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The event is dedicated to enhancing partnerships and equipping our independent advisors and teams with the tools they need to deliver exceptional value to their clients.
The event celebrated growing airline partnerships and empowered travel advisors with valuable insights
LONDON (December 16, 2024) – Building on the success of its inaugural event, Internova Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel services companies, hosted its second annual Air Showcase on 12th December at their St Martin’s Lane office in London.
Curated by Francesca Vinchiaturo, Director of Airline Relations & Revenue Management, UK, the event brought together independent travel advisors and staff from Global Travel Collection, ALTOUR, and representatives from Barrhead Travel. Creative and on-site event execution was delivered in collaboration with the team at Your Event Solutions, an ALTOUR company.
Designed to strengthen ties between advisors and airline partners, the half-day event offered an immersive program, including updates on route developments, sustainability initiatives, enhanced customer experiences and new technologies within the airline sector. Advisors had the opportunity to participate in one-to-one meetings to discuss trends and tailor offerings for their clients in corporate, leisure and entertainment travel.
The event welcomed 180 participants and kicked off with informal networking before transitioning into 400 one-to-one appointments throughout the afternoon.
Airline representatives showcased their latest innovations through interactive demonstrations, equipping advisors with the tools to deliver exceptional travel solutions. The day concluded with a vibrant cocktail reception, providing ample opportunity for further networking and celebrating the successes of the year.
26 airline partners participated in the event, including headline sponsors Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines, along with other key partners such as British Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Eurostar and JetBlue.
“We were delighted to host the second Air Showcase, which has grown in scale and impact,” said Vinchiaturo. “The event is dedicated to enhancing partnerships and equipping our independent advisors and teams with the tools they need to deliver exceptional value to their clients.”
Peter Vlitas, Executive Vice President, Partner Relations at Internova Travel Group, added, “The Air Showcase exemplifies our commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for collaboration between our advisors, teams and partners. We are proud to highlight the strength of these relationships as we look ahead to another strong year in travel.”
Plans for the next Air Showcase are already underway, with aspirations to expand its reach and bring even more value to participants, continuing to set a benchmark for advisor-partner collaboration.
About Internova Travel Group
Internova Travel Group is one of the largest travel services companies in the world with a collection of leading brands delivering high-touch, personal travel expertise to leisure and corporate clients. Internova manages leisure, business and franchise firms through a portfolio of distinctive divisions. Internova represents more than 100,000 travel advisors in over 6,000 company-owned and affiliated locations predominantly in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, with a presence in more than 80 countries.
