TravelAge West is now accepting travel advisor applications for this year's Future Leaders in Travel Retreat. The event will take place at the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos in Los Cabos, Mexico from Aug 28 to 31.
Future Leaders is a fresh event for the next generation, dedicated to connecting travel buyers and sellers between the ages of 22 and 37. During the four-day event, advisor and suppliers have the opportunity to build relationships through collaborative content sessions, one-on-one meetings, outdoor activities, and social events full of local flair. Education focuses on professional development and provides insights on how this generation will influence the future of our industry. Attendees leave Future Leaders with both new ideas for conducting business and professional relationships for life.
"The team couldn't be more excited to start reviewing applications and learning about this year's participants," said Jacquie Hurst, director of trade recruitment and engagement for Travel Weekly & TravelAge West events. "Since the event's launch in 2018, we've been incredibly impressed by the young talent in our industry. It's inspiring to see what they've already accomplished and where they have their sights set for the future."
Candidates for Future Leaders demonstrate ambition, drive and passion for the industry. They're excited about impacting the future of travel and inspired by finding completely new and better ways to sell travel.
To be considered for the event, advisors must provide details on annual bookings and industry experience and supply one industry reference with contact details. Accepted participants are fully hosted and receive access to all event programming, including meetings with supplier participants.
Learn more about the event and complete an application
A limited number of 2021 participants have been selected to return as Guides for the 2022 event. These advisors were chosen based on their achievements and enthusiasm for the event's purpose. During the event, Guides help first-time participants navigate this opportunity, ensuring attendees get the most out of the conference. They also contribute to the educational content by hosting or moderating workshops and panels and facilitating discussions.
The 2022 Guides are Samantha Collum of River Oaks Travel; Katie Ehlers of LuxTravel Katie, affiliate of Classic Travel Connection; Mallory Jones of You Deserve It! Vacations; Wileidy Zoe Lopez of Let's Go Explore Travel Services; Morgan Raley of Classic Travel Connection; Cali Stein of Embark Beyond; Sydne Stubbs of Those Who Wander Travel; Ryan Taylor of Ryan F&T; Sakeysha Williams of Key Occasions Travel Agency; and Antoine Wilson of A.D. Elite Travels and Melanated Safaris LTD.
Supplier participants range from air, cruise, and destinations to hotels and resorts, professional services, and tour operators. Suppliers interested in participating can review participation levels and reach out to Matt Hatch ([email protected]) for more details. The event is nearly sold out.