Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum

Get ready for the best Agent Accelerator yet, featuring an exciting lineup of exclusive speakers and sessions designed to help the growth of your travel business. Join Travefy Live for a free, interactive half-day workshop filled with inspiration, practical strategies, and tools to help you thrive!

With over 50 years of combined travel industry experience, our speakers bring a fresh perspective to tackle key areas of your business, including marketing, growth strategies, and building stronger client relationships.
What’s in store?

• Insightful sessions packed with actionable takeaways
• Proven strategies shared through real-life success stories
• Networking opportunities with fellow travel advisors
• A fun and relaxing happy hour to end the day on a high note

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your business and connect with like-minded professionals!
Bonus: Register and attend the sessions for a chance to win an iPad or a $100 Amazon Gift Card in our exclusive raffle throughout the afternoon!

Event Agenda:

12:30pm - Doors Open - Free T-Shirts & Booklets will be given while supplies last!

2:00pm - Agent Accelerator Starts!

2:15pm - Building a Marketing Machine 
Speaker: Cyndi Williams, Founder & CEO of Wanderlust Campus

In this session, you’ll learn marketing fundamentals in today’s marketplace, how to drive more traffic to your business, the differences between organic and paid marketing, and how to use data to make smarter decisions. Whether new to marketing or seeking to improve, this session offers practical tools to create a marketing machine! 

3:10pm - Transform Your Business: Top Tips From Industry Experts
Speaker: Scott Rutz, VP of Commercial & Founding Team at Travefy

Have you ever wondered how top industry experts achieve business growth? In this session, you will gain in-depth best practices from top advisors and industry experts on the most effective workflow optimization steps and strategies. We’ll also dive into your daily operations to identify key warning signs of inefficiency and uncover simple strategies within your workflow to capture business growth through upsell opportunities.

4:05pm - Building Strong Client Relationships: Nurture and Retain for Long-Term Success
Speaker: Stephanie Gries, Senior Education Manager 
Discover how to build lasting client relationships with actionable strategies for nurturing and retaining your clients. This interactive session explores the art of personalization, communication, and creating delightful experiences to foster loyalty and repeat business. Learn how to balance the human touch with AI tools to streamline your efforts while enhancing client engagement.

5:00pm- Agent Accelerator Reception

New tools and technology can positively impact your workflow, dramatically streamlining your day-to-day while helping you better allocate time toward selling and retaining more clients. Join us as we discuss the back-office tools designed to eliminate your pain points while taking your business to the next level!

With more and more clients seeking out authentic and unique experiences, there’s never been a better time to partner with local destination management companies (DMCs). Come learn how the expertise of a local DMC can take your clients vacation from ordinary to extraordinary. From transportation to hidden gems to group management, there’s so much to discover (and easy ways to earn).

Join Tourism Australia and Air New Zealand to unlock the secrets of creating unforgettable Australian experiences for your clients. Explore top destinations, unique activities, and expert tips for seamless travel planning. Learn about Air New Zealand flight routes, long-haul cabins, and exclusive advisor benefits. Equip yourself with the tools and resources needed to confidently sell Australia. Plus, attendees will have a chance to win round-trip Air New Zealand flights to Australia! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to elevate your Aussie expertise and inspire your clients’ next adventure!

There is so much to see and do in and around Alaska’s largest city.  Learn how to make Anchorage the basecamp for year-round adventure like the locals do. Enjoy activities like flightseeing, kayaking, fishing, wildlife viewing, biking, hiking, skiing, glacier cruising, gold panning, dog mushing, shopping, museums, cultural heritage, botanical gardens, breweries, bakeries, fine dining and so much more!

Alaska isn’t just a destination—it’s an experience like no other. Join us for an engaging session designed specifically for travel agents looking to enhance their Alaska sales. We’ll explore top-selling destinations, unique itineraries, seasonal travel insights, and must-know tips to craft unforgettable adventures for your clients. Learn how to position Alaska as the ultimate bucket-list trip, navigate partnerships with local suppliers, and tap into marketing strategies that drive bookings. Whether your clients seek wildlife, culture, adventure, or luxury, this session will equip you with the knowledge to sell Alaska with confidence.

Like packing a bag efficiently for a trip, what goes into your marketing plan, is just as important as what gets left out. Using parallels between packing light for travel, and creating an effective marketing strategy, Mary Charleson, also known as the “Carry-on Queen” will unpack her top marketing tips for travel agents, emphasizing the strategic use of social media and email marketing. Informed by travel agent research, interviews, and case studies, plus Mary’s observations on marketing trends, this session will both educate and entertain.

In today’s competitive market, brand consistency is key to establishing trust and recognition among your clients. We will explore what it truly means to create a cohesive brand identity, from your messaging and visual elements to customer interactions and service delivery. Additionally, we’ll discuss the potential pitfalls of “breaking the brand” – the missteps that can erode trust and loyalty among your clients. Advisors will walk away with five actionable items that can be implemented immediately!

The travel industry is evolving fast, and advisors who adapt will thrive. From shifting client expectations to emerging technology and new business models, staying ahead requires the right mix of innovation and human touch. This session breaks down key trends shaping the future of travel agencies and provides practical strategies to integrate tech, streamline workflows, and future-proof your business. Walk away with actionable insights to stay competitive, drive more bookings, and position yourself for long-term success.

LVTAF attendees will be the first to witness a game-changing evolution in AI empowered travel advisors. Tern is on a mission to eliminate the invisible work that slows travel advisors and agencies down—so you can book faster, sell smarter, and wow clients with less work. This high-energy, live reveal will showcase how much time Tern’s AI can save you—and every attendee gets one free month of Tern to experience the future firsthand.

VAX VacationAccess is the premier Leisure Travel Marketplace, home to a wealth of tools, resources, content and suppliers that advisors rely on all in one spot. Let us show you how VAX can helps you grow your business with bookable product, educational opportunities, offers & promotions and tons of exciting editorial content on The Compass. In this session you’ll have the opportunity to learn the latest happenings for VAX VacationAccess.

Join us for a fast-paced trip Around the World where we’ll explore a world of travel! Delivering a comprehensive blend of destination and global experience presentations, this exciting addition will fast-track your knowledge and commission potential with long-haul travel opportunities!

• Tablao Flamenco 1911 Madrid – Madrid’s top-rated flamenco show, recognized as Cultural Heritage.
• Experience Abu Dhabi – Explore Abu Dhabi’s rich culture and world-class tourism offerings.
• African Ample Assistance (AAA Travel) – Expert DMC specializing in tailored African itineraries.
• Japanet Cruise by Japanet America – Unique Japan cruise experiences with curated pre/post stays.
• Viagens Abreu, S.A. – One of the world’s oldest travel agencies with global expertise.
• Mexican Caribbean – Beyond the beaches: nature, culture, and adventure in Quintana Roo.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insider knowledge and grow your travel business.

Ready to save time, impress clients, and grow your travel business? In this power-packed session, we'll share expert strategies to streamline your workflow and deliver exceptional service using Travefy. Discover how to create stunning itineraries in minutes, simplify client communication, and automate tedious tasks to focus on what matters most. Packed with actionable tips, this presentation is perfect for anyone looking to maximize efficiency and transform their travel business.