The Family Travel Association's Quarterly Connections virtual event series brings together travel advisors, media members, and suppliers for meaningful conversations that strengthen our community, foster collaboration, and create new business opportunities.
In just 2½ hours, you'll gain valuable industry insights, make new connections, and discover innovative family travel products and experiences—all from the convenience of your desk. Designed exclusively for FTA members, these interactive events are intentionally concise, engaging, and packed with meaningful content and relationship-building opportunities.
Whether you're looking to expand your network, learn from industry experts, explore emerging trends, or develop strategic partnerships, Quarterly Connections offers a welcoming space to connect with fellow family travel professionals who share your passion for inspiring family travel experiences.
WHY ATTEND?
As a Family Travel Association member, Quarterly Connections helps you stay informed, inspired, and connected—all in a convenient virtual format designed for busy professionals.
By attending, you'll:
- Connect with fellow family travel advisors and industry professionals who understand the unique opportunities and challenges of serving family travelers.
- Discover new destinations, products, experiences, and supplier partners that can help you better serve your clients.
- Learn from experienced advisors, industry leaders, and guest speakers who share practical insights, trends, and best practices.
- Participate in meaningful peer-to-peer discussions that encourage collaboration, idea-sharing, and professional growth.
- Stay up to date on Family Travel Association initiatives, industry developments, and opportunities available to members.
- Build relationships that can lead to new partnerships, referrals, and business opportunities.
Whether you're looking for fresh ideas, valuable connections, or actionable takeaways, Quarterly Connections delivers meaningful content and conversations designed to help you grow your business and strengthen your place within the family travel community.
UPCOMING EVENT DATES
Q3 2026: September 23, 2026
Q4 2026: December 8, 2026
Q1 2027: March 18, 2027
ATTENDANCE
Travel Advisors attend Quarterly Connections at no cost, creating an engaged audience of family travel professionals eager to discover new destinations, products, and experiences. This virtual event is designed for live participation and will not be recorded, so attendees must be present to engage, connect, and take part in the conversation. Supplier participation is available through a limited number of sponsorship opportunities.
EVENT SCHEDULE
All times listed are Eastern Time (ET).
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 12:00 – 12:15 PM | FTA Updates – Get the latest on FTA's growth, accomplishments, and future plans, and learn how the association continues to strengthen connections, create opportunities, and deliver value for members. |
| 12:15 – 12:45 PM | Travel Advisor Panel Discussion – Gain valuable insights from experienced travel advisors and industry leaders as they share emerging trends, current challenges, success stories, and opportunities shaping the future of family travel. |
| 12:45 – 1:45 PM | Supplier Showcase Sessions – Connect with supplier partners as they showcase their latest family travel products, destinations, and experiences. Gain firsthand knowledge, gather valuable resources, and discover new opportunities to enhance your clients' travel experiences. |
| 1:45 – 2:30 PM | Travel Advisor Roundtable Discussions – Connect with industry peers in facilitated small-group discussions focused on sharing experiences, exchanging insights, and learning from one another. Through open dialogue and collaboration, participants gain fresh perspectives, valuable takeaways, and new ideas to help grow their businesses and strengthen the family travel community. |
Schedule is intended as an outline and may be subject to change.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Supplier members can showcase their destination, product, or service to an engaged audience of family travel advisors actively seeking new experiences, resources, and partnerships for their clients.
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available for each Quarterly Connections event, providing valuable visibility and direct engagement with Family Travel Association members.
To learn more about available sponsorship opportunities, contact:
Call or email Kary Moening to reserve your sponsorship today!
616-217-7190 | Kary@serendipity-media.com
www.familytravel.org
Reserve your sponsorship today—availability is limited.