RICHARDSON, Texas (September 19, 2025) — WorldVia Travel Network, a leader in the host agency sector, announced a series of groundbreaking advancements at its annual WORLD25 conference, reinforcing its position as the premier choice for travel agency owners and advisors.
Empowering Advisors Through Education
At the event, Erica Scannelli, Director of Member Development, introduced the newly launched WorldVia Academy, a comprehensive educational platform designed to equip travel advisors with actionable strategies for business growth. The Academy offers a robust mix of in-person and virtual programming, including the Ignition Course, Growth Map, and Discovery sessions, all tailored to support continuous learning and professional development.
Scannelli emphasized the importance of ongoing education as a competitive advantage, noting that WorldVia Academy now provides a searchable hub for training videos, articles, and resources spanning business development, marketing, content creation, and more.
AI-Driven Productivity and Enhanced Advisor Tools
WorldVia also showcased AIVIA, its proprietary AI-powered business partner. AIVIA streamlines administrative tasks, delivers personalized guidance, and empowers advisors to focus on client relationships. WorldVia unveiled new features of the intelligent workspace that are slated to be released before year-end.
Additionally, WorldVia’s TRIO platform was highlighted as a state-of-the-art solution for booking air, hotel, and car reservations in a unified system. TRIO provides real-time commission visibility, automated ticketing, and exclusive negotiated fares, enabling advisors to operate with greater efficiency and profitability.
Marketing Innovation: Digital Presence and Lead Generation
Laura DeVeiga, Director of Agency Development, highlighted WorldVia’s commitment to helping advisors grow their businesses through digital innovation. One such tool, the Sites website builder, is designed specifically for travel advisors and enables users to easily create high-performing and visually compelling websites with drag-and-drop functionality and integrated SEO tools. Sites also features an AI content assistant to streamline copywriting, giving advisors a professional edge online.
Advisor Showcase, another key innovation, allows advisors to present their expertise, testimonials, itineraries, and blog posts in a consumer-friendly format directly on WorldVia.com.
With real-time lead capture and personalized links, Advisor Showcase serves as a powerful platform for advisors to attract and engage new clients. In addition, it features an enhanced user interface, expanded profile features, and a new client sign-in process for confidential rates and targeted supplier deals.
Vision for the Future: Human Expertise Enhanced by AI
In his keynote during the conference, WorldVia CEO Jason Block described the rise of AI as a transformative force in travel, asserting that technology will automate routine logistics and empower advisors to deliver the irreplaceable human elements of trust, care, and creativity. Block outlined a future where travel professionals thrive by combining cutting-edge tools with deep client relationships and consultative expertise.
With these initiatives, WorldVia Travel Network continues to set the standard for innovation, support, and opportunity in the host agency sector.