Essentials is a five-day Nexion Travel Group program designed to give the travel advisor who is NEW to the industry the skills and knowledge necessary to research and book all aspects of travel for their clients.
This program is the ticket to experiencing discussion and hands-on practice that will turn a client’s request into specific, informed actions. We will examine the journey of a booking all the way from the initial research stage to the actual booking process and, finally, how to work with the client after they return from their trip. It also provides guidance on how to manage the relationship with clients throughout the process.
Notice: Nexion Travel Group will require all Essentials attendees to be fully vaccinated as defined by the CDC or present a negative COVID-19 test (PCR/NAAT or Antigen/Rapid) 72 hours prior to the start of the event. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test will need to be presented upon arrival to the event.
Nexion will also require masks during movement and comply with all applicable state and local health and safety requirements that may be in effect at the time of the event. Masks should have no vents, also, no bandanas or gaiters and all masks must fully cover your nose and mouth. A face shield alone will not count as a face covering.
During the COVID-19 pandemic period, all events are subject to change. Should this happen, we will do our best to communicate any changes and status on your registration.
*$295 for NEXstart, NEXstart Cruise, Veterans in Travel and Travel Leaders of Tomorrow students; NEXstart Lite students receive as part of their membership if they register within 12 months of starting Nexion Travel Group. Please note: Send an email to education@nexion.com for your NEXstart Lite discount code.
PLEASE READ: VIRTUAL Essentials events are a 4.5-day version of the below agenda. What is the difference between LIVE or VIRTUAL? All VIRTUAL events will start at 10 AM central time and end at 5 PM central each day with the exception of Friday ending at 3 PM central. Please plan accordingly so you can attend ALL of the sessions.
Some content and activities have been revised for the sake of time. All of the basics are there with the same great energy, more Nexion staff presenters, and room for more supplier partners presenting than at a live event!
Which should you attend? Either is a great option as we make both fun and engaging events so it really is based on your needs and ability to travel out of town for a week.
8:30 – 9:00am – Welcome and Introductions
9:00 – 10:30am – myNexion®, powered by AgentMate
10:30 – 10:45am – Break
10:45 – 11:45am – myNexion (Cont.)
11:45am – 12:15pm – Break
12:15 – 1:10pm – Supplier Partner Sponsored Lunch and Presentation
1:15 – 3:00pm – Your Business – Let’s Get Started!
3:00 – 3:15pm – Break
3:15 – 4:30pm – Your Business – Let’s Get Started! (Cont.)
4:30 – 4:45pm – Wrap-up
8:30 – 8:45am – Warm-Up
8:45 – 9:00am – Benefits of Preferred Supplier Partners — Luxury Market
9:00 – 10:30am – Cruises
10:30-10:45am – Break
10:45 – 11:45am – Cruises
11:45am – 12:15pm – Break
12:15 – 1:10pm – Supplier Partner Sponsored Lunch and Presentation
1:15 – 3:00pm – Cruises (Cont.)
3:00 – 3:15pm – Break
3:15 – 4:30pm – Cruises (Cont.)
4:30 – 4:45pm – Wrap-up
8:30 – 8:45am – Warm-up
8:45 – 10:30am – VAX Training Live
10:30 – 10:45am – Break
10:45 – 11:45am – Air
11:45 – 12:15pm – Break
12:15 – 1:10pm – Supplier Partner Sponsored Lunch and Presentation
1:15 – 2:30pm – Air (Cont.)
2:30 – 3:00pm – Time Management
3:30 – 3:15pm – Break
3:15 – 4:15pm – Rental Cars
4:15 – 4:30pm – Wrap-up
8:30 – 9:00am – Warm-up
9:00 – 10:15am – Tours
10:15 – 10:30am – Break
10:30am – 12:15pm – Tours (Cont.)
12:15pm – 1:10pm – Supplier Partner Sponsored Lunch and Presentation
1:15 – 2:00pm – Travel Insurance
2:00 – 2:15pm – Break
2:15 – 3:15pm – Show Me the Money! Tracking and Keeping it!
3:15 – 4:00pm – Social Media Overview
4:00 – 4:45pm – Wrap Up
6:00 – 8:00pm – Graduation Dinner *Subject to change
8:30 – 8:45am – Warm-up
8:45 – 10:00am – Hotels
10:00 – 10:30am – Cars
10:30 – 11:00am – Benefits of Preferred Supplier Partners — Mass Market
11:00am – 12:15pm – Break and Graduation with Photos
12:15 – 1:10pm – Supplier Partner Sponsored Lunch and Presentation
1:15 – 1:30pm – Final Wrap Up
Nexion LLC
6565 N. MacArthur Blvd, Suite 400
Irving, TX 75039
NYLO Las Colinas Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
1001 West Royal Lane
Irving, Texas 75039
(972) 373-8900
Hotel Link
All rooms and rates upon availability. The alternate is Travel Leaders Worldwide Program.
*Note that these are transient rates, and we cannot guarantee the availability of the rates, so BOOK EARLY.
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT VIRTUAL ESSENTIALS
For event and additional course inquiries: education@nexion.com
For supplier participation: marketing@nexion.com
CORPORATE OFFICE:
6565 N. MacArthur Blvd, Suite 400
Irving, TX 75039
Note: Virtual Essentials is intended for Nexion Travel Group members and their authorized partners/business associates only. We regret that we cannot accommodate guests. Registration is non-refundable as stated in the refund policy in the link above and is non-transferable.