ALG Vacations Reveals Dates for MegaFAMs, Ascend, & More

ALG Vacations has announced the dates for its 2025 lineup of travel advisor events, including MegaFAMs, the Ascend conference, and more.

ALGV, part of the Hyatt family, is a collection of vacation brands that service millions of passengers each year. The brands include Apple Vacations, Funjet Vacations, Travel Impressions, Southwest Vacations, and United Vacations, among others.

ALGV’s events were designed to support travel advisors, empowering them through education, networking, and hands-on immersive experiences. 

“At ALG Vacations, we are dedicated to providing development opportunities that truly make a difference for travel advisors,” said Jacki Marks, global head of trade brands. “With a robust schedule of events that cater to the diverse needs of advisors, our 2025 lineup is designed to inspire, educate, and empower advisors through dynamic experiences that drive professional success.” 

MegaFAM 2025

After its successful debut in 2024, ALGV is bringing back its MegaFAM program for three dates:

• Cancun: June 23 to 27 
• Los Cabos: July 7 to 11 
• Punta Cana: September 8 to 12

ALGV’s MegaFAMs replace the traditional escorted FAM trips with bigger, more immersive experiences. During a MegaFAM, approximately 150 travel advisors will stay at multiple resorts, experience various excursions, and participate in a full day of professional development. 

ALGV Ascend Conference

The 2025 Ascend Conference—ALGV’s flagship event—is scheduled for Oct. 15 to 18, and will be held in Cancun, Mexico. At the conference, travel advisors gather for professional development, networking, in-depth workshops, keynote speakers, a supplier showcase, and ALGV training. 

“Ascend is more than just an event; it’s a transformational experience where advisors can elevate their expertise and build lasting connections,” said Marks.

Other 2025 ALGV Events

ALGV will be hosting its Kindness Conference and Kindness Connection at Secrets & Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa, from July 21 to 25. This event invites like-minded travel advisors to collaborate on topics such as sustainability, well-being, and responsible travel.

ALGV’s Elite Account events, which recognize and reward high-performing agencies, owners, and advisors, will take place at the following resorts:

• Elite Emerald: May 14 to 17 at Dreams Natura Resort & Spa 
• Elite Sapphire: June 2 to 5 at Secrets Bahia Mita & Dreams Bahia Mita 
• WAVEMAKER: Aug. 3 to 6 at Dreams Sapphire Indigo Club 
• Elite Diamond: Nov. 19 to 23 at Secrets Playa Esmeralda & Dreams Playa Esmeralda  

Any advisors interested in attending any ALG Vacations events should contact their business development manager. To find the right BDM, ALGV offers a find your BDM tool.

“Each event offers unique information that is relevant to different advisors depending on where they are in their professional journey,” said Jim Tedesco, vice president of sales. “Our goal is to match advisors with the opportunities that align with their personal and professional goals, ensuring they gain the most value from these experiences and can apply what they learn to grow their businesses.”