Dream Vacations and CruiseOne take a major step toward strengthening the travel advisor profession with their expanded 2026 training calendar. This initiative brings new programs, skill-building opportunities, and industry partnerships that support the growing demand for knowledgeable travel advisors. Travelers now expect accurate guidance, clear planning, and personalized recommendations. Advisors who complete these programs will gain the expertise needed to deliver exceptional service.
The travel industry continues to rebuild and transform after global disruptions. Advisors play a key role in this recovery. Travelers rely on experts who understand regulations, supplier policies, and destination details. Dream Vacations and CruiseOne aim to elevate this expertise on a global scale. Their extended training calendar supports smarter travel planning, stronger tourism growth, and better experiences for travelers everywhere.
A Comprehensive Training Calendar for 2026
The expanded 2026 calendar features multiple programs that support advisors at every stage of their careers. The focus remains on practical knowledge, destination expertise, and advanced business techniques. Each program provides tools that help advisors offer accurate, efficient, and personalized service.
Business Intensive
A three-day workshop helps new advisors build a strong foundation. The program covers market analysis, database management, sales reporting, and commission tracking. Participants finish with clear strategies for running a successful travel business.
Cruise Control Intensive
This hands-on session focuses on mastering the CruiseOne booking platform. Advisors learn to manage reservations, handle guest requests, and streamline the workflow. This training supports faster and more accurate bookings.
Foundation Series
The monthly webinar series helps early-stage advisors gain confidence. Sessions explain supplier selection, payment steps, travel requirements, and service standards. Advisors learn to answer questions clearly and handle bookings with precision.
Masterclass Series
This advanced series targets experienced advisors. Monthly sessions focus on budgeting, team leadership, group travel management, and branding. Advisors also explore emerging trends and new sales strategies that keep them ahead in a competitive market.
In addition to these programs, the 2026 calendar includes new destination certifications for Alaska, the Caribbean, and Hawaii. These certifications give advisors deeper knowledge of top travel spots. This helps them match clients with suitable destinations based on interests, seasons, and travel styles.
Partnership With CLIA Elevates Industry Standards
Dream Vacations and CruiseOne strengthen their training impact through a major partnership with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). As the first CLIA Premier Agency Member to offer elective credits, the company gives advisors the chance to earn up to forty credits toward the Certified Cruise Counselor certification.
This partnership helps reinforce high industry standards and reflects a strong commitment to education. Advisors gain clearer career pathways and improved professional recognition. Clients benefit from expert guidance backed by advanced certification and continuous learning.
Practical Experience and Strong Industry Networks
The 2026 calendar includes immersive events designed to bring advisors closer to suppliers, destinations, and industry leaders. These events provide real-world insights that support better travel planning.
Regional Training Sessions
Dream Vacations and CruiseOne will host six in-person regional events across the United States. A virtual option supports advisors who cannot travel. These sessions highlight new travel trends, updated tools, and essential sales techniques.
Specialised Summits
Advisors gain niche expertise through dedicated summits.
- The River Cruise Summit focuses on European waterways and emerging cruise products.
- The Luxury Summit at The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe explores high-end travel experiences.
- The MarTech Summit covers digital marketing, AI tools, and automation strategies.
These summits help advisors deliver more tailored service and understand fast-growing travel segments.
National Conference on the Star of the Seas
The 2026 National Conference takes place onboard the Star of the Seas by Royal Caribbean. Advisors will attend workshops, meet suppliers, and gain insights while experiencing a modern cruise environment. This event blends education with firsthand cruise exposure.
Supporting Global Tourism Through Better Travel Advice
Education plays a key role in shaping the future of global tourism. Well-trained advisors provide informed recommendations and guide travelers toward meaningful, responsible choices. This leads to better journeys and stronger tourism growth.
Destination certifications help advisors promote lesser-known locations. This shift reduces pressure on overcrowded attractions and supports sustainable tourism. Regions that seldom receive attention gain more exposure and economic benefits.
Trained advisors also guide travelers toward eco-friendly choices and responsible travel habits. This guidance helps protect natural environments, cultural sites, and local communities.
Stronger Advisors Create Stronger Tourism Economies
Dream Vacations and CruiseOne’s investment in training supports long-term global tourism growth. Better travel planning increases traveler satisfaction and results in more repeat bookings. Suppliers benefit from higher sales and stronger demand across cruise lines, hotels, and destinations.
Local economies also gain from the increased travel activity. Trained advisors help travelers discover unique restaurants, local tour guides, and cultural activities. This creates steady income for small businesses and tourism workers.
A Future Built on Knowledge and Innovation
The enhanced 2026 training calendar shows how the travel industry moves forward with education at its core. Advisors gain advanced skills, new connections, and deeper destination knowledge. Travelers gain clearer guidance and more memorable journeys. Tourism regions benefit from higher visitation and more sustainable tourism practices.
Conclusion: A Smarter Future for Global Travel
Dream Vacations and CruiseOne set a new benchmark for travel advisor development in 2026. Their expanded training calendar brings practical skills, advanced certifications, and immersive events to professionals across the industry. These efforts support tourism growth, strengthen advisor expertise, and help travelers enjoy well-planned, meaningful journeys. With education at the forefront, the global tourism industry enters a smarter and more resilient era.
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