Virtuoso hosts first Connects event in Edinburgh
Luxury travel agent network Virtuoso recently held its first Connects event in Edinburgh.
It welcomed over 40 members and preferred partners from across the network for a day of networking.
This marks Virtuoso’s second European Connects event in 2023, after Connects Rome in May.
Further events are scheduled in Barcelona and London on September 13 and October 11, respectively.
It consisted of partner presentations and several networking sessions to hear the latest news from partners, and build new relationships.
It was followed by a cocktail reception hosted at Cheval The Edinburgh Grand in partnership with The Johnnie Walker Experience Princes Street.
Nineteen European Virtuoso member agencies attended, including owners, managers, frontline advisors and contractors.
The 21 preferred partners ranged from hotels, travel experiences, cruises and tourism boards globally.
It included brands such as One&Only Resorts, EDITION Hotels, Rocco Forte Hotels and Aurora Expeditions.
Virtuoso GM UK, Ireland, ME&A, Karen Joyce said: “The events provide a great opportunity for networking and the latest news from within the industry:
Connects events are free to participants, and are a platform to develop invaluable connections and meet with a range of Virtuoso’s preferred partners.
Event sponsors included Samaritaine, The Madrid EDITION, One&Only Resorts and De L’Europe Amsterdam.
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