The Freedom Travel Group has announced it is to hold its travel conference in Bristol this November, the third consecutive year it has chosen the UK.
The conference will take place at the Marriott City Centre Hotel over November 28 and 29.
Already confirmed to speak at the conference are representatives from PriceWaterhouseCoopers and the Federation of Small Businesses plus headline sponsors Kuoni, Thomas Cook, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruise Lines.
More than 120 agents have already confirmed their attendance at the event, which will focus on the current trading environment and give members the opportunity to talk to industry leaders about ideas for increasing their share of business.
Managing Director Jane Atkins said: "This is the third consecutive year that we have remained in the UK for our conference, thanks largely to the success of the previous two years and the positive response from our members.
“Our members are busier than ever, and a UK conference means less time away from their businesses.
"The travel industry has suffered more than most in the last 12 months, with the ongoing impact of the recession – coupled with major and unprecedented incidents such as the volcanic ash cloud, civil unrest and the BA strikes – all negatively affecting bookings.
“The conference is a great opportunity for members to gain advice not only from inspirational speakers, but also from colleagues and peers."
by Debbie Ward
