Nexion Travel Group’s second annual Cruise Sales Summit will take place May 20-23, 2026 at the Hilton Vancouver Airport.

Some 50 travel advisors will participate in the hands-on conference, open to Nexion members in Canada and the U.S. Agents will be joined by ocean and river cruise line reps as well as other supplier partners such as insurance providers and land tours for pre- and post-cruise excursions.

Jackie Friedman, VTA, CTIE, President, Nexion Travel Group, says the summit’s itinerary has been designed to assist advisors in expanding their expertise of all cruise segments – and make sure they’re aware of all the latest trends, whether they’re new to selling cruises or have experience with the cruise market.

The summit will include in-depth education sessions on the business of selling ocean and river cruises, strategies to enhance sales and the client experience, multiple networking opportunities, one-on-one meetings with supplier partners, tours of ships and visits to hotels.

A pre-event fam cruise onboard Coral Princess will depart L.A. on May 16 and arrive in Vancouver on May 20.

In a recent survey of 218 Nexion members across Canada and the U.S., 71% of respondents said cruises are the most common type of trip clients ask them to book.

Source: Travelweek