2025 WorldVia Travel Network Events

Accelerator

Accelerator: Kickstart Your Journey: Expert Secrets to Propel Your Travel Business

WorldVia’s award-winning Accelerator is where building a travel business comes to life. Accelerators are perfect for new members and those looking to strengthen their business foundation. Centering education around tried-and-true best practices and supplemented by industry experts and supplier partners, Accelerator provides advisors with the knowledge and know-how they need to build a thriving travel business. The Accelerator session is geared toward intimate discussions in an open-forum setting—an opportunity to workshop fundamental concepts in a room full of travel entrepreneur peers. 

Across the five-day program, the WorldVia classroom becomes an incubator for new ideas and thoughtful advice for advisors to take with them long after the class is complete. By week’s end, Accelerator attendees don a cap and gown in a celebratory graduation ceremony, ready to take on whatever challenges come their way and fully master the ins and outs of running a travel business.

Dates + Locations

February 3 – 7: WorldVia HQ; Roswell, GA

June 23 – 27: Dallas/Ft. Worth

November 10 – 14: WorldVia HQ; Roswell, GA

Camp Marketeer – Virtual*

Camp Marketeer: Explore, Engage, Excel: The Ultimate Travel Marketeering Skillset Weekend 

Who's a Marketeer? If you're spending your Saturday mornings becoming a marketing master or following after-hours on YouTube, you already know. But if you're just hearing about the program and you want to upskill in the marketing space to expand and retain your customer base, you are already a Marketeer in the making! 

Camp Marketeer is a virtual weekend session about building eye-catching websites, tricks to improve your SEO, creating newsletters, and so much more marketing magic. Join Joshua for an interactive conversation with real-time feedback on the marketing that matters to you.

Dates

March 1 + 2

August 16 + 17

November 22 + 23

CORE 

CORE: A Hands-On Sales + Marketing Strategy Event 

At this full-day, interactive session, members collaborate with Team WorldVia and preferred partners to build their individual sales and marketing plans in preparation for 2026. CORE “professors” draw from their industry experience and share best practices of successful agency owners to help you develop a personalized business plan aimed at growth.

Date + Location

November 8: Atlanta

Crown Getaway 

Getaways are deeply discounted all-inclusive experiences open to all members; however, members who have achieved Onyx or Crown Jewels GEM status get priority access. These Getaways are another opportunity to build your network of fellow members and get first-hand experience with a resort.

Date + Location

TBA Date: TBA Location

Diamond Voyage

The Diamond Voyage is an annual sailing for our top-producing members who have achieved Onyx or Crown Jewels GEM status. We limit attendance at this event, so you have plenty of one-on-one time with the WorldVia Travel Network executives and our Preferred Partners while enjoying the full experience of the voyage.

Date + Sailing

TBA Date: TBA Sailing

Discovery – Virtual* 

Discovery: Dedicated Days to Discover New Niches for Your Travel Business

Specialize and amplify your business as you discover new territory with a niche concentration. Discovery days are jam-packed with learning and business-building, featuring focused sessions with topics drawn from a range of products in worldwide destinations with featured suppliers. We'll go in-depth to explore the nuances of a specific product type or travel style, consider the clientele for this vacation style, and evaluate the best sales strategy.

World Explorer (Tour + FIT) 

We're crisscrossing the globe by plane, train, and automobile–from America’s National Parks to European cobblestone streets, sunrise over the Serengeti, and night markets in Bangkok. We'll look at the profile of Tour and FIT travelers and explore essential places and experiences for them. Get expert tips and tricks for planning complex vacations and consider the questions for our clients that make selling the world easier. Plus, we will meet our favorite partners who connect our clients to Europe, Asia, Australia, and beyond.

The World Explorer (Tour + FIT) Discovery Includes: Escorted Touring, River Cruising, and FIT Vacations

Dates

February 25

May 6

October 21

Beachside Bliss

Ready to go all-in on All-Inclusive Vacations? Planning for a party in Phuket? Whether it’s basking in the beauty of Bora Bora, marveling at the magic of the Maldives, or finding fun in the Fijian sun, we'll examine the types of beach-bound customers and the essential products and places for them, explore sales strategies, look at who's who in resort vacations, and meet our favorite partners connecting us to the best beaches in the world. 

The Beachside Bliss Discovery Includes: All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean + Mexico, plus Beach Destinations and Resorts Around the World

Dates

February 26

May 7

October 22

Cruise Compass 

Set sail for the world of Ocean, River, Expedition, and Niche Cruising. We'll consider the variety of cruise customers and the best products for them, chart successful strategies for sales, navigate the waters of who's who in cruise, and meet our favorite partners helping us sail smoothly and delivering these distinctive experiences to our clients. 

Cruise Discovery Includes: Ocean, River, + Niche Cruising 

Dates

February 27

May 8

October 23

Forum – NEW IN 2025

Forum: Focus Features on Travel Niche Partners, Products, + Places

This single-day event gathers WorldVia’s members, staff, and partner experts in essential travel niches to exchange ideas, share tips, debate hot topics, and explore new trends in their field. Attendees can expect lively conversation and elevated dialogue designed to inspire innovation and foster collaboration within these niche communities. With engaging panels, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities, participants will take away actionable strategies they can implement immediately to grow their businesses.

Member attendance by application.

• The World Explorer (Tour + FIT) Forum Includes: Escorted Touring, River Cruising, and FIT Vacations
• The Beachside Bliss Forum Includes: All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean + Mexico, plus Beach Destinations and Resorts Around the World
• Cruise Forum Includes: Ocean, River, + Niche Cruising 

Dates + Locations

October 15: World Explorer: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale

October 16: Beachside Bliss: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale

October 17: Cruise Compass: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale

Immersion

Immersion: Spotlight on Travel Specializations

Our Immersions are live, multi-day events designed to immerse you in a specific aspect or specialization within the travel industry, giving you the knowledge and confidence to grow your business and achieve your goals.

Growing with Groups

Ready to start growing your business with more Groups? We’re going through all things Groups in this three-day Immersion Course. We’ll cover the basics of a group vacation, different types of groups, and group terminology. Get familiar with contracts and other critical processes unique to booking groups. Take away the best practices for selling groups, plus workshop tips and tricks for promoting your group vacations. Meet key suppliers that make group bookings easier and more profitable for you!

Date + Location

July 14 – 16: WorldVia HQ; Roswell, GA

Destination Wedding Download

Taking on Destination Weddings can feel like a big commitment. This two-day Immersion will prepare you to confidently say “yes” to the guests! 

Let’s walk through the best practices for qualifying, shopping, quoting, and selling destination weddings. We’ll explore the nuances of a destination wedding compared to leisure or corporate groups and examine the different requirements and inclusions for legal weddings and ceremonial services. Get to know the top destinations and products for tying the knot. Meet the key suppliers that will warm up your cold feet to selling destination weddings!

Date + Location

July 17 – 18: WorldVia HQ; Roswell, GA

LEDGEndary Cocktail Party

The LEDGEndary Cocktail Party is the quintessential kickoff to Travel Leaders Network's annual EDGE conference, and now an event that has become famous in its own right. This exclusive gathering is not just a party; it's a vibrant celebration of the travel industry's spirit, innovation, and camaraderie. 

The atmosphere is electric, with the air buzzing with anticipation and the thrill of new connections. It's an opportunity for our members and friends to share stories and forge partnerships in a setting both welcoming and exhilarating. The LEDGEndary Cocktail Party is a prelude to the innovative discussions, groundbreaking ideas, and transformative experiences that define the EDGE conference. This annual celebration demonstrates WorldVia's commitment to fostering a sense of community and pushing boundaries in the travel industry. 

Date + Location

June 8: Las Vegas, preceding Travel Leaders’ EDGE

Luxe Symposium 

This single-day event gathers WorldVia’s members, staff, and partner experts in luxury travel to exchange ideas, share tips, debate hot topics, and explore current trends.

Attendees can anticipate a rich experience filled with vibrant discussions and in-depth dialogue specifically designed to ignite innovation and foster collaboration within the luxury community. The event will feature a series of engaging panels with industry leaders, interactive discussions that encourage audience participation, and valuable networking opportunities for building meaningful connections. Participants will leave equipped with practical, actionable strategies that they can implement right away to effectively grow and elevate their businesses in a competitive landscape.

Date + Location

September 16*: Dallas/Ft. Worth, preceding WORLD25

New Travel Advisor Navigator – NEW IN 2025

Navigator: Plotting Your Course in the Travel Industry

Introducing Navigator–a dynamic one-day travel advisor session designed specifically for newcomers to the travel industry. We know that navigating the travel industry and small business ownership can be a challenge, so we crafted an experience that strengthens your foundation and your confidence. 

Team WorldVia takes you through the critical steps to launching an agency on the path to success including an interactive coaching session and ample time for Q+A. Advisors are also introduced to key industry suppliers and their products, with presentations and small group conversations focused on brand basics and product fundamentals.

Date + Location

January 10: Dallas/Ft. Worth, preceding the Dallas Roadshow

Roadshows – The Thrive in ’25 Tour

Roadshow: Local Connections. Global Destinations. Your Travel Business.

Touring the USA, WorldVia’s annual Roadshows connect local network members to partners, products, and destinations worldwide. Team WorldVia will present “The Art of Selling Your Travel Brand,” identifying and strategizing around the three components a travelpreneur needs to sell their brand effectively. 

Dates + Locations

January 7: Orlando

January 11: Dallas/Ft. Worth

January 13: Minneapolis

January 15: Las Vegas

January 18: New Jersey

WORLD25 

WORLD: Connecting Passion for Travel to Profits

WORLD is our biggest event of the year. This annual multi-day event is an opportunity to meet many of the best travel partners in the industry while networking with like-minded travel professionals from around the country. You will learn from pioneers and experts in various business specialties and forge relationships to help your business reach new heights.

You will be joined by many of the industry’s most popular travel partners to learn how to use their tools and resources to sell. Beyond networking and learning, WORLD is fun-filled and will recharge your spirit and thirst for success.

Come with your dreams, leave with a plan and the resources you need, then go home and make it your reality!

Dates + Location

September 17 – 19*: Dallas/Ft. Worth

90-Day Startup Challenge – Virtual* 

90-Day Startup Challenge: Go from Takeoff to First Booking and Beyond

Embark on the journey from launch to securing your first booking—by the end of these 90 days, you’ll be ready to thrive. Follow this simplified process to starting in a complex industry as we guide you through the essential areas of a travel entrepreneur's business, including agency setup and planning, travel partners and products, marketing and sales, and more. 

Monthly group meetings delve into various topics, including familiarizing yourself with vital tools, introducing your brand to potential audiences, creating your website, establishing efficient processes, and everything in between.   

Kick-Off Dates

January 28

May 20

September 30

*Exact Date Pending