Travel entrepreneurs know that mastering affinity group sales is best for profitability and durability. Still today, most fail miserably. Widespread success has not been achievable because the essential information has not been accessible. Most owners practice the old, broken business model. I had already launched Group Sales Boot Camp in early 2015 and I knew I could do more.
SEE ELITE SPEAKERS AND GROUP GURUS SHARING STRATEGIES ON HOW TO GET MORE GROUPS, MAKE MORE MONEY, AND MASTER AFFINITY GROUP SALES
Starting a group travel revolution is my mission
Don Hutson, CSP CPAE
Co-Author of NY Times International Best-Sellers, Speaker, Sales Growth Specialist, CEO
Adolfo Perez
Senior Vice President of Sales & Trade Marketing, Carnival Cruise Line
Kristin Karst
Executive Vice President/Co-Owner, AmaWaterways
Mike Marchev
President, Head First Sales
John Chernesky
Sr. Vice President of North America Sales & Trade Marketing, Princess Cruises
Denella Ri’chard
Senior Director, Trade Communications & Engagement, Holland America Line
Getting the right information out on a large scale my strategy
I was determined to break the box of all other conferences which limit attendance and limit learning. Traveling to events is time consuming and expensive. Speakers deliver messages once and they’re gone forever. Too many workshop choices result in too many missed learning opportunities. Most owners don’t receive the steps to practice a better business model.
Dondra Ritzenthaler
Senior Vice President of Sales, Trade Support & Service, Celebrity Cruises
Dan Chappelle
Founder, The Wealthy Travel Agent Academy
Paula Hayes
Vice President of Sales, Globus Family of Brands
Nolan Burris
Chief Visioneer, Future Proof Travel Solutions
Vanessa McGovern
Co-Founder & CEO, Gifted Travel Network (GTN)
Catherine Heeg
Customized Management Solutions, Tourism & Hospitality Social Marketing, International Speaker & Trainer
Launching an online event with infinite influence is my solution
My mission was to feature double, triple, or quadruple the number of speakers featured at ordinary events. My mission was to feature double, triple, or quadruple the number of participants at ordinary events. I began sketching my vision of a grand summit. I took the best ideas from other online summits. I knew I could do something bigger and better.
Jim Smith, CTIE
President, Brand Congruency & Consultant
Barbie Groves
Vice President Sales, The Mark Travel Corporation
Howard Tanenbaum
Senior Vice President of Sales, Playa Hotels & Resorts
Glen Rothe
Vice President of Field Sales, Norwegian Cruise Line
Geraldine Ree
Coach, Speaker, and Author, Founder of Cruise-Shift
Nancy Friedman
President, Telephone Doctor Customer Service
My first goal was to hit 1,000 (and I totally crushed it)
2,453 travel pros participated in the first-ever Group Sales Success Summit. We grew to 3,000 for GSSS2. Group Sales Success Summit became the largest online travel training event in industry history. Twice.
Richard B. Earls
Publisher, Travel Research Online, Travelhoppers, Travel Professional Academy, Voyager Websites
Emerald Sparks
Financial Strategist, Author, Entrepreneur
Isaac Cymrot
Vice President, Industry Relations, Travel Insured International
Jackie Friedman
President and General Manager, NEXION
Meredith Hill
Founder of the Global Institute for Travel Entrepreneurs (GIFTE), President of Gifted Travel Network (GTN)
Raymond Geissler
National Sales Manager, Travel Insured International
WHy? 108 top speakers delivered big
Between GSSS1 and GSSS2, my best and brightest friends in travel produced compelling keynote videos for Summit or recorded inspiring interviews with me. These much-loved executives, coaches and top producing agencies knew that mastering the affinity group business is critical and the information they shared is pivotal.
Jennifer Cochrane
Co-Owner of Gifted Travel Network
Keith Powell
The Business Revivalist
Leysi Sabates
Global Business Development Manager
Corporate Incentives, Meetings & Charters, Celebrity Cruises
Lynn Walters
Manager, Resort Day Passes | Resort For A Day
Ralph Grizzle
Acclaimed world traveler, award-winning blogger, The Avid Cruiser, River Cruise Advisor
Teddy Burriss
Burriss Consulting, Inc. | LinkedIn Coach/Trainer & Keynote Speaker
why? Thousands got a totally free pass to get in
When you SIGNUP you will get free online access during the summit dates. You will receive the daily morning email containing the AGENDA OF SPEAKERS and the link to see them all. Watch on any device. Watch when it’s convenient for you (FREE during the summit dates). Running late? No problem. Summit starts when you click and play. Can it get any more convenient and compelling?
Drew Daly
General Manager of Network Engagement & Performance, Dream Vacations, CruiseOne, Cruises Inc.
Robin Mountain
Ntaba African Safaris – CEO – Founder
Chris Austin
Senior Vice President Global Marketing & Sales, Seabourn
Carmen Corvos-Roig
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Crystal Cruises
Lisa Sheldon
Executive Director, D.W.H.S.A
Jeff Gayduk
Publisher, Leisure Group Travel
And then hundreds decided to own it!
Owning the entire summit is an option you should consider. When the summit ends for everybody else it will stay open for you. Keeping every tip, every story, every word spoken by every speaker in your learning library is a great advantage. Give your staff and IC’s access to the same knowledge base so your growth is synchronized. TIP: The absolute best ownership price I will offer is the early bird. Watch for it. Don’t miss it. Even if you pay full price my summit will pay you back in dividends many times over. (It’s an included extra for Group Sales Boot Camp members).
Liz Barret, C.S.W.
Certified Specialist of Wine | Manager, Sales & Business Development, Wine Cruises, AmaWaterways
Dayo Esho
Co-founder & CEO of TravelJoy
Margie Jordan
Vice President of Agency Education, CCRA Travel Commerce Network | Owner, Jordan Executive Travel Service
Melissa Mackey
International Speaker & Author & CEO Travel Chicks
Stacey Robertson Ray
CEO at Groupit Travel Host Agency for Travel Agents
Mara Hargarther
Chief Experience Officer | Franchise owner, co-owner of DreamVacations
Why does my brilliant GSSS agenda work so well?
You’ll see highly accomplished speakers that include respected executives, top business coaches, and highly accomplished agency owners who are deep embedded in the group game. Each speaker will share a short video message with actionable advice. Take away fresh ideas, newer marketing practices and better sales strategies. Most offer ways to connect directly with them for additional information you may need. Even the networking is stellar!
Laurie Scott
Owner, Wide Horizons Travel LLC, An independent agent with Nexion LLC
Jennifer Doncsecz, CTIE
President, VIP Vacations Inc
Danny Genung
Owner, Harr Travel, An independent agent with Nexion LLC
Laurie Bohn
Associate Vice President, National Accounts|Sales, Royal Caribbean International
DAY ONE
Vicki Freed
SVP, Sales and Trade Support & Service
Royal Caribbean International
DAY ONE
Dan Austin
Founder, Austin Adventures
DAY TEN
IT CONTINUES DISRUPTING THE MARKETPLACE – IN AMAZING WAYS
We sparked an extraordinary wave of enthusiasm, confidence, activity and success! Agents, suppliers and coaches have seen countless success stories. THIS IS WHY WE ARE DOING IG AGAIN!
Irina Tuluca
Group Meetings Specialist, Southwestern Travel
DAY SEVEN
Tammy Selee
Group Cruise Director | Concerts At Sea Producer
DAY NINE
Steve Lassman
Vice President, Villas of Distinction
DAY ONE
Arleta Cosby
Owner, Cosby Travel Consultants
DAY SEVEN
Teddy Burriss
Burriss Consulting, Inc. | LinkedIn Coach/Trainer & Keynote Speaker
DAY FIVE
Ellen Paderson
Founder & President, Smiles & Miles Travel
DAY THREE
ARE ABUNDANT GROUP SALES REALLY ‘LIFE OR DEATH’ TO AN AGENCY?
For some agencies, YES. When done right, affinity groups drive the highest profit margins. The affinity group business model maximizes repeat and referral sales. It is today’s highest growth category. For suppliers, affinity group sales are needed and will never go out of style. Your business will be OBSOLETE-PROOF if you truly master the affinity group business model. My Group Sales Boot Camp and Group Sales Success Summits deliver the information and motivation you’ll need to succeed.
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Lindsay Juley
Travel Advisor Program Manager, Trek Travel
Lisa Sheldon
Executive Director, D.W.H.S.A
Irwin Shires
Owner/Tour Planner, Craft Beer Journeys
Deb Fogarty, ECC, CTA
Owner, Be Well Travel
Sally Black
Founder, VacationKids.com
Suzanne Slavitter, CTP, CTIE
Owner, Sports Empire Inc./ Authentic California Vacations
David Chait
Founder & CEO, Travefy
Alicia Steuart
Senior Director of Sales, Key Accounts & Carnival Independent Agent Team, Carnvial Cruise Line
Debra Kerper, CATA, ACC
Owner, Easy Access Travel – Cruise Planners
Freda Malcolm
Director of Weddings & Honeymoons, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
Cheryl Patterson
Owner & Founder, Deep Blue Adventures
Rowena Drinkhouse
Vice President, Reformation Tours
Erik Wolf, MA, CCTP
Founder & Executive Director, World Food Travel Association
Susan Solomon
Business Development Manager, Palace Resorts & Le Blanc Spa Resorts
Samantha Lippiatt
Director, Health & Fitness Travel
Patti Buffolano
General Manager, Micato Safaris
Martina Mairhofer
Wedding Sales Manager, Sandos Hotels & Resorts
Melissa Krueger
General Manager Groups, Classic Vacations
Vanessa McGovern
Co-Founder & CEO, Gifted Travel Network (GTN)
Neal Miller
Owner, Neal Miller Travel Company
Stacey Ray
CEO, Groupit Travel
Greg Lieberman
Owner, BrandU Media
Joanna Dyer
Director of Specialty Markets, Globus Family
Carol Mckee
Owner, McKee Travel
Alexandria Ziegler
Group Sales Manager, Top Accounts, Apple Leisure Group
Marsha-Ann Brown
Director of Romance, Sandals Resorts
Gordon Dalgleish
Co-Founding Director, PerryGolf
Stacy H. Small
Owner, Elite International Travel
Joni Moss-Graham
Chief Executive Officer, LV Wedding Connection
Becky Smith
Owner, Becky’s Travel Biz
Alex Pinelo
Vice President, Sales AmaWaterways
William Gardiner, CTC, CTIE
Director of Business Development, Downtown Travel
Kathy Shoaf, RN, BSN, ATP
Owner & Founder, Elite Cruises & Vacations
Rainer Jenss
President & Founder, Family Travel Association
Shannon LeBlanc
Chief Romance Officer, Paradise Vacations Escape, DWHSA member
Holly Serokos, CTA, MCC
Owner, Burnt Travel Store
Bob Faucett
Co-Owner & Director, Religious Tours Unitours
Sharon Little
Owner, Wedding & Honeymoon Travel Group
Tamara Olton
Regional Global Purpose Specialist, G Adventures
Chad Martin
Director, Northeast Region USA, The Israel Ministry of Tourism
Amarjit Keshav
Give me a Break! Travel – Cruise Planners
Wendi Cartwright
CEO, Vino Destinations
Edie Rodriguez
Americas Brand Chairman & Special Corporate Advisor Ponant
Robert Whorrall
VP Sales & Marketing,
BeachBum Vacations
Kara Shaner
Chief Marketing Officer, Faith & Family Travel
Ryan McElroy
Chief Executive Officer, Travel Agency Tribes
Susana Romero
Director, Galapagos Sales & Communication, Celebrity Cruises
Leysi Sabates
Global Business Development Manager Corporate Incentives, Meetings & Charters
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SoloPreneur | Keynote Speaker | Enter-Trainer | Author | Influencer
About Stuart
Founder of The Group Sales Success Summit, Group Boot Camp, Resort For A Day, co-founder of the Home-Based Success Series and the Travel Agent Success Series.
If you can think big, Stuart will help you do big! Meet a master motivator who inspires success and happiness through fresh perspectives, endearing humor and abounding energy.
Stuart is a passionate expert in the fields of entrepreneurship, personal performance, leadership, loyalty and sales. He is an accomplished 28-year travel executive turned solopreneur. Stuart is a popular keynote speaker, a business coach, author and entrepreneur since 2007.
Stuart founded ResortForaDay.com which he built from the ground up. Blossoming into the world’s largest online seller of hotel day passes for cruise guests, the company was acquired by World Travel Holdings in 2012.
Group Sales Boot Camp is Stuart’s ground-breaking sales training program that launched in 2015. It replaces old-school, out-dated group business methods with more effective strategies. He brings this group training to the industry’s biggest events including NEXION’s Group Travel Sales Summit and annual conference, Dream Vacation’s Group Summit and annual conference, MAST annual conference, The Travel Institute Partners in Professionalism, and many more .
Stuart served in leadership positions with World Travel Holdings, Vacation.com, Celebrity Cruises and Insight Vacations. His entrepreneurial spirit helped introduce many cutting edge business practices and successful brands like NEST (SVP), the Travel Agent Success Series and the Home Based Success Series.