Register by 19 July for Early Bird prices for ABTA’s 2024 Travel Convention
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gwilkinson@abt… Wed, 07/17/2024 - 19:41
ABTA is encouraging delegates to register by Friday 19 July for this year’s Travel Convention to take advantage of discounted Early Bird prices.
Registration fees are currently priced at £695 for ABTA members and first ABTA Partner to register, and £795 for additional ABTA Partners and other delegates. From Saturday 20 July, these fees will rise to £850 and £950 respectively.
Taking place from 7-9 October in Costa Navarino, Greece, guest speakers and leading industry figures will tackle the theme, ‘Shaping our future’, during this year’s business sessions.
Taking on the role of Convention moderator for the first time is Sky News presenter and travel writer, Jonathan Samuels, who will draw on his 25 years of broadcasting experience to facilitate thought-provoking panel discussions and deliver critical insights to delegates.
One of the first industry speakers to be named is the CEO of easyJet, Johan Lundgren, who will be reflecting on his seven years at the helm of the airline and outlining its growth plans as he prepares to hand over the role to his successor next year.
Delegates will also be presented with new research to help them better understand the market forces shaping our industry and their customers’ behaviour. This includes a session from Deloitte which will examine the impact that today’s turbulent economic, social and technological forces is predicted to have on the markets, models and mechanics of consumer facing companies over the next decade.
A further session on how travel businesses can tap into the next generation of silver travellers will be delivered by Debbie Marshall, Managing Director at the Silver Marketing Association.
Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive at ABTA – The Travel Association said:
“As the UK travel industry’s forward-looking event, ABTA’s Travel Convention provides a vital forum for us to examine the challenges and opportunities facing our sector. To help ensure our delegates and their businesses thrive in the years to come, the agenda for our business sessions is being developed around four core pillars: Our world; Our industry; Your business and Your network.
“Our world is designed to help them make sense of global events and adapt to changes on the horizon, Our industry addresses current developments, emerging trends and future challenges with actionable advice from industry experts, Your business focuses on the world of work, our people, technological advancements, and the latest innovations coming down the line, while Your network makes sure there’s quality time to connect with other delegates and to exchange ideas.
“As ever, our annual Convention promises to be a fantastic event, so I’d encourage those interested in attending to make sure they register by 19 July so they can take advantage of the Early Bird savings. I look forward to seeing all of our delegates in Greece this October.”
ABTA’s Travel Convention provides senior travel professionals with two days of thought-provoking business sessions, an array of networking opportunities, and the chance to explore the host destination through optional excursions.
To register and find out more, visit: External Link.
For further information, contact:
press@abta.co.uk or 0203 117 0596
Out of Hours: contact the duty press officer 020 3693 0183
Web: www.abta.com
Twitter: @ABTAmembers
Notes to editors
ABTA is a trade association for UK travel agents, tour operators and the wider travel industry. We’re the largest travel trade body, with over 4,600 travel brands in membership who have a combined pre-pandemic annual UK turnover of £40 billion. We work closely with our members to help raise and maintain standards and build a more sustainable travel industry, and provide travellers with advice, guidance and support.
Our members sign up to a code of conduct and commit to agreed service standards and fair trading. When you need clear travel information, and accurate and impartial advice relating to your trip, we’re here for you. When you book with an ABTA member, reliable advice comes as standard. This means that booking with our members brings peace of mind.
All this together means we help you travel with confidence. www.abta.com
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gwilkinson@abt… Wed, 07/17/2024 - 19:41
ABTA is encouraging delegates to register by Friday 19 July for this year’s Travel Convention to take advantage of discounted Early Bird prices.
Registration fees are currently priced at £695 for ABTA members and first ABTA Partner to register, and £795 for additional ABTA Partners and other delegates. From Saturday 20 July, these fees will rise to £850 and £950 respectively.
Taking place from 7-9 October in Costa Navarino, Greece, guest speakers and leading industry figures will tackle the theme, ‘Shaping our future’, during this year’s business sessions.
Taking on the role of Convention moderator for the first time is Sky News presenter and travel writer, Jonathan Samuels, who will draw on his 25 years of broadcasting experience to facilitate thought-provoking panel discussions and deliver critical insights to delegates.
One of the first industry speakers to be named is the CEO of easyJet, Johan Lundgren, who will be reflecting on his seven years at the helm of the airline and outlining its growth plans as he prepares to hand over the role to his successor next year.
Delegates will also be presented with new research to help them better understand the market forces shaping our industry and their customers’ behaviour. This includes a session from Deloitte which will examine the impact that today’s turbulent economic, social and technological forces is predicted to have on the markets, models and mechanics of consumer facing companies over the next decade.
A further session on how travel businesses can tap into the next generation of silver travellers will be delivered by Debbie Marshall, Managing Director at the Silver Marketing Association.
Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive at ABTA – The Travel Association said:
“As the UK travel industry’s forward-looking event, ABTA’s Travel Convention provides a vital forum for us to examine the challenges and opportunities facing our sector. To help ensure our delegates and their businesses thrive in the years to come, the agenda for our business sessions is being developed around four core pillars: Our world; Our industry; Your business and Your network.
“Our world is designed to help them make sense of global events and adapt to changes on the horizon, Our industry addresses current developments, emerging trends and future challenges with actionable advice from industry experts, Your business focuses on the world of work, our people, technological advancements, and the latest innovations coming down the line, while Your network makes sure there’s quality time to connect with other delegates and to exchange ideas.
“As ever, our annual Convention promises to be a fantastic event, so I’d encourage those interested in attending to make sure they register by 19 July so they can take advantage of the Early Bird savings. I look forward to seeing all of our delegates in Greece this October.”
ABTA’s Travel Convention provides senior travel professionals with two days of thought-provoking business sessions, an array of networking opportunities, and the chance to explore the host destination through optional excursions.
To register and find out more, visit: External Link.
For further information, contact:
press@abta.co.uk or 0203 117 0596
Out of Hours: contact the duty press officer 020 3693 0183
Web: www.abta.com
Twitter: @ABTAmembers
Notes to editors
ABTA is a trade association for UK travel agents, tour operators and the wider travel industry. We’re the largest travel trade body, with over 4,600 travel brands in membership who have a combined pre-pandemic annual UK turnover of £40 billion. We work closely with our members to help raise and maintain standards and build a more sustainable travel industry, and provide travellers with advice, guidance and support.
Our members sign up to a code of conduct and commit to agreed service standards and fair trading. When you need clear travel information, and accurate and impartial advice relating to your trip, we’re here for you. When you book with an ABTA member, reliable advice comes as standard. This means that booking with our members brings peace of mind.
All this together means we help you travel with confidence. www.abta.com
Continue reading...
