Book now for CTA Winter Networking in Blackpool - 23-25 November 2024

The CTA Winter Networking event takes place on 23-25 November in Blackpool based at The Imperial Hotel.

The event includes a Fam trip on Sunday morning to the National Trust’s Rufford Old Hall, returning via Lytham St Annes for lunch at the Offshore Hotel – coach provided by Brethertons Gold Line Holidays. And thanks to generous support from Merlin Entertainments, there is also an opportunity to enjoy afternoon tea at the Tower Ballroom (Sat only) as well as a complimentary visit to the High Jinx circus, Madame Tussauds and Sealife Blackpool, plus a heritage tram ride and visit to ‘Christmas by the Sea’ courtesy of Visit Blackpool.

On Sunday evening there is a reception and networking dinner. This includes a spectacular Showtime with West End star Nicholas Duncan sponsored by CN Live Productions, and after-dinner drinks sponsored by Irish Ferries.

On Monday morning there will be an informal Supplier Showcase which will have suppliers at tables and buyers circulating.

See the delegate packages, outline itinerary and booking links below.

DELEGATE PACKAGES

Package A. Sat 23 Nov and Sun 24 Nov accommodation (DBB)

Optional Afternoon Tea at Tower Ballroom (Sat 23 Nov) – FOC for buyers; £15pp extra for Suppliers
Complimentary visit to High Jinx circus (Sat 23 or Sun 24 Nov)
Sun am Fam trip to Rufford Old Hall/Lytham St Annes with lunch
Sun pm visits at leisure to Merlin attractions Madame Tussauds and Sealife Blackpool
Heritage tram ride
Visit to ‘Christmas by the Sea’, including welcome drink
Sun evening reception and dinner
Mon 25 Nov Supplier Showcase and lunch

Buyers – Operator and Wholesaler members –

£195pp plus VAT (sgl occupancy)

£145pp plus VAT (dbl occupancy)

Supplier members – £295 pp plus VAT

Optional extra night Fri 22 Nov

£80 plus VAT (BB single room)

£100 plus VAT (BB double room)

Dinner on Fri 22 Nov available at The Imperial Hotel at £25pp plus vat

Package B. Sun 24 Nov accommodation

Complimentary visit to High Jinx circus (14.30 Sun 24 Nov)
Sun pm visits at leisure to Merlin attractions Madame Tussauds and Sealife Blackpool
Heritage tram ride
Visit to ‘Christmas by the Sea’, including welcome drink
Sun evening reception and dinner
Mon 25 Nov Supplier Showcase and lunch

Buyers – Operator and Wholesaler members –

£120pp plus VAT (sgl occupancy)

£75pp plus VAT (dbl occupancy)

Supplier members – £195 pp plus VAT

Package C. Delegates attending full event (Sun – Mon) with no accommodation

Complimentary visit to High Jinx circus (14.30 Sun 24 Nov)
Sun pm visits to Merlin attractions Madame Tussauds and Sealife Blackpool
Heritage tram ride
Visit to ‘Christmas by the Sea’, including welcome drink
Sun evening reception and dinner
Mon 25 Nov Supplier Showcase and lunch

Suppliers and Buyers – £95pp plus VAT

Package D. Suppliers attending Supplier Showcase and lunch Mon 25 Nov only

Supplier members – £50pp plus VAT

OUTLINE ITINERARY

FRI 22 NOV

Optional extra night for delegates making weekend of it

Accommodation on BB basis – dinner available at The Imperial Hotel at £25pp plus vat.

SAT 23 NOV

Delegate arrivals (Package A)

12.30 Afternoon tea at Tower Ballroom

14.30 High Jinx circus

Optional visits at leisure to:

Madame Tussauds 10.00-17.00

Sealife Blackpool 10.00-16.00

19.00 Dinner at The Imperial Hotel

SUN 24 NOV

09.30 Fam trip departs to National Trust’s Rufford Old Hall, returning via Lytham St Annes including lunch, transport by Brethertons Gold Line Holidays.

AM Delegate arrivals (Package B)

14.00 Fam trip returns for drop-off at Blackpool Tower.

14.30 High Jinx circus – pre-booking required

16.00 Visit ‘Christmas by the Sea’ with welcome drink sponsored by Visit Blackpool

17.30 Return to the Imperial Hotel via Vintage Tram

19.00 Reception at The Imperial Hotel

19.45 Networking Dinner at The Imperial Hotel

After-dinner entertainment by CN Live Productions

After-dinner drinks sponsored by Irish Ferries

Optional visits at leisure to:

Madame Tussauds 10.00am-16.00pm

Sealife Blackpool 10.00am-16.00pm