WINNIPEG — TPI’s annual TPI Summit events will take place May 4-14 in nine major centres across Canada.

TPI says its Summit meetings are cumulatively the most-attended training and networking events in TPI’s annual calendar with more than 350 travel advisors expected to attend.

“This annual trek is an important connection point between our preferred partners, our senior management, and our advisors across the country as we continue to lead and innovative in the independent travel advisor space,” said Morris Chia, TPI President & CEO.

Tim Morgan, Vice President, Christine Winchester, National Director of Sales, and Sheila Lamirande, Senior Operations Manager, will be traveling across the country to deliver industry and TPI-specific updates on new programs and services. In addition, Regional Sales Managers, Linda Dinsmore (Western Canada), Rhonda LaFosse (Ontario), and Lisa Geddes (Atlantic Canada), will be hosting best practice group exercises and multiple preferred partner presentations.

Following the daytime events, advisors are able to network with their peers and preferred partner representatives during a cocktail and trade show event plus take part in an exclusive dinner for TPI’s top producing advisors.

2016 TPI Summit dates and locations: May 4, Winnipeg; May 5, Edmonton; May 6, Calgary; May 7, Saskatoon; May 9, Vancouver; May 11, Ottawa; May 12, Toronto; May 13, St. John’s; and May 14, Halifax.

Sponsors include Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations, Allianz Global Assistance and Transat Holidays/Nolitours, among others.