Conference highlights
The Association of Touring & Adventure Suppliers Conference has been extended to a two-day event at a new venue in Manchester. Katie McGonagle previews the show
Experience the Moment is the theme of this year’s Atas Conference, highlighting one of the key selling points of touring and adventure holidays: their focus on experiential travel. This is the first time the conference, now in its third year, has been given an overarching theme, and comes as part of an extended two-day schedule and a move to a new venue in Manchester.
Conference moderator and Travel Weekly editor-in-chief Lucy Huxley said: “We’ve got a packed schedule of speakers and some fantastic, engaging business sessions lined up that I know will prove invaluable for agents looking to grow their sales of this sector.
“Extending the event to include a welcome reception means more time for agents and operators to network, more time to discuss their product at the interactive trade fair, and more time to celebrate the success of the sector at our gala
awards dinner in the evening.” i Keep up to date with news from the Atas Conference by following @travelweekly and @ATAS_travel on Twitter
10 September 2019 Atas Conference 2019 Schedule September 18
Venue: Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester
18.30-22.30 Drinks reception and welcome from Atas, courtesy of Turismo de Portugal
September 19
Venue: The Point at Emirates Old Trafford, Lancashire County Cricket Ground, Talbot Road, Manchester
08.45 Registration and refreshments
09.30-13.00 Business sessions f Welcome from Atas chairman Paul Melinis and Travel Weekly editor-in-chief and conference moderator Lucy Huxley
f Seize the Opportunity: Marketing specialists on how to stand out Ben Nealon, client partnerships director - travel, Mail Metro Media Tony McAllister, head of innovations, partnerships and digital, Global Debbie Marshall, managing director, Silver Travel Advisor
f My Journey: Solo touring in Italy and India, with Claire Sweeney, travel ambassador for Just You
f Sell the Experience: Trade experts discuss how to reach and retain customers Joe Ponte, managing director, Explore Giles Hawke, chief executive, Cosmos
Carol Kirkham, Kirkham Travel
f Seize the Moment: Bruce Poon Tip, founder, G Adventures
13.00 Lunch and opening of interactive trade fair
16.30 Trade fair close and prizes
18.30 Drinks reception, courtesy of Nepal Tourism Board
19.15 Gala dinner and Atas Awards, hosted by Aled Jones, Classic FM, courtesy of Global
22.30 After-party 00.30 Carriages
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