Travel Leaders Network's annual EDGE conference wraps up today in Nashville. On Monday, president Roger Block welcomed over 1,700 TLN members, staff and suppliers to the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
In the opening General Session, John Lovell, President of Travel Leaders Group, said the event is "at its heart a celebration of our travel advisor members."
PHOTO: John Lovell, Travel Leaders (photo courtesy Travel Leaders)
"They will leave the conference with new knowledge they can use to build their agencies, and valuable new connections with our supplier partners. But my hope is that they also leave with the knowledge that their work is important, and that nothing can replace the knowledge and service they bring to their travellers."
The EDGE conference offered over 200 workshops, six General Sessions, an Experience Lounge where attendees could learn about Travel Leaders Network offerings, informative speakers and a gala awards dinner.
L to R: Roger Block - President of Travel Leaders Network, Christine James - Vice President of TL Network Canada; John Lovell - President, Leisure Travel, Supplier Relations & Network (L to R: Roger Block - President of Travel Leaders Network, Christine James - Vice President of TL Ne)
On Sunday, May 7, there were two pre-EDGE events for two of the Leaders Alliances. The Luxury Leaders Alliance hosted the Luxury Forum, and the Independent Advisor Leaders Alliance had the Host Agency Forum. Both groups enjoyed a day of intense learning and networking in their respective areas, with talks by leading supplier partners.
TLN's members represent some of the largest host agencies in the industry, and the Network is one of the top sellers of luxury travel in the world.
EDGE's keynote speaker was Freddie Ravel, Grammy-nominated artist and speaker who has worked with artists like Madonna, Prince and Earth, Wind & Fire. He demonstrated to EDGE attendees how they can tap into the power of music for greater success.
PHOTO: Roger Block, Travel Leaders Network (photo courtesy Travel Leaders)"EDGE is a highlight of the year for many, including me. said Block.
"As the pandemic recedes into the horizon, we are beginning to see the rise of AI and explore how travel advisors can navigate that and harness its power for the good of our industry," Block said.
"The bonds forged and new friendships made every year at EDGE are significant, and as we come together to make those connections, it is a powerful testimony about the power of the human touch a travel advisor provides."
Travel agencies interested in learning more about the programs and diverse offerings of Travel Leaders Network in leisure and luxury travel, business travel, honeymoon and destination weddings, are invited to visit TravelLeadersNetwork.com.
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