The Visit USA 2025 Roadshow, which rolled into Glasgow and London Gatwick last week, received the thumbs up from both Visit USA members and attending travel agents.
The 24 USA experts exhibiting found the agents to be “thoroughly engaged and upbeat” at both events, with the mix of fun and learning leaving agents keen to start sharing their enhanced USA knowledge and contacts with clients.
“Once again, this was just one of the best events I’ve been to, and it was a delight to meet all the fantastic Visit USA members. They are all great ambassadors for what they do, and their enthusiasm shined through,” enthused Marc Carson from American Affair.
Barreda Travel’s Nicola Cowan said: “This was one of the best roadshows I’ve attended. Every supplier was engaging, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and approachable – even after doing 14 sessions in a row! The organization was superb, and the event seemed like it was a hit with everyone who attended. And more importantly, I learned a lot and made valuable contacts”.
Greig Ewins from Stewart Travel Homeworkers, who has attended over 20 Visit USA Webinars, was also impressed. “It was very informative, with a great range of products, and I learned a lot of new information.”
“Our dedicated USA roadshows certainly captured the trade’s focus on the two evenings. Those present were thoroughly tuned into the workshops, taking notes and asking great questions of our members,” said Kate Kenward, Visit USA CEO.
Gatwick’s winning agent, Scarlett Martin from Flight Centre won flights for two with United Airlines to Denver with ground support from Canyon Spirit.
Roadshow sponsors Canyon Spirit highlighted its two- or three-day luxury train experience between Denver and Moab or Denver and Salt Lake City, while Kennedy Space Centre, Tennessee Tourism and Visit Mississippi provided further event support and updates.
The many Roadshow prize winners included Glasgow agent Prity Bahanda (pictured) from Travel Counsellors, whose evening ended on a high when she won flights for two with JetBlue to Boston, with ground support from Cruise America RV Rentals.
