Nexion’s 2026 Cruise Sales Summit set for May 20-23 in Vancouver

TORONTO — 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.

“We know the importance of cruise bookings to our members, and the Cruise Sales Summit is part of our commitment to provide our travel advisors in the United States and Canada with the tools they need to be successful,” says Friedman.

“Cruise offerings are changing all the time, with new ships, itineraries and excursions,” she added. “Our members will return home with important cruise industry connections, firsthand experiences and new ideas for providing their clients with exciting choices for ocean and river voyages.”

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