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Hurley Travel Experts inaugural Luxury Explorers Showcase
Those in attendance enjoyed refreshments on the terrace, listened to a private concert by the Portland String Quartet and learned about the hottest trends in experiential travel.
The day was filled with exciting travel exhibits, informative speakers and exclusive travel incentives for all who attended.
Over 40 international travel suppliers showcased their cultural, educational, culinary, spa, wellness, adventure, family and conservation vacations.
Where:
The Woodlands Club
39 Woods Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
Schedule for Hurley Travel Experts’ Luxury Explorers Showcase
Saturday, May 17, 2008 (Click here to print the schedule)
12:00 noon – 8:00pm – Welcome to Hurley Travel Experts’ Luxury Explorers’ Showcase with over 30 travel exhibitors and guest speakers (see schedule below for details on speaker sessions)
12:15 – 12:45pm – Performance by Portland String Quartet
12:00 noon – 4:00pm - United States Postal Service, Passport Services
Processing photos and applications
Speaker sessions for Hurley Travel Experts’ Luxury Explorers’ Showcase:
Adventure & Wildlife Travel Themes
1:00 – 1:45pm - Conservation Corporation Africa
Guest Speaker: James Currie, Brand Ambassador
Topic: “Stories from the bush: a day in the life of an African game ranger”
2:00 – 2:45pm - Canadian Mountain Holidays Inc.
Guest Speaker: Barb Follett, Sales Manager
Topic: "Heli-hiking and heli-skiing in British Columbia: Extraordinary in nature"
3:00 – 3:45pm - International Expeditions & TCS Expeditions
Guest Speakers: Jennifer Reynolds, CTC, CTIE & Melanie Cole, Directors of Travel Agency Sales
Topic: "Discover the heart of the living Amazon and Galapagos and explore the extraordinary with private jet adventures”
4:00 – 4:45pm - Lindblad Expeditions
Guest Speaker: Jacinta McEvoy, Vice President of Travel Agency Sales
Topic: “National Geographic Explorer a state-of-the-art expedition ship and its Arctic voyage of exploration and discovery”
5:00 – 5:45pm - Swain Tours & Air New Zealand
Guest Speaker: Anne Pace, Virtuoso Relationship Manager
Topic: “Discover the World Down Under with Swain Tours & Air New Zealand”
6:00 – 6:45pm - Virgin Galactic
Guest Speaker: Pamela Hurley Moser, Accredited Space Agent and Founder of Hurley Travel Experts
Topic: “You’ve explored the far corners of the globe, now, venture into Space”
7:00 – 7:45pm - TripQuipment
Guest Speaker: Samuel Hirsh, Owner
Topic: “‘Adventure Travel’ Getting past the ticket agent and TSA”
Cruising & Lifestyle Travel Themes
1:00 – 1:45pm - Elegant Resorts International
Guest Speaker: Connie Duckel, CTC, Business Development Manager
Topic: “The Spa Experience in Jamaica at Elegant Resorts International”
2:00 – 2:45pm - Azamara Cruises
Guest Speaker: Marla Phaneuf, ACC, Sales Account Manager
Topic: "Discovering the newest cruise line with over 175 off-the-beaten path destinations and a personal butler for every cabin."
3:00 – 3:45pm - Barbados Tourism Authority
Guest Speaker: Peter Mayers, Business Development Manager
Topic: “Barbados: The Authentic Caribbean with Classic Vacations”
4:00 – 4:45pm - Adventures by Disney and Disney Cruises
Guest Speaker: Laura Cicierega, District Sales Manager
Topic: “The magic of a Disney vacation by land or by sea -- immerse yourself and your family in the stories of the world’s greatest destinations”
5:00 – 5:45pm - Key Tours International
Guest Speaker: Nigel Osborne, Executive Vice President
Topic: “Luxury vacations in Europe: How to get the most value”
6:00 – 6:45pm - Crystal Cruises
Guest Speaker: Dorothy Veneto, District Sales Manager
Topic: “Lifestyle cruising from language immersion to culinary delights: How do you want to enrich your life?”
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