09/25/2026
As the MMV Inspire Conference comes to a close, I'm leaving with new supplier connections, expanded destination knowledge, fresh business ideas, and valuable insights that will benefit my clients.
My top 3 takeaways from this week:
1. Firsthand experience changes everything. Touring Regal Princess, walking Hideaway Beach, sitting in a cabana at Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, no brochure or supplier deck can replace actually seeing a product in person.
2. The little details are what actually help clients. Things like NCL's adults-only Vibe Beach Club or Viking's submersible expeditions aren't the headline pitch, but they're often exactly what makes a trip the right fit for a specific traveler.
3. This industry is full of people who genuinely care about getting it right, from supplier reps to fellow advisors comparing notes late into the evening.
My favorite moment was easily Hideaway Beach at CocoCay. An adults-only cove, an infinity pool that stretches toward the ocean, and a cabana attendant who kept us fed and comfortable all day. It's the kind of afternoon that reminds you exactly why people cruise in the first place.
What I'm most excited to bring home to my clients: real, firsthand answers. Whether it's Sandals, Norwegian, Disney, Viking, Royal Caribbean, or Princess, I'm not recommending based on a website anymore, I'm recommending based on what I actually saw, sat in, and experienced myself.
Thank you to all of the supplier partners, presenters, and fellow advisors who made this week such a valuable experience.
Now it's time to put everything I've learned into action!
