HOSTED BY
THE STEPHANIE MYERS ACADEMY
LIVE SUMMIT
GOLD COAST 2024
The travel industry's annual live summit experience for digitally savvy & aspiring travel business owners.
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EVENT DATE
   FRIDAY 3 MAY 2024   
RYDGES GOLD COAST AIRPORT HOTEL
 
Ready to create impact for your brand,
build a solid raving fan-base,
cut through ALL the white noise,
let go of the stuff that's been keeping you stuck,
put your travel business on the map 
and step into your best digital era yet?

   Perfect. You're in the right place.       

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   WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?   
   Is this you?  
  •  Travel business owners, who want to stop playing small and start building their   stand out travel brand in the digital space; 
  •  Aspiring travel creators who are ready to step into the digital era by going all in on   current trends to create unshakeable trust and a strong, positive influence on
     social media;  
  •  Our industry pals who continuously use stagnated & outdated marketing strategies   that no longer serve us and who are in need of a life-raft when it comes to finding   practical ways to cut through the noise; 
  •  Travel Agents who want to develop deeper connections with their travel community   and create engaging content that turns followers into a raving fan-base; 
  •  Travel agents who already have an established digital marketing strategy but are   wanting to create more consistency with their brand message, touch points and   refine their digital output to be the leader in their niche; 
  •  Travel industry pals who dream of showing up online with complete confidence,   witnessing their own value through authentic self belief and connection;  
  •  Savvy business owners who consider themselves to be at top of their online game   but want to feel legally legit (and feel empowered 'bout it).
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WANT TO GET TO KNOW OUR GUEST SPEAKERS?
 
We got you!
 
Binge all the juicy goodness from our 2024 Guest Speaker Line-Up on the Unplug in Paradise podcast.

We've even taken the guess work out of it and created you a custom Spotify playlist to start listening.
 
A travel industry live event that is hellbent on bridging the gap between our travel business owners and their untapped potential of successfully having a stand out travel brand.
Why attend the TRAVEL TREND SUMMIT?
IT'S TIME TO CREATE YOUR DIGITAL INFLUENCE
01.
Stop hurting the travel business that you spend weeks, months, years (and let's face it, likely a few tears!) building by implementing the same old boring, lame and outdated marketing strategies that no longer serves us.
02.
Create a clear path forward, with more definition, more direction and space to finally grow your online confidence and become the number #1 leader and expert in your travel niche - without question. 
03.
Time to let your imagination and creativity enter the room because the realisation of 'just being another travel agent' with zero influence online no longer cuts the mustard if we want to create a brand that truly stands out.
04.
Swap the desire to cut corners by hitting "copy + paste" on fellow agents social media posts, for a focus on creating your very own personality-driven content that authentically builds unshakeable trust,  through a screen.
05.
Soak in the top-level advice from experts who have purpose-led businesses that are dedicated to hitting home-runs in the entrepreneurial world and who are masters in adapting to the forever changing tides of business.
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Stephanie Myers
STEPHANIE MYERS ACADEMY
FOUNDER | SPEAKER
Creator of the Travel Trend Summit experience, Mentor of the Year in Women in Travel, online course creator of the exclusive industry program Travel Agent Runway and host of the international ranking podcast, Unplug In Paradise. My mission is to assist travel business owners to stand out in the crowd, up-level their online presence and create a strong digital influence - even when tech isn't their jam.  
Peter Kollar
CLIA AUSTRALASIA
MC | SPEAKER
Head of International Training & Development for CLIA and distinguished figure in the global cruise industry. As a strong advocate for the use of digital mediums as being the way forward for the travel industry, and in particular, for travel agent voices, I am dedicated to the continued learning of industry, technology and professional development.
Anna Shannon
TRAVEL AGENT FINDER
SPONSOR | SPEAKER
Travel Agent Advocate, Marketer and creator of the Travel Agent Finder platform. 
I showcase Aussie travel advisors' expertise, while connecting travellers with the right expert through our specialist knowledge search engine.
Adrian Tassone
THE CRUISE AND TRAVEL GUY
SPEAKER
With a collective subscriber base of over 25,000, millions of views on YouTube, 40+ cruises down and counting, I absolutely love everything to do with the cruising industry and creating honest and first hand reviews of my experiences for the Australian cruising community.
Riz Amin
FOUNDD LEGAL
SPEAKER
Director of Foundd Legal, Lawyer of 20 years & Ecommerce entrepreneur. As a creative myself, I bring first-hand experience, insight and legal know-how to all the tricky processes and challenges you face as a creative entrepreneur. I'm here to help you grow to where YOU want to be.
Rebecca Flint
THE CANVA SOCIETY
SPEAKER
Rebecca is a seasoned entrepreneur and with over 20 years in the game, she knows a thing or two about small business. As a former Canva team member & now a Canva Verified Expert, Rebecca helps content creators, small biz owners and solopreneurs build visually impactful & authoritative brand identities.
Heather Porter
WEBSITE LOVE
SPEAKER
Founder of the agency Website Love, host of the podcast The Hustle Rebellion, an Amazon Kindle #1 bestseller and co-author of 4 business books.
I am also 1 of 5 Meta Certified Lead Trainers in Australia and teaches Digital Marketing and Social Media Marketing at the University of Sydney's Centre for Continuing Education.
Mike Rubio
MICHAEL RUBIO COACHING
SPEAKER
My passion and experience lies in leveraging digital platforms for professional growth. With a rich background in recruitment and digital branding, my specialty is in helping brands stand out through LinkedIn and video content.
Nicole O'Sullivan
BIRDS EYE VIEW CONSULTING
SPEAKER
A veteran in the sales and service arena with over two dynamic decades of experience deeply rooted in the travel industry. I understand the complexities of our industry and am here to help you build trust, boost your sales conversions and champion your personal and online success.
Kate Nutt
KATE NUTT PHOTOGRAPHY
SPEAKER
I am a branding photographer with a rare perceptive, giving me the gift of identifying your natural genius, the value in YOU which the world desires - even when it's invisible to you.
Odette Barry
ODETTE & CO
SPEAKER
As a headline-winning PR mentor, I specialise in elevating the visibility, reputation and leads for change makers because I believe that every leader has a story to tell. I love helping clients secure genuine and valuable coverage, through my intimate knowledge of the media landscape and trusted relationships with media outlets.
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2023 EVENT GALLERY
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FAQ
This years Travel Trend Summit will be back at the Rydges Gold Coast Airport Hotel.
 
The property is less than a 60 second walk from the Coolangatta/Gold Coast Airport domestic terminal.
 
Ensuring you arriving in style, feeling fresh and pumped ready to go for the day.
 
No taxis, Ubers, transfer buses or stressful times here! 
Yes, yes & YES!

We have access to our very own negotiated rates to stay and experience the Rydges Gold Coast Airport Hotel first hand. 

Once you purchase your ticket for the event, you will receive a confirmation email with our unique booking link to ensure you're getting the best possible hotel rates to attend our event. 

There are plenty of room types to choose from and rates can even include their incredible buffet breakfast too! 🥐
 
 
If you're planning on staying at the Rydges Gold Coast Airport while attending our event, parking is included for the duration of your stay.
 
Not planning on overnighting?
Pre-book your parking here from $20AUD per car / per day.

1-2 min walk to the Rydges Hotel. Too easy!
Great question! You will have a full access day pass to the TRAVEL TREND event, invited to all guest speaker sessions, mini-branding photo shoot opportunities with morning & afternoon tea refreshments + LUNCH included. 

Be sure to let us know if you have any dietary requirements and we will do our best to ensure you are accommodated on the day. 

Don't forget to join us for drinks + watch the planes fly in on the rooftop at The Salty Fox after the event.
The Travel Trend Summit is a high-priority event for you, if:
 
✓  You're a travel business owner and you're serious about expanding your marketing strategy, humanising your business branding and standing out as the #1 authority in your niche.

✓  You've dived back into the travel industry and want to catch up on all the latest digital trends and learn the exact strategies from our expert speakers.  You're here because you want to take all of your travel business goals to the next level.

✓  You're in the travel industry and find yourself already using digital tools to enhance your online visibility - but now you're ready to take things up a notch. You want to stop winging it and start taking action to build a business you can be proud of and that is sustainable for the long term for you and your clients.
Any special requests can be sent through to [email protected]
Refunds/Cancellations
Please note that all ticket purchases are non-refundable, so please ensure your purchase is a thoughtful one.

Please refer to our 'Event Terms & Conditions' for more information.
 
Name Changes
If you have already purchased an event ticket and you are unable to make it on the day, please let us know no later than 14 days prior to the event of the person who will be taking your spot. 

Unfortunately, if we receive your cancellation inside of 14 days prior to the event, your ticket will be forfeited and no refund will be given. 

Want to advise us of a name change?
Email us  [email protected] 
ASAP so we can update your details.
Sure thing!

Get in touch with Steph at [email protected] with any questions you have regarding the Travel Trend Summit 2024. 

We look forward to hearing from you! 
Trust me - this is an event not to be missed.

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