Connect Europe November 2025

Join us across England and Scotland this October to hear updates from the UK and Ireland as well as from our neighbours across Europe.

Whether you have clients looking for wine and gastronomy, arts and culture, or just soaking up the sunshine, suppliers from across the region will be on hand to advise on new and outstanding product.

Suppliers confirmed so far include: Abercrombie & Kent, Austrian National Tourist Office, Barut, Catalan Tourist Board, Domes Resorts, Ella Resorts, Expedia TAAP, Explore!, Iceland Travel, Madeira Tourist Board, Switzerland Tourism, Tenerife Tourism Corporation, Van Isacker.

London November 10

Tower Suites
100 Minories,
London EC3N 1JY
6pm – 9.15pm
 

Edinburgh November 13

DoubleTree by Hilton
Edinburgh City Centre,
34 Bread St,
Edinburgh EH3 9AF 
6pm – 9.15pm


Order of evening

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 exibitors

Aber black

Abercrombie & Kent
(Edinburgh only)


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Austria Tourism
(London only)

Austria, a country known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is a perfect blend of imperial cities, picturesque Alpine villages, breathtaking natural beauty, and a warm hospitality welcoming all. From the majestic Alps with their stunning mountain peaks and serene lakes to the lively cultural scene of its cities, Austria offers a diverse range of experiences for every traveler and season.

Austria Tourism is the national tourism organisation of Austria.

Contact: Magdalena Penz Magdalena.Penz@austria.info

austria.info


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Barut Hotels

Warm Turkish hospitality, style, luxury and attentive service is evident in each family owned Barut Hotel in Antalya, Side and Didim. Eight stylish hotels and two collections of luxury villas make up the distinct portfolio. The four Barut Collection hotels and two villa collections offer a luxurious ultra-inclusive concept with unlimited access to several exceptional a la carte restaurants and an extensive choice of leisure activities and entertainment. The latest jewel in the crown of the Barut Hotel family, Anda Barut Collection, opened in May 2024 and offers three distinct zones: adult, community and family in a spectacular beachfront location with ten fabulous pools and ultra all-inclusive as standard. Anda Barut Collection is the epitome of Barut Hotels: exceptionally stylish and utterly luxurious offering the ultimate in luxury and relaxation. Beachfront bliss, Mediterranean flavours, soulful wellness and endless activities are all on offer at Barut Hotels.

Contact: Emma Macfarlane emma.macfarlane@workham.com

baruthotels.com


Catalan

Catalan Tourist Board
(Edinburgh only)

Catalonia is a Mediterranean destination with a millenary history, its own culture and language, plus a rich historical and natural heritage.

It is home to many significant metropolises, from the capital, Barcelona, to the provincial cities of Girona, Tarragona and Lleida, and smaller towns filled with remarkable heritage and majestic monuments.

The region offers extensive opportunities for all kinds of tourists: from culture lovers and family travellers to foodies, sports enthusiasts, wildlife explorers, and those simply looking to relax. Catalonia’s excellent facilities position it as one of Europe’s top tourist destinations.

Catalonia has three international airports: Barcelona, Girona and Reus. These have connections to 21 airports in the United Kingdom and 4 airports in Ireland.

Contact: Gisela Ruiz Ricart ctb2.act.uk@gencat.cat | Ariadna Aparicio ctb1.act.uk@gencat.cat

catalunya.com


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Domes Hotels
(London only)

Domes Resorts is Europe’s leading luxury hospitality brand, with award-winning resorts in Greece and Portugal that blend contemporary sophistication with authentic cultural resonance. Guided by its ethos Cultures Connected, Destinations Celebrated, Domes offers soulful hospitality across adults-only and family-friendly escapes.

Guests enjoy transformative experiences including Michelin Key dining, curated wellness at Soma Spa, premium all-inclusive offerings, and the exclusive Luxury Island Hopping concept with private yacht access and seamless multi-destination stays. For elevated holidays, the Haute Living Selection provides upgraded accommodation, exclusive lounge access, and bespoke concierge service.

Family-focused resorts feature KiEPOS Kids Clubs. Ofsted standard and Montessori inspired with eco gardens, splash parks, and conservation activities, ensuring memorable escapes for all generations in iconic locations.
Domes Resorts offers a diverse luxury portfolio across Greece and Portugal.

-Each of the sub-brands serves a different type of traveller:

Domes Originals – Landmark resorts that represent timeless luxury and authentic Mediterranean elegance.
Domes Noruz – Bold, cosmopolitan and adult-only, made for vibrant, design-forward escapes.
Domes Aulūs – Comfort & Stylish 5-star resorts. An upscale all-inclusive concept, perfect for conscious travellers loving food.
Domes Reserves – Our ultra-luxury, unique experiences for those seeking utter luxury and tailored service.
Domes Finds – Authentic hotels offering barefoot luxury focussing on culture and authenticity.

Contact: Joanna Moran Joanna.Moran@domesresorts.com

domesresorts.com


Ella logo 2025

Ella Resorts
(London only)

Ella Resorts, a collection of sustainable Beach Resorts, introduces a new approach to resort-style vacations for lifestyle travelers, whether families or couples/adults, seeking signature experiences during their summer holidays. The chain offers a carefully selected set of on-the-beach properties, all located at popular and globally known holiday destinations. ELLA. STAY. REMEMBER FOREVER. A call to action and a promise. Ella Resorts invites its guests to its unique locations, where authenticity meets natural beauty and where a pleasurable stay becomes a memorable hospitality experience.

Contact: Miranda Boura mboura@ellaresorts.com

ellaresorts.com


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Expedia. TAAP
(LONDON ONLY)

Expedia TAAP offers agents a wide breadth of quality travel products, competitive rates and impressive availability. The ready-built platform is optimized to drive ease of use and deliver a world-class booking experience. Expedia TAAP’s industry-leading technology, personalized service and access to unique inventory and planning tools empower you to grow your business.

Contact: Miriam Vasconcelos miriam.vasconcelos@discovertheworld.com

expediataap.co.uk


Explore logo

Explore!
(Edinburgh Only)


global

Global hospitality Services

GHS is a trusted hospitality partner working closely with a carefully selected portfolio of independent hotels and hotel groups to deliver exceptional guest experiences. The company collaborates with a wide range of properties — from modern hotels in key city centre locations to authentic countryside retreats — connecting hotels with clients across the corporate, MICE and leisure segments. With a strong focus on service excellence and consistency, GHS helps its partner hotels maintain the highest standards of comfort and care, ensuring every guest stay is memorable. In Europe, GHS’s portfolio features 4* and 5* properties in London, Stockholm, Prague, Budapest, Madrid, Lisbon, Plovdiv, with more to come on board soon.

Contact: Pranit Chandarana Pranit Chandarana@blueorchid.com


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ICELAND TRAVEL
(EDINBURGH ONLY)

Iceland Travel was founded in 1936 – back when they called travellers “explorers” rather than “tourists”. And for almost 100 years now, we’ve been proudly serving the diverse needs of clients from all four corners.

Every day, our experts on the ground craft unforgettable travel experiences and take guests on uniquely local journeys. This is why we are the leading B2B travel company in Iceland, able to care for your guests in the best possible way.

Contact: Orla O’Hare orla@wearelotus.co.uk

icelandtravel.is


Leger logo
Shearings logo

Leger holiday | Shearings
(London only)

Leger Holidays offers hundreds of great value fully-escorted touring holidays by coach, air, rail and cruise, with carefully planned itineraries and a range of excursions to some of the best countries in Europe and Worldwide.

Leger’s wide range of tours to Europe includes spectacular lakes and mountains, stunning cities and once-in-a-lifetime destinations, plus river cruise, festive breaks, Battlefield tours and holidays specially designed for single travellers, and with holidays ranging from 3 to 23-day Grand Explorers, there’s plenty to choose from for all tastes and budgets. Plus Luxuria ‘Signature Tours’ & ‘See it Live’ Tours with Leger Holidays.

Leger holidays also acquired the iconic Shearings brand in May 2020 and Shearings offers wide range of UK holiday breaks by coach and self drive across England, Scotland Ireland and Wales including the Warner Leisure adult breaks, not only that an extensive range of European holidays by coach.

With nearly 40 years of experience in operating touring holidays, Leger Holidays and Shearings has designed more than 250 holiday itineraries across more than 40 countries, and as Leger is a fully bonded member of ABTOT and ATOL, customers’ can travel with the knowledge that their money is always safe and secure.’ Shearings is bonded under a ‘Trust Account’ model including the Self Drive breaks giving Shearings customers even more peace of mind.

Contact: Ashley Dellow ashley.dellow@legershearings.com

leger.co.uk | shearings.com


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Madeira Tourist Board
(London only)

Madeira is a small Portuguese paradise located amid the immensity of the Atlantic Ocean. Of volcanic origin, its privileged location provides a mild climate and sea with pleasant temperatures all year round, in addition to impressive sceneries of mountains, valleys and cliffs, all covered by the exuberant Laurissilva vegetation, named Natural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

The archipelago is formed by a set of islands, the main and only inhabited being Madeira and Porto Santo. There are excellent options for spas, historic monuments and great hotels and restaurants, where you can sample delicious cuisine and award-winning Madeiran wines. Madeira suits all kinds of visitors from adventure seekers to luxury lovers.

Madeira belongs to all

Contact: Lauren Kelly lkelly@blackdiamond.co.uk

visitmadeira.com


Swiss tourism

Switzerland Tourism

Switzerland Tourism is the national marketing and sales organization for Switzerland, responsible for promoting the country as a premier travel and business destination through strategic marketing and partnerships. It develops promotional campaigns under the concept of “Swissness” to highlight quality, nature, and authenticity, and works with partners to create a positive and memorable experience for visitors.We are thrilled to participate in the event with our partners from Engelberg-Titlis, Pilatus and Transport Musuem Luzern. We will take you on a journey through Switzerland with a focus on Central Switzerland.

Contact: Evelyn Lafone evelyn.lafone@switzerland.com

myswitzerland.com


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Tenerife Tourism Corporation
(London Only)

Tenerife Tourism Corporation promotes the most diverse of Spain’s Canary Islands–a year-round destination with 23ºC average temperatures, dramatic volcanic landscapes and a rich cultural heritage. Tenerife’s icons include two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Teide National Park and the city of La Laguna, alongside black-sand beaches, natural pools and protected marine areas home to resident dolphins and pilot whales.

Beyond sun and sea, Tenerife excels in active and premium experiences: stargazing, hiking and cycling among otherworldly lava fields; championship golf; boutique hotels and standout gastronomy across the north and south. Sustainability sits at the heart of the destination, with initiatives spanning circular economy, water and waste management, renewable energy and the Sustainability Charters for nature activities and whale & dolphin watching, which help agents book responsible suppliers with confidence.

Working with the UK trade is a priority: we provide training, co-op marketing, sales tools and regular product/news updates to help agents match every client – adventurers, premium independent travellers, nature lovers and golfers – with their perfect, authentic Tenerife.

Contact: Enrique Martin Enrique.Martin@fourcommunications.com

webtenerife.co.uk


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Van Isacker
(london only)


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