Nexion to host 2026 cruise summit in Vancouver

Nexion Travel Group will host its second annual Cruise Sales Summit next May in Vancouver, BC.

Fifty travel advisors will participate in the hands-on conference, open to Nexion members in the United States and Canada, which will take place May 20-23 at the Hilton Vancouver Airport.

They’ll be joined by representatives from ocean and river cruise lines as well as other complementary partners such as insurance providers and land tours for pre- and post-cruise excursions.

The itinerary has been designed to assist advisors in expanding their expertise of all cruise segments and make sure they’re aware of all the latest trends, whether they’re new to selling cruises or have experience with this market, according to a press release.  

It will include in-depth education sessions on the business of selling ocean and river cruises, strategies to enhance sales and the client experience, multiple networking opportunities, one-on-one meetings with supplier partners, tours of ships and visits to hotels.

A pre-event FAM cruise onboard the Coral Princess will depart Los Angeles on May 16 and arrive in Vancouver on May 20.

Nexion travel advisors report that cruises represent a major portion of their business.

In a recent survey of 218 members across the United States and Canada, 71 per cent of respondents said that cruises are the most common type of trip clients ask them to book.

“We know the importance of cruise bookings to our members, and the Cruise Sales Summit is part of our commitment to provide our travel advisors in the United States and Canada with the tools they need to be successful,” said Jackie Friedman, VTA, CTIE, president, Nexion Travel Group in a statement.

“Cruise offerings are changing all the time, with new ships, itineraries and excursions. Our members will return home with important cruise industry connections, firsthand experiences and new ideas for providing their clients with exciting choices for ocean and river voyages.”

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