Speaker Stages

Brian Cicioni, Travel Writer, and NYC Tour Guide, IMayRoam.com

As a NYC-based food and travel writer I have always counted Boston as one of my top four favorite cities. While I first fell in love with Boston as a history buff, my most recent trips have been to write about the local food scene. From Burmese grocery stores in Allston to regional African flavors in Roxbury, I will break Greater Boston down by neighborhoods and share some of my most memorable dining experiences.

Klaus Fielsch, Galapagos Expert, Metrojourneys

Now, more than ever, the Galapagos Islands are the ideal destination. Isolated but accessible, and above all extraordinary. When is the best month to travel? What endemic species will I see? What should I keep in mind before booking a life changing expedition to Galapagos? Join us to answer these questions and more.

Brian Kelly, Founder and CEO of The Points Guy (TPG)
Panelist: Melanie Lieberman, Global Features Editor, The Points Guy

Autograph Signing Immediately Following

Donna Nightingale, Event Specialist, Viking Cruises

Viking invented modern river cruising, reinvented ocean cruises and is now perfecting expedition cruises. Join us to learn of their newest itineraries and where they will explore next.  While learning how you can save on your next Viking Cruise with Cruise Travel Outlet.

Angel Castellanos, World Travel Expert, Writer/TV Host, AngelsTravelLounge.com

The World and travel have dramatically changed. Angel Castellanos, who’s traveled almost 500k air miles since 2020, delivers his updated popular and energetic talk on practical travel tips and savvy packing techniques. This highly informative talk is updated from Angel’s extensive travels and “packed” with the most up to date actionable travel tips and inspirational stories from all over the world to help travelers travel smarter, better, and cheaper. In this talk you will learn to plan, book & execute and even pack for the best vacation of your life! Angel will deliver the best travel tips on changes in tourism, health safety, de-stressing the airport experience, saving money, sightseeing hacks, traveling with technology and of course updated packing tips for today’s world! No matter your level of experience, you are bound to come away with practical, current travel tips. The packing demonstration included in this talk is one you do not want to miss. Packing in a carry on? After this presentation, packing in any bag will not be a problem! Join us for this insightful and dynamic presentation. Travel smart, well and often! AngelsTravelLounge.com

Spiff Chambers, Tourism Sales Manager, Alaska Land & Sea Adventures

There has been an explosion of new experiences you will love while visiting South-Central Alaska both North, South, and right in Alaska’s largest community, Anchorage. Pre or post cruise days or a land-only vacation, authentic adventures await. Learn from a local Alaskan on what’s new and how Alaska is open year-round for YOU!

Mickela Mallozzi, Emmy® Award-winning Host and Executive Producer of Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi

Authentic Travel” and “Experiential Travel” are recent buzz terms, but what do they actually mean?  And how can YOU guarantee that you’ll experience these on your next trip?  Learn from world traveler and Emmy-winning travel host on PBS, Mickela Mallozzi, on how to connect with the locals and make the most authentic travel experiences into lasting memories wherever you go!  Be sure to attend this session if you have a trip already booked or if you’re looking for travel inspiration for your next trip

Anthony Iozzia, Regional Sales Director, Atlas Ocean Voyages

As your Captains expertly navigate amid the icebergs, glaciers, and ice floes, they bring you up close and personal to incredible wildlife and otherworldly landscapes. Conquer the Drake Passage and find a moment of reverence in the pristine environment of Antarctica. Join me to learn more about all the fascinating experiences we offer in Antarctica.

Peter Greenberg, Emmy Award-Winning Investigative Reporter & Producer & CBS News Travel Editor

Autograph Signing Immediately Following

Carmen Carbonell, President, Your Own Italy

For those who want to experience the real Italy, join me as I share my love for Italy, with the heart and soul of the culture and its people. Your Own Italy focuses on” living like a local” from staying in small boutique hotels, apartments in historic centers and villas in Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast. You’ll enjoy privately guided tours that include the main historical sites, archeological marvels, famous art museums, but also off-the-beaten path wine tastings and hands-on cooking classes in family-owned villas, walking city food tours, and cultural experiences like village festivals throughout Italy.

Julian Douglas, Travel Writer, Photographer & Experience Curator, ListenJourneySavor.com

Whether you’re looking to explore ancient sights and museums or eat your way across the Italian countryside in a Ferrari, Julian will reveal his Top 10 Private Tours around the globe. Best of all, he’ll remind you that your trip really is just that, “your trip” and how you can do the same.

Do the things you’ve always dreamed of doing, have once in a lifetime experiences, and check off that bucket list. View the Mona Lisa in private, enter the Vatican before it’s open to the public, go behind closed doors at Versailles, and see Elephants on an African Safari so close you can hear them breathe. Today’s Private Tours are more attainable and less expensive than ever before, so skip the lines and fully experience all that your destination has to offer. If you can dream it, a Private Tour can make it happen.

Donna Nightingale, Viking Event Specialist, Viking Cruises

Join us to learn about small ship cruising with Viking.  Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans, and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers guests “The Thinking Person’s Cruise®” in contrast to mainstream cruises. With more than 250 awards to its name, Viking has been rated the #1 River Cruise Line and #1 Ocean Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards and the #1 River Cruise Line and #1 Ocean Cruise Line by Travel & Leisure.

Beth Santos, Founder and CEO, Wanderful

Ever considered traveling alone? Whether you’re a veteran solo traveler or thinking about taking that first trip, solo travel is a special way to immerse yourself in the world around you, and many solo travel experts agree that you’ve just got to do it at least once.

Join the leading women’s travel community Wanderful (sheswanderful.com) and a panel of local solo travel experts and content creators who are going to divulge their top tips for going solo – from what to pack and where to go, to favorite travel hacks along the way to make your next solo trip your best one yet.

This session is for all genders, all ages, and all travel experiences! You’ll walk away with some helpful tidbits plus a free list of our most favorite travel gadgets for your next solo adventure.

Kim Riddle, Business Development Manager, US, Aruba Tourism Authority

Most vacations end. But Aruba is not like most vacation destinations. The warmth you soak up on our small paradise island changes you from within, bringing out a happier, brighter you. When you leave, you are a little more Aruba than when you arrived.

Patricia Schultz, Author, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, 1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die and new release Why We Travel: 100 Reasons To See The World
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Kenny Dunn, Founder, Eating Europe
Aldo Rock, City Head Naples, Eating Europe

That homemade bowl of pumpkin ravioli in Rome and the buttery croissant from your favorite Parisian boulangerie. When traveling, your food experiences are often the most cherished memories of your whole vacation and are often the stories that you end up retelling the most.

Culinary tourism is one of the hottest trends in travel. We all want to have truly unforgettable food experiences when we travel. The kinds of experiences that produce sensory memories so strong that we are instantly transported back to a time and place with one bite or even a whiff of a nostalgic dish.

Aldo Rock, will explain what makes a food experience so meaningful and how to create these kinds of food experiences everywhere you travel in Europe.

Melanie Lieberman, Global Features Editor, The Points Guy

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Cassandra Trezise, Head of Events and Marketing, Inspiring Vacations

From the alleys of eccentric Tokyo to the torii-lined streets of traditional Kyoto and the vast alps of Nagano, Japan dazzles travelers with its endless beauty. With a history as rich as its dynamic culinary scene, Japan is truly unmissable. Inspiring Vacations is your trusted travel partner. Delivering inspiring travel experiences at compelling value and Japan is no exception.

Kenny Dunn, Founder, Eating Europe
Aldo Rock, City Head Naples, Eating Europe

That homemade bowl of pumpkin ravioli in Rome and the buttery croissant from your favorite Parisian boulangerie. When traveling, your food experiences are often the most cherished memories of your whole vacation and are often the stories that you end up retelling the most.

Patricia Schultz, Author, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, 1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die and new release Why We Travel: 100 Reasons To See The World
Autograph Signing Immediately Following

Susana Romero, Director, Galapagos Sales & Communication, Celebrity Cruises

A cruise to the Galapagos Islands is infinitely different than other voyages. Smaller, more intimate, a gathering of people all bound by a fascination with exploration and ecology. All with renowned Celebrity service at every turn. Our Galapagos sailings prove that you can visit the most ancient places on earth wrapped in modern luxury.

Angel Castellanos, World Travel Expert, Writer/TV Host AngelsTravelLounge.com

Technology has changed travel for the better and travel has never been easier. There is no doubt that our smartphones can be the most important travel tool in today’s world. Learn about the best travel technology, travel apps and how-to-use your device abroad from full time traveler Angel Castellanos. This highly informative talk is updated every year and “packed” with the most up to date savvy travel tips to help you maximize your tech to travel smarter. Angel Castellanos, The Travel Ambassador, is a travel tech expert with tips to make traveling with your tech easy. Learn to unlock the potential of your device and travel easier and smarter without getting lost in your phone. This informative and popular presentation prepares travelers so they can confidently use their mobile devices as a tool to travel better. Angel will cover the best travel apps to enhance your travels and allow you to communicate effectively without breaking the bank. No matter how tech savvy you are, you will definitely come away with great advice and helpful apps to travel smarter and better with your technology. Join us for this insightful and dynamic presentation. Travel smart, often, and well! AngelsTravelLounge.com

Steve Wellmeier, Managing Director, Poseidon Expeditions USA

Come explore some of the most remote and pristine areas of the world with us.  Learn about expedition cruising to the Arctic and Antarctic.  Follow Shackleton’s travels in the South and the path of the Vikings in the North.

Beth Santos, Founder and CEO, Wanderful
Kristina Liburd, Founder, Viageur
Amanda Walkins, Managing Director, Tourism Marketing Agency and Content Creator at AmandaWalkins.com

The remote work revolution is here, and with it, your chance to travel more than you ever have before.

Want to work poolside in Brazil? At an eco-lodge in Costa Rica? How about with your own private view of the Eiffel Tower? Whether you’re keeping your day job or trying your hand at a new endeavor or side hustle, now the question isn’t just how, but where.

Join the leading women’s travel community Wanderful (sheswanderful.com) and a panel of local expert creators to get the answers to ALL your burning questions, from how to find your dream remote work destination, to the best gear for your Zoom calls, to everything you need to know about getting your work visa. If you’ve dreamed about working from anywhere, you won’t want to miss this!

Peter Greenberg, Emmy Award-Winning Investigative Reporter & Producer & CBS News Travel Editor
Autograph Signing Immediately Following

Donna Nightingale, Viking Event Specialist, Viking Cruises

Join us to learn about small ship cruising with Viking.  Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans, and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers guests “The Thinking Person’s Cruise®” in contrast to mainstream cruises. With more than 250 awards to its name, Viking has been rated the #1 River Cruise Line and #1 Ocean Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards and the #1 River Cruise Line and #1 Ocean Cruise Line by Travel & Leisure.

Julian Douglas, Travel Writer, Photographer & Experience Curator, ListenJourneySavor.com

Today’s Private Tours are more attainable and less expensive than ever before. Julian will not only share how he’s learned to maximize what Private Tours have to offer, but the ins and outs of making them happen. Those valuable resources that will turn you into an expert. So, whether you’re looking to explore ancient sights and museums, eat your way across the Italian countryside in a Ferrari, view the Mona Lisa in private, enter the Vatican before it’s open to the public, go behind closed doors at Versailles, or see Elephants on an African Safari so close you can hear them breathe. You can do the things you’ve always dreamed of doing, have once in a lifetime experiences, and check off that bucket list. It’s time to skip the lines and fully experience all that your destination has to offer. If you can dream it, a Private Tour can make it happen.

Chad Martin, Director, Northeast USA, Israel Ministry of Tourism

Long before anyone flew in a passenger airplane or even cruised the Atlantic, Israel was one of the world’s earliest tourist destinations. Indeed, travelers have come to the Holy Land for meaningful inspiration and spiritual connection for thousands of years. And we know that sounds pretty heavy. So, before you say that’s just too much for this year, you may also want to consider all of the FUN Israel has to offer. From the literal weightlessness of the Dead Sea to the young, vibrant lighthearted city of Tel Aviv with its unique culinary scene beautiful beaches and trailblazing tech scene, there is a universe of options to keep your trip exciting. You can even explore more than 300 wineries (after all, wine is mentioned more than 140 times in the bible) across this New Jersey-sized country. You can even mix up your sightseeing, snorkeling or diving at Caesarea to see the sunken ancient city or hike the Gospel Trail in the footsteps of the New Testament. Lastly, what is a place without its people? Israelis hail from more than 70 different ethnicities. They are always looking to share their story and live life to its fullest. Come learn a how Israel is the complete experience for any world traveler.