Check in and collect your name badge. Use this time to familiarize yourself with the event app, including the agenda, and meet other attendees before the PowerExchange Trade Show.

Morning Coffee & Continental Breakfast   – Start your day with a continental breakfast while networking with fellow travel advisors, suppliers, and industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to make connections before the sessions begin.

Meet with top suppliers, destination representatives, and travel brands at the PowerExchange trade show. Discover new offerings, collect marketing materials, and explore partnership opportunities.

Welcome Remarks – Peter E. Pincus

Join Peter E. Pincus as he officially kicks off the event, sharing insights on the evolving travel industry and the importance of building strong partnerships.

Speaker: Leila Krešić-Jurić, Director North America

Croatia Full of Life: Authentic. Unexpected. Impressive.

A Mediterranean destination of stunning coastline, historic cities and vibrant lifestyle, Croatia offers authentic culture, refined gastronomy, and impressive hotels. Croatia pairs its timeless Adriatic beauty and historic charm with new airlift, new hotel developments and elevated luxury experiences aiming to surprise sophisticated travelers once again by discovering off-the-beaten-path highlights, discreet escapes, and local favorites.

Speaker Dean Jacobberger – Country Manager, USA & Canada

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, seamlessly blends rich cultural heritage with cutting-edge modernity. Spanning over three distinct regions—Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra—the emirate offers something for every traveler. From iconic landmarks like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi to the 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Al Ain, and the rolling dunes of Al Dhafra’s desert, visitors can enjoy culture, adventure, and luxury. With year-round sunshine, vibrant culture, enriching experiences, and limitless adventure, Abu Dhabi is the perfect destination for families, couples, and culture seekers alike.

Speaker Johanna Gonzalez, Leisure Sales Senior Manager

Feel Puerto Rico

Come to an Island where you are at leisure the moment you arrive. No customs, no immigration, no passport! Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory. Immerse your senses into the rhythms, feel the natural surroundings, live the culture, dance to the music, savor the gastronomy, and enjoy the warmth of Puerto Rican hospitality. You are not a visitor; you are our guest.

Speaker Antonio Gonzakez Gil, Head of Sales

Unlocking More Revenue for Travel Advisors: Inside the PriceAgencies Booking Platform

Join us for a practical look at how PriceAgencies, a platform built exclusively for travel advisors, helps agencies book more efficiently while increasing earning opportunities. With access to a global portfolio of 500,000+ hotels, including 58,000 directly contracted properties, plus flights, packages, tours, and transfers, advisors can easily find competitive options for their clients in one place.

In this session, we’ll explore how advisors can leverage the platform’s tools to simplify the booking process, expand product offerings, and generate additional commission opportunities—all while maintaining full control of their client relationships.

Through our partnership with CCRA, TRUE Code holders can register for PriceAgencies at no cost, gaining access to our full platform and tools designed specifically to support the travel advisor community and help agencies grow their business.

Join us for an in-depth conversation on selling travel in today’s luxury-focused marketplace.

Moderator

Holly Carrig-Matthews – AVP, TRUE Excellence Advisor Success & Membership Strategy

Panelists

Richard Krieger – Director, Sky Vacations
Ivica Kovacevic – Director, Amarea Travel
Gisele Abrahão – CEO, Brasil DNA
Markgetta Langford – President/CEO, Langford Travel

Speaker Katy Ouellette, Tourism Development Sales Manager

Alaska’s Southcentral region is full of adventure and culture. Use Anchorage as your client’s base camp to take in the mountains, explore glaciers, encounter wildlife, learn about Alaska Native history, and savor the local food scene.

Engage in dynamic, small-group discussions with top travel suppliers and destination representatives. Gain exclusive insights, ask questions, and build valuable connections that can help grow your travel business.