Home Based Travel Agent Forum - Spring 2018

Event Dates
2018-04-08 - 2018-04-11
Exhibitors
300
Attendees
1700
Event contact title
CONTACT
Event contact first name
Lisa
Event contact last name
Marshall
Event contact telephone number
(508)553-3593
Description

TheTravel Agent Forum brings together, at one venue, as many as 1,700 top-producing independent travel agents. This rewarding 3-day event gives suppliers a unique opportunity to network with this highly productive and receptive audience. The conference program, which is of unsurpassed depth and professionalism, is designed to give you, the travel supplier, an opportunity to connect face-to-face with some of the most established independent travel agent professionals. In addition to CCRA, the largest association of independent travel agents in the world, we have partnered with the most recognized travel industry publications, educators and travel websites to assure not only a high turnout of agents, but agents of the very highest quality.

Attendee information

Join hundreds of like-minded peers from across the country this April, 8 – 11 2018 at the only event designed especially for you, the Travel Agent Forum!

This three-day program will take place all under one roof, at the Paris Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, NV, and will allow you to maximize your time away from the office with a complete interactive experience, featuring a vigorous conference program, a vast tradeshow floor and exciting networking opportunities .

Exhibitor information

The Travel Show Marketing Group, the producers of the independentTravel Agent Forum, represent more than 60 years of hands-on experience in organizing and presenting some of the most acclaimed travel shows of the past 37 years.

Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.    Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.    Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.   The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.    MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.     MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.