Power Your Business with Shared Knowledge at CruiseWorld

From peer-to-peer learning to ship tours and powerful networking, CruiseWorld 2025 offers travel advisors the tools, connections, and insights to thrive in a changing industry.

 

Contributed By: Mary Pat Sullivan, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Partnerships at Northstar Travel Group

CruiseWorld, powered by Northstar Travel Group, unites the travel industry for growth and professional development through, general sessions, networking opportunities, its signature Exhibitor Showcase, and dynamic workshops. North American travel advisors come to CruiseWorld to gain valuable knowledge, build relationships, and discover new products for their clients. This year’s CruiseWorld will take place at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL, from November 5–7, 2025.

 

 

Returning in 2025 are the renowned Peer-to-Peer sessions, where advisors learn from their colleagues—a true highlight of the event. The sessions offer you the opportunity to hear directly from fellow travel advisors who have mastered their skills and achieved success in the industry. These sessions are thoughtfully designed to cater to the needs of travel advisors at every level. Whether you’re a beginner seeking foundational insights, a developing agency looking to scale up, or a long-time seller seeking fresh perspectives, the Peer-to-Peer sessions have you covered. Here’s a look at what’s in store this year:

Scaling with Purpose: How to Grow a Travel Brand that Changes Lives

Building A Stand-Out Brand

Partnering with Purpose: Leveraging DMCs to Boost Profits and Efficiency

The Campfire Effect: How to Build a Culture People Gather Around

Turning Budgets into Bookings: Thriving Amid Rising Travel Costs

Caviar Clients & Red-Carpet Bookings: How to Become the Go-To Travel Advisor for the Rich & Famous

Scroll, Post, Profit: Social Media Made Simple for Travel Pros

From Lookers to Bookers: Optimizing Your Discovery Call to Seal the Deal

Winning with Groups: Retreats, Charters & Affinity Sailings That Sell Themselves

AI Unboxed – Empowering Travel Advisors with Smart Technology and Mastering Effective Prompts

Legal Lowdown: Protecting Your Travel Business with Confidence

 

 

An annual highlight of CruiseWorld’s program is the ship tours, offering travel advisors a chance to explore some of the most magnificent ships on the water. Ship tours are available on November 8 and 9 and feature the following vessels: Carnival Cruise Line’s Celebration; Celebrity Cruises’ Silhouette; MSC Cruises’ World America; Norwegian Cruise Line’s Aqua and Encore; Princess Cruises’ Majestic Princess; Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas, Icon of the Seas, and Oasis of the Seas; and Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady.

 

Also returning is the highly anticipated Exhibitor Showcase, set for Thursday, November 6. This top-notch event will feature a diverse range of companies from every sector of the travel industry, including airlines, attractions, business tools, vehicle rentals, cruises, destinations, host agencies, consortia, franchises, hotels, resorts, professional services, tour operators, and packaged vacations. Attendees will have a fantastic opportunity to network, explore new products and services, and create long-lasting connections. Suppliers interested in joining the Exhibitor Showcase should contact Emmy Smotrys at esmotrys@travelweekly.com.

 

 

CruiseWorld’s comprehensive program will be announced in September and will offer valuable insights for every kind of travel advisor—whether you’re a home-based professional, a cruise specialist, a seasoned veteran, or just starting out. Register now and save $25 on your registration with the code HBTA at checkout.

 

To register for CruiseWorld, please visit www.cruiseworldshow.com/registration.