The itravel 2026 Elevate Conference commenced in Queenstown, New Zealand on 20 March, kicking off with evening lakeside celebrations followed by the first day of learning and networking for independent travel advisor members and supplier partners.
In 2026, the annual itravel Australia Conference travelled across the ditch to the stunning backdrop of Queenstown in Aotearoa New Zealand after last year’s two-day event in Sydney.
With the theme of ‘Elevate’, the 2026 itravel Conference program aims to help members level up their businesses this year.
After the welcome evening with drinks at Tussock Point and culinary stations at Lake June for advisors and partners, including platinum sponsors Viking, Intrepid Travel, CVFR and Ponant, the itravel 2026 Elevate Conference started at Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa with updates and keynote speeches.
ATIA CEO Dean Long, CVFR’s James Brooker, Roslyn Ranse from LUXE by itravel and Travel Agent Achievers and itravel Marketing Manager Rebecca Clarke, alongside keynote speaker Amanda Stevens, delivered presentations to give advisors the tools and insights to elevate their businesses.
itravel members Emily Todorovski, Vicki Wood, Teresa Mosca and Joanne Rothwell served as conference MCs as advisors took the opportunity to engage directly with suppliers in dedicated meetings throughout the day as well as morning sales and marketing sessions.
The first day concluded with attendees split across three different Queenstown venues for intimate dinners followed by drinks at Cru Bar.
itravel CEO Steve Labroski said the annual conference is a yearly highlight for the member network.
“It’s an opportunity to bring our advisors and partners together, not just to talk business, but to strengthen the relationships that are at the heart of everything we do. Events like this remind us that while we operate independently, we succeed together,” he said.
itravel COO Joe Karbo added: “The energy has been fantastic. When you bring experienced advisors and engaged partners together like this, the conversations naturally move beyond day-to-day business into ideas that genuinely drive growth. That’s where the real value of the conference comes to life.”
