TravelAge West is officially accepting travel advisor applications for this year’s Future Leaders in Travel Retreat. The travel industry event will take place at Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos in Los Cabos, Mexico, from Aug 28-31, 2022.
Future Leaders is a fresh event for the next generation of travel professionals, dedicated to connecting travel buyers and sellers between the ages of 22 and 37.
“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 and 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.”
During the four-day event, advisors and suppliers have the opportunity to build authentic 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.
Social events and networking opportunities are part of the Future Leaders experience.
Credit: 2022 Northstar Travel GroupCandidates for Future Leaders demonstrate ambition, drive and passion for the industry. They’re excited about impacting the future of travel and inspired by finding new and better ways to sell travel.
To be considered for the event, advisors must provide details on annual bookings and industry experience, in addition to supplying 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 by visiting www.futureleadersintravel.com.
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, senior luxury travel advisor at River Oaks Travel; Katie Ehlers, owner of LuxTravel Katie, an affiliate of Classic Travel Connection; Mallory Jones, luxury travel advisor at You Deserve It! Vacations; Wileidy Zoé Lopez, travel advisor at Let's Go Explore Travel Services; Morgan Raley, travel advisor at Classic Travel Connection; Cali Stein, luxury travel advisor at Embark Beyond; Sydne Stubbs, independent travel consultant for Those Who Wander Travel; Ryan Taylor, accredited cruise counsellor at Ryan F&T; Sakeysha Williams, owner of Key Occasions Travel Agency; Antoine Wilson, owner of A.D. Elite Travels, LLC. and Melanated Safaris LTD. Learn more about them on the Future Leaders website.
Supplier participants range from air and cruise providers to destinations, hotels and resorts, professional services and tour operators. A full participant list is available online. Suppliers interested in participating can review participation levels and reach out to Matt Hatch ([email protected]) for more details. The intimate event is nearly sold out.
