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Tuesday May 12, 2026 TBA
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Sponsored By: Avoya Travel

Tuesday May 12, 2026 TBA
Paris Convention Center Foyer

12:30pm PDT

Cultivating Your Brand and Personal Niche
Tuesday May 12, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Transform your passion into a niche and brand that not only reflects your identity but also sets you apart from the competition. This session will reveal the significance of specialization; guide you in developing your niche and personal brand; assist in identifying your target audience; and help you formulate an engaging strategy for sustained success.
Speakers
avatar for Sharon Little

Sharon Little

Romance Guru, Bespoke Travel Group

Tuesday May 12, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Concorde B

12:30pm PDT

Travefy Live
Tuesday May 12, 2026 12:30pm - 5:45pm PDT
12:30 - 12:40 PM Travefy Live Kick Off & Overview of the afternoon

12:40 - 1:05 PM Travefy Live Opening KeynoteLed by David Chait, CEO and Founder; Kyle Deterding, VP of Product

1:10 - 1:45 PM The Travefy Advantage: Built for Every Stage of Your AgencyLed by Stephanie Gries, Senior Community Manager

1:45 - 1:55 PM Viator SpotlightLed Michelle Bartholomew, Viator’s Travel Agent Program Senior Manager

1:55 - 2:00 PM Break

2:00 - 2:10 PM Coaching Time with RosLed by Roslyn Ranse, Agency Owner & Business Strategist of TravelAgent Achievers

2:10 - 2:40 PM From Advisor to Agency Leader: A Fireside Chat with Megan LoveLed by Adam Runner, Director of Marketing and Megan Love, Directorof Business Development, Share the Magic Travel | Vice President ofSTM Travel Design

2:40 - 3:15 PM CRM & Automations that Run Your BusinessLed by Stephanie Gries, Senior Community Manager

3:15 - 3:20 PM Break

3:20 - 3:30 PM Coaching Time with RosLed by Roslyn Ranse, Agency Owner & Business Strategist ofTravel Agent Achievers

3:30 - 4:05 PM [INTERACTIVE] Let’s Build: A Landing Page that SellsLed by Bonnie MacLeod, Education Coordinator

4:05 - 4:10 PM Break

4:10 - 4:50 PM How Successful Advisors Run Their Agencies with TravefyLed by Bonnie MacLeod, Education Coordinator & Mari Bay,Travefy Brand Ambassador

4:50 - 5:00 PM Coaching Time with RosLed by Roslyn Ranse, Agency Owner & Business Strategist of TravelAgent Achievers

5:00 - 5:30 PM Live Kahoot Trivia & What’s NextLed by Roslyn Ranse, Bonnie MacLeod, Stephanie Gries

5:30 - 6:30 PM Happy Hour!

Start your Travel Agent Forum experience by learning how to simplify your business, streamline your workflow, and deliver a standout client experience with Travefy.

Travefy Live is the first in-person Travefy event dedicated to helping advisors and agency leaders go from knowing Travefy to mastering it. This hands-on, immersive session is designed to help you get more out of Travefy in a single afternoon. 

Why Attend & What You’ll Learn
  • Learn clear, repeatable workflows you can apply immediately
  • Hear from top advisors who are actually using Travefy
  • Save time by reducing manual work and disconnected systems
  • Create polished, client-ready itineraries and proposals
  • Build landing pages that help you convert more bookings
  • Use CRM and automations to stay organized and in control
  • Pick up pro tips to run a more confident, streamlined business
  • Get real answers to your questions through live coaching
  • Connect directly with the Travefy team and Travefy pros

  1. Who Should Attend
    • New users looking for a clear starting point
    • Current users ready to go deeper
    • Agency leaders who want more structure and visibility
    • Advisors ready to simplify and grow
  2. We’ve built in a few surprises you won’t want to miss. Stay with us through the afternoon and you’ll close out the day at a happy hour brought to you by Viator.
    IMPORTANT: Seating is very limited. Secure your seat by adding this session to your agenda. 

    Need more information? Visit: https://info.travefy.com/travefylive


Speakers
avatar for David Chait

David Chait

Founder and CEO, Travefy

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Bonnie MacLeod

Education & Engagement Coordinator, Travefy

avatar for Stephanie Gries

Stephanie Gries

Senior Education Manager, Travefy

avatar for Roslyn Ranse

Roslyn Ranse

Travel Agent Achievers


Tuesday May 12, 2026 12:30pm - 5:45pm PDT
Concorde A

1:45pm PDT

It All Starts With ...
Tuesday May 12, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
As Travel Advisors you wear many hats and need to develop multiple skills from product knowledge to sales techniques to operations. However, none of those skills will lead to success without a well-developed plan for…Marketing!
After 40 years in travel sales and marketing, Scott will provide a blueprint for marketing success. This may be the one session you need to put everything you learn at this conference to work, so don’t miss it!

Speakers
avatar for Scott Koepf CTC, MCC

Scott Koepf CTC, MCC

Chief Strategy Officer, Cruise Planners
With more than 30 years in retail travel Scott Koepf is Chief Strategic Officer of Cruise Planners, one of the largest and most awarded travel companies in North America and beyond. He previously served as President of the National Association of Career Travel Agents. Prior to his... Read More →
Tuesday May 12, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
Concorde B

3:00pm PDT

Confidence is a Sales Skill: How You Show Up Matters More Than What You Sell
Tuesday May 12, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned advisor, one skill consistently separates those who convert with ease from those who struggle: confidence. In today’s information-heavy travel environment, clients aren’t looking for more options—they’re looking for reassurance (and someone who sounds like they’ve got this). This engaging session explores confidence as a skill that can be developed, practiced, and refined at any stage of your career. Through real-life advisor examples and a bit of humor, attendees will learn how confidence shows up in everyday conversations—from making recommendations to discussing pricing—helping clients say “yes” while advisors lead with clarity, credibility, and ease.
Speakers
avatar for Anita Pagliasso

Anita Pagliasso

Vice President, Industry Relations, KHM Travel Group

Tuesday May 12, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Concorde B

3:00pm PDT

Partnering for Success: How to Create a Win Win Advisor/BDM Partnership
Tuesday May 12, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Do you want your business to reach its full potential?  This must-attend session will explore the power of a strong relationship plays with your preferred partners Business Development Manager (BDM).  Uncover the critical aspects this important relationship lays in your success, including collaborative initiatives; opportunities and assets that will maximize your profitability; exclusive experiences that will give you a competitive edge; and best of all, success stories that have resulted from strong BDM partnerships.

Moderators
avatar for Lindsay Foerster May

Lindsay Foerster May

President/CEO, Foerster Travel, Inc.

Speakers
avatar for Deborah Tortoriello

Deborah Tortoriello

Director of Sales, Vacation Express
Deborah Tortoriello is the Director of Sales with Vacation Express. Debi has spent 14 years as a member of the Vacation Express team and working in Sales for 30 years. A true industry veteran for over 35 years, she began her career in travel as a flight attendant with Eastern Airlines... Read More →
avatar for Dian Holland

Dian Holland

District Sales Manager - Western USA, Jamaica Tourist Board
Dian Holland is Business Development Manager for the Jamaica Tourist Board with overall responsibility for the Western USA, including the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

Dian works closely with retail and wholesale travel partners, specifically travel agents, tour operators/wholesalers and airlines, to position Brand Jamaica favorably in the marketplace. Her specific responsibility for trade and consumer promotions in the Western USA ensures increases... Read More →
avatar for Nicole Williamson

Nicole Williamson

Director of Leisure Sales, Central West, Melia Hotels International
Nicole Williamson joined the worldwide hotel brand Meliá Hotels International in 2025, a global hospitality company with more than 360 hotels across 41 countries. Prior to joining Meliá, Nicole served as the Tourism Sales Manager for Experience Scottsdale for over six years, where... Read More →
avatar for Paige Morelock

Paige Morelock

Sales Manager, Virgin Voyages
I was born and raised in Ohio and have lived out west in Denver, Colorado for the past four years. I’ve been in the travel industry since 2020 and will celebrate my two year anniversary as a Business Development Manager with Virgin Voyages this July!

I’m passionate about building strong personal and professional relationships with my First Mates (Travel Advisors) the fun and cheeky Virgin Voyages way aka Making Ship Happen. I work closely with and support my accounts across Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Me

... Read More →
Tuesday May 12, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Concorde C

4:15pm PDT

From Likes to Bookings: Social Media the Ultimate Storytelling Tool
Tuesday May 12, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
In an increasingly digital world, social media has become today’s travel sellers’ most powerful storytelling tool.  Learn how to use this powerful tool and elevate your online presence.  We will look at the different platforms, strategies to grow your audience, ways to boost engagement and how to use real world travel experiences as content that resonates and increases bookings!
Speakers
avatar for Joe Vanderhoff

Joe Vanderhoff

Manager of Training and Development, Sandals & Beaches Resorts
Joe is currently the Manager of Training & Development and was formerly the Central Texas BDM for Sandals since 2019. Joe is responsible for creating programs that work with travel advisors to help grow their Sandals & Beaches business through strategic social media marketing tactics... Read More →
Tuesday May 12, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Concorde C

4:15pm PDT

Legalities for Your Travel Business
Tuesday May 12, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Join us for an informative presentation focused on the legal side of your travel business.  This all-encompassing session will cover a wide-range of topics to give your agency a 360-degree approach to minimizing risks!  Topics will include: client contracts/liability waivers and other legal documents; E&O Insurance; IC/employee terms and conditions; client crisis management and more!

Moderators
avatar for Jeffrey Ment

Jeffrey Ment

Managing Director/Partner, Ment Law Group, PC
Jeffrey Ment provides legal counsel to travel companies around the world. He has been in the travel industry for more than thirty-five years. Prior to law school, he gained valuable experience while working as a travel advisor, tour guide and sales manager for two airlines.
Mr. Ment graduated from the University of Connecticut (1989) and the University of Miami School of Law (1992). He is admitted in New York, Connecticut, the United States District Courts of New York (SDNY and EDNY) and Connecticut as well as the United States Circuit Court of Appeals... Read More →
Tuesday May 12, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Concorde B
 
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