Future Leaders in Travel Retreat. (Photo Credit: Northstar Travel Group)
The 2024 Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, powered by Northstar Travel Group, is now accepting travel advisor applications for this summer's event.
The annual event connecting travel buyers between the ages of 22 and 40 with travel sellers will be held at the Hilton La Romana in the Dominican Republic from August 25-28, 2024.
To be considered, advisors are required to provide details on annual bookings and industry experience. They must also supply one industry reference with contact details.
Applicants who are accepted will be fully hosted and receive access to all event programming, including meetings with supplier participants.
"Within days of opening applications, we receive hundreds of applications from qualified advisors who are looking to take their careers and our industry to the next level," said Jacquie Hurst, Director of Trade Recruitment & Engagement, Travel Weekly & TravelAge West Events. "It’s inspiring to see so much passion for the future of the travel trade and to learn about what the next generation has their sights set on."
Welcome reception dinner at the 2023 Future Leaders in Travel Retreat in Hyatt Ziva/Zilara Rose Hall (Photo Credit: Eric Bowman)
During the four-day event, advisors and suppliers will build authentic relationships through collaborative content sessions, one-on-one meetings, outdoor activities and exciting social events.
Education at Future Leaders focuses on professional development and provides insights on how this generation will influence the future of the travel industry.
Supplier participants include airlines, cruise lines, destinations, hotels and resorts, professional services and tour operators.
A limited number of 2023 participants have been selected to return as guides for this year's event. They include Bailey Dial, WDWGetaways; Courtney Berthelsen, Salt Sanctuary Soul; Britney Bergeron, Northcutt Travel Agency; Jasmine Horton-Hines, SmartBird World Travel; Jordana Izzo, Travelmation; Cole Kirkpatrick, Classic Travel Connection; Brittany Placek, Those Who Wander Travel; Hope Reynolds, Cupcake Castles Travel Company; Brittani Robertson, B Luxe Escapes; Bret Cook, Love to Travel; Tawnee Sons, World2Sea - Cruise Planners; Megan Vatnsdal, Onyx & Evergreen Travel; Christina Vieira, Showcase the World Travel; Michelle Vuong, Latitude Concierge Travels Ltd. and Kendra Wagner, Kendra Wagner Travel.
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