by Donald Wood
Last updated: 11:00 AM ET, Mon December 11, 2023
WHY IT RATES: Travel
agents should experience the one-of-a-kind event.—Donald Wood, Breaking News
Senior Writer.
Host Agency Reviews recently published its full agenda for
Host Week 2024 event, which will take place January 29 to February 2, 2024. A
free weeklong virtual celebration of hosted travel advisors and the industry
that supports them, Host Week is the only event of its kind.
Geared toward new and experienced advisors alike, Host Week
will offer 22 interviews with host agencies and consortia to help familiarize
advisors to different hosting opportunities, and 16 EduSpots from industry
experts, covering innovative topics that will support agency development and
growth. The event also includes discounts and giveaways for attendees.
Host Week’s full schedule will include:
5 daily keynote speeches from industry leaders
25 host agency and consortia interviews to help familiarize
advisors with their individual company culture
16 EduSpot workshops from industry experts
2 CoffeeSpot get-togethers (includes a supplier presentation
with a free coffee gift card for registered attendees)
An announcement of HAR’s annual Luminary awards, which
recognizes the best host agencies of 2024
A first-ever Host Week Magazine that will include written
articles to complement EduSpot topics.
Regarding the event, Host Agency Reviews’ Founder Steph Lee
commented, “Host Week is all about amplifying the collaborative spirit of the
industry that supports the hosted advisor — from host agencies, franchises and
consortia, to suppliers, to travel tech and organizations and more. We have a
stellar lineup this year, and I can’t wait to dive into all the Host
Week festivities!”
EduSpot presenters include Aubrey Jackson, Marc Casto,
Allison Breininger, Darrien Watson, Scott Rutz, De'Andrea Matthews, Scott
Wismont, Patrick Reynolds, Betsy Grebinoski, Whitney Shindelar, Mimi
Lichtenstein, Tamay Shannon, Stephanie Cannon, Cyndi Williams, Christine
Hardenberger, and Jenn Lee.
The powerhouse keynote speaker lineup includes Steph Lee
(State of the Host Agency Address), Kristin Karst, Sabrina Stratford, Burton
Kelson, and Anne De Jong.
HAR’s Host Week event is free to advisors with the support
of its event sponsors, Levarté Travel, Lucia, and KHM Travel Group. The event
will be streamed live and available on a drop-in basis. All programming will be
recorded. Registration for Host Week and CoffeeSpots is strongly encouraged so
attendees can stay apprised to offerings and schedule updates.
SOURCE: Host Agency
Reviews press release.
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