Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum

To inspire travel advisors to reflect on their own pace, patterns, and purpose—while offering practical tools to prevent burnout, reclaim boundaries, and build a business that’s both sustainable and soul-aligned.

Destination Management Companies (DMCs) are the masterminds to creating immersive and authentic experiences.  Combining intimate in-destination knowledge with operational success, DMCs bring destinations to life helping you transform trips into unforgettable immersive experiences.  Join us and learn how to curate authentic holiday experiences with preferred DMC partners and the authentic elements.

Leadership transitions can be challenging for any business — and in the travel industry, they can impact client trust, operations, and growth. That’s why it’s essential for agency owners to have a clear “if this, then what” roadmap in place. This session will highlight the critical role of succession planning in ensuring readiness, stability, and long-term agency longevity. We will explore the philosophies that guide effective planning, the tangible benefits it brings, and the key legal considerations every owner should know. You’ll leave with the insights and tools to create a sustainable plan that protects your agency’s future and keeps your business thriving for years to come.

Discover how to attract, inspire and curate travel experiences for affluent clientele.  We will explore what constitutes luxury travel; refining your approach and techniques in capturing this important market; proven sales strategies that elevate your brand; current trends and emerging destinations; and how to position your brand as a trusted authority in luxury travel.

This session complements the technology conversation by focusing on what advisors can do that technology can’t. It’s about maintaining trust, relationships, and differentiation while still working smarter. Key takeaways, include: Where technology adds value and where it doesn’t; How to protect the human experience clients value most; Practical ways to blend efficiency with personal service.

In today’s evolving travel landscape, relying too heavily on one supplier or one product category puts your revenue and client retention at risk. As clients move through different life stages, their travel preferences shift and if your portfolio doesn’t evolve with them, they will outgrow you.

This session explores how smart advisors build diversified supplier relationships that stabilize income, increase average booking value, and protect long-term client loyalty. Learn how to strategically expand into adjacent categories, invest in the products you want to sell, and partner with specialized operators to elevate your expertise and differentiate your business.

Walk away with a clear framework for auditing your current supplier mix and actionable steps to future-proof your revenue while growing alongside your clients.