What
The Family Travel Association (FTA) recently announced the dates and location of its 6th annual summit. The event will be held at Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf and Spa Resort near Cancun, Mexico, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3.
Why It Matters
The FTA summit brings together suppliers, travel advisors and media for education and networking. Family travel consistently ranks as one of the most important markets for agents and the industry in general, and the summit is the best opportunity for learning about the latest trends and products. This year’s location also gives advisors the chance to experience Costa Mujeres, one of Mexico’s hottest destinations.
Fast Facts
- The FTA is offering attendees several different categories of guestrooms for the same price, including ocean-view junior suites; partial ocean-view junior suites; and garden-view junior suites. Rooms will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.
- Room rates at the summit are $183 per person nightly (double adult rate); $238 per person nightly (single adult); and $177 per person nightly (triple adult). Children ages 3-12 are $67 per child per night sharing with an adult and infants ages 0-2 stay free. Kids age 13 and older must pay adult rates. Families who want more space, can pay an additional $45 per night for guaranteed connecting rooms.
- Complimentary amenities at the resort include: 10 all-inclusive restaurants; unlimited drinks, including alcohol; minibar restocked daily; 24-hour room service; non-motorized watersports; nightly entertainment; two waterparks; childcare starting at age 3; and a teen activity program.
- Dreams Playa Mujeres is located about 45 minutes north of the Cancun Airport. Transfers can be arranged when registering for the summit.
What They Are Saying
“The FTA Summit has galvanized the industry around its largest segment: Family Travel,” said Rainer Jenss, founder and president of the FTA. “This event has not just created new connections but fostered meaningful relationships. We advance our understanding of the important issues surrounding family travel through three days of inspiring presentations, interactive workshops, enlightening research and a diverse array of networking opportunities.”
“The FTA summit is a highlight event for me each year,” said Sally Black, owner of travel agency VacationKids.com. “This will be my fifth Summit. Not only do I get to connect and collaborate with fellow family travel advisors, but I meet with leaders in the family travel industry as a whole. Supplier and media introductions made over the years at the FTA summit have always led to more business for our bottom line and increased brand awareness for our agency.”
The Details
Family Travel Association
www.familytravel.org
