As an extraordinary year comes to a close, we reflect on the incredible milestones and defining achievements that made 2024 a standout year for Gifted Travel Network!

January

February

  • We hosted our Top Producers Club Mastermind at the luxurious Four Seasons in Austin, TX, providing an exclusive opportunity for our top performers to collaborate and strategize.  
  • GTN is now partnered with Approach Guides, the leading content optimization platform for travel brands, to bring streamlined content personalization to its network. In a matter of seconds, GTN advisors can now effortlessly discover, personalize & share content experiences to elevate their outbound marketing, delight clients and boost conversion.
  • GTN launched our new Partner Resource Guide. This innovative tool is set to redefine the advisor experience by offering a comprehensive suite of resources and fostering stronger connections between advisors and preferred partners. Designed to replace spreadsheets with a user-friendly and dynamic platform, the guide promises to streamline operations and enhance productivity for travel businesses.

March

  • Symposium 2024: The Business of Selling Luxury Travel, took place aboard AmaWaterways AmaMora from March 8 - 13, 2024. It was presented in partnership with Forbes Travel Guide, and centered around the topic of selling luxury travel.

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April

  • Ten of our GTN advisors were invited to attend our first Top Accelerator Rewards Trip in Hawaii, hosted by Marriott International Luxury Brands! These advisors, along with their guests and GTN's Kristin Matthews (VP of Professional Development), and Shannon Cunningham (Director of Engagement), were invited to come celebrate their incredible 2023 sales achievements. They stayed at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach.

May

  • GTN team members and advisors attended the 2024 ASTA Travel Advisor Conference in Dallas, TX.
  • Vanessa McGovern (Chief Sales & Marketing Officer) and Hannah Reitz (VP of Operations) led our annual Top Producers Club (TPC) reward trip. Each year, we plan this trip as an exclusive benefit for our TPC advisors with the highest sales from the previous year. Our 2024 rewards trip was hosted by Made for Spain & Portugal, who curated a special itinerary to explore Madrid, Seville, and Marbella.
  • GTN announced its partnership with Voyager Social, known for its innovative artificial intelligence engine Toby AI. This strategic alliance is set to launch the Voyager Content Portal in tandem with Toby AI, equipping GTN advisors with state-of-the-art technological tools and an extensive content library to enhance their service offerings.

June

  • For the second year in a row, Gifted Travel Network made the Travel Weekly Power List. The 2024 Power List is an annual survey of the top retail travel agencies, based on full-year 2023 sales. This year’s list is the largest yet, with 72 agencies recording more than $110 million in annual sales.  
  • Gifted Travel Network was honored to be nominated for a 2024 Virtuoso Award in the category of Respected Agency Culture.  

August

  • GTN announced a strategic partnership with Tern, the all-in-one platform revolutionizing the travel industry. This collaboration will provide GTN advisors with access to Tern's comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline their business operations, enhance client relationships, and ensure compliance.
  • This year, we launched Young + Gifted. This new initiative is aimed at connecting and empowering our GTN advisors, partners, and staff under the age of 40, offering unique opportunities for personal and professional growth, collaboration, and fun. The first official meet-up was held in-person at our 2024 Conference.  
  • Once again, GTN was very well represented by our team and advisors at Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas! For the first time, GTN hosted an exclusive party for members and partners. The “Celestial Soiree” was a huge hit, and it is already on the books to return to VTW in 2025.

September

  • The 2024 GTN Conference took place at the Ballantyne Hotel in Charlotte, NC. This year’s event had the theme “Inspire, Innovate, Integrate,” and brought together 200 guests, including advisors, partners, and team members. Over two action-packed days, we delivered insightful content, engaging workshops, and countless opportunities for meaningful connection. After the main conference ended, members of the Top Producers Club and Million Dollar Advisors stayed an extra day for a mastermind session, where they engaged in idea sharing and community-building.  
  • Vanessa McGovern, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, and Shannon Cunningham, Director of Engagement, along with some of our GTN advisors, attended ASTA's 2024 Legislative Day in Washington, DC.

October

  • Gifted Travel Network won two Magellan Awards for 2024, bringing GTN's total to an impressive 10 Magellan Awards. In the category of Travel Advisor Organization, GTN’s 2024 Symposium earned the Gold Award for Marketing – Live Events. GTN’s professional development program, Travel Business University (TBU), received the Silver Award for Overall Training Program.

November

  • For our 2024 GTN Hosted Experience, led by Meredith Calloway (Chief Visionary Officer), our advisors were given “Permission to Indulge” on a Caribbean sailing aboard the Windstar Pride!  

December

  • We are proud to share that GTN has made the Charlotte Business Journal Fast 50 List for the second year in a row, ranking at no. 8! The Fast 50 Awards highlight the fastest-growing private companies that are based in the greater Charlotte area.
  • Our partners at Travel Insured hosted our 2024 GTN Advisor Appreciation lunch earlier today in New York City! With our network of advisors spread across the country, it's always a pleasure when we have an opportunity to come together in person!
  • We are officially launched our brand new weekly podcast, The Travel Business Unpacked! Hosted by our Chief Visionary Officer, Meredith Calloway, this podcast is specifically tailored towards empowering travel entrepreneurs, at any stage of their journey. Each week, Meredith and various Gifted Travel Network advisors and team members will dive into a range of topics, offering insights into the strategies, mindsets, and success stories that have shaped their journeys.

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