Explore
Lead
Experiment
Vision
Advance
Thrive
Expand
The Focus
ELEVATE is for owners looking to share, learn and level-up. Often the most sage advice and helpful ideas come from other owners. The goal of ELEVATE is to provide space where owners can explore new ideas and collaborate. Over the 2 days you will hear the experience and expertise from owners who face the same hurdles as you. You will also have focused time to workshop a variety ideas with other owners.
During the workshop time we will facilitate discussions around operations and explore ways to create efficiencies, expand your agency and advance your vision.
By the end of the conference we hope you go away with a better understanding of areas of growth, a plan for creating the agency you want and some new connections in this industry.
Conference /Workshop Agenda
ELEVATE is a mix of speakers and group workshop time.
September 14
Beginning at 4PM
Registration, Supplier Meet & Greet
Opening Reception
September 15
8:30AM - 5PM Presentations and Discussions
September 16
8:30AM - 5PM Presentations and Discussions
Dates are confirmed. Times are tentative.
Speakers
The Future-Ready Agency: Tech That Matters, Trends That Don't
Nikki Hendrix
Owner of Favorite Grampy Travels/ FG Luxury Travel
Jennifer Price and Juliana Grohman
Owners of Beacon and Burgundy Travel/Kingdom and Cruise Travel
Holly McGuire
Owner of Hi Ho Vacations
Dates are confirmed. Times are tentative.
The Dates and Venue
September 14-16, 2027
Inn at Celebration
700 Bloom Street
Celebration, FL 34747
Past Sponsors
LEADING IN THE INDUSTRY
ELEVATE
Experiment Lead Explore Vision Advance Thrive Expand
Registration before December 1, 2026 $550
Registration after December 1, 2026 $700
Lodging is not included in the the registration price.
There is a limited number of rooms at $219 per night + tax in the room block so book early.
The Organizer
Jolene Stevens is the founder of Practically Magic and the former owner of goMagic, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner agency. She also hosts the Travel Advisor Collaborative, a group that facilitates speakers and owners discussions.
Supporting women in business and other owners is a passion of hers. Bring Community, Collaboration and Curiosity to this industry is her mission.
Jolene has a background in Marketing, Sales and Event Operations and is thrilled to be organizing this workshop/conference.
