This year Kingley organised two events as part of the official programme at the annual Travel Convention.
Tuesday 4 October - e-tid Agents Breakfast Briefing - "What next for independents"
This Business Briefing had as its guest speakers John Hays, Founder & MD - Hays Travel, Miles Morgan, MD - Miles Morgan Travel and Allan Lambert, Head of Sales - Bourne Leisure. The session was moderated by John McEwan, Chief Executive - Advantage Travel Centres. The Briefing looked at the future of independent businesses in our industry, both independent distributors and independent operators. The event was sponsored by Avis, Bourne Leisure & Rail Europe.
Wednesday 5 October - e-tid Business Breakfast Briefing - "Changing routes to market"
This Briefing looked at how Teletext has changed its business in the past two years, at why Tesco is highlighting travel as a key market, and at how these two businesses are working together. Our speakers were Victoria Sanders, MD - Teletext Holidays and Ian Simkins, Club Cards Rewards Director - Tesco. The session was moderated by Michael East, MD - Eastcastle Management Group. The event was sponsored by Deloitte, News International, Mapfre Assistance and Travel Weekly Group.
For more information please contact: helen.bush@kingley.co.uk
For photos taken at the 2011 Convention go to www.stevedunlop.com