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NEWS Hidden treasure at The Travel Convention 2017
This year’s Travel Convention in the Azores will see the UK travel industry discover a ‘hidden treasure’, according to Marta Guerreiro, the Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism of the Azores Regional Government. For the last 20 years, tourism has come to play an
increasingly important part in the Azorean economy, where a firm focus on protecting the local environment has helped to ensure that its natural beauty and heritage remain firmly intact, while offering truly unique experiences to visitors — all backed by fantastic Portuguese hospitality. “We’re truly honoured that ABTA has chosen the Azores as
the host for its annual Convention,” commented Guerreiro. “The islands are a hidden treasure, balancing an increasing tourism profile with a reputation as one of the most sustainable archipelagos in the world. It will be a pleasure to welcome those who promote and sell our destination to the British public as they discover our beautiful islands for themselves.” Visitors to the Azores can count on seeing and experiencing
plenty of natural wonders, from lakes and mountains, forest reserves and natural and recreational parks to protected landscape areas and endemic flora and fauna, combined with a wide range of activities such as whale watching, trekking, diving, fishing, canyoning and kayaking. “The wealth of experiences on offer, in parallel to our
sustainable initiatives, make up the key ingredients of inbound tourism’s growing success,” said Guerreiro. “The symbiosis between nature and sustainable tourism helps to ensure that visitors to the Azores enjoy a unique destination that works as well for nature lovers as it does culture vultures.” The Travel Convention will be atended by senior
professionals spanning the full breadth of the mainstream and specialist travel industry, including all forms of travel retailer, tour operators, cruise lines, hotels and airlines, as well as experts working with the sector and trade and consumer media.
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The Travel Convention 2017
This year’s Travel Convention will be held in São Miguel, the Azores from 9-11 October The business sessions will be held at the Teatro Micaelense in the town centre Azores Airlines is operating direct flights to/ from London to Ponta Delgada. Delegate return airfares are just £238.02 in Economy and £448.02 in Business, including taxes. Preferential airfares from Lisbon to/from Ponta Delgada are also available. Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis is available to delegates at three hotels in Ponta Delgada: the Azor Hotel, the Hotel Marina Atlântico and the Royal Garden Hotel For a full programme of Convention events and to register, visit
thetravelconvention.com
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ABTA helps Members and their customers by providing schemes of financial protection and a course of redress if something goes wrong; by raising industry standards and giving guidance on issues from sustainability to health and safety and presenting a united voice to the Government.
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 of
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