New-style roadshows held by The Truly Independent Professional Travel Organisation (Tipto) are attracting high turnouts of travel agents.
Many of the roadshows, which started in February and run until June, have been attracting more than 50 agents each, thanks in part to this year’s larger, city centre locations and a new format, which offers agents a buffet dinner at the start of the evening and a tea break later for some Tipto 15th birthday cake.
There are a further nine roadshows to go, all including allocated time with each of Tipto’s members, quizzes, and 15 main prizes to give away to agents. Prizes vary from restaurant and shopping vouchers to champagne, spa gift sets and chocolates.
At the recent London roadshow, we asked Tipto members and Dubai Tourism, which also attended, to give some key product messages for the trade (below).
Agents interested in attending a future roadshow should look at the Tipto website tipto.co.uk or email: tipto@thenetwork-uk.com
Roadshow dates
- Peterborough:
Marriott Hotel, March 27 - Tamworth:
Drayton Manor Theme Park (includes free park tickets) April 23 - Stoke-on-Trent:
Best Western Moathouse Hotel (also attended by Dubai Tourism), April 24 - Glasgow:
Thistle Hotel (for Barrhead Travel only), May 7 - Edinburgh:
Crowne Plaza, May 8 - Plymouth:
Holiday Inn, May 20 - Bournemouth:
Hallmark Hotel, May 21 - Newbury Racecourse:
Berkshire, June 4 - Hemel Hempstead:
Shendish Manor, June 5