Bookings are now open for our flagship event for 2020, the Conference & Workshop which takes place on 23-25 February at the Doubletree Hilton York.
We have a fantastic location, right on the edge of the city walls, and are planning our best Conference yet with a range of topical speakers alongside the ever-popular Workshop with speed-dating style appointments.
The Conference sessions will include a special focus on Continental Coach Touring as this is an area that has been challenging for some operators in recent years, but also offers great opportunities to enrich your holiday programme. We aim to provide a great mix of inspiring presentations alongside practical advice and suggestions about how to put Continental Coach Tours back at the heart of your programme.
Operators will also get a chance to discuss the ins and outs of operating Coaches in London and other cities with a strong eye on forthcoming Clean Air Zones. We will take the opportunity to develop a strong case for the coach as a solution to congestion and air pollution in our cities and support efforts to prevent unfair rules being imposed on operators without sufficient warning and time to adapt.
Our hosts Doubletree Hilton are working with us to present our best-ever Conference & Workshop and the event will also include a Fam trip around the highlights of York which is of course accessible right outside the hotel. And there will be a special showcase of new product offerings from CTA Suppliers and a workshop with Yorkshire attractions.
Itinerary:
Sunday 23 February
13.15 – Depart hotel for Fam trip in York (City Cruises and Chocolate Factory)
16.00 – Check-in opens at hotel (Earlier arrivals can leave luggage)
18.30 – Pre-dinner drinks reception
19.30 – Yorkshire Themed Dinner (smart casual, or Viking if you prefer)
Monday 24 February
09.00 – Meet the Buyer Workshop
12.30 – Lunch
14.00 – Conference session – Continental Coach Tours
16.00 – Conference session – Coach operations in the 2020s
17.15 – Conference closes
19.00 – Pre-dinner drinks reception
20.00 – Gala Dinner (smart casual)
Tuesday 25 February
09.00 – Yorkshire supplier showcase
11.00 – Conference session – Coaching in London and Heritage Cities
12.30 – Lunch followed by departures
Delegate rates:
Includes two nights’ accommodation, dinners, Conference and Workshop sessions
Operator/Buyer – £99pp plus VAT
(All Operators/Buyers take a table at the Monday am Workshop for supplier appointments.)
Supplier – £299pp plus VAT
BOOKING LINK HERE!
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NEW – SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
At this year’s CTA Conference, we are offering a number of prime Sponsorship Opportunities
SEE THE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES HERE
RAFFLE AND AUCTION PRIZES!
CTA members are invited to donate prizes for the Conference Raffle, and any special Star Prizes for our Auction.
Raffle/Auction prize form here
