Sunshine networking at CTA Summer BBQ in Brighton

CTA members enjoyed fabulous sunshine for their annual summer networking event, held in Brighton on Sunday 28 July. The event, which included a reception at the Old Ship Hotel, courtesy of the hotel and Visit Brighton, before a ‘ride’ on the British Airways i360 and a BBQ, attracted almost 100 delegates. On the following morning, operators and wholesalers took part in a workshop with more than 20 Scottish attractions, organised by VisitScotland.

The photo above shows new board members, from second left: Dave Parry, Parrys International; Paula Ward, Hilton Hotels; and Andy Day, Wrightsure Services, with the CTA chair John Wales in the i360’s giant deckchair.

You can see more photos from the event below and here is a link to the full set from our photographer. Please check out our new Instagram channel (@coachtourismUK) for more images, including some stunning ones taken by CTA member Julian Hillier from Arthur J Gallagher.

CTA operators who didn’t get a chance to attend, can take advantage of a generous offer from i360 however, who have confirmed a new Enhanced Member Benefit. If you would like a free trip on BAi360, just contact Leela D’Arcy or Alison Fernie on 01273 449387 – email: traveltrade@britishairwaysi360.com

And make sure you have the next CTA networking events in your diary :

World Travel market reception, Excel, London – Monday 4 November.

Xmas Social, Doubletree Hilton, Coventry – 24 November.

CTA Partners: Fiona Holmes, VisitScotland; Peter Lawton, Towergate; Graham Hopcraft, DFDS; Ian Fox, CalMac; Lauren Hogg, VisitScotland.

CTA chair John Wales with one of our co-hosts for the event, Carol Whitney, Old Ship Hotel.

Javier Omenaca, Dalata Hotel Group; and Kristy Elsmere, Woods Travel.

Demonstrating our new CTA Instagram Selfie-frame! Isabelle and Colin Dudley, Three Star Coaches.

Mandy and Steven Scott, Ashley & Newey; Mary Sewell, Medway Tourism; Alan Lloyd, House of Daniel Thwaites Hotels; Caroline Hadfield, Modern Hotels; Jonathan Godson, Condor Ferries; and Alistair Scott, Gardiners NMC.