Independent agency network itravel has concluded its two-day itravel 2026 Elevate Conference in stunning Queenstown, New Zealand, with celebration and forward momentum.
The final day of the itravel 2026 Elevate Conference continued the uplifting event theme of helping independent and mobile travel advisors to level up their businesses with a program mix of supplier meetings and updates.
Platinum sponsors Ponant’s Kristina Sambaher, Nicola McKenzie from Intrepid Travel and Viking’s Nathalie Fagan, plus itravel’s senior leadership team of Steve Labroski, Jo Howard, Joe Karbo and Joshua Gordon, delivered industry insights.
These sessions gave advisors a clear view of what’s ahead, along with the confidence and tools to keep growing their businesses.
The itravel 2026 Elevate Conference concluded with a gala dinner and awards ceremony at the iconic AJ Hackett – Queenstown Bungy Centre, where delegates came together to celebrate achievements across the 170-strong agent network.
itravel CEO Steve Labroski said attendees leave Queenstown with new ideas and insights, along with stronger relationships and a renewed sense of purpose to take on the year ahead.
“This conference is always a powerful reminder that our strength comes from our people. Seeing our advisors connect, share ideas and celebrate each other’s success is what makes this network so special,” he said.
“We’re incredibly proud of what’s been achieved this year and even more excited about what’s ahead.”
Labroski also revealed that the inspiring location of the itravel 2027 Conference will be Hobart, which advisors and supplier partners can look forward to experiencing next year.
