TRAVELSAVERS Canada Showcases Professional Development

Travelsavers Canada is leaning into professional development in 2026, with a host of learning opportunities for affiliated agencies and a newly appointed Director of Professional Development.

“Ongoing education is at the core of advisor success, and it’s something we’re deeply committed to,” said Jane Clementino, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Travelsavers Canada. “Our professional development programs are designed to empower advisors to sharpen their skills, embrace new tools, and increase efficiency.”

Director of Professional Development

Travelsavers Canada has appointed Elizabeth Grundon to guide its professional development segment. In the newly created position, Grundon will draw on her 23 years of experience as a Senior Business Analyst with Travelsavers Canada to help advisors leverage existing tools and programs to grow their business.

“Our programs are designed to support advisors at every stage of their journey,” said Grundon. “My focus is on strengthening and streamlining the training we already offer, so agencies and advisors can easily adopt and leverage these resources.” 

Grundon plans to equip agencies to stay ahead of industry changes, drive business growth and deliver exceptional client experiences by providing consistent, flexible and targeted learning opportunities.

Upcoming Professional Development Events

“By strengthening the value proposition an advisor delivers, we’re helping them build stronger businesses, deepen client relationships, and achieve even greater heights of profitability,” said Clementino. Here is some of what’s planned for next year:

Training and Networking Events

High-level speakers, sessions on trending topics, insights on network initiatives, fresh information from trade shows and abundant networking.

The Affluent Traveler Collection Symposium will occur Sept. 22-24, followed by Travel Market. Sept. 24-27. Both will take place at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa.

In-Person Connections

TRAVELSAVERS Canada offers a series of education and networking events across Canada. Dine & Discover evenings help advisors discover the latest product updates, exclusive offers, and useful trends from top partners. Each event features a meal for more connection-building, then a fun, dynamic activity to help cement their new knowledge and connections.

Looking ahead to 2026, Dine & Discover events are set to take place in Vancouver, Montreal, Quebec City, and two locations in the GTA, with events scheduled for both spring and fall.

KORE Education Enrichment

The KORE program – launched in Canada in 2024 to train the next generation of professional travel advisors – is undergoing a major refresh. The new curriculum will add multimedia content, enhance interaction through exercises and gamification, and work seamlessly with mobile devices. Agencies will be able to create customized KORE versions for their advisors.

Professional Growth

Our program of in-destination educational trips, called Experiences, immerses advisors in the history and culture of a place, giving them the firsthand knowledge to sell the locale more effectively.

2026 will feature a robust schedule of monthly Tuesday Trainings & Tips, a supplier webinar series. As a new incentive, attendees will have a chance to win a $100 gift card compliments of each partner.

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