Travel Advisors: Meet and Learn Virtually at the Leisure, Destination and Cruise Expo

Missing conferences and tradeshows during the pandemic? Try a virtual event.

With TravelPulse virtual expo, travel advisors have the chance to engage with industry experts and suppliers during a live event that simulates in-person events.

The 2020 Leisure, Destination and Cruise Expo is coming up July 15-16 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.

The live event features all of the aspects of a real-life conference, including an exhibit hall, a lounge, individual tradeshow booths, one-on-one meetings and more.

In fact, these events offer as much engagement as an in-person tradeshow without the added expense of hotel rooms, airfare and attendance registration. Virtual expos are free.

The platform mimics an actual conference. Attendees enter through the Lobby. There is an Exhibit Hall with individual booths, a networking lounge for meetups, plenty of literature and live speakers.

"I can attend from home and have the literature available about the destinations in a digital format," said a previous travel advisor attendee. "They showcased the properties and cruise ships in a very engaging way."

One of the most popular aspects of the virtual event is the ability to meet one-on-one with suppliers during the conference.

Travel advisors have the chance to ask questions in real-time and learn about new products.

"The connections with the actual reps were fantastic," said one travel advisor attendee. "I was able to not only learn but also ask questions on the chat."

Many travel advisors are taking time during the pandemic, while travel is mostly on pause, to learn. During the Leisure, Destination & Cruise Expo, advisors can take advantage of training webinars that will facilitate further education on numerous products.

Virtual events mean you don't have to set your out of office to attend. Travel advisors appreciate the flexibility they have during these events to attend to pressing matters at home while learning about new products and destinations.

"The flexibility that allowed me to take any customer calls that came in and then go back to the expo," said another travel advisor attendee. "I enjoyed being able to go through the various marketing materials at my speed. I also liked the ability to chat with someone directly from each area."

Attendees also have the chance to get a more in-depth experience with the products they learn about or receive tools to help them be more productive.

Suppliers stock the prize center with special offers and prizes that include getaways to destinations, tickets to attractions, flights, cruises, Apple products, Chromebooks and more for lucky winners.

While the live event offers opportunities for direct engagement, these virtual events are also available on-demand after the event. Attendees register and can stroll the Exhibit Hall, download supplier materials and listen to webinars after the event has taken place.

Attendees who want to go back and learn about something they missed can also return to find more information.

Meet and mingle with representatives fro Japan, Macau, Bavaria, Las Vegas and more as well as cruise lines, including American Queen Steamboat Company, Iberostar, Costa Cruises and others.

Register to attend the Leisure, Destination & Cruise Expo on the TravelPulse Virtual Events page where travel advisors can also see a list of other events, including on-demand expos and upcoming conferences, including the Weddings & Honeymoons Expo and the Culinary Travel & Tours Expo.