Cruise Brothers Shines Bright at the 2025 EDGE Conference in Las Vegas
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This year, Travel Leaders Network hosted its annual EDGE Conference at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, bringing together over 2,000 travel professionals for enriching education, networking, and collaboration.
We at Cruise Brothers—proudly represented through our brands at CruiseBrothers.com and CruisingFree.com—were honored to stand alongside the industry’s best. As Chairman’s Pinnacle Award winners within Travel Leaders Network, Cruise Brothers exemplifies the power of innovation and leadership in today’s competitive travel marketplace.
What Made EDGE 2025 Unforgettable?
1. A surge in cruise and land travel
CEO John Lovell shared encouraging figures: cruise sales are up over 12% across leisure and land segments—luxury cruises up 20%, river up 29%, premium 16%, and contemporary 8%. Land travel and theme parks also saw steady growth.
2. Game-changing tech and tools
EDGE unveiled cutting-edge platforms empowering advisors—like SNAP Air for hotel/car/air bookings, Social Share for dynamic social media content, and Super Agent for smarter client–advisor matching.
3. Industry icon Richard Branson
A surprise keynote from Sir Richard Branson underscored the influence of travel advisors and reinforced the importance of partnerships between advisors, suppliers, and clients.
Cruise Brothers: A Standout Presence
As a leading host agency since 1972, Cruise Brothers was proud to walk the show floor, showcase our affiliate program, and connect with suppliers and fellow advisors. Our presence wasn’t just about representation—it was a statement of our commitment to growth, innovation, and service excellence in the travel industry.
Looking Ahead: Cruising and Connection
The energy at EDGE left us inspired. With Travel Leaders forecasting another record year—cruise and land bookings continuing to climb, and momentum driving into 2026 —Cruise Brothers and Cruising Free is ready to elevate what’s possible for travelers.
Thank you, EDGE 2025!
We’re thrilled to represent Cruise Brothers and the broader travel industry, and we can’t wait to bring what we’ve learned back to clients and partners everywhere. Visit us at CruiseBrothers.com and CruisingFree.com to explore the latest deals, exclusive offers, and cruise inspiration.