Fred Olsen Travel is set to hold its largest conference yet, highlighting growth opportunities and strategies for 2024 and beyond.
- The event will take place at the De Vere Latimer Estate in Chesham, with over two days of business sessions and networking opportunities.
- An array of activities including a gala dinner and awards ceremony on the first day promises a dynamic event.
- The second day will feature ‘speed-dating’ sessions aimed at boosting supplier relationships, concluding with a BBQ dinner.
- This conference will unite retail staff, franchisees, licensees, and top suppliers under the theme ‘Don’t Stop Us Now.’
Fred Olsen Travel is preparing to host its most extensive conference to date, a significant event that underscores its forward-looking approach. Taking place at the prestigious De Vere Latimer Estate in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, the two-day programme is scheduled for 23rd and 24th April. Attendees will be engrossed in a series of business sessions aimed at exploring growth opportunities and strategies critical for 2024 and beyond.
The conference’s first day is meticulously planned to optimise networking and collaboration. Following the business sessions, participants will enjoy networking drinks, followed by an elaborate gala dinner and an awards ceremony. Such activities are designed not merely for celebration but to foster a spirit of community and appreciation within the industry.
On the second day, the conference unveils ‘speed-dating’ sessions and a bustling marketplace session. These activities are strategically crafted to enhance connections between Fred Olsen’s agency network and its supplier partners, aiming for collaborative success. Concluding the day with a BBQ dinner offers a relaxed environment for further networking and camaraderie.
Paul Hardwick, the Director of Retail Sales, emphasised that this is the first occasion where all elements of Fred Olsen’s sales—from shops to franchisees and licensees—will converge. Such a gathering amplifies its status as the agency’s largest ever conference, with a clear focus on amplifying sales and supporting their partners in the upcoming year.
The agency’s growth narrative is highlighted by its recent expansion, now comprising 19 branches as of November 2023, including the latest store in Worthing. The ambitious aim to reach 25 stores by the end of 2025 reflects a robust retail expansion strategy. With the theme ‘Don’t Stop Us Now’, Fred Olsen Travel is poised to not only consolidate its current successes but also venture into new growth territories.
The upcoming conference marks a strategic milestone for Fred Olsen Travel in uniting and strengthening its sales network.
