Join James Ayres III and Krysti Konopacky, hosts of TWO BDMs and a MIC, as they broadcast TWO BDMs LIVE from the heart of the Social Studio Lounge – Sponsored by Sandals and Beaches Resorts at the Travel Leaders Network EDGE 2025 Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
In this special event series, James and Krysti connect live with travel advisors, industry leaders, and partners to spotlight collaboration, growth, and the future of travel.
Featured in this Episode:
We sit down with Angela Hughes, Agency Owner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Founder of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel, for an inspiring conversation about her time at EDGE 2025 and her deep-rooted partnership with Sandals and Beaches Resorts.
Angela reflects on what made EDGE so valuable, shares real-world tips for fellow travel advisors, and offers insight into how she has leveraged the Sandals and Beaches brands to grow her luxury travel business.
Together, we explore:
Angela’s top takeaways from EDGE 2025
Her ongoing relationship with the Sandals & Beaches team
Sales and business-building advice for advisors at any level
Why attending EDGE 2026 should be a top priority if you missed this year
This is an episode packed with perspective, strategy, and inspiration from one of the industry’s most experienced voices.
Watch, connect, and grow with us—live from Las Vegas!
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