TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 

1:00 - 1:20 PM | How ICs and Agency Owners Can Forge Strong Supplier Relationships
Ruthanne Terrero, Vice President, Content/Editorial Director, Questex, Camille Cutrone Holubar, President and Co-Owner, Vista Travel Consultants Inc. & Robyn Potter, Owner, Robyn Potter Travel

This will be a lively discussion on how to build your book of business with suppliers, which will enable you to get the best experiences for your clients and add to your bottom line.

1:20 - 1:35 PM | Visit Anchorage: Your Local Resource
Kara Troglin, Tourism Sales Manager, Visit Anchorage

Join Visit Anchorage for an in-depth presentation designed for travel agents looking to elevate their business. Gain insights into our organization, the support provided by our tourism sales team, and strategies for promoting year-round tourism. Discover our online training resources and learn how to connect with local tour operators to become an expert in selling South Central Alaska to your clients.

 

1:40 - 2:00 PM | Create ROI to Build Strong Supplier Relations
Matt Turner Editor, Questex Travel Group & Angela Hughes, CEO, Trips & Ships Luxury Travel

Matt Turner and Angela Hughes discuss how building a lasting relationship with suppliers is a two-lane highway—that a successful partnership has a strong ROI for both parties involved. Hughes shares tips for working with BDMs as a member of a host agency and how to build your own book of business in the premium and luxury travel space.

2:00 - 2:15 PM | Live Giveaway and Joint Q&A Session