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NEWS Next chapter for 2017 Travel Convention
The theme for this year’s Travel Convention in the Azores will be ‘The Next Chapter’. The event aims to guide atendees through the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, with tips and insights to shape the travel industry of tomorrow. Atended by senior figures from across the sector, a stellar
lineup of guest speakers is set to provide delegates with a broad overview of the future. These include Tom Johnson, director of Trajectory Partnership, who will use multi- methodology insight and foresight analysis to help delegates beter understand and plan for the future; Dr Paul Redmond, renowned expert on generational theory and the graduate labour market, who will talk about what digital native employees bring to the modern workplace; and Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation, who will share his visions for the future in an interview session exploring trends in the cruise sector and beyond. Numerous excursions around the island have been
organised, designed to showcase the natural beauty of the Portuguese archipelago. These include a whale-watching boat excursion and trips to land-based local points of interest, including Lagoa Do Fogo (Fire Lake) and Caldeira Velha nature reserve; Sete Cidades volcanic crater; and Furnas Valley, with its lake, hot springs and famous Terra Nostra garden. Other activities include the Convention golf tournament, which
will take place at the Batalha Golf Course on the north coast of São Miguel; the annual Convention football match at the Santa Clara Stadium; and ‘Ride for Your LifeLine’ sponsored by Avis Budget, a fundraising event in aid of ABTA’s charitable trust, that will offer delegates the chance to enjoy the Azores’ beautiful landscapes during a coastal bike ride from Ponta Delgada to Populo Beach. Azores Airlines is providing direct flights from Gatwick
Airport, its main gateway in the UK, to João Paulo II Airport in Ponta Delgada. Delegates can choose to stay at the Hotel Marina Atlântico, Hotel Royal Garden or the five-star Hotel Azor, which will also host the Convention Bar, the main venue for aſter-hours delegate networking and socialising.
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The 2017 Travel Convention
Registration is open for The Travel Convention, which will be held in São Miguel, the Azores, from 9-11 October 2017. Business sessions will be held at the Teatro Micaelense. Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis is available at three hotels in Ponta Delgada: the Azor Hotel, the Hotel Marina Atlântico and the Royal Garden Hotel. Azores Airlines is operating direct flights to/from London to Ponta Delgada exclusively for delegates. Preferential airfares from Lisbon to/from Ponta Delgada are also available. For a full programme of Convention events and to register, visit
thetravelconvention.com
ABTA LIFELINE ABTA’s charitable trust, ABTA LifeLine, aims to provide support to former and current industry staff and their families. It awards grants to help with both the big things and little things. From financial support and disability funding to property repairs and back to work initiatives, the ‘lifeline’ reaches far and wide. To find out how LifeLine can help you or to make a donation, email lifeline@
abtalifeline.org.uk or visit
abtalifeline.org.uk
TRAVELIFE Launched in 2007, Travelife was developed in partnership with tour operators as a way of managing the impact their accommodation has on the environment, people and local communities. Hotels meeting Travelife’s
requirements can achieve an award, undergo an audit and get advice on how to make improvements. For more details on how Travelife works, or to check out its awarded properties, please visit its website at
travelife.org
ABTA PARTNERS ABTA’s wide range of ABTA Partners can offer additional expert advice and guidance. Whether it’s help with taxes, website development or in-depth legal expertise, ABTA Partners offer a competitive, professional service. The Members section
ofabta.com contains details of ABTA’s Partner+ members, who play a key role in supporting the industry and provide Members with industry insight and exclusive services.
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ABTA Magazine | June 2017
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