TTC Registration Brochure 2018

Seville, Spain // 8-10 October 2018 THE LEADING EVENT FOR THE UK TRAVEL INDUSTRY

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Seville // 8-10 October 2018

Contents ABTA – The Travel Association

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Convention Hosts

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About the Event

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The Theme

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Business Sessions

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Programme of Events – Monday 8 October

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Programme of Events – Tuesday 9 October

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Programme of Events – Wednesday 10 October

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Registration Information // Flights

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Accommodation

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Lead Partner

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Headline Partners Promotional Opportunities // Contact Us

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Hosts

Headline Partners www.thetravelconvention.com @TheTravelConv // #ABTAseville

THE TRAVEL CONVENTION

Truth, Trust and the Future of the Expert I am delighted that the

Andalusia – Turismo Andaluz; Spanish Tourist Office/

wonderful city of Seville

Turespaña; Seville Provincial Tourism Board; and

will host the 2018 Travel

Seville City Hall are the host partners for this year’s

Convention. There is no

Convention and I’d like to take this opportunity to

doubt that Seville, and the

thank them for their enthusiasm and support.

whole region of Andalusia, will continue to grow in popularity. With its combination of old-world glamour and sophistication, incredible heritage and contemporary art, music, food and fashion, the city and its surroundings offer all that today’s tourists are seeking, and the Convention will provide a great opportunity to remind travel professionals of all that Seville has to offer.

largest city of Andalusia. The climate in October is exceptional with temperatures in the twenties and virtually guaranteed sunshine. Highlights include the breathtaking UNESCO-listed Alcázar royal palace, the spectacular cathedral with its Moorish bell tower, La Giralda, and the lively Triana and Alameda districts.

I know that delegates will be very warmly welcomed by the local Sevillanos and all the Andalusian people, and encourage you to explore this delightful city during

at the five star Barceló Sevilla Renacimiento hotel,

the free times that we’ve included in the programme

well-known in the city for its modern architecture

of events.

New York. The hotel is located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, just a few minutes from all the historic sights of interest.

Our business sessions will address the most important issues impacting travel businesses. With Truth, Trust and the Future of the Expert as its theme, this year’s sessions will seek to provide ABTA Members and

Trade Media Partner

bars and orange trees, Seville is the capital and

The event will take place from 8 to 10 October 2018

and design that evoke the Guggenheim Museum in

Lead Partner

Rich in history and renowned for its flamenco, tapas

the wider industry with a broad spectrum of tips and insights designed to help you make the most of opportunities for your business now and in the future.

I look forward to welcoming you to the 2018 Travel Convention in Seville.

Mark Tanzer Chief Executive ABTA

Seville // 8-10 October 2018

Enjoy our beautiful city during your stay This October, Seville will

In addition, 2018 sees the city commemorate 400

host The Travel Convention,

years since the birth of the painter Bartolomé Esteban

ABTA’s unmissable annual

Murillo and the 20th edition of the Flamenco Biennale.

event for the UK’s travel and tourism sector.

The city continues to look towards the future and adapts to the times, and there have been major

As Mayor of this city, it is

transformations in recent years that illustrate our

an honour for me that your

commitment to modernity and sustainability.

prestigious Association has chosen Seville as the venue for the next edition of the Convention. Our wonderful city will provide a truly unique setting in which the top representatives of British travel companies will meet.

To mark the Convention, I would like to take advantage of the opportunity ABTA offers me to invite each and

I would like to invite all Convention delegates to discover the streets, colours, scents, sounds and images of Seville during their time in our city, which was named as the best tourist destination in the world this year by the LonelyPlanet Guide.

Welcome to Seville, a city for everyone!

every one of you to enjoy our beautiful city during

Juan Espadas Cejas

your stay with us.

Mayor of Seville

In recent years, Seville has played a major role in tourism growth, mainly due to its hotel and gastronomic offering, added to its history and character. Seville has much to offer its guests: a long and rich history, which has left us an impressive artistic legacy with three World Heritage monuments; a magnificent climate during most of the year that allows visitors to enjoy the city and various outdoor activities; culture, tradition and festivals; and last, but not least, Seville’s famous and exquisite cuisine.

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There’s another Seville… with plenty to see!

As President of Seville’s

In terms of cuisine, the local gastronomic industry has

Provincial Government, I am

played an important role in recent years, offering visitors

delighted and honoured that

both traditional dining and innovative cuisine. The star

ABTA has chosen Seville to

local products of our province, such as rice, olive oil, cured

hold its Annual Convention in

meats, cheese, game, mushrooms, sweets, and, of course,

October. This will provide you

great wines, comprise the base on which this sector

with a tremendous opportunity

continues to stand tall.

to see and taste the diverse and beautiful flavours of the city and region.

There is another Seville to be found in this province, one that makes it a unique destination for meetings and

Seville’s historic monuments, culture, nature and cuisine

incentives. This uniqueness is embodied in the authenticity

are the pillars of the tourism offering in towns throughout

you’ll find in our farmhouses, ranches, villas and palatial

the province. Here visitors will encounter the “other”

homes, places rich with charm that offer a wide range of

Seville, one that opens its arms to the world as a unique

activities based on our culture and history.

territory providing unforgettable experiences.

Nature lovers can enjoy Seville’s two natural parks, considered the only ones of their kind in Southern Europe: the Sierra Norte and the Doñana area.

The historic monuments of Sevillian towns are among the richest in the Andalusian region, with roughly 300 monuments recognized for their cultural significance.

Seville and its 104 towns and villages look forward to giving you a warm welcome in October.

Fernando Rodríguez Villalobos President Seville Provincial Government

Seville // 8-10 October 2018

An ideal opportunity to highlight the diversity of the region This autumn, Andalusia will host

destination with a high level of customer loyalty that meets

ABTA’s annual Travel Convention for

their expectations. In a word, a place which they feel to be their

the third time. The city of Seville

“second home”.

will be the venue for one of the most important events of its type in the world from 8 to 10 October, a choice determined by Seville’s proven capacity for organising the event, ABTA’s knowledge of this destination as an ideal venue for conferences, the attraction of the region and the hospitality of the city.

This annual Convention is a valuable meeting point for promoting business contacts and exchanging experiences. It also offers us an ideal opportunity to highlight the diversity of the region to the British market, which is strategically important to us. To this end, the event will bring together 500 delegates representing the United Kingdom’s major tourism players, each of whom play an important role with regard to sales, products and destinations.

This Convention will also enable us to strengthen our ties with one of our main partners in the United Kingdom: ABTA. The Association has maintained a close relationship with Andalusia for over 20 years, with the region coming first in the foreign travel sector in its “2017 Travel Trends Report”. The Report stated that Andalusia is “a classical favourite which had been revitalised and updated, and which also had some of the most fascinating cities in Europe as well as magnificent connections by air with the UK, all of which makes it very attractive for their customers.”

I would like to take this opportunity to wish success to all those attending this event and invite you to discover the wealth of attractions in our region. We are extremely proud of our incredible variety of products and extraordinary places of interest; our infrastructure that connects us with practically all markets; our top-quality range of accommodation and services; and our

The celebration of this event consolidates our position as a leading

excellent professionals, who will help to make your visit here

inbound destination for the British market, which remains one of

a satisfying and unforgettable experience for all Convention

the most significant for Andalusia in all tourism segments. The UK’s

delegates.

figures for Andalusia are truly excellent, with 2.88 million visitors in 2017, an increase of over 2%, and 1.55 million guests and 7.13 million overnight stays in our hotels and resorts. These figures are proof that the confidence of British consumers continues to increase and that they are still choosing Andalusia: a safe

www.andalucia.org/en/ @viveandalucia

Francisco Javier Fernández Minister of Tourism and Sport Regional Government of Andalusia

THE TRAVEL CONVENTION

We are pleased to welcome you all to Seville It is a great honour for us that The ABTA

There is no doubt that these successes could not have been achieved

Travel Convention has chosen Andalucía

without the effort and initiatives of private firms which are creating

again for its most important international

excellent tourist destinations, providing highly professional services

annual event. We are particularly pleased

and supporting the message of public service to create a strong

to welcome you all to Seville, one of the

tourism industry with a promising and sustainable future.

most romantic, cultural and beautiful cities in the world.

Working very closely with the Andalucía Regional Government, local authorities of the Province and City of Seville and the private tourism industry key players, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and

With almost 19 million UK tourists visiting our country last year,

Tourism hopes that the ABTA Travel Convention 2018 will provide

Spain was ranked the most popular destination for British people

an opportunity for all delegates to develop and strengthen working

in 2017. The UK Tourist source market is highly valuable for Spain,

relationships with our Spanish travel suppliers.

representing over 23% of the international arrivals in our country.

The year on year growth in the number of British tourists in Spain provides evidence that we continue to be one of the most competitive and innovative destinations in the world, offering the best value for money; one in four British holidays abroad was spent in Spain. Moreover, the increase in connectivity between 28 British

We are looking forward to welcoming you all to Spain and we wish you a pleasant and successful ABTA Travel Convention in Seville.

María Reyes Maroto Illera Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism Spain

airports and 24 Spanish airports has resulted in both countries having the best bilateral connectivity in the world, opening up exciting new opportunities for both the UK visitor and the Spanish tourism industry.

www.spain.info @Spain

Seville // 8-10 October 2018

About the Event ABTA’s annual Convention has evolved with the industry and continues to develop each year to ensure its value and relevance for delegates.

Delegates

The Travel Convention is the UK travel industry’s flagship event, providing

of delegates from travel retailers, tour operators and cruise lines through to hoteliers,

inspiration and learnings to delegates through an outstanding programme of

airlines, attractions and more. It is also attended by travel industry specialists

thought-provoking content. The event has been designed to challenge the way

(accountants, lawyers, insurance providers) and those providing business knowledge

delegates think and approach their business to help them develop and maintain a

and advice to the industry (from technology providers to marketing experts).

successful and sustainable travel organisation, while allowing ample time for them

The Travel Convention attracts circa 30 travel journalists from the UK’s national,

to network with peers and experts working with the industry.

consumer and travel trade media – more than any other UK travel industry

The event has established its identity as the forward-looking event in the tourism

conference held overseas. In 2017, this included journalists from The Telegraph,

sector, providing ABTA’s Members with a broad vision of the future and a wide

The Times, The Sun, The Mirror, The Independent, The Mail on Sunday, Travel Weekly,

spectrum of tips and insights designed to help them shape the travel industry of

Travelmole, TTG Media and more.

tomorrow, rather than be shaped by it.

Numbers for this year’s Convention are capped at 500 to provide delegates with the

The Travel Convention is the only travel trade event that embraces the full breadth of the mainstream and specialist travel industry to provide an eclectic combination

optimum event and networking experience.

Format The Travel Convention will again feature an exceptional three-day programme of events conceived to inspire, update and facilitate networking amongst travel industry colleagues.

Plenary sessions and specialist workshops will focus on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead following the events of the last 12 months and feature guest speakers from within and outside of travel. The Convention will also offer delegates the chance to enjoy two hosted lunches, two evening parties, late night bars, and a variety of sports, social and sightseeing opportunities including a football match, golf tournament, charity bike ride, a supper club and local excursions.

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THE TRAVEL CONVENTION

About the Event Venue This year’s Travel Convention will take place in Seville at the five star Barceló Sevilla Renacimiento hotel, which will provide most of the delegate accommodation.

It is located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River and is just a few minutes from the Alameda de Hércules, which is famous for its bars and restaurants as well as historic sites of interest. San Pablo Airport is just 10 km away.

Additional delegate accommodation is available at the five star Eurostars Torre Sevilla, the highest building in the city and an icon of Andalusia’s new economic and cultural vitality. The hotel is a 10 minute transfer to the Barceló Sevilla Renacimiento and bus transfers will be provided.

Destination

Seville

Andalusia

Seville is Andalusia’s largest city and also its capital. The city dates from around

The region of Andalusia has a surface area of 87,268 km² and represents 17.3% of Spain. It is, on its own, larger than countries such as Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Austria or Switzerland.

Andalusia today is a modern region with a well-developed infrastructure.

It offers a warm welcome to visitors and, while conscious of the need to modernise and move forward with the times, it is also careful to take care of its

the first millennium BC, coinciding with its settlement by the Phoenicians and the Tartessians. Its location at the confluence of river and land routes, favoured the rapid economic growth of the valley and the surrounding lands.

A choice of excursions will be available on Monday 8 October and there will be plenty of time to further explore the city following the close of the business sessions on Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 October.

roots and maintain its important cultural heritage and monuments, which are a legacy of the city’s founders.

The diversity of landscapes and geographical terrain gives rise to an array of environments that go from the heat of the Guadalquivir River valley through to luxuriant mid-mountain areas, volcanic landscapes such as the Tabernas desert and the snow-capped peaks of Sierra Nevada.

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The Theme We live in a world of growing doubt. Voices and opinions multiply, but as sources of information proliferate, people’s confidence in their reliability declines.

Trust in governments, news organisations and social media is at an all-time low, and businesses have a constant challenge to protect their brand’s integrity. In a year dominated by the fake news phenomenon, the mining of personal Facebook data, the Cambridge Analytica scandal and more, there is global awareness of

We live in a tumultuous world where essential truths are being

disinformation, with people questioning the very nature of truth and

questioned, but there are many reasons for optimism: challenges

increasingly aware of the power of data to manipulate our views and

present a wealth of opportunity for canny, trusted players.

behaviours.

Where so many personal and consumer experiences are

year’s Travel Convention will seek to provide ABTA’s Members and

intermediated, where direct human contact is no longer desired or

the wider industry with a broad spectrum of tips and insights

possible, the big question is: “What and whom can I believe?”

designed to help them shape the travel industry of tomorrow,

As travel horizons expand, and travel destinations face upheaval, how does the industry make sure the customer is confident enough to travel? As business models and travel providers proliferate, how do we make sure the customer is confident to buy and trusting enough to believe that they will enjoy an experience in line with their expectations? What are the cornerstones of the future relationship between the travel industry and the traveller?

The priority for any business is to focus on building trust, helping to address people’s fears and concerns honestly. Businesses that are able to connect, engage and drive belief in their products will be richly rewarded, whilst those who rest on their laurels will falter.

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With Truth, Trust and the Future of the Expert as its theme, this

rather than be shaped by it.

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Business Sessions The Travel Convention is themed to ensure it carries a consistency of message and relevancy, with the event programme built around four key pillars: Our World, Our Industry, Your Business and Your Network.

These have been designed to help delegates understand the current world situation, how this will impact the travel industry and how best to prepare their businesses for what lies ahead.

what’s going on and what lies ahead? the issues and emerging trends affecting the industry best business practice and innovations coming down the line quality networking with fellow delegates

The range of topics addressed on the main stage will provide a broad vision of the future and a host of tips and insights, with specialist topics explored within a choice of four workshop sessions.

Convention Moderator Broadcast journalist Chris Ship, Royal Editor at ITV News, will return to moderate the Convention’s business sessions for the third successive year. He joined the Royal Bureau after many successful years as the channel’s Deputy Political Editor at Westminster. In that role, he covered two general elections, interviewed all four recently-sitting prime ministers and covered the EU Referendum and the fallout from Brexit. Just as at home in the studio, Chris often presents ITV News programmes at the weekend and has anchored network news bulletins live on location.

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Keynote Speakers Johan Lundgren, Chief Executive Officer, easyJet Johan joined easyJet on 1 December 2017 as Chief Executive Officer. He has more than 25 years’ experience in the travel industry and spent his career working his way up through various organisations to become most recently the Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Mainstream Tourism at TUI AG. Johan was previously the Managing Director for the Northern Region at TUI Travel PLC from 2007 until 2011 and Managing Director and CEO of TUI Nordic From 2003 until 2007. Johan started his career as a tour guide and occupied various roles in travel marketing and sales throughout the late 1980s and 1990s.

He became the Managing Director of Always Tour Operations in 1996 and led MyTravel’s businesses out of Canada and Sweden between 1999 and 2003.

Gloria Guevara Manzo, President & CEO, World Travel & Tourism Council Gloria joined WTTC in August 2017, following a varied career in Travel & Tourism. Recognised as one of the most influential women in Mexico by CNN and Expansion, Gloria began her professional career in 1989 at NCR Corporation working in the Latin America, Middle East and Africa regions. Since 1995 she has worked for the travel industry, starting at the Sabre Travel Network and Sabre Holdings, later becoming CEO of JV Sabre Mexico reporting to a Board of Directors from Aeromexico, Mexicana, and Sabre. In March 2010, President Calderon appointed her as Minister of Tourism will full responsibility for the Mexican Tourism Board. She holds a BS in Computer Science from Anahuac University and an MBA from Kellogg School of Business, Northwestern University.

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Keynote Speakers Rory Sutherland, Executive Creative Director, Ogilvy One Rory Sutherland is the Vice-Chairman and Executive Creative Director of Advertising at media company Ogilvy Group. After a spell teaching at a grammar school, Rory applied to a number of advertising and marketing agencies and was offered a planning role by Ogilvy & Mather before moving to the Creative Department as a Junior Copywriter. Rory went on to help found OgilvyOne, the group’s dedicated digital and direct agency, and he remains an advocate of so-called ‘360 Degree Branding’ ensuring brands have a coherent, joined-up presence in all relevant media areas. Rory was appointed Head of Copy, and shortly afterwards Creative Director of Ogilvy. He has also served as the president of the Institute of Practioners in Advertising (IPA) - the first ‘creative’ to do so.

Dr Paul Redmond, Director of Student Experience and Enhancement, Liverpool University, and Author, Zombie Jobs Paul is one of the UK’s leading experts on the graduate employment market. During his career, he has worked at a number of leading universities and has been responsible for guiding the careers of thousands of students and graduates. In addition to writing regularly for national newspapers and other publications, he is a frequent guest on both radio and TV, appearing on numerous BBC and independent news and current affairs programmes. Paul is the author of several books, including the bestselling ‘The Graduate Jobs Formula’, ‘A Parent’s Guide to Graduate Jobs’ and ‘Making it Happen – the new world of graduate recruitment’. He was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts in 2010.

Details of additional speakers and the overall business programme will be revealed over the coming weeks. Watch out for announcements via Convention e-news, ABTA Today and Travel Weekly.

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Ponta Delgada, Seville // 8-10 October The Azores 2018 // 9 -11 Ocotober 2017

Programme of Events Monday 8 October We recommend delegates arrive in Seville on Sunday 7 October to make the most of the opportunities available.

Excursions A visit to Andalusia’s capital without exploring would be a missed opportunity.

A selection of excursions designed to showcase the cultural and natural heritage of the region have been organised for delegates on Monday 8 October. These include: • A complimentary walking tour of the city of Seville • A flamenco museum tour and live show • A traditional Sevillian gastronomy experience Delegates will be able to select excursions as part of their registration booking.

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Golf Tournament The Golf Tournament will be held at the renowned Club Zaudin Golf Sevilla, which is just 15 minutes from the Convention headquarters. One of only a handful of golf courses in Western Europe designed by Gary Player, the 18-hole, par 71 course traces a path through groves of orange, palm and olive trees, with two lakes bringing water into play on a number of holes. In addition to playing a round on one of Spain’s finest golf courses, the tournament offers delegates refreshments on arrival and a buffet lunch. MORE »

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THE TRAVEL CONVENTION

Programme of Events Monday 8 October

Monday 8 October

Ride for your LifeLine

08:00 -14:00

Golf Tournament, Club Zaudin Golf Sevilla

Join Avis Budget Group for a scenic bike ride around Seville and help raise funds for

08:00 -17:00

Optional Excursions

09:00 -18:00

Private Events

Barceló Sevilla Renacimiento hosted by Avis Budget Group. MORE »

10:30 -13:00

Ride for your LifeLine

Football Match

13:30 -16:00

Lead Partner Lunch*

The Travel Convention’s annual 11-a-side football match will take place at the Sport

15:30 -17:30

Football Match, Sport Facilities Isla Cartuja

18:45-19:45

ABTA Members Welcome Reception, Barceló Sevilla Renacimiento**

20:15-23:00

Opening Ceremony and Welcome Party, Casino de la Exposición

From 23:30

Convention Bar, El Bar Terrace El Casino

ABTA LifeLine. As well as taking in many of the city’s key attractions, participants will stop off for a mid-way drink courtesy of Sunvil. After the ride there will be a lunch at the

Facilities Isla Cartuja, which is a short five minute transfer from the Barceló Sevilla Renacimiento. Sponsored by White Hart Associates and First Data, all levels of ability are encouraged to sign up and spectators are also welcome! MORE »

ABTA Members Welcome Reception** ABTA Members are invited to attend a special Welcome Reception at the Barceló Sevilla Renacimiento to mark the beginning of this year’s Travel Convention.

Sponsored by British Airways, the reception will be attended by ABTA’s Board and Senior Management Team, along with representatives from British Airways.

* By invitation only ** ABTA Members only

Opening Ceremony and Welcome Party The Opening Ceremony and Welcome Party will take place in the Casino de la Exposición. Originally built to house the Seville Pavilion at the Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929, the Casino is now one of the city’s cultural centres of reference. The Welcome party will be hosted by the Spanish Tourist Office, and the Opening Ceremony will feature a very special Sevillian Opera performance.

Private Events ABTA welcomes private events during the Convention. However, they must only take place at the times indicated for private events.

Convention Bar Following the Welcome Party, continue networking into the small hours at the Convention Bar, sponsored by All Nippon Airways.

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Programme of Events Tuesday 9 October Travel Weekly Business Breakfast* Travel Weekly celebrates its fourth year as The Travel Convention’s Trade Media Partner, and invited delegates will have a unique opportunity to attend an exclusive Breakfast Briefing on the first morning of the Convention.

Through its print and online publications, Travel Weekly will be providing regular Travel Convention news and analysis in the lead up to, and during, the Convention as well as bringing you further information about Seville. MORE »

Business Sessions The business sessions will take place at the Barceló Sevilla Renacimiento convention centre. The plenary sessions will be punctuated with a mid-morning coffee break and lunch, hosted by the Seville Town Hall for all delegates. MORE »

Meet with ABTA Would you like to know more about ABTA? ABTA provides a variety of services from free legal advice, financial protection solutions and crisis management guidance to providing marketing materials to increase your profile and sales. ABTA colleagues will be available during the Convention to meet delegates. You can either drop by the Meet with ABTA area or pre-book an appointment by sending us an email at membersinfo@abta.co.uk.

Workshops A choice of four specialist workshops will take place during the afternoon. MORE »

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Programme of Events Tuesday 9 October

Tuesday 9 October

Late Afternoon

08:00-09:15

Travel Weekly Business Breakfast*

Private Events / Free Time

08:15-09:00

ABTA Press Briefing**

Following the business sessions, delegates will have plenty of free time for

09:15-13:05

Business Sessions

13:05-14:05

Delegate Lunch / Meet with ABTA

14:05-16:00

Business Sessions and Workshops

16:00-20:00

Free Time / Private Events

18:30-20:00

Meet the Media*

and network with the UK’s top travel media attending The Travel Convention.

20:00

Party Transfer

Limited to just 40 tickets, this ever-popular drinks and canapé reception will

20:30-23:00

Party in the Province

take place ahead of the Party in the Province. MORE »

23:30-02:00

Convention Bar

informal networking, sightseeing, catching up on business or attending a private event.

Meet the Media Meet the Media, sponsored by Trafalgar & Insight Vacations, is an exclusive ticketed event that provides delegates with the unique opportunity to engage

Party in the Province Delegates will be transferred to Cortijo Torre de la Reina (Tower of the Queen)

* By invitation/ticket holders only ** Press only

for a Party in the Province, where they will enjoy a traditional Andalusian evening on the doorsteps of the city of Seville.

As well as being a National Monument and a Royal property, the venue is the only remaining rural construction from its period in all of Seville. The magnificent and extensive gardens contribute an extraordinary beauty to the Tower, which is now a luxury boutique hotel. The Party is sponsored by the Seville Provincial Tourism Board.

Convention Bar After the Party, head back to the Convention Bar at the El Bar Terrace El Casino for a relaxed end to the evening.

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THE TRAVEL CONVENTION

Programme of Events Wednesday 10 October Amadeus Breakfast Briefing Delegates are invited to join Amadeus for a NDC briefing and panel discussion. Participants in the discussion will include travel agents, airlines and Amadeus themselves. Book your space at the time of registration, or email moreinfo@thetravelconvention.com to sign up.

Wednesday 10 October 08:00 -09:15

Amadeus Breakfast Briefing

09:35-14:00

Business Sessions

14:00-15:30

Garden Party Lunch

Business Sessions

14:00-15:00

Meet with ABTA

For day two, the business sessions will again provide insights into best business practice and innovations coming down the line. The programme will include a mid-morning coffee break, inspiring closing session and the announcement of where we will be heading for next year’s Convention. After the plenary sessions draw to a close, a Garden Party style lunch for delegates will be hosted by the Seville Town Hall at the Barceló Sevilla Renacimiento.

From 15:30

Free Time / Private Events

20:00-22:00

Supper Club

From 21:30

Farewell Convention Bar

Meet with ABTA Another chance to meet with the ABTA team during the morning coffee break and during the afternoon.

See more details on page 16.

* By invitation only ABTA reserves the right to change the published programme, venues and speakers outlined in this publication.

Late Afternoon Following the hosted lunch, delegates will have plenty of free time for informal networking, sightseeing, catching up on business or attending a private event.

Supper Club Wednesday evening has been kept free of official events, and if you are staying on in Seville, then the Supper Club is the perfect opportunity for you to network, dine and relax with old and new acquaintances. The Supper will take place in the Mercado Lonja del Barranco, a glass-and-wrought-iron pavilion overlooking the Guadalquivir River that’s home to a gourmet food court with a variety of stalls serving over 150 items including tapas, pizzas, seafood, salads, cheeses, cakes, cocktails and craft beer.

Farewell Convention Bar All delegates are invited to enjoy their final evening in Seville at the Farewell Convention Bar. 19

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Registration Information

Flights

Visit www.thetravelconvention.com to register

Delegates who book with British Airways, prior to 30 June 2018, will receive a10% discount off the lowest

Registration Fees Status

Net

VAT*

Total

ABTA Member

£615

£129.15

£744.15

First ABTA Partner**

£615

£129.15

£744.15

Additional ABTA Partner**

£741

£155.61

£896.61

Other Delegate

£741

£155.61

£896.61

Companion***

£275

£57.75

£332.75

Group Booking Offers

available class for both M and C cabins (based on the

ABTA Partners

fare element and not the inclusive fare with taxes, fees

Book three places and save 50% off your first ABTA Partner Registration. A saving of £305.53 incl Spanish VAT. Book five places and receive your first ABTA Partner Registration for FREE. A saving of £611.05 incl Spanish VAT.

and charges).

Other Delegates

Book now at www.ba.com/abta2018 Valid for outbound travel from 1 to 10 October 2018, with all travel completed by 17 October 2018.

Book three places and save 50% off your third Registration. A saving of £399.30 incl Spanish VAT. Book five places and your fifth place is FREE. A saving of £798.60 incl Spanish VAT.

* Spanish VAT at 21% is chargeable on all event fees and local activities. For information on reclaiming VAT paid in other countries in the EU, please visit HM Revenue and Customs. ** The ABTA Partner scheme is a B2B scheme that enables travel industry suppliers to attend The Travel Convention at a reduced rate. If you are interested in obtaining this discount, and accessing the many other benefits that come from being an ABTA Partner, please contact Stephen Barnes on 020 3117 0503 for further information *** A companion refers to a delegate’s spouse/partner rather than a business colleague or other associate.

NB: Anyone sharing accommodation with a registered delegate (that is not a delegate in their own right) must be registered as a companion for the Convention, regardless of whether they are attending any elements of the event.

Transfers Complimentary airport coach transfers will operate between San Pablo Airport and the Convention hotels for delegates arriving on Sunday 7 and

When registering, delegates have the opportunity to help others by making a donation to ABTA LifeLine.

Every pound donated will be used to help travel colleagues and their families in need.

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Monday 8 October and departing on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 October.

Delegates arriving/departing on other dates should make their own transfer arrangements.

You can book your transfers at the time of registration.

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Accomodation Accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis is available to delegates at two hotels in Seville. Bookings should be made through the official accommodation provider Sunvil, and the link to make your booking will be included within your registration confirmation email.

Barceló Sevilla Renacimiento (Convention centre) *SOLD OUT*

Eurostars Torre Sevilla

Isla de la Cartuja, 41092, Sevilla, Andalucía, España

Gonzalo Jiménez Quesada, 2, Torre Sevilla, Seville, Spain, 41092

This five star hotel is well-known in Seville for its architecture and design that

This newly opened five star hotel occupies the top 13 floors of the Torre Sevilla, the

evokes the Guggenheim Museum in New York. It is located on the banks of the

highest building in the city and an icon of Andalusia’s new economic and cultural

Guadalquivir River and is just a few minutes from the Alameda de Hércules, which

vitality. The hotel is visually close to the Convention headquarters hotel and on the

is famous for its bars and restaurants as well as all the historic sites of interest. San

same side of the river. The coach transfer time is approximately 10 minutes.

Pablo Airport is just 10 km away. The Convention business sessions will take place at this hotel.

Single Occupancy

£130 per night

Single Occupancy

£162 per night

Double/Twin Occupancy

£153 per night

Double/Twin Occupancy

£171 per night

Visa and FCO Advice British passport holders do not need a visa for travel to Spain.

For all other passport holders, please check Spanish visa requirements.

For the latest travel advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office click here.

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Lead Partner

The Telegraph Travel With more engaged readers, more quality advertisers and more expert editorial, we are proud to be the UK’s No 1 travel publisher.

Half the UK population, many of whom are active purchasers, turn to The Telegraph Travel for ideas when researching destinations. This engagement makes our platforms a hugely important source of inspiration when it comes to finding the ideal holiday.

To help, we have 10 Telegraph platforms dedicated to travel – across print, desktop, mobile, apps and events.

We believe our travel website, written by experts and based on user testing and reader research as well as intuitive search functionality and inspiration from 30,000 articles, is the best travel portal in the market.

With so many opportunities to talk about, we look forward to meeting you at the 2018 Travel Convention.

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Headline Partners

Avis has been the longest-standing supporter of The Travel Convention, and we are delighted to be a Headline Sponsor this year.

Avis is a trusted and award-winning brand with a long history of

Wherever and whenever people consume music and entertainment, we at Global are here at scale. We are home to some of the UK’s best loved radio brands such as Heart, Capital, Classic FM and LBC.

innovation in the car rental industry, and is one of the world’s top

Across our broadcast, mobile, social and live platforms we reach

brands for customer loyalty, with a commitment to true convenience

31 million people each week. We host the world’s largest digital audio

and exceptional service. Avis works successfully with over 100 tour

platform and are the UK’s second-largest festival operator, selling more

operators and global partnerships including airlines, hotels, credit card

than a million tickets each year.

and member schemes. www.avis.co.uk

At Global we are passionate about connecting your travel brands with our audiences through the power of music and entertainment. In recognition of this, Campaign awarded Global Medium of the Year in 2017. www.global.com

Budget combines the strength of one of the world’s largest car rental brands together with detailed local knowledge, flexibility and great value for money. Budget is an industry leader in providing vehicle rental services to value-conscious travellers and now offers a range of pre-payment options and charge facilities designed to keep the customer in control and help them to save money. www.budget.co.uk

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Headline Partners

At Royal Caribbean we take the ordinary and make it extraordinary. We are the pioneers of many firsts at sea, offering an adventure playground of incredible experiences both off and onboard.

With a fleet of 25 innovative ships that visit 260 destinations, we truly have a holiday to suit everyone. We are revolutionising the industry to make sure Royal Caribbean holidays are like no other. Whether that’s wowing guests with robotic bartenders, exhilarating them with skydiving and surfing simulators, or thrilling them with breath-taking destinations, we want to help them create unforgettable stories to tell over and over again. www.royalcaribbean.co.uk

Promotional Opportunities The Travel Convention offers a wide range of sponsorship and advertising opportunities to help your organisation reach delegates before, during and after the Convention.

For general information, please contact: Seville, Spain // 8-10 October 2018

THE TRAVEL CONVENTION

email: moreinfo@thetravelconvention.com tel: 01920 444830

View the Promotional Opportunities brochure.

For further information, please contact Matt Turton on 0203 693 0194 or email: mturton@abta.co.uk

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