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Abta spokeswoman Frances Tuke says this the same airport as you or staying
year’s Travel Convention has been tailored at the same hotel. Monday, October 6
to provide much better opportunities for Also for newbies and Abta agents, Get into the swing of the convention at the
targeted networking. Tuke strongly recommends the golf tournament (£55, 9am-2pm), or try some
The obvious example is the Talk Zone Get Connected party on the Monday go-karting (10.30am-12.30pm). Whether
where agents can chat to and swap contact evening. you’re playing or spectating, the footie
details with suppliers. Starting at 8pm at the Villa del Conde, match is one not to miss either (4-6pm).
There is also no shortage of private events she says it’s an ideal place for convention Later, Abta agents and principals can meet
that will take place over the course of the first-timers to meet up with lots of the Abta team at the Get Connected tapas
convention but, as Tuke admits, people in the same boat and learn reception (Villa del Conde, 8-9pm), then stick
not everyone will have the the ropes from the old timers, who are also around for the Travel’s got Talent competition
chance to attend these. welcome at the event. at the Ice Breaker party (from 9pm).
For those who can’t, a However, TTG Roving Reader Claire Hall Tuesday, October 7
supper club has been organised does offer a word of caution to all those Mingle with delegates staying at your hotel
for the Wednesday night which anyone hardened revellers: “Have fun, but don’t during a hotel reception (7.30-8.15pm), then
can attend. “There’s going to be about 200 go into the sessions the following morning there’s food and entertainment at the Mega
people there so it will ensure everyone has with a hangover – it makes concentrating Fiesta (8-11pm) by the lighthouse. Squeeze in
maximum exposure to networking opportu- impossible!” a last drink at the Fiesta Nightcap bar.
nities,” she promises. Essentially, Tuke believes that the key to Wednesday, October 8
There will also be exciting sporting events successful networking is “being brave and Try a Caipirinha cocktail at this year’s Brazil-
including go-karting, a golf tourna- talking to others”. ian-themed Convention Supper Club (£25,
ment and a football match. “Even if “Take up all the opportunities that are 8-10.30pm), then head to the Starlight
you’re not taking part, these are great offered because you get out of it what you Party on the Boulevard Meloneras (from
spectator sports and yet another put in,” she advises. 11pm). The convention’s final cocktails will be
chance to meet people,” she says. Other tips include taking business cards served at the Farewell Bar (from 12.30am).
For first-timers, or for anyone with photos on them as a great way for
attending the convention on their others to remember you, and following up
own, Tuke suggests going along to the leads soon after the event, because it’s too
hotel reception events where you can easy not to do anything with them once
meet other people who are staying at you’re home.
the same place as you. For anyone needing further reassurance,
And don’t forget the Buddy scheme. Tuke says the Abta team will be in force
Launched last year, it allows you to link during the convention. “We’ll be wearing
up with fellow convention goers before Abta T-shirts and badges so delegates can
descending on Gran Canaria. Log on to spot us easily if they have any questions.”
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