Travel Leaders Network Honors Top Affiliate Agencies with Elite Event in Alaska
Top agencies rewarded with exclusive cruise experience for outstanding sales and commitment
NEW YORK (May 29, 2025) – Travel Leaders Network, the industry’s leading consortium for all types of travel agencies, honored its highest-performing Affiliate agency owners in North America with a journey through Alaska during its annual Elite Event. Held May 13–21 aboard Oceania Cruises’ Oceania Riviera, the cruise sailed from Vancouver, BC to Whittier, AK, offering top sellers a unique blend of recognition, networking and exploration in the “Last Frontier.”
Each year, invitations to the Elite Event are exclusively extended to Travel Leaders’ top-performing Affiliate (non-franchise) agency owners, those with the highest annual sales who also actively support and promote the Network’s tools, programs and preferred partners. Collectively, this year’s Elite participants generated nearly $3.3 billion in sales in 2024.
While the Elite Event celebrated success, it also highlighted how Travel Leaders Network empowers agencies to thrive. Members leverage a suite of powerful tools, including Agent Profiler, the award-winning lead generation platform; SNAP and Cruise Complete for travel bookings; and engagement marketing resources and campaigns. Ongoing education, specialist certifications and Leaders Alliances help members grow their expertise and community. Supplier partnerships provide exclusive access to elite programs such as the Distinctive Voyages hosted cruise collection, alongside elevated commission structures.
“Elite is not just a celebration, it’s a testament to what’s possible when travel advisors are given the right tools, support and opportunities,” said John Lovell, CTC, President of Travel Leaders Network. “Our top Affiliates represent the very best of this industry, and we’re proud to help drive their future growth.”
More than 30 agency owners and their guests were joined by Travel Leaders executives and representatives from some of the Network’s top partners for a week-long experience aboard the Oceania Riviera, renowned for its elegant design and gourmet cuisine. Guests enjoyed a unique behind-the-scenes tour of the ship’s operations and participated in business meetings and roundtables with partners to explore new opportunities for a successful 2026. The Elite Event also offered shore excursions, including whale watching, a sled dog adventure and scenic cruising through the iconic Inside Passage and Icy Strait Point.
“We were thrilled when Oceania Cruises offered to host this year’s Elite Event,” continued Lovell. “They’re a valued partner and spending a week aboard one of their ships was the perfect blend of adventure and luxury. It was wonderful to see everyone connect, relax and learn from each other. This event gave our top performers a chance to recharge and share insights as they prepare for a busy summer ahead.”
“We truly value our partnership with travel advisors, and Travel Leaders Network has always been a strong advocate for our brand,” said Brennan Quesnele, Senior Vice President, Sales and Trade Marketing, North America, Oceania Cruises. “Hosting the Elite event was a great opportunity to honor their top agency owners and further strengthen our connection.”
Travel Leaders Network has been recognized as one of Newsweek’s Most Reliable Companies of 2025, earning praise for its ease of doing business, exceptional value, consistent delivery and strong reputation for dependability. Among the 300 companies on the list, Travel Leaders Network is the only travel network to receive this honor.
For travel agencies interested in learning more about the award-winning programs and diverse offerings of Travel Leaders Network in leisure and luxury travel, business travel, honeymoon and destination weddings — as well as active and adventure travel — visit TravelLeadersNetwork.com.
About Travel Leaders Network
Travel Leaders Network (www.TravelLeaders.com), an Internova Travel Group company, assists millions of leisure and business travelers annually and is one of the largest sellers of luxury travel, cruises and tours in the travel agency industry, with approximately 5,700 travel agency locations across the United States and Canada.
