Travel MarketPlace has announced its list of speakers for their fourth annual Travel MarketPlace conference and trade show being held in Toronto, June 13 -14, 2017.

“Last year we had an impressive lineup of speakers, a sold-out trade show and 400 travel professionals in attendance,” said Anne Marie Moebes, Executive Vice President, Travel MarketPlace. “This year, we will bring even more industry experts and suppliers to the conference so that we continue to meet the educational and networking needs of Canadian travel professionals.”

So far, the confirmed speakers for 2017 are:

• Jason Montague – President & Chief Executive Officer, Regent Seven Seas Cruises
• Camille Oliviere - Senior Vice President of Sales, Norwegian Cruise Lines
• Lynda Sinclair – Vice President, Leisure Travel, Vision Travel Solutions
• Louise Gardner – Senior Director at Carlson Wagonlit Travel Canada
• Wendy Paradis – President, ACTA

“We are honoured by the depth and breadth of talent and experience from the featured speakers who have already committed to Travel MarketPlace in Toronto in June,” said Moebes. “We have worked closely with our Advisory Panel to shape this year’s conference to agents’ needs, and we’re so excited with our current lineup.”

Some of the other feedback from the Advisory Panel includes:

• more breakout rotations
• a focus on professional development
• providing more networking opportunities

This year’s conference includes peer-to-peer learning and engagement panels, geared toward travel agents, as well as breakout tracks for Marketing, Finance & Operations, Professional Development, Sales, and Specialty.

The Specialty Track will include sessions focusing on specific niche markets such as Family Travel/Multi-Generational, Romance/Destination Weddings, Health & Wellness, Meetings Incentives Conference and Exhibitions (MICE), and Luxury.

Travel MarketPlace takes place June 13-14, 2017 at the International Plaza Hotel in Toronto.  Registration is now open.

For further information and to register, visit TravelMarketPlace.com.

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