Industry Expert Kathy Sudeikis Tapped to Speak at Young Leaders Conference

This December’s Young Leaders Conference will cover top-notch education lead by industry experts, including Kathy Sudeikis, CTC, vice president of corporate relations for All About Travel in Mission, Kansas. During “Best Practices from the Pros – Our Skilled Experts Tell All!,” Sudeikis will share best practices in three business skill sets: sales, marketing and customer relations. Attendees will walk away with insider’s knowledge about the the 10 Best Practices in each category.

Sudeikis was the 2008 Travel Agent of the Year and served as ASTA's National President and Chief Executive Office from 2004-2006. A 35 year industry veteran, Sudeikis appeared in the 2002 – 2009 editions of Travel and Leisure magazine as one of their "Super Travel Agent" recommendations to their readers. She was featured with her specialty of intergenerational family travel.

Registration closes on November 30 and is a must-attend for all under 40 travel agency owners, travel consultants and suppliers. Agents can register for $150 and suppliers for $300. Registration will sell out and will not be accepted onsite! Plus, as an added bonus, agents who register for the Young Leaders Conference will also receive a Full Conference pass to Luxury Travel Expo. The Young Leaders Conference will be held on December 7 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. For a list of speakers and for the complete conference program, visit the website today!

Agents looking to book their hotel stay should reserve their room with our housing bureau by November 30 to take advantage of the reduced rate of $109 per night. The conference has negotiated for booking bonuses for all reservations including: a $25 resort credit, two for one tickets to Disney's The Lion King, complimentary access to the House of Blues' Foundation Room and a complimentary, nightly resort fee (valued at $60). Book your hotel stay now.

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