Dates for TIPTO roadshows announced
TIPTO has announced the dates and locations of its 2018 roadshows and SuperShows.
Events kick off in Sunderland on February 20 and will take place at various locations across the country until early June.
Face 2 Face events on offer this year include exclusive solus shows for Althams Travel, The Travel House and Newells Travel; as well as two confirmed SuperShows in Southampton and Birmingham.
TIPTO is urging agents to secure their preferred place now to ensure they don’t miss out. More details are availalbe on the TIPTO website.
There are four more events to be confirmed in London, Surrey, Manchester and Darlington.
At each event, agents will meet long-standing TIPTO members as well as meet new supplier and agent contacts. They will learn about new products and offers, gain market intelligence and receive tips to increase sales.
All events run from 18:00 – 22:00 and are free to attend. Agents can meet up to 12 tour operators at each of the Face 2 Face with TIPTO Roadshows or all 24 suppliers and some special guest exhibitors, along with entertainment, at the SuperShows.
TIPTO also holds a charity prize raffle to support a chosen charity with fundraising, this year TIPTO will again support Reuben’s Retreat.
TIPTO registered agents interested in attending an event should visit www.tipto.co.uk, email [email protected] or call the bookings team on +44 (0)208 742 4077
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