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This issue is all about Adventure travel (expedition cruises/antarctica & arctic/ safaris, etc) that reflects the thrill of exploration and the thrill of exploring the unknown.
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Kristen Hall feature
Kristen Hall’s submission for her trip to Peru, Amazon, Aqua Expeditions.
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Adventurous eats
Immersive food adventures that connect travelers to the spirit of exploration.
In the News
Luxury travelers turn to private local experiences
This trend emphasizes a deeper connection to destinations, allowing travelers to engage meaningfully with local traditions and experts. As travelers seek purposeful journeys, the emphasis on learning from those rooted in the culture offers profound insights and unforgettable experiences.
ILTM North America Recap
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Updates
Tauck 100th Anniversary Celebration
IC Caroline Piha with the Atlanta Office and Marybeth Hillier with the Orange County office with Tauck Vice-President of Global Sales and Reservations Steve Spivak at Schloss Kronberg dinner during the Tauck Eras 100th Anniversary Celebration River Cruise aboard the MS Joy.
Learn more about Tauck's New European Land Tours.
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Limitless Recap
Sunday Sept 15th: Travel Edge - Celebratory Evening
An evening to connect, mix & mingle, and celebrate with fellow advisors, Travel Edge leadership, and our partners, at Limitless at Horizons, while overlooking the stunning views of Las Vegas at Alle Lounge on 66.
Monday Sept 16th: Travel Edge – Educate and Elevate:
Additional to Sunday’s Limitless at Horizons kick-off, join Travel Edge as we dive into the latest insights, updates, and trends at an exclusive conference morning, with lunch included. This morning will include a session from Andrew Pilkington speaking to the future of TE, partner panels and presentations, a networking lunch, plus an educational ADX roadmap session. We look forward to seeing you there.
Wednesday, Sept 18th: Travel Edge – Spritz and Celebrate:
Join us for an exclusive Travel Edge pop-up reception as part of Ensemble’s Horizons. Whether you’re taking part in the evening partner dine-arounds or not, swing by Lily Terrace for a TE Spritz as we prepare for a fun evening ahead.
New Advisors
Joe Margetson, Venture Canada
With a dynamic career in travel management, Joe Margetson has established a reputation as a leading expert in the industry through a remarkable tenure at Flight Centre, where in two consecutive years, he was instrumental in maintaining Flight Centre’s status as the top travel agency on the North Shore, a testament to his exceptional skills and dedication.
Selected as a Special Agent G with G Adventures, he has demonstrated a profound expertise in crafting extraordinary travel experiences. This recognition highlights his commitment to providing clients with innovative and personalized travel solutions that go beyond the ordinary.
Julia Kingsbury, Venture Canada
I'm a dedicated stay-at-home mom to two beautiful girls, currently based in Canada. My career journey began after graduating from university when I spent nine months singing aboard Silver Sea cruise lines. Following that, I lived in London, UK for six years, immersing myself in European travel, working, and performing in a European tour. My passion for exploring new destinations continues to thrive, and I would now like to focus on specializing in luxury family travel, combining my love for travel with my family-oriented lifestyle.
Nathalie Page, Toronto Office
With a self-taught and extremely ambitious personal and professional background, I am today enriched with complementary and sought-after skills. My versatility is a strength matched only by my open-mindedness, my curiosity, my sense of organization and customer relations. My know-how has been drawn as much from the world of project management in the field of IT as from that of customer relations in the field of education or crafts. As an experienced project manager in IT, today I can put my managerial, logistical, commercial, educational and technical skills at your service.
Sofiane Mami, Venture Canada
Deeply passionate about tourism and travel, I hold advanced degrees specialized in tourism and have accumulated extensive experience in the hospitality and travel agency industries. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than sharing valuable tips, unique itineraries, and exciting travel experiences. It is with great enthusiasm that I bring this passion to my clients, aiming to enrich their travel experiences with my insights and recommendations.
Michael Baird, Atlanta Office
Michael Baird is a distinguished travel consultant and the proprietor of Grandeur Travel Planning, a premier agency established on the ethos that life is a grand adventure and each journey should be nothing short of extraordinary. Boasting over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, Michael leverages his extensive expertise to craft bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for his discerning clientele.
Tonya Almquist, Atlanta Office
My love of travel started as a young girl. I eagerly anticipated our family’s vacations—the new and exciting places we were about to see and experience. As life went on, my passion only grew exponentially. And there’s not just the gorgeous sights—there’s also the new cultures with their exquisite cuisines. To get to savor the local flavors of a new place is one of the best parts of traveling. Every destination leaves your soul enriched by the experiences and memories of the time you got to spend saturating yourself in the history and the heartbeat of the land. Whether shopping at the floating market in Bangkok, sipping champagne in a villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in St. Tropez or diving for shells in the Caribbean Sea, my life has been forever enriched by these experiences. Life is full of moments to celebrate. As your travel advisor my goal and privilege are to create personalized custom trips to help make your celebrations become trips of a lifetime. Let's work together to make those travel dreams a reality. In her free time Tonya loves spending time with her husband of 32 years, 3 kids and 4 beautiful grandchildren. “She also recently adopted a beautiful Bernese Mountain dog—a dream of hers! —and adores every minute with him. She enjoys traveling all over the world, and in her own backyard in the Pacific Coast and Canada on the back of her husband’s motorcycle and can't wait to tour Europe on a bike very soon.
Ely Chereshskaya, Venture US
With over 8 years of experience in the travel industry, I have worked with multiple companies and gained deep insights into travel planning, customer service, and ethical practices. My passion for delivering exceptional service drives me to ensure that every client's journey is memorable, enjoyable, and smooth. I am committed to making travel more accessible and personalized while advocating for fair and transparent client treatment.
I'm also a mother of 2 boys (1 is ready to start his senior year of high school and another is in preschool) and we reside in San Francisco CA.
We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to our newest Travel Edge Network advisors and members of Venture, a program that gives travel enthusiasts the tools to turn their passion into a thriving career. We look forward to working alongside these talented individuals.
Upcoming Events
ILTM Cannes
December 2-5, the flagship of the ILTM Collection, Cannes is the end-of-year show that everyone in the luxury travel industry wants to be at. The industry’s most influential names become the talk of the town as they create exciting new itineraries, do business and build lifelong bonds.
Four days of high-quality pre-scheduled appointments, educational sessions, networking, parties and invaluable exposure sum up the incredible ILTM experience. This is a calendar appointment not to be missed. Live fast. Live big.
Program Updates
Travel Edge Personalized Marketing
Discover the power of selling travel with Travel Edge’s Marketing website! From tailored strategies to cutting-edge insights and expert advice, Travel Edge Marketing provides the support and innovation you need to thrive. Stand out from your com-petition while elevating your business brand. Thoughtfully produced, our advisor-personalized marketing tools enhance communications between you and your clients, ensuring they get all the information they need to book with confidence.
What's New
Landing Pages
Email CTA's that drive directly to your person-alized offer landing page for a more streamlined inquiry process.
Preference Centre
Take advantage of our comprehensive preference center to opt your clients in or out of single partner cruise focused emails.
Updated Social Toolkit
Easy to use social templates for creating social content, plus a mock calendar, tactical copy cues and more.
ADX
ART Flight Manifest
Become proactive with your clients and the upcoming potential Air Canada Strike.
To access your personal Flight Manifest in ADX:
1. Click to your profile and into your reports
2. Click on 'Flight Manifest'
3. Click on blue 'Filters' at the top right of the screen and select the issue date to be on/before August 27, and departure date to be September 15-23 to align with current Air Canada Rebooking Goodwill Policy.
TEN Air Connect
The TEN Air Connect Team is a white glove Air Concierge Service including shopping, booking, ticketing and management team that provides services to TEN ICs, Affiliates and their clients.
- The TEN Air Connect team will work directly with the client or via the Travel AgentNo debit memo guarantee
- 24/7 support included with every booking & applies to all ADX booked services in the same ADX reference.
- A seamless client/advisor experience with all services booked in one itinerary directly in your ADX Account.
- Pick and choose how & when you want to work with the TEN Air Connect Team
To learn more, sign up for an information session HERE.
Contact Kate directly at: kate.richardson@traveledge.com.