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What do you get when you put some 120 travel advisors on a chartered river ship for a week of learning and exploration?
One epic conference, filled with meaningful connections and inspiration for future bookings.
Last week,PAX joined travel pros in Europe on the Rhine River aboard the Avalon Panorama for Avalon Waterways' third-annual River Cruise Summit, an event held in partnership with the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA).
The invite-only gathering (which saw more than 450 advisors apply for a spot) revolved around the festive magic of Christmas markets in Switzerland, Germany and France.
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In addition to touring destinations, attendees had a chance to participate in daily networking, expert-led workshops, and content-creation opportunities—all designed to help boost sales in the expanding river cruise market.
Miss out on the action? PAX was on board, with cameras rolling, and had the chance to connect with two presidents during the voyage: Pam Hoffee of Avalon Waterways and Suzanne Acton-Gervais of ACTA.
Watch the interview here!
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