VisitEngland announces its support of Excursions™ 2016 - Discounted rates for destinations
'VisitEngland is pleased to announce its continuing partnership with Excursions 2016, underlining our commitment to the all-important group travel market.'
James Berresford, Chief Executive of VisitEngland says “We are delighted to be supporting Excursions 2016, in its’ anniversary year. The event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase unique tours and visitor experiences to the important group travel market, highlighting the amazing range of product England has to offer.”
Organised by Tourism South East, London & Partners are also keen supporters of the event. Olivia O’Toole, Head of Leisure Marketing & Strategic Partnerships at London & Partners commented “We have been partners of Excursions for a number of years now and we are delighted to be supporting the show’s 40th anniversary year. The group travel industry is of great value to London tourism and this event is an important occasion in the annual calendar for our partners."
For the first time this year, Tourism South East, welcomes Group Leisure magazine as the main media partner. Nigel Smith, Chief Executive of TSE, stated “We are very pleased to be working closely with Group Leisure Magazine on taking Excursions forward, with a background in running their own successful show and an established and very relevant readership that will be ideal to increase visitors to Excursions”.
Group Leisure Magazine Publisher Rob Yandell said: “We feel positive about supporting an established exhibition in Excursions. I know that TSE will be working hard to provide the group travel sector with an enjoyable and valuable day out at London’s Alexandra Palace in January - we’re looking forward to our new media partnership.”
Excursions™ will be celebrating 40 years next year and there are new initiatives planned around the anniversary. It is a showcase of the latest group products and prices for days out, short breaks and longer group holidays and will bring together 1,300 quality buyers and 300 exhibitors from the UK and Europe; it will be the place to meet, network and pick up new inspiration for group itineraries.
Global brand Bombay Sapphire will be premiering an exclusive ruby red gin cocktail at Excursions 2016 to celebrate the UK’s premier one day group travel show’s 40th anniversary. The cocktail will be offered free to all visitors in the unique Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail Lounge at Excursions.
Excursions takes place on Saturday 23rd January 2016 10.30am-4pm, Alexandra Palace, London.
Discounted rates apply to destinations, quote ExcursionsVE.
As a destination you can bring local attractions and accommodation partners along to share the stand, number of stand sharers is dependent on size of stand. Various options are available.
If you wish to book or discuss further please contact Karen Roebuck, Excursions Business Development Project Manager or Tel: 07714 338998.