Unique, hands-on professional development event equipped agency owners with tools and connections to enhance sales and profitability

TORONTO (May 7, 2026): TRAVELSAVERS Canada recently introduced Passport to Profit: Partnerships that Perform, a first-of-its-kind event for its agency owners to unlock new growth opportunities through collaboration, education and strategic partnerships.

Held April 27-28 in Waterloo, Ontario, the invitation-only, two-day program brought together over 50 attendees for hands-on learning, peer-to-peer exchanges, and actionable insights to propel further prosperity in today’s evolving travel landscape.

Unlike traditional industry events centred around supplier presentations, Passport to Profit was driven by immersive teaching moments and actionable business application. Through workshop-style sessions and collaborative discussions, agency owners were educated on emerging opportunities across key travel verticals including luxury, cruise, and group travel, while gaining tangible strategies they could immediately implement within their businesses.

“Timing of this event could not have been better, with travel being impacted by world events. It was the perfect time for owners to look more closely at their business plans, sales and revenue goals and strategies to grow,” said Jane Clementino, Senior Vice President and General Manager, TRAVELSAVERS Canada.

“This event sparked interest in many diverse travel segments and inspired owners to look at new opportunities, and different approaches to accomplish their desired outcomes.”

The experience was rooted in a “learn and earn” framework, encouraging attendees to shift their mindset around where growth exists in today’s market, highlighting untapped opportunities in spaces many advisors may not yet be fully leveraging.

By prioritizing collaboration and practical application over traditional supplier-led presentation-style sessions, Passport to Profit created a more immersive environment where attendees could gain actionable insights, challenge conventional thinking, and explore new avenues for performance and profitability.

“Passport to Profit wasn’t just another industry owners’ event - this was a true shift in how we show up as travel professionals,” said Mary Beth Buchanan, Chief Travel Officer and Founder, GowithHIPPO Travel.

“The energy, the collaboration, and the intention behind every session made it clear that the future of our industry is not only strong, it’s evolving in all the right ways. If you’re serious about growing, connecting and leading in this space, Passport to Profit was exactly where you needed to be!”

Day 1 featured interactive workshops led by industry experts from a range of travel sectors. The sessions encouraged collaborative discussions that brought real-world challenges and opportunities to the forefront. Day 2 focused on TRAVELSAVERS programs such as AI, marketing and cruise, highlighting how agency owners could leverage key offerings to enhance their business performance and increase revenue. Event sponsors included Manulife, Air Canada Vacations, AmaWaterways, Collette, and Globus family of brands - reflecting a strong cross-section of the industry committed to advisor success.

By combining education, collaboration, and access to partners, Passport to Profit reinforced TRAVELSAVERS Canada’s commitment to empowering agency owners to think differently about their business, strengthen their relationships, and uncover new pathways to growth.

“One of the most rewarding parts of this event was seeing attendees openly share experiences, ideas, and challenges with one another,” said Elizabeth Grundon, Director of Professional Development, TRAVELSAVERS Canada.

“There’s tremendous value in creating spaces where collaboration happens naturally and agency owners leave feeling connected to a broader community of peers.”

This is one of many high-impact professional development experiences that TRAVELSAVERS Canada delivers to its agencies. With direct access to industry-leading insight, entrepreneurial guidance, and valuable connections that translate into business growth, TRAVELSAVERS Canada goes beyond typical consortium support.