The annual Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, powered by TravelAge West, is going international for the first time in its four-year history.
The event — dedicated to moving the travel industry forward by connecting the next generation of buyers and sellers — will take place this year at the Hilton Playa del Carmen in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1.
"Playa Hotels & Resorts has been a long-time partner of Northstar Travel Group,” said Alicia Evanko-Lewis, executive vice president of travel group global events for Northstar Travel Group, in a press release. “When we outgrew our previous host hotel, it was a natural fit to move the event to a Playa property. We’re looking forward to bringing Future Leaders to the Hilton Playa del Carmen.”
With a focus on emerging talent, the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat brings together industry professionals between the ages of 22 and 37 — both suppliers and advisors. The fully hosted travel advisors are selected through an application process that requires them to demonstrate their personal brand, share thoughts on the current state of the industry and provide professional references.
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“Playa Hotels & Resorts is fitting as a host because our strategic goals align with those of these young advisor attendees,” said Andrea Wright, vice president of travel industry sales at Playa Hotels & Resorts, in a press release. “We are both leaders in our spaces and strive to provide unique and incredible experiences for our clients. We’re excited for the opportunity to showcase not only the Hilton Playa del Carmen, but our newest boutique resort, The Yucatan Playa del Carmen.”
The Future Leaders in Travel Retreat will feature educational workshops, collaborative content sessions and more.
Credit: 2021 Northstar Travel GroupThe four-day event will feature outdoor activities, educational workshops, one-to-one meetings and unique social events, allowing attendees to connect and network with one another. There will also be collaborative content sessions, reflecting the theme of building a strong and sustainable travel industry for the future. Sessions will include panels, keynote speeches, discussion-based workshops and open forums.
“We’re thrilled to have Future Leaders return to a live event for 2021,” said Ken Shapiro, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of TravelAge West. “Being able to do so in such a stunning destination at a top-notch property will make the experience even more memorable.”
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