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Tuesday, May 12
 

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
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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

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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
 
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