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Join us Sunday November 13th at the Skirball Cultural Center for a Travel Forward afternoon filled with education, excitement & enrichment. Hear distinguished global travel experts, discover tempting vacation destinations, and learn of emerging concepts in travel.
With our dynamic slate of Travel Experts & Industry Veterans, you will
- Discover Africa as only a native can reveal it.
- Encounter the adventure of Expedition cruising to Antarctica and the Galapagos.
- Consider a world of exotic destinations that can be travelled by river.
- Hear six-star luxury standard-bearer Crystal Cruises share an account of their recently completed Northbound Passage Cruise.
As the Holidays approach, get a jump on your travel planning for 2017 and beyond. We look forward to welcoming you at Skirball Cultural Center on November 13th!
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2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Light snacks & refreshments will be served.
Schedule
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Speakers: John Stoll & Walter Littlejohn
Vice Presidents, Crystal Cruises
Speaker: Sherwin Banda
President & CEO, African Travel
Speaker: Rachel Woodward
Director of Expeditions, Silversea Cruises
Speaker: Wesley Bosnic
Senior Vice President, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Six-Star Luxury & the Northwest Passage
Session Time: 1:00 pm
Speakers: John Stoll & Walter Littlejohn
Vice Presidents, Crystal Cruises
Crystal Cruises is the benchmark in ultra-luxury six star cruising. Now, unprecedented expansion and growth into luxury river cruising, small luxury yacht voyages, and Crystal AirCruises global journeys by private jet, afford travelers new opportunities to travel in luxury. Crystal Vice Presidents John Stoll and Walter Littlejohn are decades long veterans of the travel industry who are shaping these new offerings from Crystal Cruises, and opening new horizons like the Northwest Passage Cruise that John recently curated and escorted.
Hear these two dynamic cruise industry insiders share Crystal Cruises vision for the future and offer glimpses into the world of luxury travel opportunities that await you.
An Insider's Guide to Africa
Session Time: 2:00 pm
Speaker: Sherwin Banda
President & CEO, African Travel
Sherwin Banda, has spent more than 17 years in the international hospitality industry and is renowned for his highly personalized approach to customer care, empowering managerial style, and passionate devotion to all things Africa. Born and raised in Cape Town, Banda's impressive history includes various positions in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and United States. As president of African Travel his focus is to build upon the success of America's longest established safari company by providing the ultimate travel experience to embrace clients interest, travel-style and budget.
Sherwin's engaging speaking style, and true authority status on Africa, will provide unparalleled perspective to those considering a first Safari, or being called to return to magnificent Africa!
Expedition Cruising: Adventure meets Luxury
Session Time: 3:00 pm
Speaker: Rachel Woodward
Director of Expeditions, Silversea Cruises
USC Graduate Rachel Woodward is a 10 year veteran of the luxury cruise industry and was selected as one of Vacation Agent Magazine's "Rising Stars" in 2013. Rachel has a passion for adventure and a drive to explore unique corners of the world considered "off the beaten path" for many. She joined Silversea Cruises in January of 2013 and currently serves as Director of National Expedition Sales. Her passion for Silversea Expeditions, and the lucky guests who join Silversea to places like the Galapagos and Antarctica, is infectious.
If an Expedition cruise is on your bucket list, come hear tips, highlights & recommendations that only an Expedition Cruising insider can deliver!
Cruising Exotic Destinations by River
Session Time: 4:00 pm
Speaker: Wesley Bosnic
Senior Vice President, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
As a Senior Vice President with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, Wesley Bosnic has spent the last 20 years developing Uniworld's exotic river cruise & tour products in Vietnam & Cambodia, India, Egypt and China. Travelling by river cruise along the waterways of these exotic regions gives you an ideal window into the heart of the destination. Wesley has travelled extensively in those regions and knows first-hand of the life-altering experiences that await.
Hear Wesley share a taste of the history and rich cultural traditions that await you if Southeast Asia, India Egypt or China are on your bucket list.
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