Signature Travel Network has launched a brand-new hotel booking platform, providing a more seamless experience for travel advisor members of the consortia globally.
An anticipated pullback on regulations in the digital sphere next year could mean new, creative ways for travel advisors to sell travel and clients to manage trips. It may also lead to innovations in distributing travel products and researching possibilities for travelers on an ever-changing planet. Travel Market Report spoke with Karen Yeates, executive vice president of information technologies for Signature Travel Group, about what travel advisors can expect in this space, what aspects of the digital world they should embrace, and what new technology Signature is developing to save valuable time.
Nathan Parr, a travel advisor from the Travel and Cruise Desk in Oregon, speaks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at the Signature Travel Network’s 2024 conference in Las Vegas. Parr discusses winning Signature's sales excellence award and shares his passion for travel in Thailand, emphasizing its broad appeal.
Travel Advisor Success Stories focus on veteran advisors and how they achieved success. Here’s a look at Jason Hedrick, director of operations and international travel specialist at CI Azumano Travel.
Jamie Jones, owner of WhirlAway Travel and a member of the Signature Travel Network board, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about her insights into her role on the board, the advantages of Signature’s marketing, technology and training support, and her enthusiasm for its nonprofit initiative, Travel Elevates.
Karl Kannstadter, vice president of content strategy for exploration at the Signature Travel Network (STN), talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his efforts to elevate the profile of adventure travel, including expedition cruises, safaris and active travel experiences for STN travel advisors.
The Signature Travel Network (STN) held its annual conference last week at The Venetian hotel in Las Vegas, welcoming 2,701 attendees, including 1,858 advisors and guests, 843 preferred partners, and 745 first-time attendees. The network is comprised of 209 member agencies and 13 international affiliates.
Gina Weyer, vice president of training, and Nolan Burris, talent development consultant, both with the Signature Travel Network, talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how Signature is using AI to streamline tasks, improve communication and support travel advisors.
Karen Yates, executive vice president of information technologies for Signature Travel Network, a member-owned travel agency cooperative, speaks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the group's latest technological advancements, including artificial intelligence (AI).
If numbers are anything to go by, the 2,701 attendees at Signature Travel Network’s 2024 Conference made it the place to be from Nov. 11-14. Held at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, the annual event brought together the organization’s advisors, managers, agency owners and preferred partners for four days of networking and education. An impressive (and record-setting) 745 new attendees were present at the event, alongside 843 of the consortium’s supplier partners.
