Join us at one of our events across England this February to connect with suppliers showcasing product from across the continent
Suppliers include: Global Hospitality Services, APG, Aqua Expeditions, Major Travel, Bangkok Airways, Tourism Shizuoka, Emirates Airlines, Okinawa, Explore and Wendy Wu.
The evening includes delicious food and drink, speed dating with suppliers, a panel Q&A, and a prize draw.
London February 24
The Skyline London
100 Minories, London, EC3N 1JY
Chester February 25
The Chester Grosvenor
56-58 Eastgate St, Chester CH1 1LT
Places are limited so RSVP as soon as possible to secure a spot.
Order of evening
5.30 – 6.00pm
Supplier set-up
6.00 – 7.00pm
Agents arrive/networking with F&B service
7.00 – 8.30pm
Agent speed-dating
8.30 – 8.40pm
Break
8.40 – 9.00pm
Q&A with suppliers
9.00 – 9.15pm
Prize draws
9.15pm
Finish
Meet the Exhibitors
APG
(London only)
APG IET – Ticketing on GP-275 is a seamless ticketing solution that enables travel agents to issue tickets for multiple airlines worldwide through a single interline agreement with APG Airlines (GP-275). This service expands ticketing options, allowing agents to book flights even when they lack direct ticketing authority with an airline.
Agents can use GP-275 as the validating carrier in cases where an airline is not a BSP UK participant, does not accept credit card payments directly, or when the agent does not have ticketing authority for that airline. With APG IET, agents can access a wide network of airlines and maximize their sales potential without complex agreements.
This streamlined solution ensures greater flexibility and efficiency in ticketing, backed by APG’s global expertise and support. Whether navigating airline restrictions or expanding booking capabilities, APG IET simplifies ticket issuance, making it a valuable tool for travel agents worldwide.
Contact: Stuart Challis Key Account Manager stuart.challis@apg-ga.co.uk
Aqua Expeditions // Max Campos
A recognized global leader in luxury small-ship expeditions, Aqua Expeditions explores the world’s most biodiverse and culturally significant destinations aboard best-in-class vessels of stylish contemporary design. Venturing into unspoiled sanctuaries to witness the beauty of nature and wildlife, Aqua Expeditions sails to remote destinations with minimized human interaction, secluded from crowds. Expect tailored five-star itineraries, a highly exclusive 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio with personalized service, acclaimed cuisine by world-renowned chefs, and small group expert-guided adventure activities and excursions for all ages, with a maximum of 16-40 guests per ship. Aqua Expeditions currently operates river explorations on the Amazon (Peru), the Mekong (Cambodia and Vietnam), and coastal yacht voyages to Komodo National Park, Ambon and the Spice Islands, as well as Raja Ampat (East Indonesia), with our latest superyacht sailing the Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) from June 2022.
Contact: Max Campos – Regional Sales Manager mcampos@aquaexpeditions.com
Aqua Expeditions Agent Web Booking
Bangkok Airways
From the moment you arrive at the airport you’ll be met with wide smiles and great customer service. You can then enjoy the benefits of the boutique lounges – open to all Bangkok Airways passengers at no extra cost. These are the places to have a drink, eat, check your email – it’s all complimentary. Once onboard, tasty meals and attentive crew will ensure you enjoy your journey from departures to arrivals.
Award-winning service – Bangkok Airways has been running a trusted flight network for 55 years, and offers an award-winning boutique experience to its passengers. In fact, it’s the only airline to win Skytrax Best Regional Airline in Asia for six consecutive years.
Bangkok Airways first began operations in 1968 as Sahakol Air and then in 1986 Bangkok Airways officially began its operations as the country’s first privately owned domestic airline. Today the airline operates a fleet of 24 aircraft from its home base Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to more than 18 destinations across Thailand and Asia including Samui, Phuket, Sukhothai, Siem Reap (Angkor), Singapore and the Maldives.
Contact: Andrew Hoskins (London only) andrew.hoskins@networkgsa.com
Sarah Gilmore bangkokair@networkgsa.com
Emirates
From our global hub in Dubai, we fly to over 140 destinations across six continents, including more than 20 destinations across the Far East together with our partner flydubai. From the UK, travellers can choose between 8 airports: London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Glasgow and now Edinburgh.
From a convenient Chauffeur-drive service for First Class and Business Class passengers and luxurious lounges to delicious gourmet meals and world-class service, we make sure every step of the journey is as comfortable and memorable as possible.
We operate the world’s largest fleet of wide-body Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft, offering spacious cabins and iconic inflight features such as its A380 Shower Spa and Onboard Lounge. The new Emirates A350 has recently joined our fleet from Edinburgh to Dubai and 8 more destinations will soon follow. An award-winning inflight entertainment system is available in all seats across our fleet, offering up to 6,500 channels.
Start your journey the moment you step on board. Whatever class you travel in, you’ll be treated to world-class service and a higher level of comfort.
Contact: London: Mr Ceadon Williams, Senior Sales Executive ceadon.williams@emirates.com
Chester: Mr Rob Spencer, Senior Sales Executive rob.spencer@emirates.com
Explore!
Explore has over 40 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic small-group travel experiences in over 100 countries worldwide. With more than 350 trips to choose from including; wildlife, culture, walking and trekking, food and drink, cycling, family adventures, Explore upgraded and polar voyages, Explore’s expertly-crafted itineraries combined with award-winning, expert tour leaders, small group sizes (11 on average) and a commitment to responsible travel ensure unforgettable travel experiences in extraordinary destinations.
Explore’s trips are about getting under the skin of your destination: making friends, treading lightly, and being mindful of local communities. Explore believes that travel should change us, not the world; that nature should be natural and wildlife should be wild and that communities and cultures should benefit and flourish. That is why responsible travel is at the heart of everything they do – demonstrated by Explore’s recent B Corp certification.
100% trade friendly with total price parity and a dedicated trade team, Explore are well equipped to support and assist travel agents with general queries, tailored training, sales meetings, marketing and consumer events. Their brand new 25/26 brochures support the full range of trip styles with a special feature listing 6 reasons to book with a travel agent!
Contact: Philippa Baines Philippa.Baines@explore.co.uk
EXSUS TRAVEL
(Chester only)
Exsus is a privately owned tour operator with over 25 years of experience in creating exceptional holidays and honeymoons around the world.
Our guiding philosophy is to listen carefully to what your clients enjoy doing in their precious free time and understand their travel preferences. We then use our first-hand knowledge and expertise to design a trip that is completely tailored to your customers’ individual needs and budget, while providing unrivalled personal service and meticulous attention to detail.
Known for our pioneering spirit, every member of our team has either lived or travelled extensively in the destinations we feature. We work only with the finest hotels in the best locations and trusted local representatives to ensure an unforgettable experience.
Contact: Ella Dunham ella@exsus.com
Global Hospitality Services
(London only)
GHS Global Hospitality – Connecting Independent Hotels to the World
Founded in 2008, GHS Global Hospitality is a worldwide sales and marketing consultancy, launched by hotel sales experts to fulfil the growing needs of independent hotels for personalised, innovative sales, marketing distribution and procurement solutions in the increasingly competitive global marketplace. Representing independent hotels across key global markets, GHS connects procurement and travel experts and travellers to exceptional hospitality providers across the globe.
With a diverse portfolio spanning major destinations from capital cities to unique resorts, GHS represents a collection of exclusive hotels and venues in Asia, offering unique hospitality experiences including in India and the United Arab Emirates. Whether it’s the contemporary Hotel Polo Towers in Agartala, the serene and picturesque Polo Orchid Resort in Cherrapunji, the equestrian-inspired luxury Al Habtoor Polo Resort in Dubai, or the modern Two Seasons Hotel & Apartments in Dubai, GHS’s partner properties promise exceptional stays for leisure or business travellers. From tranquil retreats in India’s lush landscapes to opulent getaways in Dubai’s vibrant cityscape, each hotel offers unmatched comfort, world-class amenities and authentic local experiences.
GHS continues to elevate independent hotels and venues, ensuring they thrive in today’s competitive hospitality landscape while offering travellers an exceptional stays tailored to their needs.
Contact: Renata Przybylka Head of Leisure- Sales
Major Travel
(London only)
With 50 years in travel, Major Travel is global expert in packaged and tailor-made holidays exclusively for travel agents. Our state-of-the-art agent booking platform, MajorGo, is designed to allow agents to build multi-centre itineraries. Major Travel features over 500,000 hotels and amazing pricing on the world’s leading airlines, including seat sales, Inclusive Tour (IT) and Published fares. Specialist areas include: Long Haul with a focus on Middle East, Indian Ocean, Safaris, USA and Southeast Asia holidays.
Contact: Holly Russel – Product Executive holly.russell@major.travel
Lisa Pearce – Reservations Team Leader lisa.pearce@major.travel
Okinawa Tourism
(London only)
Japan’s southernmost prefecture, Okinawa, comprises 160 subtropical islands boasting a year-round warm climate comparable to Hawaii, Miami and Cancun. Just 3 hours by air from Tokyo and blessed with incredible natural beauty, from lush forests to crystal blue waters with abundant coral and golden sands, Okinawa is perfect for beach lovers and sports enthusiasts alike whilst still appealing to culture seekers thanks to its unique history and heritage. Using the bountiful fresh produce its natural environment produces, Okinawa’s culinary culture is also unique and is believed to be a key factor in Okinawa’s status as one of only five blue zones in the world widely recognised for longevity.
Okinawa serves as an idyllic way to conclude a memorable trip to Japan with great island hopping experiences. It is also well placed for those seeking a multi-centre adventure in the Far East.
Find out more about Okinawa and arrange a training session
Contact Sandra Kwan – UK Representative: sandra@humewhitehead.co.uk
One World Representation Limited
(Chester only)
One World Representation is a leading UK based representation company with hotel clients in Asia and the Maldives. Two clients include:
Villa Deva Resort and Hotel Bangkok is a luxurious boutique hotel offering an intimate resort-style escape in the heart of the city. Forty two spacious rooms overlook a central courtyard pool area with ground floor rooms offering enjoying swim-up access, while the 500sqm two-bedroom pool villa comfortably sleeps up to 6. Timeless Thai cuisine and Western dishes are crafted all-day in VelaBhirom, where guests can also choose to dine al fresco at the poolside garden patio and enjoy a curated selection of wines and beverages from the Mayraya Bar.
The St. Regis Langkawi is a 5-star luxury Langkawi resort offering elegant suites and over-water villas with direct beach access and a spectacular sunset vista. Their bespoke guest experience includes the signature St. Regis Butler Service. Go on a gastronomic journey of six distinct restaurants and bars offering tantalizing culinary masterpieces that will surely pique your senses. Restore body and mind with pampering treatments at the St.Regis Spa, while enjoying time at our oasis infinity pool, a boutique and a host of recreational activities.
Contact: Darren Lancaster – UK Sales Representative darren@oneworldtsm.com
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB)
(Chester only)
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) is the national carrier for Brunei Darussalam and was established on 18 November 1974.
Royal Brunei is one of the few airlines operating direct flights between London Heathrow Terminal 4 and Dubai and onward to Brunei. We connect Brunei to the world by operating flights to Southeast Asia, including Kota Kinabalu (North Borneo), Manila and Australia (Melbourne).
With a focus on service excellence, RB has been recognised with numerous awards and accolades, including the prestigious Airline Passenger Experience Association Official Airline Ratings- Five Star.
Having received the award for Five consecutive years for World’s Leading Cabin Crew, Royal Brunei are consistently recognised for offering outstanding service and offering a boutique product to both economy and business class passengers.
Enjoy five-star hospitality, competitive fares, roomy seat pitches, quality dining, and generous baggage allowance on Royal Brunei Airlines.
Contact: Heidi Atkins Royal Brunei Airlines – UK Account Executive hatkins@flyrba.co.uk
Tourism Shizuoka
(Chester only)
Just one hour from Tokyo by bullet train, Shizuoka prefecture is home to the iconic Mt. Fuji. It boasts a spectacular natural environment of coastline, mountains and lakes, including the beautiful Izu Peninsula, which has been described as “Japan’s Riviera” and was designated as a Global Geopark by UNESCO in April 2018. The region is steeped in history, has a huge choice of traditional ryokan inns and onsen hot springs, and is also a gourmet paradise. Its natural environment produces some of the country’s best food and drink, from green tea and wasabi to fresh seafood.
Shizuoka is located on the Golden Route and is a wonderful off the beaten track location with cherry blossoms that bloom in February. Shizuoka is a hidden gem that is great for everyone.
Find out more about Shizuoka and arrange a training session
Contact Sandra Kwan – UK Representative: sandra@humewhitehead.co.uk
TreeHouse Villas, Represented By The MC Collection
(London only)
The MC Collection is a Sales and Marketing company offering travel agents access and insider knowledge of hotels and resorts which have been hand-picked in Thailand and Bali. We are the extended arm of the hotels marketing team and push to drive sales by ensuring our partners know as much as they can about each hotel we represent.
We have a dedicated trade zone for agents to access, which gives you all the information you could need from videos and images to fact sheets and menus with prices. We also give you information about room inclusions in detail as well as information about our sustainability programmes and charity contributions to the local area.
Offering hotels in Thailand and Bali, we specialise in volume driving properties with many considered as market leaders. Hotels with over 380 rooms or uniquely concepts like a TreeHouse with only 32 villas to a 9 bed multiuse hotel or private villa – we provide a varied assortment of properties suitable to multiple budgets.
We also make sure we look after you too and have dedicated agent rates available too on our website.
Contact: Matt Clift – Director matt@themccollection.co.uk
Wendy Wu Tours
Wendy Wu Tours was founded in 1994 when Wendy led her first Australian group on a guided journey to her homeland, China. Fast forward 25 years, she has transformed that first tour into a renowned travel empire. Now the UK’s leading touring specialist, offering expertly crafted fully inclusive tours to extraordinary destinations worldwide with unique experiences that create unforgettable memories. Their award-winning guides are local in the regions, with their in-depth knowledge, they curate seamless adventures, ensuring your customers discover the very best sights while sharing their passion along the way. With everything covered – including international flights, accommodation, transfers, entrance fees, excursions, daily guides, visas, and meals – your customers can relax and immerse themselves in the trip of a lifetime! Their award-winning trade team is always available to support you with training, marketing resources and anything you need to share the Wendy Wu magic with your customers. Their user-friendly agent portal contains valuable resources and the brand new Wuniversity platform! If you have any queries, feel free to email tradesupport@wendywutours.co.uk and a member of the team will get back to you.
Contact: Byron Davis (Business Development Manager) – London byron.davis@wendywutours.co.uk
Chris So Woon Yuen (Business Development Manager) – Chester chris.y@wendywutours.co.uk
