Here’s what you’ll learn after reading this article:
- The 2025 Land Summit in Miches, Dominican Republic, provided Dream Vacations Franchise Owners with a valuable opportunity to network directly with top travel agency suppliers and build new partnerships.
- The annual event offers targeted learning sessions on topics like brand strategy and marketing, combined with first-hand experience touring new resorts to help agents book with confidence.
- A core focus of the Land Summit is embracing community, allowing attendees to connect with and learn from fellow Franchise Owners, sharing strategies and enthusiasm for the travel business.
We’re excited to report the conclusion of the 2025 Land Summit in beautiful Miches, Dominican Republic. More than 120 Franchise Owners gathered to learn from industry experts, build relationships with travel agency suppliers and experience the unmatched support of the Dream Vacations community – all while being able to improve their ability to connect clients with ideal resort, tour, rail, and custom itineraries.
This annual event is one of the most valuable franchise resources you earn when you’re part of the Dream Vacations family. Attendees enjoy a trip of growth and collaboration, with each aspect designed to catapult you into a thriving year.
How Land Summit Elevates Your Travel Business
This first-class industry event equips business owners with the tools they need for lasting momentum. Focused on land vacations (meaning any travel type other than cruising), this summit must cover some extremely broad travel segments – from custom trips through Europe to elegant Caribbean resorts to transcontinental rail journeys and theme park getaways. For Dream Vacations Franchise Owners, this event is an opportunity to learn about these products – and experience many of them firsthand.
Connect with Top Suppliers
This year, as always, attendees met directly with leading travel agency suppliers, helping them build more personal relationships with existing partners and form new supplier partnerships.
“Land Summit is a great business networking tool. You get to know the other Dream Vacations Franchise Owners and associates, as well as get to know the suppliers… that’s really important,” says Tara Weeman, a Dream Vacations Franchise Owner from Chamberlain, South Dakota.
Through trade shows, one-on-one conversations and open networking, you’re opened to a world of possibilities, along with the privilege of bringing these insights back to your clients; this is how you can provide them with the best value possible.
Targeted Learning
More than just a networking event, Land Summit is an opportunity to expand your travel agent training and build your craft as a travel expert. Attendees joined targeted training sessions led by Dream Vacations headquarters, with sessions covering brand strategy, marketing and beyond – designed to allow Franchise Owners to sell and manage trips as diverse as those in the land segment. This franchise training and support combine practical resources with expert guidance to strengthen your business model.
First-Hand Experience
First-hand experience is one of the most valuable tools you can develop as a travel agency owner. Each adventure helps you curate trips to match your client’s needs. Attendees at the 2025 Land Summit toured world-class resorts – like Secret Tides Punta Cana (an adults-only getaway) and Nickelodeon Resort Punta Cana (a family-friendly destination) offering first-hand experiences in accommodations, amenities and service. Each tour helps travel experts book their clients’ vacations with confidence.
“I was seeing Miches, this part of the Dominican, for the very first time,” says Kaylin Belcick, a Dream Vacations travel agent from Tampa, Florida. “Plus, learning that there’s a lot of different new resorts that are opening, and they’re beautiful. I’ve learned a ton of finer details.”
Embrace Community
Community is at the core of every Land Summit, with shared meals, get-togethers and panel discussions designed to help attendees form lasting connections.
“Meeting other agents is wonderful, and at this particular event, there’s quite a lot of new faces, and it’s fun to meet them and discover their enthusiasm for learning,” says Belcick.
Beyond uplifting your community, these connections can play a major role in growing your business, as you share strategies and celebrate milestone accomplishments together.
Explore the World With the Dream Vacations Family
Attending the Land Summit is an impactful way to network with travel agency suppliers and your fellow travel enthusiasts. Join a travel community that celebrates one another’s wins, explores with curiosity and shares their passion for travel without hesitation.
Are you ready to begin your journey as a trusted Dream Vacations Franchise Owner? Watch our video tour and take the next steps towards starting a Dream Vacations Franchise. We can’t wait to welcome you aboard!
