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knowledge abta 2009
ttglive.com
Networking & sessions
Roving Readers
preview the Travel
Convention
Abta’s Travel Convention kicks off in 11 days. Olivia
Hemmings catches up with TTG’s team of Roving
Readers to hear their conference recommendations
A
s the travel industry descends on speakers, business sessions and
Barcelona soon for Abta’s Travel masterclasses they have got their eye on.
Convention, TTG and its team of So if you’re joining us on the Spanish
Roving Readers will once again be shores, make sure you pack this preview,
joining delegates to report the latest news along with the Nurofen!
from the industry.
The UK travel industry’s biggest annual KEY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
convention is renowned for the speakers it Get Connected Tapas Reception gathering where it’s easy to chat and make
attracts, the networking opportunities, plus Lisa McEwan says the networking contacts. One of the best places here to strike
the social events and activities that are laid opportunities are “immense” at Abta. “In up conversation, according to Lisa, is at the
on. fact they often start at the airport when bar while waiting for a drink.
But with so much on offer, you would everyone flies out,” she admits. However, if
need to be Superman to stand any chance of you want some shut-eye on the flight over, Travel Showcase
experiencing it all. then the first event to wangle an invite to is Of course, the Travel Showcase, formerly
So, we’ve called on our pool of experienced the Get Connected Tapas Reception (Tuesday, known as Talk Zone, (Wednesday, October 7
Roving Readers to point you in the direction October 6 from 8-9pm). It’s a low-key affair from 2.30-5pm) is an obvious frenzy of
of the best networking opportunities, and and eases you gently into the conference networking opportunities as agents flit
impart some top tips for making the most out and “mingling is easy”, says Lisa. between suppliers in a speed-dating fashion.
of the convention – and surviving it! Make sure you’ve secured appointments in
The rookies to the team have also The Icebreaker Party advance via the online booking system
been swotting up on the events The Icebreaker Party (Tuesday, October 6 which is live until Friday, October 2. Simply
taking place and tell us which from 9.30pm onwards) is another social log on to
thetravelconvention.com.
Roving Readers Meet some of the team
NATASHA GRECH PHIL HINDLE TRACEY SELMES
Here are some of our 15 agents Portman Travel, personal travel homeworker,
who will be reporting from the and TTG Face of consultant, This is Travel
Travel Convention in Barcelona Travel Winner 2009 Thyme Travel
JENNY LEY-MEEK PAUL HOPE SARA FAULKNER LISA MCEWAN
homeworker, Travel Creators, manager, manager,
Superior Travel, and TTG Face of Spires Travel First Choice/Tui
and TTG columnist Travel Winner 2009
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