Registrations have opened for Abta’s 2023 Travel Convention in Turkey.
The event will take place from October 30 to November 1 at the Lujo Hotel in Bodrum and a discounted early bird rate will be available until mid-July for Abta members, partners and other delegates.
Early bird fees are £650 for Abta members and first Abta partner to register, and £750 for additional Abta partners and other delegates. There is a companion fee of £215 for those not attending as delegates.
When registering, delegates will also be invited to support theIntrepid Foundation’s earthquake appeal, set upfollowing the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria earlier this year to help provide immediate and longer-term relief for the affected communities across the region.
Headline partners for this year’s convention are Avis Budget Group, Global, Intrepid Travel, Royal Caribbean International and Universal Partners, while Travel Weekly will once again be trade media partner.
Abta chief executive Mark Tanzer said: “The Travel Convention returned overseas last year after the pandemic, with fantastic feedback from delegates and sponsors alike.
“It’s a very special opportunity to connect with industry colleagues, make new contacts, debate the issues facing our sector and hear from some inspirational speakers – all in an enviable setting.
“Turkey is an incredibly important tourist destination for the UK travel industry, so we are very much looking forward to hosting delegates in Bodrum, and offering the chance to explore and learn more about this wonderful location.
“I encourage delegates to book as early as possible so they can take advantage of our highly-competitive reduced rates.”
Speaking in a convention e-news update, Intrepid’s UK & Ireland general manager Hazel McGuire said: “Intrepid is excited to be a headline partner of The Travel Convention. The convention is one of the most anticipated events in the travel calendar and an important time for trade partners and friends to connect and discuss the issues and opportunities facing our industry right now and in the future.
“Turkey is a particularly special destination for us. Our founders wrote their first business plan for Intrepid there, it became the company’s second destination to offer trips in 1990 and a Turkish mosque features in our logo.”
Registration and more details on the event programme are available at www.thetravelconvention.com.