Nearly 300 members gathered in Orlando, Chicago and Boston to forge stronger connections with preferred supplier partners and to preview SNAP, Travel Leaders Network’s new booking tool

ALEXANDRIA, VA (April 29, 2024) – Travel Leaders Network (TLN), one of the largest sellers of luxury travel, cruises and tours in the industry, has concluded its annual Spring Regionals, exclusive events for members that offer a full day of connecting with premium supplier partners and building business. The events sold out just days after registration opened as members were also eager to preview SNAP, Travel Leaders Network’s new online booking tool.

“Our regional events always provide members a chance to network with partners while also allowing them to test out our new products and services,” said Karin Viera, Vice President, Travel Leaders Network. “The rapid sellout of Spring Regionals, though, underscores not just people’s enthusiasm for in-person connections, but also their eagerness to learn about cutting-edge booking tools that make planning travel even easier.”

TLN Regionals are held twice a year in the Fall and Spring, specifically designed to foster an intimate and exclusive atmosphere. By limiting the number of guests, the agenda emphasizes one-to-one interaction with partners and staff, ensuring every member departs with fresh insights and practical ideas ready to be implemented in their travel agencies immediately.

With travel making a strong comeback in all sectors, Spring Regionals centered around maximizing revenue streams for travel advisors. Major sponsors – including Funjet Vacations, Globus family of brands, Allianz Partners, Sandals Beaches & Resorts, AIG Travel Guard and Virgin Voyages – shared the latest information on commissions and perks for members, enticing them to prioritize the promotion and booking of their vacation products and packages.

TLN’s exclusive SNAP booking tool also offers an abundance of possibilities for members, with one-stop shopping for flights, hotels and car rentals. No prior GDS experience is necessary to access the tool. SNAP, along with TLN’s Cruise Complete booking tool for cruise travel, allows Travel Leaders Network members to put more money in their pockets, with more commission opportunities.

“SNAP is a game-changer for many of our members,” said Cory Voss, CIO, Travel Leaders Network. “Spring Regionals was, for many of them, the first time they had ever been able to dive into this proprietary tool’s capabilities. This is the future of selling travel, and having experts there to answer questions and help them see what SNAP can do, is a great benefit of Regionals.”

Attendees spoke glowingly about their time at the Spring Regionals: “I have never been busier than I am now,” said Bill Walsh of Cruise Travel Outlet. “Business is booming, but I still prioritize spending time with Travel Leaders Network and supplier partners at Regionals. I always come away inspired, and seeing SNAP in action this year has opened up new ways for me to better serve my clients while boosting my business revenue.”

For travel agencies interested in learning more about the award-winning programs and diverse offerings of Travel Leaders Network in leisure and luxury travel, business travel, honeymoon and destination weddings — as well as active and adventure travel — visit TravelLeadersNetwork.com.

Fall 2024 Regionals have been scheduled on September 24 in Minneapolis, October 15 in Atlanta, October 22 in Tampa, October 24 in Fort Lauderdale, October 29 in Anaheim, and November 7 in Dallas.

Supplier partners interested in sponsoring a future Regional can contact IndustryRelations@travelleaders.com.

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About Travel Leaders Network

Travel Leaders Network (www.TravelLeaders.com) assists millions of leisure and business travelers annually and is one of the largest sellers of luxury travel, cruises and tours in the travel agency industry, with approximately 5,700 travel agency locations across the United States and Canada. Travel Leaders Network is part of Travel Leaders Group, a division of Internova Travel Group.