LTA Ultra Summit 2024: Full Schedule

1:00pm EDT

Registration

Wednesday May 8, 2024 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
PGA Pre-Function Foyer

General

1:00pm EDT

Supplier Setup

Wednesday May 8, 2024 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
PGA Ballroom B&C

Supplier

4:00pm EDT

Optional Property Tour

There will be a tour of the grounds of PGA National Resort Wednesday afternoon at 4PM. Meet by the Ultra registration desk for tour start. Tour includes all resort amenities. Wear walkable shoes.

Wednesday May 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Ultra Registration Desk

Activity

6:30pm EDT

Welcome Reception & Pro Tips on the Green

Wednesday May 8, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Masters Terrace

Reception

8:00am EDT

Networking Breakfast | Sponsored by Viking Cruises

Thursday May 9, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
PGA Ballroom A

Meal / Snack

9:00am EDT

A Look Inside Your Business

Speakers

Ruthanne Terrero

Vice President - Content/Editorial Director, Luxury Travel Advisor, Questex Travel

Matt Turner

Editor, Questex Travel

Thursday May 9, 2024 9:00am - 9:40am EDT
British Open Ballroom

Education

9:40am EDT

Keynote | What to Know and How to Win with Luxury Travels in 2024 | Mike Vasquez, CEO Olinger Group

Not all luxury travelers want the same out of their vacations. Understand the travel trends for 2024 and what travelers seek out when choosing a luxury vacation. Learn how to best deliver your services by understanding what matters most in 2024 and what changes to expect with the economic outlook. During this session you will learn insights into travel budgets, amenities people are prioritizing, and how to communicate your services to meet the needs of your customers. This comprehensive study will cover all this and more.

Speakers

Michael Vasquez

CEO, Olinger Group

Michael Vasquez, CEO and Visionary, has spent 20 years at the forefront of innovation and smarter learning in the market research industry. His focus has been growing brands through data driven insights combined with strategic thinking.   Michael thrives on helping his team and... Read More →

Thursday May 9, 2024 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
British Open Ballroom

Education

10:15am EDT

Networking Break

Thursday May 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
PGA Ballroom Foyer

Meal / Snack

10:45am EDT

Panel Discussion | Hidden Gems & Insider Secrets

Speakers

Matt Turner

Editor, Questex Travel

Camille Cutrone

President, Vista Travel Consultants Inc.

Kareem George

Founder and Principal, Culture Traveler, LLC

Kareem George is the Founder and Principal of Culture Traveler, LLC, a boutique luxury travel company focused on unique experiences centered around arts, culture and cuisine. A lifelong traveler, Mr. George has visited more than 68 countries and all seven continents. Culture Traveler... Read More →

Christine Smith

Senior Travel Advisor, CTA, Signature Travel Network

Thursday May 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:15am EDT
British Open Ballroom

Education

11:15am EDT

Educational Session | Hospitality Design of the Future

Speakers

Enrique Vela

Principal and Director of Strategy, V Starr

Enrique Vela, Principal and Director of Strategy, V StarrEnrique Vela, V Starr’s Principal and Director of Strategy, brings over 15 years of experience as an architectural designer and project manager to the team. With an extensive portfolio across corporate, hospitality, and residential... Read More →

Thursday May 9, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
British Open Ballroom

Education

11:45am EDT

Presentation by Visit Anchorage

Thursday May 9, 2024 11:45am - 12:00pm EDT
PGA Ballroom A

Education

12:00pm EDT

Networking Lunch | Sponsored by Visit Anchorage

Thursday May 9, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
PGA Ballroom A

Meal / Snack

1:15pm EDT

One-to-One Meetings

Thursday May 9, 2024 1:15pm - 3:10pm EDT
PGA Ballroom B&C

Meetings

3:10pm EDT

Networking Break

Thursday May 9, 2024 3:10pm - 3:50pm EDT
PGA Ballroom Foyer

Meal / Snack

3:50pm EDT

One to One Meetings

Thursday May 9, 2024 3:50pm - 5:30pm EDT
PGA Ballroom B&C

Meetings

5:30pm EDT

Optional Sip & Shop | Sponsored by PGA National Resort

If you would like to, stop by Sugarplume for a Sip & Shop. Browse the chocolatier and golf shop. Complimentary PGA Honey Cocktail and Mocktail available.

Thursday May 9, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Sugarplume

Activity

5:30pm EDT

Free Time to Enjoy the Resort

Thursday May 9, 2024 5:30pm - 7:15pm EDT
PGA National Resort

General

7:15pm EDT

Dinner | Sponsored by Explora Journeys

Thursday May 9, 2024 7:15pm - 9:00pm EDT
PGA Ballroom A

Reception

7:45am EDT

Networking Breakfast | Sponsored by ALG Vacations®

Speakers

James Kareka

ALG Vacations Corp.

Friday May 10, 2024 7:45am - 8:45am EDT
PGA Ballroom A

Meal / Snack

9:00am EDT

One to One Meetings

Friday May 10, 2024 9:00am - 10:10am EDT
PGA Ballroom B&C

Meetings

10:10am EDT

Networking Break

Friday May 10, 2024 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
PGA Ballroom Foyer

Meal / Snack

10:35am EDT

One to One Meetings

Friday May 10, 2024 10:35am - 11:55am EDT
PGA Ballroom B&C

Meetings

11:55am EDT

Networking Lunch

Friday May 10, 2024 11:55am - 12:45pm EDT
PGA Ballroom A

Meal / Snack

12:55pm EDT

Panel | New Strategies 2024 and Beyond: Innovations for a New World

Speakers

Matt Turner

Editor, Questex Travel

Scott Largay

Director of Business Strategy, Largay Travel & Please Go Away

Janel Carnero

Luxury Travel Advisor, EMBARK Collective

JANEL CARNERO Meet Janel Carnero, a distinguished Luxury Travel Advisor with Embark Beyond, whose journey in the realm of opulence has been nothing short of extraordinary. In under two years, Janel has not only become a trusted name in luxury travel but has also redefined the standards... Read More →

Mo Noubani

Director, Travel Box International

Travel trade business development strategist with an impressive sales andmarketing background in the hospitality industry.Born in Oman, raised in Jordan and educated in the US, Mo has overtwenty-five years of experience in the travel trade. As Director of the TravelBox international... Read More →

Friday May 10, 2024 12:55pm - 1:40pm EDT
British Open Ballroom