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Travel ALLIES’ Elevate Leaders in Travel Symposium Garners High Praise
17.10.2023 - 19:59 / travelpulse.com / Claudette Covey
The event included more than 100 top travel advisors and suppliers. (Photo Credit: Travel ALLIES Society)
The response to the Travel ALLIES Society’s third annual Elevate Leaders in Travel Symposium – which was held at the new Margaritaville Island Reserve in Riviera Maya and hosted top advisors and agency partners – was decidedly positive, garnering praise from both groups.
“This is the event I didn’t know I needed. The Travel ALLIES Society has found a way to take the busiest of people and have them take time to slow down,” said one of the event’s first-time attendees, Mary Grace, CEO of Mad Hatter Adventures.
“This conference tackles difficult topics with grace and ease. Without hesitation, you feel yourself drawn in to share, be authentic and be vulnerable. I was at a crossroads in my career and Elevate made me feel inspired and empowered.”
Another first-time attendee, Cynthia Cunningham, Outrigger’s global account director, expressed similar sentiments. “The conference was a remarkable experience that showcased the best of leadership and collaboration,” she said. “It was an excellent platform to exchange insights, recognize achievements and foster leadership skills. I appreciate the efforts of everyone who made this event a success.”
“The goal of this event was to provide leaders with the knowledge, skills and resources they need to be more effective,” Travel ALLIES Society said. “Beyond this goal, this event was to also instill the mission of the Travel ALLIES Society, which is to grow the leader and elevate the industry.”
The event, which was emceed by KHM Vice President William Coyle, included a wide range of keynote speakers who delivered messages in keeping with the event’s goals.
As a case in point, Nick Tasler, an acclaimed thought leader and author, presented an address entitled “Change, Grow, Win,” focusing on strategies dealing with the complexities of today’s ever-changing travel industry.
Grammy Award-winning songwriter Jimmy Yeary’s keynote address about “creating connection through storytelling was powerful and engaging and showcased the importance for leaders to connect with their teams, their clients and their vendor partners,” the Society said.
“CMA award-winning singer Sonya Isaac’s performed several times throughout this event and showcased how important it is to understand the narrative that leaders send to others,” the Society said.
The event also included speakers from such well-known industry executives as Nexion President Jackie Friedman and Unique Vacations Executive Vice President Gary Sadler.
In all, more than 100 suppliers and travel advisors attended the event.
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