Camille Olivere, Norwegian Cruise Line's senior vice-president of sales.
"Norwegian Cruise Line shares a passion with Avoya Travel for innovation in travel and providing our mutual guests with exceptional cruise vacation experiences, so we're honored to be their Annual Conference partner once again."
Registration recently opened. Details about programming, keynote speakers and events will be announced soon.
Avoya celebrated a record year at its 2017 conference, held in San Diego.
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