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ABTA details replacement for regional meetings
ABTA has detailed the first roadshows designed to replace its long standing regional meetings around the country.
The Talking Travel events will run from 14.00 to 20.00 split into three sessions.
These will cover cruising run by PSARA, a debate with ABTA senior management including president Justin Fleming and chief executive Mark Tanzer and an opportunity for networking.
The dates and venues confirmed are:
March 8 – Birmingham, International Airport
March 13 – Radisson SAS Hotel, Belfast
March 15 – ABTA, 68-71 Newman Street, London
March 22 – Bristol International Airport
March 27 – Atlantic Suite, Manchester Airport
April 4 – Thistle Hotel, Glasgow
ABTA members, PSARA agents and ABTA Travel Industry Partners will be able to attend the events free of charge – which will be sponsored by the Spanish Tourist Office – while others can pay to attend.
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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