TRAVELSAVERS Canada Holds 1st ‘Passport to Profit’ Education Experience

TRAVELSAVERS Canada recently hosted over 50 members at ‘Passport to Profit: Partnerships that Perform,’ a two-day event designed to help agency owners unlock new growth opportunities through collaboration, education and strategic partnerships.

Held April 27-28 in Waterloo, Ontario, the invitation-only program featured hands-on learning, peer-to-peer exchanges, and actionable insights intended to propel prosperity in today’s evolving travel landscape.

TRAVELSAVERS says that unlike traditional industry events centred around supplier presentations, Passport to Profit is driven by immersive teaching moments and actionable business application. 

Through workshop-style sessions and collaborative discussions, agency owners focused on emerging opportunities across key travel verticals including luxury, cruise, and group travel, while gaining tangible strategies they could immediately implement in 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, SVP 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.

“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 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 can 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.

“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.”