Dream Vacations® Reveals Plans for 2027 National Conference

August 13, 2026 // Franchising.com // FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Dream Vacations® announced that its 2027 National Conference will take place October 24-30, 2027, aboard Carnival Cruise Line's new Carnival Festivale, sailing from Port Canaveral, Fla. The announcement was made during the company's Kansas City Regional Training event.

The weeklong conference will feature a unique itinerary that includes visits to Celebration Key, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas, and Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, giving attendees the opportunity to experience Carnival's premier destinations while participating in one of the travel industry's most comprehensive educational events at sea.

"One of the things that makes our National Conference so valuable is that it gives our travel advisors the opportunity to experience the industry's newest ships firsthand," said Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager of Dream Vacations®. "We're thrilled to partner with Carnival Cruise Line and bring our network aboard Carnival Festivale in 2027.

The unique itinerary will allow attendees to experience several of Carnival's exclusive destinations while combining hands-on product knowledge with a week of education, networking and unforgettable experiences. When our advisors return home, they're able to speak from personal experience and provide even better guidance to their clients."

Carnival Festivale, Carnival Cruise Line's newest Excel-class ship, will feature several first-of-their-kind experiences for the brand, including Sunsation Point, a three-deck outdoor family zone and Carnival's largest waterpark at sea. The ship's design, expanded entertainment offerings and new dining concepts will provide attendees with an overview of the vessel.

"We're honored that Dream Vacations selected Carnival Festivale for its 2027 National Conference," said Janet Wygert, senior vice president of trade sales and marketing for Carnival Cruise Line. "This event is about bringing people together, building relationships and celebrating a shared passion for travel. We can't wait to welcome the network aboard and give them a firsthand look at what makes Carnival the most fun vacation at sea."

The annual Conference brings together franchise owners, associates, supplier partners and headquarters team members for immersive education, workshops, networking opportunities and events. Attendees gain insights into industry trends, supplier products, marketing strategies and sales techniques.

In addition to educational content, attendees can participate in networking events, supplier engagement opportunities, fundraising activities supporting Make-A-Wish®, and experiences throughout the sailing.

The 2026 Dream Vacations National Conference will take place aboard Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas in October 2026, bringing together travel advisors from across North America for another week of education, innovation and connection.

SOURCE Dream Vacations

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