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Extraordinary is…an Island like no other: Visit Isle of Man. Nestled in the heart of the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man can be reached by ferry or plane in as little as 30 minutes from the UK and Ireland, making it a welcome escape so close to home. As the only entire nation in the world to be recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere, you will experience awe-inspiring nature, an ancient and compelling 10,000 year history, a vibrant culture and an outdoor natural playground of unrivalled beauty which combines exhilarating coastal adventures and some of the best walking in the British Isles.

In the world of land, leisure, and tourism, the NEC Birmingham is host to a dynamic family of events each year in November, creating a platform for innovation and empowerment. Family Attraction Expo, Leisure Food & Beverage Expo, Holiday Park and Resort Innovation Show, and Farm Business Innovation unite promising an extensive showcase of trends and insights. This unique assembly unveils the latest developments in tourism, land management, and leisure activities. From camping and creative play to banking and biomass, the event promises a multifaceted perspective on these interconnected industries, serving as a launchpad for brighter futures. Attendees can anticipate a holistic experience that brings together diverse sectors under one roof, driving the foundation for a stronger and more innovative landscape in land, leisure, and tourism. Find out more here: https://www.familyattractionexpo.co.uk/co-located-shows

ChangeGroup is owned by Prosegur, listed on the Madrid stock exchange with 160,000 employees. Our passionate, caring, ‘hands-on’ management style is at the heart of the business, driving long-term benefits for the international traveller. It is our commitment to exceptional service to 5 million customers a year. In our branches we offer a wide range of foreign currency exchange services for travellers, including over 60 different currencies to choose from. In addition to currency exchange, we offer tax-free shopping refunds, Western Union international money transfers, cash management for retailers & hospitality venues, credit card cash advances and proprietary ATM network, and other local services offered in specific locations. Welcome to visit our branches worldwide! info@changegroup.es

There are three aspects to what we do. First and foremost, we are a Tourism Marketing, Representation & PR company whose client base includes private sector companies in the entertainment, arts and sports industries. Secondly, we are an event organiser, specialising in the production of high-profile promotional events. Thirdly, we organise travel itineraries for individuals and groups. A great deal of work goes into creating and delivering the very best itineraries possible for all of our clients, and many of them are happy to provide feedback about their experiences. Clearly this represents just a fraction of the many tasks that we are involved in. Our aim is to provide the very best service to our clients. We are delighted that there are so many people who are happy to endorse our efforts and indeed our success.

Simpleview is a software, creative, and data insights company that partners with destinations and their agencies to engage stakeholders, attract visitors, and win bids for conventions and events. Simpleview is the worldwide leading provider of CRM, CMS, website design, digital marketing, revenue generation, and mobile technologies for destination marketing organizations (DMOs). The company employs 350+ staff and works with 900+ travel, tourism and convention marketing customers on six continents.

  Working with hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses, QIT provides the expertise and advice needed to quantify and improve business performance and profile. From mystery shopping to quality assessment, sustainability reviews to market advice, their field force of industry experts are available to share advice and guidance, benchmark businesses, and identify opportunities for improvement.   www.qualityintourism.com

Travel Uni is the largest global training and engagement platform for the travel trade and industry at large, with over 80,000 members in the UK & Ireland and over 300,000 members across 70+ countries in 17 languages. Most members are ‘frontline’ travel agency staff and management. Additionally, members include tour operator booking staff and management together with contracting and marketing staff. The wider travel industry staff and management are also well represented globally. UK & Ireland members primarily book holiday and leisure trips with over 60% booking luxury trips and over 55% booking cruises. Travel Uni features over 60 training courses and trade platforms, together with over 150 webinars, most of which have been created and built by Equator Global, (owner of Travel Uni), one of the world’s largest travel industry e-Learning and engagement specialists.

Sykes Holiday Cottages is one of the UK’s leading and fastest-growing independent holiday cottage providers with 30 years’ experience in the business. Offering a fantastic choice of over 20,000 holiday homes across the UK, Ireland and New Zealand – from cosy cottages for two to larger properties that sleep 20 or more for group getaways. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful countryside retreat, a beachside family Staycation, or a relaxing hot tub weekend away, there’s something for everyone. Winner of the British Travel Award for Best Large UK Holiday Cottage Booking Company for eight consecutive years (2013 – 2020), Sykes is one of the UK’s most recognisable and respected travel brands. The company were also awarded BVCA Management Team Awards for North West and National Large Management Team in 2019 named one of The Sunday Times’ 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2019 and 2020 and included in both Sunday Times Fasttrack 100 and International Track in 2020/21. Graham Donoghue, CEO and Michael Graham, CFO have also received individual recognition for their achievements being awarded EY Entrepreneur of the Year North 2020 and Finance Director of the Year 2018. Based in the city of Chester with regional offices in…

Visit Wales is the Welsh Government’s tourism team. The statutory tourism functions of the Welsh Government fall under two primary Tourism Acts. Visit Wales is responsible for formulating tourism policy, encouraging investment in, and improving the quality of the visitor experience in Wales. Visit Wales is also responsible for marketing Wales within the UK and internationally. There are two main areas of work within Visit Wales; Marketing and Development. Achieving Our Potential is the national tourism strategy for Wales.

Go To Places Bringing people together, helping places thrive What do you want your destination to be remembered for? What do you want people to picture when they think of your location? Do you want to bring public and private sector partners together to make your destination shine? Whatever your vision, Go To Places can turn it into a reality.