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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
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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
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Hosted Agent Program Participants Are:
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.
• Full Time Professional Sellers of Travel
• Committed to Professional Growth
• Focused on Developing Relationships and Establishing Profitable Partnerships
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Hosted Agent Program Outline
What?
• 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)
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
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Complimentary Hotel
Where?
Hosted Agents receive complimentary hotel accommodations on November 5th and November 6th at one of three upscale Fort Lauderdale resort hotels:
• Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina • Westin Beach Resort and Spa • Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach
When?
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.
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GUARANTEED Return on Investment!
Why?
“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!”
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.
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CruiseWorld: Event Overview
• When? – Event dates
• Where? – Event location and hotel
• Who? – Attendees, keynote and executive speakers, sponsors,
exhibitors
• What? – Daily overview
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Date and Location
November 5-7, 2014
• Exhibitor Showcase: November 6
• Ship Inspections: November 8 and 9 When?
Where?
Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Official Housing Block: Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
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Attendees
Who?
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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!
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CEO Keynote Presentations
Who?
Adam Goldstein Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Arnie Weissmann Editor-in-Chief Travel Weekly
Arnold Donald Carnival Corporation
Kevin Sheehan Norwegian Cruise Line
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General Session: My Best Business Decision
Who?
Gary Smith Owner
CruiseOne
Meredith Hill Founder
Global Institute for Travel Entrepreneurs
Scott Koepf Vice President of Sales
Avoya Travel, an American Express representative
Debbie Fiorino Senior Vice President
CruisesOne & Cruises Inc.
Jackie Friedman, CTC, CTIE President
Nexion
Vicky Garcia COO and Co-owner
Cruise Planners
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General Session: President’s Panel
Who?
Michael Bayley President & CEO Celebrity Cruises
Rick Sasso President
MSC Cruises USA
Edie Rodriguez COO & President Crystal Cruises
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General Session: Keynote Presentation with Industry SVP’s (Sponsored by Discover)
Who?
Chris Austin Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide, Inc.
Vicki Freed, CTC Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Mark Kammerer Holland America Line
Brian O’Connor Princess Cruises &
Cunard Line
Ken Muskat MSC Cruises
Andy Stuart Norwegian Cruise Line
Corporation
Dondra Ritzenthaler Celebrity Cruise Line
Joni Rein Carnival Cruise Lines
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Exhibitors
Who?
• Airlines • Attractions • Business Tools • Car Rental • Cruise • Destinations • Hotels and Resorts • Professional Services • Tour Operators and Packaged Vacations
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Sponsors
Who?
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Day 1: Certification Programs What?
10:30AM - 11:30AM CLIA: The New Face of Luxury Cruising - New luxury clients, new luxury ships
11:45AM - 12:45PM CLIA: Turn Their Heads - Grow your business through first time cruisers
11:45AM - 12:45PM VAX Vacation Access Session
1:00PM - 2:00PM Travel Weekly Readers Choice Training: StarwoodPro, NCL University and MLT University
2:15PM - 3:15PM Travel Weekly Readers Choice Training: StarwoodPro, MLT University and NCL University
3:30PM - 5:15PM General Session: Arnie's C Suite Conversations with Arnold Donald, Carnival Corporation
3:30PM - 5:15PM General Session: My Best Business Decision
5:15PM - 5:30PM General Session Closing Comments: Vicki Freed and Dondra Ritzenthaler
5:30PM - 6:30PM Think Tank: Sponsored by Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises
What?
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Day 2: Supplier Sessions and Exhibitor Showcase
What? 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
9:30AM - 10:30AM Supplier Training Workshops: Avoya Travel, Carnival Cruise Lines, Globus family of brands
10:45AM - 12:15PM General Session: Arnie’s C Suite Conversations with Adam 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
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Day 3: Peer-to-Peer Training, Part 1 What? What? 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
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Peer to Peer Breakout Panels: • Business Evolution, Growth & Change • Social Media Success Stories • Negotiating and Drafting Cruise Charter and Group Contracts • The Art of Closing a Sale
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Peer to Peer Breakout Panels: • Making Your NICHE Work • 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
Geoff Millar Co-Owner Ultimate All-Inclusive Travel, Inc.
Craig Satterfield SureCruise.com
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Day 3: Peer-to-Peer Training, Part 2 What? What?
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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
3:15PM - 4:15PM
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.
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Ship Inspections: November 8 & 9
What?
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!)
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Register Today!
Early-Bird Registration Expires August 31…
TEN DAYS LEFT TO SAVE 15%!
Reminder: Hosted Agent Program application deadline is September 17
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Get Connected!
CruiseWorld Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/cruiseworldshow
Accepted Hosted Agent Program Facebook Group
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Questions?
For more information, please contact:
Hosted Agent Program Contact Jennifer Kruse at [email protected] or 201-912-6864 Exhibiting & Sponsorship Contact Emmy Morales at [email protected] or 201-902-1951 Attending / Ship Inspections / Press Inquiries / Event Management Contact [email protected] or 877-410-1484
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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!
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Thank you!
For more information, please contact:
Hosted Agent Program Contact Jennifer Kruse at [email protected] or 201-912-6864 Exhibiting & Sponsorship Contact Emmy Morales at [email protected] or 201-902-1951 Attending / Ship Inspections / Press Inquiries / Event Management Contact [email protected] or 877-410-1484
