Have you ever...
- dreamed of travelling in luxury for pennies on the dollar?
- longed to see more of the world without breaking the bank?
- aspired to design a life of travelling the world on your own terms?
At The Travel Summit, you’ll be immersed in a series of presentations, panels, and workshops by the most brilliant minds in travel, meet and mingle with hundreds of fellow travel enthusiasts, and fast-track your abilities to maximize rewards points and loyalty programs – a key tool in every traveller’s toolbox.
Join us at The Travel Summit to supercharge your travel skillset and unlock true travel freedom.
Get Your TicketsWhat
Learn to Travel Better
The Travel Summit is the #1 place to learn how to elevate your travel. Discover how you can maximize your rewards points to travel the world at a fraction of the cost.
Where
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
The Travel Summit returns to the state-of-the-art Metro Toronto Convention Centre in the heart of Downtown Toronto, steps away from the city's world-class attractions. Find more location details here.
When
April 26–28, 2024
We'll have a full weekend of keynote and breakout sessions and ample networking time for you to build strong connections with 500 fellow travellers over the weekend.
Speakers
Extra Pack of Peanuts
Special Guests
Charity Partners
Breakout Sessions
The Travel Summit 2024 will feature the following four tracks of breakout sessions.
Absorb one track throughout the weekend, or mix-and-match – the choice is yours.
Either way, catch up on video recordings of all of the sessions after the event.
Miles & Points – The Points Beginner
New to the art of travelling the world on points? Our introductory sessions will teach you everything you need to know to start flying high in no time.
- From Earn to Burn: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Points Journey
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- T.J. Dunn
- Mike Dodge
There are two sides to this game: earning points and redeeming points. Learn how to go from A to Z – collecting your first points to unlocking the best First Class experiences in the skies – with expert tips from T.J. Dunn and Mike Dodge.
- Who Deserves Your Loyalty? How to Choose the Right Hotel Program for You
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- Anshul Singh
Deciding on a hotel loyalty program can be a challenging task. In this session, Anshul Singh dives into the Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt loyalty programs, helping you make an informed choice that aligns perfectly with your travel preferences. Learn how to unlock the best perks and rewards for your stays.
- A Deep Dive into Award Availability
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- Spencer Howard
Ready to elevate your travel experience? Join Spencer Howard, one of the leading award travel experts in the game, for a comprehensive exploration of award availability, especially for those coveted international business class and First Class flights. Whether you're new to award searching or looking for advanced strategies, we've got you covered.
- Maximize as a Minimalist: Earn More Points with Only a Few Credit Cards
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- Julia Menez
You don't need a wallet overflowing with cards to accumulate points. Join this session to uncover the secrets of maximizing your points with just a handful of carefully chosen credit cards with Julia Menez and Tara McAndrew. Learn how to streamline your earning strategy and achieve remarkable rewards.
- Taming the Points Beast: A Master Workshop for Staying Organized
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- Tara McAndrew
- Josh Greenberg
Take a hands-on journey to organize your points effectively in this master workshop. Tara McAndrew and Josh Greenberg will guide you through setting up points tracking systems step-by-step, ensuring you leave with a concrete plan to maximize your rewards. Plus, gain access to valuable tools to stay on top of your points game.
- Year 2 with a Credit Card: Keep, Switch, or Cancel?
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- Nick Reyes
- Josh Greenberg
Keep or cancel? Upgrade and downgrade? As your credit card enters its second year, it's time to decide on an action plan. Get expert insights from Nick Reyes and Josh Greenberg to maintain a rewarding relationship with your credit card as you move into the next phase of your points journey.
Miles & Points – The Frequent Flyer
Learn about how to maximize the travel tools and loyalty programs at your fingertips to elevate your journeys and live the jet-setting life.
- Understanding Car Rental Insurance
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- Ben Komenkul
Unlock the keys to worry-free travels with Ben Komenkul's masterclass on car rental insurance. From liability coverage to comprehensive protection, Ben will break down the jargon, helping you understand the nuances and ensuring you hit the road fully covered – and how you might even be able to come out ahead.
- Level Up Your Wallet with Killer Credit Card Combos
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- Nick Reyes
Ready to supercharge your wallet? Join Nick Reyes as we craft a strategic plan for acquiring a killer combo of US credit cards. Discover the intricacies of maximizing your card portfolio, from navigating 5/24 rules to ensuring category bonuses and avoiding foreign transaction fees, all while enhancing your point-earning potential.
- Using Schedule Changes to Your Advantage
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- Scott Kennedy
Delays, schedule changes, and irregular operations – they're not just hassles. Learn the art of turning these disruptions into opportunities for better itineraries and even upgrades. Under the guidance of renowned frequent flyer Scott Kennedy, become an expert in identifying legal rebooking options and leveraging delays to your advantage.
- How to Find Cheap Premium Fares with Google Flights
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- Ashley Peterson
Dreaming of premium cabin flights at affordable prices? Dive into Ashley Peterson's specialty of finding budget-friendly premium fares using Google Flights. Learn the best tips and tricks for securing luxurious travel experiences without breaking the bank.
- How to Book Aspirational First Class Flights on Points
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- Tommy Lonergan
Experience the epitome of luxury on aspirational First Class flights. Join us as we explore the world's best First Class airline redemptions and the best tips for snagging that coveted seat before anyone else, under the guidance of Tommy Lonergan – a globetrotter who's flown them all.
- Know and Enforce Your Air Passenger Rights
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- Gábor Lukács
Knowledge is power when it comes to Air Passenger Rights. In this session, renowned rights advocate Gábor Lukács helps you understand your rights as a traveller and assert them effectively. Be empowered to navigate travel disruptions with confidence, ensuring you get the compensation and service you deserve.
Travel Freedom – The Lifestyle Designer
From location independence to long-term adventures, discover a wide range of approaches to seek ultimate freedom and fulfillment through travel.
- See the World with Kids: The Pursuit of Fulfilling Family Travel
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- Amy Tung
Family travel has its unique challenges. Destinations, amenities, and itineraries suitable for young children are paramount – while finding award availability can be much harder as a party of four or more. Join Amy Tung as she shares how to adapt to meet the diverse priorities and interests of family travel, powered by Miles & Points, content creation, and the ongoing pursuit of fulfilling shared experiences as a family.
- The Triangle of Freedom: How To Achieve Time, Financial, and Location Freedom Through Our Lifestyle First Approach
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- Travis Sherry
Discover Travis Sherry's Lifestyle First approach to achieving the ultimate trifecta of freedom – time, financial, and location. You'll be guided through the principles that enable a life unbound by constraints, giving you the freedom to work, live, and travel on your terms.
- Unlocking Travel & Lifestyle Freedom with Real Estate
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- Ashley Antidormi & Spencer Giles
Discover the powerful synergies between real estate, Miles & Points, and lifestyle freedom. Join Spencer Giles and Ashley Antidormi as they unveil how real estate investments have allowed them to break free from the nine-to-five grind and achieve a lifestyle of limitless travel.
- Solo Travel Tips: Overcoming Your Fears and Embracing the Journey
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- Senitra Horbrook
Solo travel can be transformative, but it's not without its challenges. In this session, seasoned solo traveller Senitra Horbrook shares her best tips and insights to help you overcome fears and embrace travel on your own, imbued by the power of Miles & Points.
- Remote Work Hacks: Top Productivity Tips from a Lifelong Digital Nomad
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- Nora Dunn
Dive into the world of remote work with 18-year digital nomad Nora Dunn. Find out how to strike the perfect balance between your professional life and the adventures of the road, making each journey a productive and memorable experience.
- What I Learned Travelling Full-time for Eight Years Straight Out of High School
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- Nonstop Dan
Join Nonstop Dan for a glimpse into a young aviation YouTuber and entrepreneur's journey – eight years of non-stop global travel right out of school. Get real-world insights on the ups and downs, the mental and physical tolls, and practical tips for making full-time travel sustainable and rewarding.
Travel Freedom – The Content Creator
Can your journeys inspire others to explore? Capture the world through your lens and transform your passion into a powerful platform.
- Panel: Finding Success as a Travel Video Creator on YouTube
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- Ricky Zhang (Moderator)
- Nonstop Dan
- Maxwell Grover
Dreaming of documenting your travel adventures with the world on YouTube? Join seasoned travel & aviation YouTuber Nonstop Dan, Prince of Travel founder Ricky Zhang, and strategist to some of the world's biggest travel YouTube channels Maxwell Grover for an immersive journey into the world of travel vlogging. From filming techniques to editing tips and audience engagement strategies, learn how to create captivating travel videos that inspire and entertain your viewers.
- Amplify Your Travel Storytelling with Tourism Partnerships
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- Chris Hau
Are you a travel content creator looking to collaborate with tourism boards and destination marketing organizations around the globe? Join industry insider and creative me Chris Hau as he demystifies the process of working with tourism boards and shares insider tips for successful partnerships, from pitching your ideas to negotiating contracts and delivering impactful campaigns.
- Building a Travel Business on Instagram: A Founder's Journey
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- Albert Hsieh
Interested in turning your passion for content creation into a thriving business on Instagram? Join Albert Hsieh, founder of the Foxtrot Dash travel & points app, as he guides you through the ins and outs of building a successful startup business powered by Instagram content creation. From crafting engaging content to growing your audience and monetizing your platform, learn Albert's best tips and strategies for building a long-term business driven by compelling visual content.
- Panel: The Ins & Outs of Being a Miles & Points Creator
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- Ricky Zhang (Moderator)
- Spencer Howard
- Ashley Peterson
- Julia Menez
- Albert Hsieh
Dive deep into the intricate world of Miles & Points content creation with our expert panel of creators. Get a wide variety of perspectives on thriving in this dynamic niche from a range of respected voices across YouTube, podcasting, social media, and written content.
- How to Build a Successful Freelance Career in Travel
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- Chris Dong
Explore the world of freelance travel writing and content creation with Chris Dong, whose work has been featured in Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, and more. Learn Chris's best tips & tricks to succeeding as a travel freelancer, using points for luxury travel, and monetizing your travel content even if you don't want to be a creator.
- Panel: Getting Started and Finding Your Niche as a Travel Creator
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- Matthew Kepnes (Moderator)
- Nora Dunn
- Travis Sherry
Kickstart your journey as a travel content creator with insights from our panel of experienced industry experts. Explore the foundational steps of launching your travel career, identifying your unique niche, choosing a platform, and charting a course for success in this exciting sphere.
Elevate Your Experience with a VIP Ticket
Purchase a VIP Ticket to attend an exclusive VIP Evening Event at the St. Regis Toronto with the event hosts and speakers, with dinner and drinks included.
In addition, as a VIP Ticket holder, you’ll enjoy an elevated experience throughout the weekend – including front-row seating, a dedicated VIP Lounge at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and an enhanced lunch on both days of the event.
Your VIP Ticket also comes with a $250 (CAD) hotel credit redeemable towards hotels booked with Prince Collection, as well as more exciting VIP perks still to come!
VIP Tickets are limited in number. If you’re interested in a VIP Ticket, we’d recommend making your purchase sooner rather than later.
Grand Prizes
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The sooner you purchase your ticket to The Travel Summit, the more of our grand prizes you’ll be eligible for! Check back often for the latest prize draw.
Air Canada Gift Card
Win a $500 (CAD) Air Canada gift card!
Credit Card Annual Fee Waiver
We'll cover the annual fee for you on any credit card publicly issued in Canada or the US!
50,000 Scene+ points
Scotiabank is proud to provide 50,000 Scene+ points to one lucky attendee. Only Canadian residents are eligible for this prize.
$300 (USD) Prince Collection Travel Credit
Win a $300 (USD) Prince Collection Travel Credit!
Marriott Bonvoy Gift Card
Marriott Bonvoy is proud to provide a $500 (CAD) Marriott Bonvoy gift card to one lucky attendee. Must be a Marriott Bonvoy Member to be eligible for this prize.
Hotel Accomodation
Weekend accommodation of up to three nights to be provided for the event at Westin Harbour Castle
Global Airport Lounge Pass
Win a 10-visit pass for Plaza Premium Lounges worldwide courtesy of Plaza Premium
All-inclusive trip to Cancun
5-night all-inclusive trip for 2, to Cancun. Courtesy of Shippsy.
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If you placed a deposit at The Travel Summit 2022 for your ticket to The Travel Summit 2024, please contact us to complete your payment by January 26, 2023.
Your Ticket to The Travel Summit
General Admission
- Access to The Travel Summit Toronto 2024 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
- Keynote presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions across 2 days
- Networking with expert travellers
- Lunch on Saturday & Sunday
- Saturday evening party at the Westin
- Special offers from leading travel brands
- Prize draws and giveaways
- Video recordings of all presentations
- More exciting event perks to come
VIP Ticket
- Everything included in a General Admission ticket
- Friday night VIP banquet with speakers at the St. Regis Toronto, including dinner & drinks
- Exclusive VIP lounge at Metro Toronto Convention Centre
- Enhanced lunch on Saturday and Sunday
- Front row seating
- $250 (CAD) credit towards hotels booked with Prince Collection
- More exciting VIP perks to come
Accommodations
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, sits near the harbourfront. This iconic Toronto hotel on the water provides easy access to downtown’s most iconic attractions, including the MTCC, CN Tower and Rogers Centre.