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Access expert EDUSpots (educational sessions) packed with insights to help you grow your travel business.
Discover which host or network is the best fit for your goals, all in one place.
Network with thousands of fellow advisors and industry partners who get your world.
Join a week full of inspiration, recognition, and fun that reminds you why you started in travel. And maybe win some prizes along the way.
Kick off each morning with quick, caffeinated insights from our CoffeeSpot sponsors.
Join live for bite-sized learning, fresh ideas, and a chance to snag a coffee gift card.
Separate registration required EACH DAY. Live attendance enters you to win prizes on a daily basis.
Register separately on each tab below!



Scott Wisemont, Rainbow Getaways
Welcome to Host Week! Shayna will talk you through what to expect for the event! You'll be an old pro in no time!
🗝️ 12:20 PM: KEYNOTE: State of the Host Agency Address
Thank you to our Keynote Sponsor, Tern
Shayna Zand, Host Agency Reviews
Jennifer Myers, Host Agency Reviews
We will share key insights from our latest Hosted Advisor Report, along with what we’re hearing directly from host agencies, consortia, and advisors across North America. We’ll break down the trends shaping host and travel agency models today, from growth and profitability to technology, support, and advisor expectations and explore what’s ahead for 2026 and beyond.
Come join us as this session sets the stage for the week!
1:25pm - Dream Vacations Franchise
1:45pm - Global Travel Collection
1:55pm - WorldVia Travel Network
3:00pm - Travel Leaders Market Square
3:15pm - Alternative Travel Services
Session Title: How a Free AI Tool Can Make You Look Like a Seasoned Pro From Day 1
Speaker: Korrine Johnson, Founder - Travel Biz Boss
🍎 4:00 PM CT: EDUSPOT
Session Title: Site Visits That Sell: How to Capture Photos and Videos Clients Actually Care About
Speaker: Christine Hardenberger, Owner - Modern Travel Professionals
🍎 4:20 PM CT: EDUSPOT
Session Title: Herding Cats 101: The Smarter Way to Sell Groups
Speaker: Cat Johnson & Tamara Matulonis (Groups), Franchise Director - Expedia Cruises of OVC
Ilja Chapman, Travel Resources Group
Shayna Zand, Host Agency Reviews
🗝️ 12:10 PM: KEYNOTE - Shift Happens: The Accessibility Revolution in Travel
Thank you to our Keynote Sponsor, Solstice Collective
Kristy Durso, Owner - Incredible Memories Travel
Accessibility is no longer a niche conversation—it’s a business imperative. In this fast-paced, eye-opening keynote, accessibility strategist Kristy Durso challenges common myths about disabled travelers and reframes what accessibility really means in today’s travel industry.
Using real-world examples, industry data, and lived experience, Kristy reveals why disability is the fastest-growing traveler segment, how aging demographics are reshaping demand, and where well-intentioned travel planning still falls short. More importantly, she equips travel advisors with practical shifts they can make immediately—asking better questions, verifying access, and designing experiences that enable participation, not just accommodation.
This keynote will change how you see accessibility—not as a limitation, but as exceptional hospitality, competitive advantage, and the future of travel.
1:50pm - Travel Planners International
2:05pm - Dream Vacations Advisor
Session Title: Profitable Proposals That Win Clients With Confidence
Speaker: Jennifer Jacob and Robin Bradley - Tique HQ
🍎 3:30 PM CT: EDUSPOT
Session Title: Why Google Business Profile is the Most Powerful (and Overlooked) Marketing Tool for Travel Advisors
Speaker: Marcela Guzman, Marketing Coordinator - Travel Masters
🍎 3:50 PM CT: EDUSPOT
Session Title: The Power of Personal Touch Creative Strategies for Client Retention & Referrals
Speaker: Tee McNeill, Travel Edge Network, McNeill Luxury Travel
Casey Soto, Senior Director Project Management - Global Travel Collection
Shayna Zand, Host Agency Reviews
🗝️ 12:05 PM: KEYNOTE - Keeping People at the Heart of Travel
Alessandra Alonso, Owner & Founder - Women in Travel, CIC
In this AI era, Alessandra argues that travel is all about meaningful connection and therefore the industry must keep people at its core. Alessandra goes on to say that representation and inclusion of all people is not just the right thing to do but the SMART thing to do for businesses that want to grow and thrive at times of great uncertainty.
12:55pm - Gifted Travel Network
1:10pm - Montecito Village Travel
1:40pm - Uniglobe Travel Center
2:10pm - Incentive Connection Travel
Thank you to Alternative Travel Solutions and Spoiled Agent for being our EDUSpot SponsorsSession Title: The Air Pricing Playbook: Positioning, Models, Confidence
Speaker: Lary Neron, Owner - Airfare Consultant
🍎 3:25 PM CT: EDUSPOT
Session Title: The Three Voices of Your Money… Are You Listening to the Wrong One?
Speaker: Stephanie Cannon, Owner - With Stephanie Cannon
🍎 3:50 PM CT: EDUSPOT
Session Title: The Confidence Factor: Owning Your Value as an Advisor
Speaker: Laura DeViega, Director of Agency Development - WorldVia Travel Network
Margaret Haas Wolf, Director of Development - Brownell
Shayna Zand, Host Agency Reviews
🗝️ 12:05 PM: KEYNOTE - The eVisa Takeover
Max Tremaine, CEO - Sherpa
How the travel documentation landscape is changing, and why 2026 is the year to take action.
1:25pm - Nexion Travel Group - Canada
Session Title: Building Your Client's Itinerary in Trello - And It's Free!
Speaker: Dee Beck, Travel Advisor - Elevated Travel by Dee
🍎 3:15 PM CT: EDUSPOT
Session Title: From Selfies to Sales: How Travel Agents Can Profit as Influencers
Speaker: Shelby Frenette, Host Agency Owner - TravelFun.Biz
🍎 3:35 PM CT: EDUSPOT
Session Title: One Size Fits None
Speaker: Karryn Christopher, President - Signature Travel Network
Rita M. Perez, Special Projects Manager - Host Agency Reviews
Shayna Zand & Iris Serbanescu, Founder - ByIris Representation & WmnsWork
🗝️ 12:20 PM: KEYNOTE - From Advisor to Authority: Building a Scalable, Modern Travel Business
Oliver Catt, Co-Founder - Coaching Agents Through Travel
The travel advisors who are thriving today are not chasing every trend or posting nonstop. They are building authority, using technology with intention, and developing simple systems that support consistent growth.
In this live keynote, I will be discussing and delivering a real-time demonstration focused on travel advisor business growth, personal branding, and lead generation. No slides and no pre-recorded content, this session breaks down how modern advisors can position themselves as trusted experts, attract the right clients, and build a business designed for scale.
This keynote will explore:
1:35pm - Modern Travel Professionals
2:00pm - Holiday Travel Agent Inc
Awards time with the HAR team!
Session Title: Why running vacations are the next big travel trend
Speaker: Michael Mazzara, CEO - Rogue Expeditions
🍎 3:00 PM CT: EDUSPOT
Session Title: Build Trust When Headlines Build Fear: A Travel Advisor's Strategy
Speaker: Jenn Lee, President & CMO, Travel Planners International & Vacation Planners
🍎 3:20 PM CT: EDUSPOT
Session Title: From Solo to Soaring: Unlock Growth Through Advisors
Speaker: Connie Miller, Chief Relationship Officer - Montecito Village Travel

Owner, Incredible Memories Travel

Founder & MD, Women in Travel CIC

Co-Founder & CEO, Sherpa

Co-Founder - Coaching Agents Through Travel

Host Agency Owner, TravelFun.Biz

Chief Growth Officer - Tique HQ

CEO, Rogue Expeditions

Director of Agency Development, WorldVia Travel Network

Owner, Modern Travel Professionals

Travel Advisor, Elevated Travel by Dee


President/CMO, Travel Planners International & Vacation Planners

President, Signature Travel Network

Chief Relationship Officer, Montecito Village Travel

Luxury Travel Concierge, McNeill Luxury Travel

Founder, Travel Biz Boss



Marketing Coordinator, Travel Masters
Our giveaways are cooking and we can’t wait to share them with you. Check back soon for the full lineup and get ready for some seriously fun surprises. Want first dibs? Register for Host Week to get updates as they drop.
We’d love for you to join us live because that’s where the fun (and giveaways!) happen. But don’t worry if you can’t make every session. Once you register, you’ll get access to all the replays so you can watch on your own time.
Yes! Every session is recorded and available on-demand after the event. So even if you miss a day (or two), you won’t miss out on the insights.
Our CoffeeSpots are the perfect way to kick off each day of Host Week! There’s a CoffeeSpot every morning before the keynote, but you’ll need to register for each one separately. Each session has its own fun theme (and giveaways!), so grab your mug and join us live. You must be registered to be eligible for our daily gift card giveaways. Trust us, it’s worth showing up early!
Host Week is for everyone in the travel advisor community, whether you’re just starting out, growing your business, or an experienced pro. Suppliers, hosts, and consortia are also welcome to join the celebration and learn what’s trending in the advisor world.
Once you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with more details. All sessions stream right on the Host Agency Reviews youtube channel so no downloads, no fuss, just grab your coffee and tune in.
Absolutely! We love partnering with brands that support and empower the advisor community. You can explore sponsorship opportunities by reaching out to: shayna@hostagencyreviews.com
Don’t miss the travel industry’s favorite week of learning, giveaways, and celebration.
Registration is completely free, so grab your spot today and join the fun.
Interested in sponsoring or partnering with us?
Reach out to Shayna Zand at shayna@hostagencyreviews.com to get involved!