2025 Speakers

General Session Speakers

  • Jennifer Acevedo

    Sr. Director - Cruise
    Flexplay by Upgrade

  • Katina Athanasiou-Soy

    Senior Vice President, Sales & Services
    Celebrity Cruises

  • Chris Austin

    President
    Explora Journeys

  • Michael Bayley

    President and Chief Executive Officer
    Royal Caribbean International

  • Janet Bava

    Chief Commercial Officer
    Windstar

  • Cathy Bennis

    Vice President of Trade Sales & Partnerships, North America
    Audley Travel

  • Rob Borden

    Sr. Vice President - Cruise & Commercial
    Flexplay by Upgrade

  • Rigoberto Borjas

    Senior Sales Manager North America, Air New Zealand

  • Eric Bowman

    Editor-in-Chief of TravelPulse
    Northstar Travel Group

  • Marilyn Cairo

    VP of Sales & GM
    Classic Vacations

  • Manny Celdran

    Senior Director of Field Sales
    Scenic & Emerald Cruises

  • Rob Coleman

    Senior Vice President, Sales
    Seabourn

  • Marilyn Conroy

    EVP - Business Development
    Riviera Travel

  • Paul M Corrigan

    District Director Southeast Region
    Allianz

  • John Dennis

    Vice President Sales
    VIVA Cruises

  • Darren Dolan

    Director, Business Development
    Viking

  • Erin Douglas

    Senior Vice President of Trade Sales
    MSC Cruises

  • Wes D'Silva

    Chief Commercial Officer
    Regent Seven Seas Cruises

  • Joseph Eastep

    Sr. Director of Strategic Accounts
    Oceania Cruises

  • Lucien Echavarria

    Director of Sales & Strategic Partnerships, USA & Canada
    Majestic Resorts

  • Kris Endreson

    Vice President, North America Sales
    Aurora Expeditions

  • Alicia Evanko

    Executive Vice President, Global Events
    Northstar Travel Group

  • Richard Fain

    Former Chairman and CEO
    Royal Caribbean Group

  • Michelle Fee

    Chief Executive Officer & Founder
    Cruise Planners

  • Liz Fettes

    Senior Vice President of Commercial
    Cunard

  • Debbie Fiorino

    Chief Operating Officer
    Dream Vacations

  • Bob Ford

    Chief Revenue Officer
    Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection

  • David Fredericks

    President and General Manager of the Americas
    Century Cruises

  • Vicki Freed

    Senior Vice President, Sales & Trade Relations
    Royal Caribbean International

  • Justin French

    RVP, International & Western Region
    Carnival Cruise Line

  • Danny Genung

    Chief Executive Officer
    Harr Travel

  • Kim Guimaraes

    VP National Accounts
    Crystal and Abercrombie & Kent

  • Josh Harrell

    Chief Revenue Officer
    WorldVia Travel Network

  • Nathan Hickman

    Chief Commercial Officer
    Oceania Cruises

  • Richard Hickey

    Senior Director, Key Accounts
    Avalon Waterways

  • Brinley Hineman

    Senior Editor, Tours and River Cruises
    Travel Weekly

  • Laura Hodges Bethge

    President
    Celebrity Cruises

  • Pam Hoffee

    President
    Avalon Waterways

  • Kelly Hogan

    Director of Sales
    The Travel Corporation

  • Mary Jencen

    Director of Sales, Eastern U.S.
    Princess

  • Michael Johnson

    President
    Ensemble

  • Katie Kania

    Sr. Director – Agency Sales, North America
    Norwegian Cruise Line

  • Kristin Karst

    Co-Founder, Co-Owner and Chief Brand Ambassador
    AmaWaterways

  • Shanel Knighy

    Sr. Director, Business Development & National Accounts
    Regent Seven Seas Cruises

  • Sheila Leblanc

    RVP, Caribbean, and Eastern Region
    Carnival Cruise Line

  • Jenn Lee

    President
    Vacation Planners

  • Joe Leon

    Vice President of Sales, The Americas
    Silversea Cruises

  • Shannon Lofdahl

    Vice President, Head of NA Sales
    Allianz Partners

  • Eddy Mestre

    Vice President, National Accounts Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

  • Jason Montague

    Chief Luxury Officer
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

  • Kendall O'Malley

    Account Manager
    Backroads

  • Sarah Beth Reno

    Chief Operations Officer 
    Carnival Cruise Line

  • Priscilla Reyes

    Head of North America Sales
    Costa Cruises

  • Raquel Reyes

    Director
    Dominican Republic Tourism Board

  • Stacy Ritter, CDME

    President & Chief Executive Officer
    Visit Lauderdale

  • Dondra Ritzenthaler

    Chief Executive Officer
    Azamara

  • Carmen Roig

    Senior Vice President of Sales
    Princess Cruises

  • Joy Roberts

    Executive Director
    JamVac

  • Gary Sadler

    EVP, Sales & Industry Relations
    Sandals & Beaches Resorts

  • Branden Schwartz

    Vice President - Cruise
    Flexpay by Upgrade

  • Ken Shapiro

    Group VP / Editorial Director
    TravelAge West & TravelPulse

  • Arjun Sinsinwar

    Chief Inspiration Officer
    Antara Cruises

  • Kiran Smith

    Chief Marketing Officer
    Norwegian Cruise Line

  • Emmy Smotrys

    Group VP, Sales - Retail Group & Phocuswright Events
    Northstar Travel Group

  • Steve Smotrys

    Managing Director & SVP Commercial for the Americas
    HX

  • Wayne Spector

    Senior Vice President
    NEST

  • Adam Stewart

    Executive Chairman
    Sandals Resorts International

  • Jennifer Suarez

    Vice President of Sales
    Celebrity Cruises

  • Robert G. Sullivan

    Chief Commercial Officer/President
    Northstar Travel Group

  • Mary Pat Sullivan

    Executive Vice President of Marketing & Partnerships
    Northstar Travel Group

  • Ashley Taylor

    Owner & President
    Wanderlove Vacations

  • Barbra Taylor

    President
    Travel Insured International

  • Ruthanne Terrreo

    Luxury Content Director
    Northstar Travel Group

  • Anthony Viciana

    Vice President of Sales, US & LATAM
    Scenic & Emerald Cruises

  • Arnie Weissmann

    Editor-in-Chief
    Travel Weekly

  • Emma Weissmann

    Editor-in-Chief, AgentatHome
    Executive Editor, TravelAge West

  • Janet Wygert

    Senior Vice President, Sales and Trade Marketing
    Carnival Cruise Line

Workshop Speakers

  • Catherine Brask

    Senior Director of Marketing
    Northstar Travel Group

  • Anita Couto

    Senior Regional Sales Manager
    Sandals & Beaches

  • Antolin Del Collado

    Regional Sales Director
    Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

  • Carey Driscoll

    Business Development Manager
    VAX VacationAccess

  • Yuki Endo

    Sales Manager
    Prince Hotels USA, Inc.

  • Phill Guerra

    Sr. Vice President of Technology
    Cruise Planners

  • Brendan Halcomb

    Cruisetours Sales & Marketing Manager 
    Celebrity Cruises

  • Michael Heim

    Business Development Manager, Host Accounts
    Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection

  • Joe Jiffo

    Director of Field Sales
    Windstar Cruises

  • Debra Lee

    Director of Travel Industry Sales - U.S., Canada & Cruise Niche
    Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

  • Claire Maguire

    Franchise Owner
    Cruise Planners - Island Girl Travel and Vacations

  • Anthony Meloro

    Director, Business Development Support; Trade & Host Relations
    Royal Caribbean International

  • Tom Muldoon

    Business Development Manager Central & North Florida
    Princess Cruises

  • Ken Muskat

    President
    Scenic Group

  • Scott Radesi

    Senior Manager of Host Accounts
    Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection

  • Dianna Rom

    Vice President of Sales
    Windstar Cruises

  • Yohko Scott

    Regional Promotion Director
    JNTO

  • Brian Shultz

    Chief Information Officer
    Cruise Planners

  • Kara Trolgin

    Tourism Sales Manager
    Alaska - Visit Anchorage

  • Rae Ward

    Manager, River & Galapagos
    Celebrity Cruises

  • Kristy Woolums

    Senior Director National & Strategic Accounts, North America
    Virgin Voyages

Peer-to-Peer Speakers

  • Adam Duckworth

    President and Founder
    Travelmation

  • Lesley Egbert

    Owner
    Live Longitude Travel

  • Rich Ferrucci, CTIE

    Director of Educational Programs
    Nexion Travel Group and Travel Leaders of Tomorrow

  • Susie Flores

    Franchise Owner
    Cruise Planners

  • Angela Hughes

    CEO & Founder
    Trips & Ships Luxury Travel

  • Jennifer Kellum

    Owner
    Neverland & Main Travel

  • Jeff Ment

    Managing Partner
    Ment Law Group

  • Jesse Morris

    Brand Ambassador
    TravelProfessional
    NEWS.com HomeBased
    TravelAgent.com FindaHostTravel
    Agency.com

  • Nick Pena

    Luxury Travel Advisor
    Cruise Planners

  • Tim Sawhook

    Owner
    Exclusive Travel Partners

  • Kerry Tice

    President & Owner
    Enticing Vacations

  • Sanya Weston

    Owner
    Your Premier Travel Service Group