With the countdown on for Helloworld Travel’s 2025 Owner Managers Conference (OMC), the travel giant has announced Helloworld TV show presenter Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann as the master of ceremonies for the event.
Taking place in Vancouver from 22-25 May, this year’s gathering promises key insights, business updates, trends and plenty of networking opportunities, all set against the stunning backdrop of Vancouver.
With support from Air Canada and United Airlines, and key destination partners including Destination Canada, Destination British Columbia and Destination Vancouver, the event will spotlight the BC city and surrounds to owner-managers from across Australia and New Zealand.
A wide range of pre- and post-famil experiences are also on offer. These include Vancouver day tours, the iconic Rocky Mountaineer, wilderness resorts in British Columbia, Canadian adventures with Globus and Collette, a Scenic Victoria famil, Alaska and Inside Passage cruises with Hurtigruten and Princess Cruises, a Canadian Adventure with Adventure World and even a taste of Ontario’s iconic cities.
Meanwhile, Helloworld has also teased some of the event venues, which will include JW Marriott Parq Vancouver and Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
Registrations close on 17 April. Register here.
“OMC is one of the must attended events for our business. We see it as a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights on what’s currently trending in the industry, staying on top of what is new in Helloworld as well as be inspired by the motivational keynote speakers,” says Annabel Dolphin, Owner and General Manager of Helloworld Travel Mackay, Mt Pleasant and Willows Townsville.
“The networking opportunities and events are curated so that you can connect with other owners, managers and key preferred suppliers – even if you attend by yourself.
“I have always walked away with a renewed sense of energy and many great ideas on how we can improve and grow our business.
“This year, I am especially excited to be heading to the beautiful destination of Vancouver. It’s the perfect setting to spend time working on your business as well as showcasing to our customers that we are the travel professionals.”
Helloworld Travel Group GM Retail Nick Sutherland said feedback for the event is “phenomenal and we are delighted to be heading to such an incredible destination this year”.
“Our OMC is a much anticipated and well-loved event, bringing together owner-managers for insightful sharing of knowledge and a celebration of being a part of the Helloworld Travel family as well as important collaboration with all our preferred partners,” he remarked.
The Helloworld Travel OMC is also open to members of the Magellan and My Travel Group networks.
Check out our wrap of the 2024 OMC Conference, held in Sydney.
