Saturday, February 22, 2020
Colorado Convention Center
Join like-minded travel professionals in your area for a valuable networking and educational event experience on day one of the Denver Travel & Adventure Show! This is your opportunity to interact with leading global destinations and suppliers through a dynamic itinerary of special interest sessions and show floor activities created to maximize your time at the event.
The FAM TAS Program Includes:
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Access to Educational Sessions led by leading experts and top destination representatives
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Celebrity Travel Expert Meet + Greet
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Exciting Passport Program with chance to win FAM Trip Giveaways and prizes
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Access to the Exhibition Saturday and Sunday to meet with suppliers, attend sessions, see cultural performances and more!
(Please Note, Program details are subject to change. Please check back for updates)
Colorado Convention Center
2020 Show Dates/Hours:
Saturday, February 22: 9:30am-5:00pm
Sunday, February 23: 11:00am-4:00pm
Complimentary Admission OR
FAM-TAS PROGRAM
for Travel Advisors
Any Questions? Please Contact:
Crissy Cotto-Anderson
Director of Trade & Industry Programs
Email: ccanderson@travelshows.com
Phone: (203) 878-2577 x120
2020 FAM-TAS PRELIMINARY AGENDA
8:00 am
Registration Opens
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Welcome Breakfast & Presentation with Holland America Line
The Best of Alaska & The Yukon with Holland America Line
Join Anthony Cooper for an engaging presentation to learn why Holland America Line was named Best in Alaska by Cruise Critic and AFAR Magazine in 2019. Our deep history and roots in the Great Land mean your clients will discover the iconic and authentic Alaska of their dreams. Gain insider tips from the experts about why We are Alaska. PLUS, attendees will have a chance to win prizes. You won’t want to miss this!
Speaker: Anthony Cooper, Director of Field Sales, Western Division, Holland America Line
Holland America Line, Booth #530
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Visit Show Floor
10:30 am – 11:15 am
Travel Industry Trends & Insights: Travel Advisor 2020
The Evolution of Travel Planning in The Digital Age
What does it mean to be a successful travel advisor in the digital age of on-demand travel? The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), formerly the American Society of Travel Agents, will share key findings from their annual study, “How America Travels,” to reflect the way consumers today use travel advisors. This session will also discuss the shift from being a “travel agent” to becoming a “travel advisor,” and is for both experienced advisors and those new to the profession.
11:15 am – 2:00 pm
Visit Show Floor
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Travel Industry Trends & Insights: Millennials
Key Trends, Habits and Preferences of Millennial Travelers
Hear the latest millennial trends and data that reveal valuable insights into this generation of travelers. This is an opportunity for travel professionals to understand this segment of travelers; providing authentic, meaningful travel experiences that cater to their interest.
Presented by: Millennials in Travel
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Afternoon Refreshments & Presentation with Alaska Land & sea Adventures: Visit Anchorage
Insider Tips to the Best of Alaska
Local experts from Anchorage, Alaska share their favorite places, hidden gems and insider tips on Anchorage and Alaska that will inspire an unforgettable Alaska vacation. Make this year… ALASKA!
Presenter: David Kasser, Vice President, Alaska Land & Sea Adventures: Visit Anchorage
David Kasser – David is a lifelong Alaskan, having spent his youth fishing in the coastal town of Seward and hiking on the hillside of Anchorage. There is no one who knows more about Anchorage and Alaska than David. He loves to give travelers the inside track on what to see and do according to their specific interests. After 30 years in Alaska tourism, David has a wealth of product knowledge you are sure to find valuable, delivered in a fun fast paced format.
Booth #912
4:15 pm
Meet & Greet with Travel Personality & Passport Program Winners Announced
FOR FAM-TAS REGISTERED AGENTS ONLY
Enjoy access to an exciting passport program featuring a select group of leading destinations and suppliers who are eager to connect with you on the show floor!
Stop by all passport stations to get your FAM-TAS Program Passport stamped for your chance to win a Trip Giveaway.
Tucan Travel – Patagonia Highlights
Trip for 2, valued at $4,100 USD. Every nature lovers dream! This 10-day tour will take you to gushing waterfalls, jagged snow-capped mountains and massive ancient glaciers. Enormous in scale, vast and baron Patagonia will WOW you with its impressive unspoiled emptiness.
Florida Keys & Key West
Florida Keys & Key West Calendar (Images by local photographers)
Alpinehikers
Swiss Chocolate Selection: a sweet taste of the Alps
