Thursday 24 October 2024
Ambassador have offered return transfers to and from London Victoria Rail Station. Please get in touch with the Advantage Events team before booking flights/trains/buses for more information on the transfer times.
12:30 – 15:30: Registration
London - Tilbury Port
19:00 - 20:00: Pre-dinner Drinks sponsored by Expedia TAAP
20:15: Dinner
The Buckingham
Friday 25 October 2024
From 07:30: Breakfast
Breakfast can be taken in either The Buckingham or Borough Market venues.
09:00 - 10:30: Conference sessions
The Palladium
Sustainability on the High Seas
Christian Verhounig, Chief Executive Officer of Ambassador Cruise Line will deliver a keynote including details on the cruise line's sustainability efforts.
Cruise Trends
Adele Fitzpatrick-Foster, Senior Manager of Events & Trade, CLIA and Advantage's Jonny Peat will deliver cruise sector trends and an Advantage cruise update.
The Rise of Expedition Cruising
Peter Shanks, Managing Director for the UK, Ireland, Middle East and Africa, Silversea a keynote session focusing on expedition, presenting his first-hand experience and sharing how to find an expedition customer.
10:30 - 11:00: Coffee break
The Palladium
11:00 - 12:30: Conference sessions
The Palladium
Power of the Partnerships
Olivia Cairns, Creative Travel Company
Marco Macchieraldo, Paramount Cruises
Mel White, White’s Travel
Moderator: Ella Sagar, Travel Weekly
A View from the Top
Aaron Langford, Senior Sales Director, UK & Ireland, Royal Caribbean International
Eithne Williamson, Vice President of Princess Cruises UK and Europe
Jamie Loizou, Managing Director at AmaWaterways River Cruises
Louise Craddock, Director of Sales UK & Ireland at Oceania Cruises.
Moderator: John Sullivan, The Advantage Travel Partnership
Creating a Business from Scratch
Joanna Kolatsis, Director, Themis Advisory will share her journey of setting up her own business, highlighting the trials and tribulations she encountered along the way and her career journey so far.
Q&A moderator: Linsey McNeill, Travel Gossip
13:00: Ship arrives in Amsterdam
13:00 - 14:15: Lunch
The Buckingham
14:15 - 17:30: Excursions sponsored by AmaWaterways
Offshore
During the afternoon AmaWaterways will be running two excursion activities as part of the conference itinerary. Advantage members should have pre-booked your chosen excursion and this will be indicated on your lanyard.
Guided Visit to Anne Frank House:
Experience a poignant and educational visit to the Anne Frank House, led by knowledgeable local guides. Guests will travel by coach and the tour will then be conducted in small groups and will provide a deep understanding of the historical significance of Anne Frank’s story.
Guided Visit to the Street Art Museum and Canal Cruise:
Discover Amsterdam's vibrant street art scene with a guided visit to the Street Art Museum, a unique cultural experience that supports local artists. Guests will travel by coach to the museum for an insightful tour, followed by a guided canal cruise.
17:30 - 19:00: Free time
19:00 - 20:00: Pre-dinner drinks sponsored by Ambassador Cruise Line
The Observatory
20:15: Gala Dinner - Dress code: smart evening wear with a splash of purple
The Buckingham
22:00: Show hosted by Ambassador Cruise Lines
The Palladium
Saturday 26 October 2024
From 07:30: Breakfast
Breakfast can be taken in either The Buckingham or Borough Market venues.
09:00 - 12:45: Morning at leisure
12:00: Ship sets sail
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch
The Buckingham
13:00 - 14:30: Speed networking
The Observatory
14:30 - 14:45: Coffee break
The Observatory
14:45 – 16:15: Speed networking
The Observatory
16:15 - 16:45: Conference close
The observatory
In the Hot Seat
John Sullivan and Jonny Peat, The Advantage Travel Partnership
Moderator: Harry Kemble, TTG
Closing Remarks
Kelly Cookes, The Advantage Travel Partnership
16:45 - 19:00: Free time
19:00 - 20:00: Pre-dinner drinks sponsored by Virgin Atlantic
Raffles
20:15 – 22:15: Dinner
The Buckingham
Sunday 27 October 2024
From 07:30: Breakfast
Breakfast can be taken in either The Buckingham or Borough Market venues.
09:00: Disembark Ambassador Ambience
Ambassador have offered return transfers to and from London Victoria Rail Station. Please get in touch with the Advantage Events team before booking flights/trains/buses for more information on the transfer times.
12:30 – 15:30: Registration
London - Tilbury Port
19:00 - 20:00: Pre-dinner Drinks sponsored by Expedia TAAP
20:15: Dinner
The Buckingham
Friday 25 October 2024
From 07:30: Breakfast
Breakfast can be taken in either The Buckingham or Borough Market venues.
09:00 - 10:30: Conference sessions
The Palladium
Sustainability on the High Seas
Christian Verhounig, Chief Executive Officer of Ambassador Cruise Line will deliver a keynote including details on the cruise line's sustainability efforts.
Cruise Trends
Adele Fitzpatrick-Foster, Senior Manager of Events & Trade, CLIA and Advantage's Jonny Peat will deliver cruise sector trends and an Advantage cruise update.
The Rise of Expedition Cruising
Peter Shanks, Managing Director for the UK, Ireland, Middle East and Africa, Silversea a keynote session focusing on expedition, presenting his first-hand experience and sharing how to find an expedition customer.
10:30 - 11:00: Coffee break
The Palladium
11:00 - 12:30: Conference sessions
The Palladium
Power of the Partnerships
Olivia Cairns, Creative Travel Company
Marco Macchieraldo, Paramount Cruises
Mel White, White’s Travel
Moderator: Ella Sagar, Travel Weekly
A View from the Top
Aaron Langford, Senior Sales Director, UK & Ireland, Royal Caribbean International
Eithne Williamson, Vice President of Princess Cruises UK and Europe
Jamie Loizou, Managing Director at AmaWaterways River Cruises
Louise Craddock, Director of Sales UK & Ireland at Oceania Cruises.
Moderator: John Sullivan, The Advantage Travel Partnership
Creating a Business from Scratch
Joanna Kolatsis, Director, Themis Advisory will share her journey of setting up her own business, highlighting the trials and tribulations she encountered along the way and her career journey so far.
Q&A moderator: Linsey McNeill, Travel Gossip
13:00: Ship arrives in Amsterdam
13:00 - 14:15: Lunch
The Buckingham
14:15 - 17:30: Excursions sponsored by AmaWaterways
Offshore
During the afternoon AmaWaterways will be running two excursion activities as part of the conference itinerary. Advantage members should have pre-booked your chosen excursion and this will be indicated on your lanyard.
Guided Visit to Anne Frank House:
Experience a poignant and educational visit to the Anne Frank House, led by knowledgeable local guides. Guests will travel by coach and the tour will then be conducted in small groups and will provide a deep understanding of the historical significance of Anne Frank’s story.
Guided Visit to the Street Art Museum and Canal Cruise:
Discover Amsterdam's vibrant street art scene with a guided visit to the Street Art Museum, a unique cultural experience that supports local artists. Guests will travel by coach to the museum for an insightful tour, followed by a guided canal cruise.
17:30 - 19:00: Free time
19:00 - 20:00: Pre-dinner drinks sponsored by Ambassador Cruise Line
The Observatory
20:15: Gala Dinner - Dress code: smart evening wear with a splash of purple
The Buckingham
22:00: Show hosted by Ambassador Cruise Lines
The Palladium
Saturday 26 October 2024
From 07:30: Breakfast
Breakfast can be taken in either The Buckingham or Borough Market venues.
09:00 - 12:45: Morning at leisure
12:00: Ship sets sail
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch
The Buckingham
13:00 - 14:30: Speed networking
The Observatory
14:30 - 14:45: Coffee break
The Observatory
14:45 – 16:15: Speed networking
The Observatory
16:15 - 16:45: Conference close
The observatory
In the Hot Seat
John Sullivan and Jonny Peat, The Advantage Travel Partnership
Moderator: Harry Kemble, TTG
Closing Remarks
Kelly Cookes, The Advantage Travel Partnership
16:45 - 19:00: Free time
19:00 - 20:00: Pre-dinner drinks sponsored by Virgin Atlantic
Raffles
20:15 – 22:15: Dinner
The Buckingham
Sunday 27 October 2024
From 07:30: Breakfast
Breakfast can be taken in either The Buckingham or Borough Market venues.
09:00: Disembark Ambassador Ambience
Dress Code
Daytime: Smart casual attire
Evening: Smart evening wear. A splash of purple for the Gala Dinner evening.
Bedsonline are sponsoring the WI-Fi connectivity.
Evening: Smart evening wear. A splash of purple for the Gala Dinner evening.
Bedsonline are sponsoring the WI-Fi connectivity.
