Travel Counsellors is marking its 30th anniversary by staging its largest ever global conference.
Earlier this year the Manchester-based company topped £1bn in sales for the first time.
The company is the UK’s largest and fastest-growing technology platform for travel entrepreneurs and has seen a surge in demand for trips abroad.
More than 2,100 delegates are expected to attend the Travel Counsellors Global Annual Conference at Manchester Central Convention Centre between November 22-24.
Travel Counsellors is the UK’s largest and fastest-growing technology platform for travel entrepreneurs and the theme of this year’s event is ‘30 Beyond’.
CEO Steve Byrne said: “As we prepare for our largest global conference yet, we look forward to extending a warm welcome to our incredible community of Travel Counsellors, partners, support team colleagues and suppliers.
“Our theme, ’30 Beyond’, highlights our unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries and providing extraordinary travel experiences for our customers and clients, placing care and dedication at the heart of every journey.
“This milestone event is the perfect opportunity to recognise our collective success across all of our international markets after a record-breaking year, share industry insights, and explore the exciting opportunities as we move into the future with optimism and confidence.”
Throughout the weekend, attendees will enjoy a mix of conference sessions and evening events, including presentations from the support team, insights from guest speakers and updates from industry experts as to what lies ahead.
The Travel Market will provide a platform for supplier partners to present their latest products and developments.
Building on the popularity of last year’s Friday night celebrations, this year sees an ‘Apres T-Ski’ theme, bringing a cosy, winter-inspired atmosphere.
The weekend will culminate with a black-tie gala dinner on Saturday night, where exceptional achievements within the Travel Counsellors community will be honoured.
There will also be seven headline sponsors – Accor Hotels, Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts. Celebrity Cruises, Inside Travel Group, Intrepid Travel, Seabourn and Visit California.
This year’s conference will debut several new features, including an exclusive private event at Fenix, an upscale restaurant in Manchester, to honour 150 long-standing members of the Travel Counsellors community for their unwavering dedication and commitment, including six individuals celebrating 25 years of service.