Tipto announces 10 autumn events for travel agents

Tipto has announced 10 roadshows, SuperShows and training events for the start of its 26th year.

Date and locations of its autumn events have now been revealed and can be booked by agents.

They comprise six roadshows, three training days and one SuperShow, and run from October 1 until December 3.

The roadshows are in Durham on October 1; Carlisle on October 2; Brighton on October 22; Stevenage on October 23; Hull on November 13; Doncaster on November 14. The larger SuperShow event is on November 19 in Bolton at Bolton Wanderers Stadium.

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The training days are on November 26 in Edinburgh; November 27 in Oxford; and December 3 in Lincoln.

The events are held to give agents the chance to learn about new products and offers from Tipto’s supplier members, gain industry insight and sale tips as well as enjoy some business networking. Events include drinks, dinner and the chance to win prizes.

Roadshows include up to 12 of Tipto’s supplier members and offer an interactive, speed dating format while SuperShows have all 23 suppliers present, offering an exhibition style event with stage show entertainment including The Big Tipto Quiz. Both events run from 6pm until 10pm and are free for frontline agents, managers and homeworkers.

The training days run from 9.30am until 2.30pm and offer classroom-style learning with up to nine suppliers. Brunch and refreshments are included.

Tipto is also running exclusive roadshows for Althams Travel agents on October 15 and for Dawson & Sanderson on October 17.

Agents can book a place at one of the events via Tipto’s website or by emailing their name, agency details and event they want to attend to team@tipto.co.uk.

Tipto’s suppliers are: Abercrombie & Kent / Cox & Kings; AmaWaterways; Ambassador Cruise Line; Blue Diamond Resorts; CroisiEurope; Do Something Different; DriveAway; Fred.\ Holidays; Gold Medal; Holiday Extras; Hurtigruten; Intrepid; JG Travel Group; Leger Shearings Group; Newmarket Holidays; Playa Hotels & Resorts; RCD Hotels; Red Sea Holidays; Scenic & Emerald Cruises; Titan; Travelpack; USAirtours; and Virgin Voyages.