GTM West Highlights

Skydivers at Tucson, Arizona’s Pima Air & Space Museum welcome attendees of GTM West, the inaugural event by TravelAge West and Travel Weekly. // © 2014 Eugene Ko

L to R: Beth Levich, Cruise Holidays of Portland; Douglas Grau, Royal Caribbean; and David Schoenberg, Windstar Cruises // © 2014 Eugene Ko

Kenneth Shapiro, TravelAge West’s Editor in Chief (left), chats with Glenn Sampert, general manager of GTM West location, Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa. // © 2014 Eugene Ko

L to R: Tracee Adams and Linda Sherron, Gogo Vacations; Ken Shapiro, TravelAge West; Daniela Harrison, Avenues of the World Travel; Manikkarasa Punithakumar, Adore Travel; Mindy Poder and Diane Merlino, TravelAge West; Craig Satterfield, Surecruise.com and Moriah Turnbull, Moriah’s Travel Service // © 2014 Eugene Ko

L to R: Naomi Reed and Kathleen Coyne of Canyon Ranch complete a one-on-one meeting with Carol Newbill of Accent Travel. // © 2014 Eugene Ko

During scheduled one-on-one appointments, global suppliers and travel agents were able to discuss potential business opportunities. // © 2014 Eugene Ko

L to R: Jim Marini of Amtrak Vacations/Yankee Holidays at an appointment with Susan Cauthen of Susan Cauthen Travel LLC // © 2014 Eugene Ko

Each agent was guaranteed up to 50 supplier meetings. // © 2014 Eugene Ko

L to R: Travel agents Gina Young, Avoya Travel/ American Express; Craig Hsu, Travel Design USA Inc.; Katelyn O’Shaughnessy, TravelStore; and Mimi Cassidy, Moraga Travel // © 2014 Eugene Ko

The outdoor Saturday evening reception featured live music, dancing, an open bar and a feast of international cuisines. // © 2014 Eugene Ko

During an outdoor break, Natasha Phillips of Capital Business Travel Ltd. poses with a sign telling the story of her $45,000 booking. // © 2014 Eugene Ko

Protravel International’s Sue Reddish makes her own eclair during a break hosted by Le Meridien. // © 2014 Eugene Ko

L to R: Travel agents Cynthia Raiter, Danielle Rockett and Cheryl Jones at a small group boardroom session // © 2014 Eugene Ko

Dedra Shahan, president of Cowboy Way Travel, participates during an interactive lunch discussion about communicating the value of travel agents to consumers. // © 2014 Eugene Ko