Uniting advisors and supplier partners for three days of networking, personalized meetings, learning and industry recognition

IRVING (September 12, 2025) – Nexion Travel Group celebrated its milestone 30th anniversary with its largest-ever CoNexion conference, held September 8-10 at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando. The event brought together 725 advisors, staff and partners for three unforgettable days of learning, networking and celebration. Highlights included dynamic workshops, inspiring NEXTalks, meaningful networking opportunities and the glamorous Black, White & Pearls Gala. Attendees also gained valuable insights from an engaging executive panel with Internova Travel Group leadership.

Nexion emerged in 1995 not as a traditional agency, but as a technology-forward solution. It gave travel professionals the ability to issue tickets without an ARC number, work from anywhere with an internet connection, and tap into the power of multiple GDSs from a single desktop. It was built for the future—before the future arrived.

As part of the 30th anniversary celebration, Nexion Travel Group President Jackie Friedman highlighted the defining lessons of each decade during her keynote session. The 1980s taught that trust is timeless; the 1990s emphasized innovating when the model breaks; the 2000s showed the power of showing up when it matters; the 2010s highlighted the value of visibility; and the 2020s reinforced leading with resilience and empathy. These lessons are more than reflections—they form a roadmap for the future, demonstrating that Nexion not only endures but continues to evolve, lead and thrive.

With nearly 100 strategic workshop rotations and supplier partner round robins, attendees engaged in thought-provoking discussions on topics including: Creating New Business, Idea Exchange with Jackie Friedman, SNAP Out of the Old Way: Welcoming the New Travel Booking Tool, Designing Transformational Travel, Crafting Experiences That Change Lives, Improving Efficiency and Destination Immersion Elevated, to name a few. Each session was designed to equip attendees with the tools and insights needed to thrive in a dynamic travel market.

Nexion Travel Group celebrated the accomplishments of its members and partners with a series of awards at this year’s event. The awards recognized members at every stage of their journey—from rising stars to lifetime achievers—honoring top advisors for outstanding sales and presenting 25 awards, including Preferred Partner Awards to the host agency’s most valued supporters.

“Over the past three decades, we’ve navigated disruption, embraced innovation and reinvented ourselves again and again, emerging stronger each time,” said Jackie Friedman, President of Nexion Travel Group.  “We’ve weathered storms, we’ve rewritten the playbook and through it all, we never lost sight of what matters most: our people, our partnerships and our purpose.”

All travel professionals interested in learning how to succeed as a professional business owner, backed by Nexion Travel Group’s many great benefits, are encouraged to call 800-747-6813 or email [email protected].

About Nexion Travel Group

Nexion Travel Group is a fully accredited host agency, offering membership to independent travel professionals since 1995. As part of Internova Travel Group, Nexion Travel Group provides ticketing, operations and fulfillment support to independent travel professionals coupled with best-in-class tools, technology, marketing, education and support. Nexion Travel Group is the complete host agency for multi-agent agencies, corporate agencies, experienced agents and those new to the industry.