October 21-22, 2024 - Guy Harvey Resort - St. Augustine, FL
The Watersport and Boat Tour Operators Forum is a special 2 day event that brings together the brightest minds and experienced operators in the watersport and boating industry. Each participant will have the opportunity to sign up for various roundtable discussions led by industry experts, connect with other operators, and hear from various presenters on industry trends and best practices. Some of the topics include pricing, regulations, economics, and marketing. Join us for cocktails and networking at the end of each day to hang out with your fellow watersport colleagues.
Inclusions
- Access to forum
- Networking opportunities
- Two Lunches
- 1 on 1 mentorship
- Nightly entertainment
Your Hosts - Greg Fisher & Kevin O'neil
Kevin O'Neil, owner of Destiny Water Adventures, is a seasoned Master Captain and CEO with a knack for turning his passion for boating, adventure, and travel into a thriving business. In just under two and a half years, he's transformed Destiny Water Adventures from a single boat operation into a diverse fleet comprising over a dozen boats, ten jet skis, kayaks, and paddleboards. With a keen eye for marketing, Kevin has successfully captained excursions and expanded his brand's reach.
On the other hand, Greg Fisher is a distinguished serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry. As the CEO of both TripShock.com and WaveRez.com, he has demonstrated his expertise in developing online platforms for tours, activities, and reservation software for watersport operators. A graduate of UCF, Greg's achievements include earning INC 500/5000 honors from 2015 to 2018, highlighting his exceptional leadership and business acumen.
In 2020, Greg and Kevin teamed up to form the Awkward Watersport Guys Podcast to discuss the biggest topics in the commercial watersport and boating community. In 2021, they decided to start a Facebook group and conference to bring the community together for networking and immersive learning, which has now grown to 1,500 members!
Tentative Programming Schedule (Full schedule with speakers and hosts will be released 30 days prior)
Day 1 - Monday, October 21st 2024
- Registration @10am
- Lunch (sponsored by TBD)
- Networking and Vendor Booths Open
- 1 on 1 Mentorship
- Pool Cocktail Hour
Day 2 - Tuesday, October 22nd 2024
- Morning Session Starting @ 9am
- Opening Presentation (30 min)
- Roundtable Morning Session (90 minutes)
- Lunch (sponsored by TBD)
- Networking and Vendor Booths Open
- Afternoon Session @ 1pm
- Panel (30 min)
- Roundtable Afternoon Session (90 minutes)
- Ending Announcement and Lifetime Award
- Pool Cocktail Hour
- Closing Event
Event Ticket:
This year's event will be limited to 100 operators. Book early to reserve your spot!
$199.99 (Operators) - Buy Your Ticket
$299.99 (Non-Operators) - Buy Your Ticket
Cancel Policy: You can cancel your ticket 30 days in advance for a full refund. If you cancel inside 30 days, you can receive a credit for next year's forum.
Resort:
We are excited to host the forum in St. Augustine at the Guy Harvey Resort! We have a special group rate of $189.99/night (Plus taxes and fees) for forum attendees.
USE THIS LINK FOR GROUP BLOCK
THERE IS A 24 HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We will have opportunities for up to 15 sponsors this year. Please call Kevin O'neil at 305-393-6465 or email kevin@destinywateradventures.com.