8:00 am - 12:30 pmLas Vegas Convention Center – North Foyer
Registration and Information Desk Open
Registration Desk
8:00 am - 8:30 amLas Vegas, NV
Transfers to the Las Vegas Convention Center
Transportation
8:30 am - 9:30 amLas Vegas Convention Center – N255 / N257
Breakfast and Opening General Session
Networking and Activities
9:40 am - 10:36 amLas Vegas Convention Center – N259 / N261
9:40 am - 10:36 amLas Vegas Convention Center – N255 / N257
Spotlight Sessions
Spotlight Session #1: Travel Advisor Training and Resources
In this session, you will learn about the many resources available for training, selling, and earning rewards and commissions.
SPEAKERS:
- Kelly Messina, Sr Director of Leisure Sales, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
- Art Jimenez, Executive Director of Tourism Sales, Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority
- Robert Graff, US Markets Manager & Industry, Travel Nevada
Spotlight Session #2: The Greatest Arena on Earth
This session will explore the dynamic relationship between sports and entertainment tourism, examining how the cities unique offerings attract a diverse range of visitors. From high-profile sporting events like the Formula 1 Gran Prix and the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders games to NASCAR’s Las Vegas Motor Speedway races, thrilling UFC bouts and the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights, the seminar will highlight the role of sports and entertainments in shaping the tourism landscape.
SPEAKER:
- Lisa Motley, VP of Sports Marketing and Special Events, LVCVA
Spotlight Session #3: The Power of Social Media
In today’s digital age, social media has become an indispensable tool for travel advisors looking to connect with potential clients, build brand awareness, and grow their businesses. This seminar will dive deep into the importance of social media marketing for travel advisors and explore how platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn can be leveraged to drive engagement, boost bookings, and enhance client relationships.
SPEAKERS:
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Break
Networking and Activities
10:51 am - 11:47 amLas Vegas Convention Center – N255 / N257
Spotlight Sessions
Spotlight Session #1: Travel Advisor Training and Resources
In this session, you will learn about the many resources available for training, selling, and earning rewards and commissions.
SPEAKERS:
- Kelly Messina, Sr Director of Leisure Sales, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
- Art Jimenez, Executive Director of Tourism Sales, Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority
- Robert Graff, US Markets Manager & Industry, Travel Nevada
Spotlight Session #2: The Greatest Arena on Earth
This session will explore the dynamic relationship between sports and entertainment tourism, examining how the cities unique offerings attract a diverse range of visitors. From high-profile sporting events like the Formula 1 Gran Prix and the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders games to NASCAR’s Las Vegas Motor Speedway races, thrilling UFC bouts and the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights, the seminar will highlight the role of sports and entertainments in shaping the tourism landscape.
SPEAKER:
- Lisa Motley, VP of Sports Marketing and Special Events, LVCVA
Spotlight Session #3: The Power of Social Media
In today’s digital age, social media has become an indispensable tool for travel advisors looking to connect with potential clients, build brand awareness, and grow their businesses. This seminar will dive deep into the importance of social media marketing for travel advisors and explore how platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn can be leveraged to drive engagement, boost bookings, and enhance client relationships.
SPEAKERS:
show less12:30 pm - 2:30 pmDurango Resort
Lunch and Site Visit: Durango Resort
Networking and Activities
Ground transportation will be provided.
show less12:30 pm - 2:30 pmWynn Resort
Lunch and Site Visit: Wynn Resort
Ground Transportation will be provided.
show less12:30 pm - 2:30 pmCaesar's Palace
Lunch and Site Visit: Caesar's Palace
Ground transportation will be provided.
show less12:30 pm - 2:30 pmVirgin Hotels Las Vegas
Lunch and Site Visit: Virgin Hotels
Ground transportation will be provided.
show less2:30 pm - 4:30 pmLas Vegas
3:00 pm - 4:30 pmMeow Wolf / Omega Mart
Activity: Meow Wolf / Omega Mart
Networking and Activities
Ground transportation will be provided.
show less3:00 pm - 4:30 pmIlluminarium / Area 15
Activity: Illuminarium and Area 15
Ground transportation will be provided.
show less3:00 pm - 4:30 pmMachine Guns Las Vegas
Activity: Machine Guns Las Vegas
Ground transportation will be provided.
show less6:00 pm - 7:30 pmFlight Club
Activity and Dinner: Flight Club
Networking and Activities
6:00 pm - 8:30 pmLas Vegas
Dinner: Lip Smacking Foodie Tour
6:00 pm - 9:00 pmMarriage Can Be Murder Dinner Show
Dinner & Show: Marriage Can Be Murder
Ground transportation will be provided.
show less6:00 pm - 8:30 pmTopgolf
Dinner: Topgolf
Ground transportation will be provided.
show less8:00 pm - 9:45 pmAbsinthe / BMG
Show: Absinthe / BMG
Networking and Activities
Ground Transportation will be provided.
show less9:15 pm - 11:00 pm
Show: Mystere
Ground Transportation will be provided.
show less9:15 pm - 11:00 pm
Show: Ka
Ground transportation will be provided.
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