Included marketing and promotion Why attend? Saves you time and money Attracts the right senior players in a focused environment Allows you to develop the deals that will boost your business Bonds participants through memorable experiences Gain exposure on multiple platforms which present a year round sales & marketing opportunity. Connections is part of the Travel Weekly Group, the biggest and most influential travel trade publisher in the UK with a global audience.
Connections Concept Connections is an invitation-only, all-inclusive two and a half day event providing senior corporate/travel buyers and suppliers with targeted one-to-one experiences. Available only to global, senior, handpicked buyers and suppliers to create memorable experiences that lead to long-lasting business relationships. Each event involves just 30/40 buyers from key and growing markets across the globe and 30/40 of the world s most prestigious suppliers. Connections welcomes international hotel chains, airlines, private jet and yacht charter companies, cruise lines as well as DMCs,
Programme and Agenda Every aspect of your Connections experiences is shaped around your buyer preference. From your partner in a 1to1 meeting to who you sit next to on the bus. Click here for your personal guide on Connections.
The Connections Footprint in 2014 29-30 September 2014 Four Seasons Hampshire, UK in 2015 22-25 March 2015 Conrad Algarve, Portugal Connections Meetings in 2015 9-12 December 2015 DoubleTree by Hilton & Conrad Algarve, Portugal in 2015 6-9 September 2015 Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, UAE in 2015 28-31 October 2015 NUO Hotel Beijing, China
Connections Events 2016 16-19 th October 2016 Grand Hyatt, Rio de Janeiro 3-6 th April 2016 Rocco Forte Verdura, Sicily Connections Meetings 29 th May 1 st June 2016 DoubleTree by Hilton, Malaga 19-22 nd June 2016 Dream Phuket Hotel & Spa,
Connections Events 2017 October 2017 AMERICA, TBC Connections Wellbeing 29 October-1 November Portugal 21-24 May 2017 Ireland Connections Meetings 2-5 July 2017 Quito, Ecuador Connections Meetings 19-22 November 2017 Florence, Italy, 26-29 March 2017 Hyderabad, India
Price-$10,000 (USD) What s included? x1 Position at Connections with bespoke networking agenda. x1 x1 x1 x1 3 nights accommodation in a 5* hotel Executive chauffeur airport pickup and transfers throughout program Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and snacks included. All optional experiences are included.
B-For special Early bird Offer Early Bird deadline- 30 th of November 20% Discount f you book and sign your contract before the 30 th of November
Also included brand exposure Make the most of our network. We work with 97 trade publications, and 102 associations from around the world A professionally written blog post to be shared on our website, social media and distributed throughout our media partners. Advertorial to be featured within Travel Weekly Magazine. Advertorial to be featured within Aspire Magazine. Social media piece with direct links to your website. A personalised page and branding on our website with info on your company and direct links to your landing page.
Buyer Breakdown Buyer Breakdown for all Luxury and Wellness events- Senior level (Director/Owner level) of Specialized Luxury Travel/ Wellness Travel Agencies. 60% from the region of the event and 40% long haul buyers. Buyers Breakdown-Connections Meetings 18-21 June 2017: Quito, Ecuador Corporate and International Incentive Agencies 70% International Associations and International PCOs- 30% 50% from North America / 25% from Latin America / 20% from Europe/ 5% from other long haul destinations Buyers Breakdown- Connections Meetings 19-22 November 2017: Toscana Resort Castelfalfi, Florence, Italy Corporate and International Incentive Agencies 70% International Associations and International PCOs - 30% 50% from Northern Europe (UK, Germany, Benelux, France) 20% from East Europe / Russia/ CIS countries, 20% from rest of Europe, 10% long haul buyers from America, India, Asia.
Transparent thoughts on Connections is been a great meeting of minds, very smart minds from all over the world, dispersed from 30 different countries. I ve never gone to a show from so many representatives from the world. It s like the United Nations of travel. Michael Holtz, President/CEO, SmartFlyer is the most productive business event I have attended throughout my career and I look forward to a long term partnership with Micaela and her team. Alison Styles, VP Sales & Marketing EMEA, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Probably the most relaxed, inspirational and exceptional luxury travel gathering to date! Boris Yu, CEO Uber, China Read all Connections delegate feedback here
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