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Hays Travel Overseas Conference takes off with Jet2holidays
Hays Travel branch managers from across the North East region, and head office colleagues, are in Turkey for Hays Travel’s annual Overseas Retail Conference in Antalya this week.
Their travel was supported by headline sponsor and long-term partner Jet2holidays.
The flight was one of four specially chartered planes heading to the destination for the conference taking place until 15 November.
Flights also departed from Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol airports.
“Our overseas conference is a highlight of the year – it’s when we can connect with our branch managers from across the UK all under one roof, to thank them for their excellent work,” said Dame Irene Hays.
“I am very grateful to Jet2holidays for their amazing support, and to the whole team at Newcastle International Airport – as well as Birmingham, Bristol, and Manchester.”
Alan Cross, Director of Travel Agent Relationships at Jet2holidays said: “We are delighted to help our partner, Hays Travel Group, get their conference off to the best of starts.”
Hays Travel will welcome over 700 delegates to the Ela Excellence Resort Belek, Turkiye, for its annual Overseas Retail Conference.
The full schedule features guest speakers, expert panel discussions, supplier showcases, and networking events.
The event is themed: ‘In it for the Long Haul’ – spanning not just the growth in travel to far-off destinations, but also building loyalty in colleagues, customers, and partners.
Headline and gold sponsors supporting the conferences are
Holiday Extras, Jet2holidays, Mastercard, Princess, Silversea, Attraction World and Universal Parks and Resorts.
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