Webinar Presenters Alicia Evanko-Lewis VP Events, The Travel Group Northstar Travel Media Jennifer Kruse Enrichment Program Consultant Travel Weekly Mary Pat Sullivan President Sullivan Advisors Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC Joanie Ogg Marketing Group
CruiseWorld: What s New in 2014? Hosted Agent Program Travel Weekly s investment in the advancement of travel agents and continued growth of the industry Over 300 pre-qualified travel agents Accepted agents represent a diverse level of experience Program is over 70% filled! DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 17
Hosted Agent Program Participants Are: Full Time Professional Sellers of Travel Committed to Professional Growth Focused on Developing Relationships and Establishing Profitable Partnerships Who? The Hosted Agent Program at CruiseWorld will include established, developing and newer (but promising) agents who exhibit extraordinary growth potential. Each application is reviewed and considered individually.
Hosted Agent Program Outline Three days of complimentary event programming designed to educate and motivate (a $150 value) A personalized scheduled of one-on-one meetings with partners focused on helping YOU increase your sales, broaden your product and destination knowledge, and find greater success (unlimited value) Complimentary hotel accommodations ($300 value) What? Hosted Agents will have additional cruise ship inspection opportunities following the event. Details of ships offered can be found on the event website www.cruiseworldshow.com
Complimentary Hotel Hosted Agents receive complimentary hotel accommodations on November 5 th and November 6 th at one of three upscale Fort Lauderdale resort hotels: Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Westin Beach Resort and Spa Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach When? Where? All event workshops, sessions and the Exhibit Hall will take place at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. Shuttle service will be provided daily from all three hotels to/from the Convention Center.
GUARANTEED Return on Investment! The CruiseWorld program was a great resource and I enjoyed every minute! I came home with so much new information, which is saying a lot after being in the business for 13 years! It was an honor to be a hosted VIP agent at CruiseWorld - the program is quite successful. The additional insights and tips from the many sessions and agent interactions are priceless as well. Lots of good notes to pour through and act on! All I can say is, WOW! I have booked 14 cruises in the past three months since CruiseWorld compared with only one during the same period a year ago. It was a valuable three days and I have come back to work energized! Why? The Hosted Agent Program at CruiseWorld offers travel retailers the opportunity to attend the travel industry s top trade event at little to no out of pocket expense.
CruiseWorld: Event Overview When? Event dates Where? Event location and hotel Who? Attendees, keynote and executive speakers, sponsors, exhibitors What? Daily overview
Date and Location When? November 5-7, 2014 Exhibitor Showcase: November 6 Ship Inspections: November 8 and 9 Where? Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Official Housing Block: Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
Attendees Who?
Daily Double!! CruiseWorld BONUS HINT: There will be a question presented at the end of the webinar about the content discussed. PRIZE: The first ten attendees who answer correctly receive FREE registration to CruiseWorld!
CEO Keynote Presentations Adam Goldstein Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Arnold Donald Carnival Corporation Kevin Sheehan Norwegian Cruise Line Arnie Weissmann Editor-in-Chief Travel Weekly Who?
General Session: My Best Business Decision Debbie Fiorino Senior Vice President CruisesOne & Cruises Inc. Jackie Friedman, CTC, CTIE President Nexion Vicky Garcia COO and Co-owner Cruise Planners Meredith Hill Founder Global Institute for Travel Entrepreneurs Who? Gary Smith Owner CruiseOne Scott Koepf Vice President of Sales Avoya Travel, an American Express representative
General Session: President s Panel Michael Bayley President & CEO Celebrity Cruises Edie Rodriguez COO & President Crystal Cruises Rick Sasso President MSC Cruises USA Who?
General Session: Keynote Presentation with Industry SVP s (Sponsored by Discover) Chris Austin Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Vicki Freed, CTC Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Mark Kammerer Holland America Line Ken Muskat MSC Cruises Brian O Connor Princess Cruises & Cunard Line Who? Andy Stuart Norwegian Cruise Line Corporation Joni Rein Carnival Cruise Lines Dondra Ritzenthaler Celebrity Cruise Line
Exhibitors Who? Airlines Attractions Business Tools Car Rental Cruise Destinations Hotels and Resorts Professional Services Tour Operators and Packaged Vacations
Sponsors Who?
Day 1: Certification Programs What? What? 10:30AM - 11:30AM 11:45AM - 12:45PM 11:45AM - 12:45PM 1:00PM - 2:00PM 2:15PM - 3:15PM 3:30PM - 5:15PM 3:30PM - 5:15PM 5:15PM - 5:30PM 5:30PM - 6:30PM CLIA: The New Face of Luxury Cruising - New luxury clients, new luxury ships CLIA: Turn Their Heads - Grow your business through first time cruisers VAX Vacation Access Session Travel Weekly Readers Choice Training: StarwoodPro, NCL University and MLT University Travel Weekly Readers Choice Training: StarwoodPro, MLT University and NCL University General Session: Arnie's C Suite Conversations with Arnold Donald, Carnival Corporation General Session: My Best Business Decision General Session Closing Comments: Vicki Freed and Dondra Ritzenthaler Think Tank: Sponsored by Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises
Day 2: Supplier Sessions and Exhibitor Showcase What? 7:00AM - 8:00AM Breakfast: Sponsored by Nexion 8:15AM - 9:15AM Supplier Training Workshops: Carnival Cruise Lines, New York City Vacation Packages, Uniworld, Visit Anchorage Supplier Training Workshops: Avoya Travel, Carnival Cruise Lines, 9:30AM - 10:30AM Globus family of brands General Session: Arnie s C Suite Conversations with Adam 10:45AM - 12:15PM Goldstein, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 10:45AM - 12:15PM General Session: Keynote Presentation, Sponsored by Discover 12:30PM - 4:00PM Exhibitor Showcase 4:00PM - 5:00PM Welcome Reception: Sponsored by Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
Day 3: Peer-to-Peer Training, Part 1 7:30AM - 8:30AM Breakfast 8:30AM - 10:00AM General Session: Arnie s C Suite Conversations with Kevin Sheehan, NCL 8:30AM - 10:00AM General Session: President s Panel Peer to Peer Breakout Panels: Business Evolution, Growth & Change 10:15AM - 11:15AM Social Media Success Stories Negotiating and Drafting Cruise Charter and Group Contracts The Art of Closing a Sale Peer to Peer Breakout Panels: Making Your NICHE Work 11:30AM - 12:30PM Selling Travel Transitioning Your Career Expanding Your Product Mix to Earn More Commission (Cruise Planners) How to Market Your Profession 12:45PM - 1:45PM Lunch with Andy Stuart: Sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line What? What? Geoff Millar Co-Owner Ultimate All-Inclusive Travel, Inc. Craig Satterfield SureCruise.com
Day 3: Peer-to-Peer Training, Part 2 What? 2:00PM - 3:00PM 3:15PM - 4:15PM Peer to Peer Breakout Sessions: Creatively Marketing To Today s Consumers Discover How Your Peers Achieved Money-Making Marketing Success Effective Client Activity Through Facebook Groups Legal Necessities for Your Travel Business Peer to Peer Breakout Sessions: Branding Yourself Cultivating your Complimentary Niche! Travel Weekly Readers Choice Training: Princess Academy Elizabeth Fulton Fuss Disney Specialist My TravelElf Jennifer Doncsecz Owner & President VIP Vacations, Inc.
NOV NOV Ship Inspections: November 8 & 9 8 9 Carnival Breeze, Carnival Cruise Lines Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Cruises ms Westerdam, Holland America Line Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Cruise Line Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas Ruby Princess, Princess Cruises MSC Divina, MSC Cruises Carnival Freedom, Carnival Cruise Lines ms Eurodam, Holland America Line ms Nieuw Amsterdam, Holland America Line Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas Disney Wonder, Disney Cruise Line (SOLD OUT!) What?
Register Today! Early-Bird Registration Expires August 31 TEN DAYS LEFT TO SAVE 15%! Reminder: Hosted Agent Program application deadline is September 17 www.cruiseworldshow.com
Get Connected! CruiseWorld Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/cruiseworldshow Accepted Hosted Agent Program Facebook Group
Questions? For more information, please contact: Hosted Agent Program Contact Jennifer Kruse at jkruse@travelweekly.com or 201-912-6864 Exhibiting & Sponsorship Contact Emmy Morales at emorales@travelweekly.com or 201-902-1951 Attending / Ship Inspections / Press Inquiries / Event Management Contact registration@travelweekly.com or 877-410-1484
Daily Double!! CruiseWorld BONUS QUESTION: Who are the three CEO keynote speakers featured at this year s CruiseWorld? PRIZE: The first ten attendees who answer correctly receive FREE registration to CruiseWorld!
Thank you! For more information, please contact: Hosted Agent Program Contact Jennifer Kruse at jkruse@travelweekly.com or 201-912-6864 Exhibiting & Sponsorship Contact Emmy Morales at emorales@travelweekly.com or 201-902-1951 Attending / Ship Inspections / Press Inquiries / Event Management Contact registration@travelweekly.com or 877-410-1484