Travel Agent Takeaways

Are you a travel advisor in Australia or New Zealand looking for short, reliable updates from destinations and suppliers?

Your host Charlie Trevena, from Destination Webinars, brings you a podcast series of bite-sized chats with reps, sales managers, and other travel industry legends, delivering news, tips, and insights to keep you informed and ahead of the game.

We know you’re busy doing an amazing job selling travel and want to help make it easy for you to learn and keep in touch in your own time.

Whether you're in the office, on a walk, commuting, or traveling, tune in for quick takeaways that help you serve your clients better and grow your travel business.

Perfect for both new and experienced advisors, Travel Agent Takeaways ensures you stay connected and knowledgeable in a fast-paced industry.

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Game On! Sports in the USA with Lexie Miliatis from Brand USA

May 04, 2026 • By Destination Webinars • Season 5 • Episode 4

0:00 | 25:35

In this episode of Travel Agent Takeaways, Charlie chats to Lexie from Brand USA about the broad, growing appeal of sports tourism in the United States. Highlighting major events such as the FIFA World Cup, NFL games, and the upcoming Los Angeles Olympics, alongside increasing interest from Australian and New Zealand travellers.

Learn how these events can anchor or enhance travel itineraries, with tips on planning ahead, securing tickets, and using trusted booking partners.

The discussion also covers the accessibility of regular season games and the wide variety of experiences available beyond game day, including stadium tours, museums, as well as opportunities to play and participate.

To learn more about sports in the USA, tune into the monthly America the Beautiful Game Webinar Series.

Brand USA Resources
https://linktr.ee/brandusa_aunz
Trade Website: traveltrade.visittheusa.com.au
USA Discovery Program: usadiscoveryprogram.com.au
Lexie's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lexie-miliatis
Contact: Lexie Miliatis, LMiliatis@thebrandusaaustralia.com

America the Beautiful Game Webinar Series

FIFA World Cup Destinations
Tuesday 5th May @ 8:30am & 12pm AEST

Inside the Kentucky Derby
Tuesday 2nd June @ 8:30am & 12pm AEST

Ski, Snow & Sports in Colorado
Tuesday 30th June @ 8:30am & 12pm AEST

The Miami Grand Prix
Tuesday 4th August @ 8:30am & 12pm AEST

New York's Beating Heart Of Sports
Tuesday 15th September @ 8:30am & 12pm AEST

Surfing and more in Hawai’i
Tuesday 13th October @ 8:30am & 12pm AEST

The Houston Rodeo
Tuesday 10th November @ 8:30am & 12pm AEST

LA's Sports Scene
Tuesday 1st December @ 8:30am & 12pm AEST

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