Event - CoNexion 2024 - New Orleans, Louisiana


Attended by: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC (Co-Founder - Travel Professional NEWS)

 

New Orleans, Louisiana and its festive and lively energy is a destination not to be missed. This was the home of CoNexion 2024 and where Nexion advisors joined together to celebrate their partnership with Nexion Travel Group. The lively spirit and fun that emanates from this city is intoxicating and this was felt by all who had the pleasure of being apart of this year’s conference.

 

This year’s event took place at the iconic Hilton New Orleans Riverside which sits right on the shore of the Mississippi River. The location of the hotel is perfect for visitors looking to enjoy what this historic city has to offer all within easy walking distance. One can enjoy the luxury of this beautiful hotel and the peace and calm of its location on the beautiful river, but also be in the heart of the fun and frolic that New Orleans is famous for on Bourbon Street within minutes. Welcome to New Orleans and our overview of CoNexion 2024.

 

Sunday, September 8th

Agents were arriving from Canada and all over the United States in record numbers. According to the Nexion staff this conference set a record attendance with 525 Nexion advisors. Add to that number the suppliers and Nexion staff and I am sure the total attendance was well over 700. I ran into several friends and colleagues in the lobby and roaming the various venues that the hotel has to offer. Sunday was Co-Nexion Canada Day for the Canadian Advisors. There was a reception later for the Newbies in attendance at this year’s CoNexion.

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