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Advantage Conference 2019 Hotel Valentin, Sancti Petri, Cadiz, Spain In its 40th anniversary year, the conference will reflect on the past four decades of the evolution of the travel industry. Under the theme of “Vivolution”, based on the Spanish word Vivos, meaning “alive”, the programme will celebrate the continued, living evolution of the industry, the travel agency and Advantage itself.


Content will span the leisure, business


travel and MICE sectors. Ex-Royal Marine Ant Middleton (pictured), best known for his role as the chief instructor in Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, will be a keynote speaker and share lessons learned from some of the toughest teams and leaders in the military, and relate them to the business world. advantage conference.co.uk


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14 March 2019 Serviced Apartment Awards Park Plaza Riverbank, London Serviced apartment operators, bookers, service providers and guests gather to celebrate award winners across 16 categories at


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this evening ceremony, which includes a three-course dinner with drinks and entertainment. This year it moves to a new venue, Park Plaza London Riverbank. servicedapartment awards.com


15 May 2019 BBT Forum InterContinental London – The O2 Join us at the brand new InterContinental London - The O2 (pictured). BBT Forums, now in their 20th year, bring together travel managers and buyers to discuss hot topics and best practice in an open


manner. The forums are held under Chatham House rules, so delegates can debate freely in frank discussions. Early registration is recommended, and complimentary tickets are available for anyone who buys, manages or arranges travel. bbtforum.com


30 April-1 May 2019 ITM Conference Hilton Brighton Metropole The conference brings together leading speakers, discusses case studies and promotes networking to help delegates identify ways


to “elevate” their programme, effectiveness and their careers. More than 100 buyers from across the UK will take part in a packed schedule of exciting sessions. itmconference.org.uk


21 March 2019 ITM Travel Risk Summit Amba Hotel, Marble Arch, London Discussing risk management and duty-of-care in light of current events. itm.org.uk


7-9 April 2019 ACTE Global Summit Sheraton Grand Chicago ACTE’s annual Global Summit will be held in central Chicago, with an exciting programme put together by the association’s advisory board. acte.org


3-7 August 2019 GBTA Convention Chicago


The Windy City will host the GBTA Convention which is expected to attract more than 7,000 delegates from across 50 countries. convention.gbta.org


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