48 TRADE NEWS
ABTA Announce Return of Travel Convention
April/May 2022 Travel News
Jet2holidays Launch Online Training Portal For Agents
Jet2holidays has launched ‘Jet2holidays Learn’, a brand-new ‘one stop online shop’ that gives independent travel agents the knowledge and tools to help them increase sales and grow their businesses. Jet2holidays Learn is the latest example of the UK’s
leading tour operator to many destinations across the Mediterranean and Canary Islands investing in its innovative Partners2Success approach to working with and supporting independent travel agents. The dedicated online tool can be accessed
through the Jet2holidays trade website and provides independent travel agents with access to a huge range of knowledge. Agents can easily access Jet2holidays product information, read destination and hotel spotlights, and find out more about how to execute high- profile campaigns in partnership with Jet2holidays, for example E-Shot Hotshot, #BoostMySocial and Travel Made Simple. Independent travel agency partners can also access
the tour operator’s popular Virtual Knowledge training sessions whenever they want, to learn about Jet2holidays’ latest initiatives, news and destinations. Independent travel agency partners who attended Jet2holidays’ Virtual Knowledge training session received a preview of the new portal ahead of its launch today. The portal can be accessed via the trade website –
trade.jet2holidays.com Alan Cross, Head of Trade at Jet2holidays, said
BTA have announced the return of its annual overseas Travel Convention, the UK travel industry’s flagship event. Taking place in the imperial city of Marrakech from 10-12 October 2022, the three-day event will include two days of thought-provoking and high-level business sessions, as well as a wide range of supporting events that will provide valuable opportunities to network in both business and social settings. The Convention will also provide the chance for
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ABTA Members, travel journalists and the wider industry to experience the latest tourism developments in the Red City first hand.
Registration will open on Tuesday 3 May. Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive at ABTA – The Travel Association stated, “I’m very pleased that Marrakech will be hosting the
2022 Travel Convention this October and would like to thank the Moroccan National Tourism Office for making this possible. As ever, the event will provide a crucial opportunity for the industry to come together to discuss the future of travel and tourism and we’ll be releasing more details about the event content shortly. “It will also be a fantastic opportunity to show travel professionals what this vibrant destination has to offer – from its rich cultural heritage, spectacular scenery, and ornate architecture, to warm hospitality and delicious cuisine. Over the last couple of years, a number of new attractions have launched, meaning delegates will get the chance to take a fresh look at this popular destination. “I really encourage you to note the dates your diaries
and look forward to welcoming you at what is sure to be a fantastic event.”
“With international travel returning to normal, it is more important than ever for independent travel agents to equip themselves with the knowledge and tools to attract customers and sell package holidays to drive business growth. “ Going on to add that “Our new Jet2holidays Learn
portal offers our independent travel agency partners a place to go to do just that whenever they like, through a few easy clicks. We are always looking at ways to strengthen our relationships with our independent travel agency partners, so that they can capitalise on demand to increase sales and grow their businesses. Jet2holidays Learn is the latest example of our unique and successful Partners2Success strategy in action and the initial reaction we have received has been overwhelmingly positive.” Travel Agents can access this portal via the trade website –
trade.jet2holidays.com
Lloyd Cross Appointed General Manager- Trade sales at
Jet2Holidays Jet2holidays has bolstered its award-winning trade
team by appointing Lloyd Cross as General Manager – Trade Sales. He has been promoted to the role after more than
a decade working for the UK’s leading tour operator to many leisure destinations across the Mediterranean and Canary Islands. His time at Jet2holidays includes eight years working in the company’s trade team, where he has played a key role working in partnership with independent travel agents to help them increase sales and grow their businesses. His appointment comes as Jet2holidays reports
growing confidence as international travel returns to normality. With customers looking to make up after missing out for much of the past two years, the package holiday specialist is doing everything it can to ensure that independent travel agents capitalise on that demand. He will report into Alan Cross, Head of Trade Sales
at Jet2holidays. In his new role, he will be responsible for ensuring that the trade team deliver the best knowledge, support and data so that independent travel agents can successfully grow their businesses. Commenting on his appointment, Lloyd Cross said:
“The Jet2holidays trade team leads the industry when it comes to supporting independent travel agents and our entire focus is on how we take our partnership approach to the next level.” Continuing to state, “with travel returning to normal
and independent travel agents in the perfect position to capitalise on the subsequent demand, I am really looking forward to strengthening this partnership approach to ensure mutual success. We have a lot of exciting news in the pipeline, and in the spirit of working together, we always want to hear from our agency partners so that we can continue reacting quickly with exactly what they need.”
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