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Friday May 15, 2026 TBA
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Sponsored By: Avoya Travel

Friday May 15, 2026 TBA
Paris Convention Center Foyer

8:30am PDT

How to Make Influencer Friends (And Turn Followers into Travelers)
Friday May 15, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Plot twist: That local influencer posting sunset pics from Santorini? They could be your new best business buddy.Join Jenn Lee, President of TPI and Vacation Planners Franchise, for a session that will prove partnering with influencers isn't nearly as intimidating as it sounds. Spoiler alert: most influencers are lovely humans who'd LOVE to collaborate on group travel—they just don't know you exist yet!Whether you're eyeing the yoga instructor with a devoted following or the family travel blogger who makes Disney look like a spiritual experience, this session will show you how to turn "internet strangers" into genuine partners. You'll discover the surprisingly simple way to reach out (no marketing degree required), why influencers actually want to partner with travel advisors like you, how to create group travel collaborations that practically sell themselves, and real partnership models that work for local and online influencers alike.Ready to expand your circle beyond your immediate network? Let's turn those scroll sessions into business connections. Because the only thing better than liking their content? Booking their followers on your group trips!

Speakers
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Jenn Lee

President & Chief Marketing Officer, Travel Planners International & Vacation Planners

Friday May 15, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Concorde A

8:30am PDT

Innovation Lab Powered by Travefy
Friday May 15, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Join us for an interactive session where we build a real Hawaii trip from start to finish, showing how key partners support advisors throughout the planning and booking process. Also we will have some key suppliers including: The Hawaiian Islands, Viator, VAX VacationAccess/ALGV, Worldia.

We’ll create the trip live inside Travefy, starting in the CRM and building the itinerary step by step. As each partner presents, their piece will be added to the trip, giving you a clear view of how everything comes together in a real workflow.
  • See how a real trip comes together step by step
  • Understand how to use partner tools within your workflow
  • Learn where to find resources that save you time
  • Walk away with practical ideas you can apply immediately
Session Giveaway for Attendees: If you attend, you'll be entered to win Airpods!
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Gries

Stephanie Gries

Senior Education Manager, Travefy

avatar for Becky DaCosta

Becky DaCosta

Partnerships & Events Coordinator, Travefy

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Kim Hall

Account Implementation Advisor, VAX VacationAccess
Kim Hall is a training and implementation specialist who enjoys helping travel professionals feel confident using the tools that support their business. She’s known for breaking down complex processes in a way that feels approachable and easy to understand, and she brings a relaxed... Read More →
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Jonathan Boiria

Head of International Development, Worldia

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Ryan McElroy

Strategic Advisor, Worldia

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Michelle Bartholomew

Sales Manager (Travel Agent Program), Viator

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Bryan Kalarchik

Account Manager, Viator

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Robyn Basso

Senior Director, Travel Industry Partnerships, Hawai'i Visitors & Convention Bureau

Friday May 15, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Concorde B

10:00am PDT

Exhibit Floor - Over 350 Domestic and International Suppliers
Friday May 15, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Meet with more than 350 domestic and international suppliers.  This exhibit is designed to ensure maximum opportunities for travel agents and suppliers to interact face-to-face, without a doubt the most effective way for buyers and sellers to get to know each other and to make new contacts.

(Prize drawing at 12:30 pm on Show Floor)
Friday May 15, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Paris Ballroom

12:30pm PDT

Prize Giveaways
Friday May 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
Prize Giveaways On The Exhibit Floor – Must be Present To Win.
Friday May 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
Paris Ballroom

1:00pm PDT

Lunch on Your Own
Friday May 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Friday May 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Paris Las Vegas

2:00pm PDT

Vegas Unveiled: Las Vegas Attractions & Resort Panel
Friday May 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Hear from Las Vegas’ iconic attractions, resorts, and experiences in this dynamic panel hosted by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and hear directly from the partners shaping today’s Las Vegas, from world-class resorts to unforgettable attractions.
Speakers
avatar for Scott Fujinaga

Scott Fujinaga

Leisure Sales Executive, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
Scott Fujinaga has called Las Vegas home for the past 21 years and in this short time, witnessed tremendous evolution of this fabulous desert destination. Over the past few years, Scott has been tasked with tasting crafted culinary creations, seeing thrilling performances and experiencing... Read More →
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David Brandolino

Director of Sales & Marketing, LasVegasTickets.com

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Salina Kravetz

National Sales Manager, F1 Arcade

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Kitt Yoshimura

Sr. Leisure Sales Manager, Treasure Island - TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

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Robin Hudgens

Sr. Leisure Sales Manager, Resorts World Las Vegas

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Tara Engler

Director, Hospitality & VIBE!, AREA15

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Danielle Bayless

Sr. Marketing & Sales Manager | Las Vegas, Flyover Las Vegas

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Carol Meyer

Director of Sales, Alexis Park Resort
 I am the Director of sales at the Alexis Park Resort, the largest non-gaming   resort in Las Vegas Nevada, located just off of the Famous Las Vegas Strip.

With a combination of 30 years of experience in the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Industries, I would love to work wit... Read More →
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Jayme Waters

General Manager, Lake Mead/ Mohave Adventures

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Joni Moss

Photo Tours Vegas

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Lynn Goya

Clark County Clerk, Clark County Clerk

Friday May 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Concorde A
 
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