Signature Travel Network

12/10/2024

We are thrilled to congratulate our Signature Members on being part of the 30Under30 2024 Class!

These outstanding advisors are recognized for their innovative sales strategies, creative itineraries, above and beyond customer service, achieving results, and much more. Here are the rising stars from our network this year:

- Esperanza (Perri) Kitzman, Unique Romance & Adventure Travel; Anacortes, WA
- Reilly Reeves -Accent on Travel; Rehoboth Beach, DE
- Briana Lyda - Leisure Travel Enterprises; Fort Mill, SC
- Stephanie Lombard -Frosch; Brooklyn, NY
- Meaghan Goldman -Avenues of the World Travel; Flagstaff, AZ
- Jamie Bosley - Blissful Honeymoons & Destination Weddings; Roeland Park, KS

12/06/2024

Congratulations to our Signature Members who made the 2024 class of Travel + Leisure and ILTM Rising Stars!

Suzanne Rinfret Moore - Culture Traveler, LLC
Jasmin Katterle - Preferred Travel & Co
Kelly White - Royal Travel
Melanie Levin - LuckEleven Events, an affiliate of Plaza Travel
Carlene Stauff - Rather Travels, an affiliate of TravelStore

The Travel + Leisure and ILTM Rising Stars program honors travel advisors who demonstrate leadership in the industry, provide exceptional service, and craft unique journeys for their clients.

11/21/2024

We’ve come a long way from the days of booking travel, and wow, did we celebrate that at our Decades Theme Dinner in Vegas! 🎉✨ From carnival games to a silent disco and go-go dancers, you all brought the nostalgia and energy! 💃🕺 Huge shoutout to everyone who rocked their retro looks—this night was unforgettable! Here’s to the evolution of travel and the amazing memories we continue to create together! 🌍✈️

11/18/2024

We are absolutely thrilled to share some exciting news with all of you! Please join us in celebrating the recipients of the 2024 Signature Advisor Awards and the 2024 Michelle Morgan Leadership Award.

It is with great pride that we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the following outstanding individuals:

Travel Elevates Spirit Award (advisor): Gail Woloz, Gails Travels and Safaris, hosted by TravelStore

Travel Elevates Spirit Award (agency): JCo Travel - Janelle Grissinger & Team

Signature Rising Star Award: Margot Leiner, Riverdale Travel

Signature Mentor Award: Lisa Summer, Bon Voyage Travel

Sales Excellence Award: Meredith Rothouse, Edgewood Travel; Katie Cadar, TravelStore; John Gossen, Bursch Travel; Debra Dickerson, Cruise & Travel Experts; and Nathan Parr, Travel & Cruise Desk

Michelle Morgan Leadership Award: Gary Murphy, co-owner, AmaWaterways River Cruises

At Signature Travel Network’s annual Conference, held November 11-14 at The Venetian in Las Vegas, the travel agency network announced the winn | Signature at its annual Conference announced the winners of its travel advisor recognition awards, including the Michelle Morgan Leadership Award.

11/14/2024

Answer this - "What's the best that could happen?"

Well here's a Day 2 recap of that: Partner workshops, general sessions, key note speaker & an afternoon of meaningful connections and conversations on the tradeshow floor.

11/12/2024

The most anticipated event of the year is officially ON - Signature’s weeklong Conference! 🎉 Day 1 kicks off with a bang as we welcome 2,700+ travel advisors and partners, including 750 fresh faces ready to rock the travel industry! 🌟 Ready to supercharge your career and level up? 🚀 Dive into the action, fire those burning questions, and network like a pro! This is your Conference, Signature Advisors!✨

10/30/2024

We would like to congratulate our Signature Members on being named TravelPulse’s Travel Industry 40 Under 40 leaders!

Colleen Romanauski, Next Travel
Danielle Stephens, Unique Romance & Adventure Travel
Tawnee Sons, World2Sea - A Franchise of Cruise Planners
Theresa Chu-Bermudez, Get Out! Custom Travels

This recognition celebrates the achievements of young professionals who are making a meaningful impact on the travel industry.

Read more here: https://www.travelpulse.com/40-Under-40

10/01/2024

So much devastation in the wake of Hurricane Helene. We have been working on connecting with members, advisors and our partners to ensure everyone is okay. Everyone, is safe as best we know, but there are lots of people hurting in a variety of ways.

First I wanted to look at how we help our industry friends and remembered that TLN started a wonderful charity several years ago called Family Bonds Foundation. Rather than recreate the wheel, we decided to support them so they could continue to support folks hurting in our industry (natural disasters, medical, etc...). Today, Signature became a Diamond Donor sponsor. If you or someone you know from the travel industry is in need, you can apply for help online. Please go to: www.familybondsfoundation.com for more information and to apply. If you need additional assistance, please contact me directly.

Additionally, the Signature Team wanted to find a way to help the communities most impacted and have decided to throw our support behind World Central Kitchen www.wck.org who is already on the ground in many places impacted by the hurricane.

Please consider giving to either of these wonderful organizations, while you keep the impacted folks in your thoughts and prayers.

09/27/2024

Quick recap of our third day of Owners’ Meeting! The Travel Elevates auction dinner was a huge success thanks to our amazing sponsors at Carnival, and our incredible community that pledged to donate money or participated in the auctions. We hope all the winners enjoy their trips!✈️

09/07/2024

We had a successful Day 2 at Owners’ Meeting on Thursday! From a beautiful welcome to Montreal from Elder Kevin Deer, to some incredibly inspiring conversations lead by Robert X Fogarty of and finally closing the night with a fantastical evening dinner at the Saint James Theater, we could not have asked for a better day 2!

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09/05/2024

Day 1 of Owners’ Meeting in vibrant Montreal!
Exciting connections and inspiring conversations! We can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!

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09/04/2024

“We’re thrilled to bring our Signature family together in the vibrant city of Montreal,” said Alex Sharpe, President and CEO of Signature Travel Network. “This meeting is the event of the year for many members of our Signature family, offering a time to celebrate our successes, chart our course for the future, and most importantly, strengthen the bonds that make our network so special.”
“We’re thrilled to bring our Signature family together in the vibrant city of Montreal,” said Alex Sharpe, President and CEO of Signature Travel Network. “This meeting is the event of the year for many members of our Signature family, offering a time to celebrate our successes, chart our course for the future, and most importantly, strengthen the bonds that make our network so special.”

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Signature Travel Network, a cooperative owned by its member travel agencies, is set to launch its annual Owners' Meeting in Montreal

08/23/2024

We are so proud and excited to announce that Signature Travel Network has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles, securing the 10th position among medium-sized companies.

"Signature Travel Network feels like being part of an extended family, where the genuine care and support among colleagues go beyond our professional roles,” said JulieAnne Howe, manager of training and development. “This organization not only fuels my passion for travel but also a feeling of deep connection to the industry as we carry out our mission of serving travel agencies and our partner companies."

The 18th-annual program from the Los Angeles Business Journal and Workforce Research Group named STN in 10th place among medium-size companies  

08/08/2024

Signature Travel Network Launches New Cruise Program in Australia and New Zealand.

“Building strong preferred partnerships that deliver a differentiated travel experience is a core component of Signature’s mission, and I am excited that our new luxury cruise program for agencies in this region provides the benefits that advisors and affluent travelers want and need.” - Alex Sharpe, CEO and President of Signature Travel Network.

Luxury advisors and travelers now have more choice and benefits.

07/15/2024

2024 Signature Travel Network - 1,200 attendees and featured 7,000+ appointments and 50+ presentations.

“It’s invigorating to see the exchange of information, knowing the knowledge and strong connections between advisors and preferred partners create for even better travel experiences for members’ clients" - Alex Sharpe

Signature Travel Network held its 2024 Regional events in the US, reinforcing its commitment to educate and connect advisors and partners.

06/21/2024

Thumbs up for Ft. Lauderdale Travel Exchange!

✔️General Session
✔️Partner Networking
✔️Competitive Game Show
✔️Aruba Rum Tasting

Thank you to all our amazing members and partners who joined us over the past 3 weeks in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Ft. Lauderdale!

Only 143 days until we get to see you all at Conference in Las Vegas!

06/14/2024

LA ☀️ TRAVEL EXCHANGE!

Two days filled with insightful sessions, dynamic networking, and inspiring each other!

Fort. Lauderdale here we come ✈️

06/13/2024

Excited to announce that I've been selected as a Mentor for the 2024 ASTA Mentoring Program! Being part of this initiative not only allows me to guide aspiring travel professionals but also makes a significant impact on the travel industry.

Looking for opportunities to mentor or to be mentored? Visit www.asta.org/mentorship.