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ITT SPONSORSHIP PACKAGESTHE ONLY MEMBERSHIP ORGANISATION FOR UK TRAVEL & TOURISM PROFESSIONALS

The Institute of Travel & Tourism was established in 1956 and is proud to be the only professional membership organisation for travel and tourism professionals in the UK.

ITT’s network of travel and tourism Members ranges from students to industry leaders. The majority of ITT Members are senior industry professionals with ITT’s marketing and event activity largely designed to attract ITT’s Fellows, Members and Corporate Members.

Being associated with ITT will provide you with:

• the opportunity to promote your organisation to ITT’s membership which spans every sector of the UK travel industry

• a cost-effective way to promote your business message and to raise awareness of your brand through an association with a prestigious and highly respected Institute

• the opportunity to develop new business contacts

• the opportunity to further develop business with your existing customers.

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There are many ways to raise your profile through an association with the Institute.

• Your organisation can be a Corporate Partner, providing a year-round brand profiling opportunity which includes complimentary places to ITT’s events

• Your organisation can be a Headline Sponsor at ITT’s annual overseas Conference, providing an opportunity to raise your profile throughout this three-day event attended by the industry’s leaders

• Your organisation can sponsor ITT’s UK events, which take place throughout the year and range from small suppers and a golf tournament to a Members Lounge at World Travel Market

• Your organisation can support ITT’s Member communications, which range from printed newsletters, e-blasts, tailored emails to Members and website advertising.

Details of each sponsorship package are highlighted in the pages that follow.

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• two complimentary tickets (excluding travel) for all ITT Events*

• unlimited use of ITT Members’ Lounge at WTM

• editorial opportunities in BullITTin

• opportunity to suggest speakers for Odyssey Suppers

• Corporate Partner page including a hyperlink on the ITT website.

YOUR LOGO WILL FEATURE:

• on all ITT documentation and literature (as appropriate)

• in both BullITTin & EdITTion.

*Excludes Masterclasses and third–party events.

ITT is delighted to announce that Amadeus UK, a leading technology partner for the travel industry, has announced an exclusive two year technology partnership with the Institute.

Diane Bouzebiba, Managing Director, Amadeus UK & Ireland commented, “Amadeus plays a unique role in ensuring all industry stakeholders are better connected. We do this by deploying smarter technology as we spearhead the industry’s move to more flexible and dynamic open systems technology. I see our partnership with ITT as a vital component in helping us achieve our commitment to enabling success in travel. Amadeus is also dedicated to providing superior service, and together with ITT we look forward to helping develop the travel leaders of tomorrow who can continue to drive our industry forward.”

Steven Freudmann, ITT Chairman commented “ITT is dedicated to working on behalf of its industry members by facilitating professional development through the sharing of industry

issues. Our goal is to raise and maintain professional standards in the travel industry”.

Freudman added, “By working with Amadeus, we see an opportunity to help our Members gain a current and in-depth understanding of the changing role that travel technology increasingly plays in our daily lives. This is the first time we have agreed an exclusive partnership with a technology company. It is the meeting of two like-minded organisations, both intent on raising standards in the industry”.

Amadeus UK is a leading transaction processer for the global travel and tourism industry. They provide transaction processing power and technology solutions to both travel providers and travel agencies. Present in over 195 countries, Amadeus UK takes over 440 million bookings yearly and handles up to 20,000 plus transactions per second. This equates to 95% of the world’s scheduled airline seats.

JANUARY 2013

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ITT NEWS

2014 was an excellent year for m

ergers and acquisiti

ons.

At BDO, we advised on the Gold Medal, JacTra

vel, Stella Travel

and Scott Dunn deals a

nd what is clear, is

the sheer number of

high quality travel businesses in

the UK. 2015 will be another

year of hyperactivity.

What has been astonishing over the last six m

onths is the

announcements by TUI and Kuoni to separate or divest large elements

of their businesses. No analysts

expected TUI to explore a potential

divestment of its specialist d

ivision while Kuoni’s a

nnouncement to sell

its B2C tour operator, Europe’s fifth largest, is

equally surprisin

g. Kuoni’s

reorganised structure will co

nsist of three divisi

ons: B2B wholesale of

accommodation, destination management services and travel-related

business process o

utsourcing solutions. Fo

cus appears to be the

buzzword for 2015: Kuoni will b

ecome a pure B2B player, while TUI will

seek to grow its mainstream product.

So what does this tell us? At the luxury a

nd specialist end of the tour

operating market, nimbler operators such as Destinology, A

udley Travel

and Scott Dunn are able to provide a more bespoke service and product,

generating sales growth of 20% per year while the industry

leaders by

volume are more static. Renewed focus under new ownership will h

elp

reinvigorate the larger players. Kuoni will a

ttract a vast amount of interest

due to its venerable brand, its

pan-European footprint and source

markets in high growth markets in

Asia. The TUI specialist brands, if

they

are sold, will also generate a bidding frenzy, e

specially among priva

te

equity investors.

Other deals we can expect in

2015 are transactions for the priva

te equity

backed businesses that have been held for three years or more, such as

Audley Travel and Iglu. So it sh

ould be another interesting year!

ANOTHER INTERESTING YEAR

(BDO is an ITT Corporate Partner)

ITT MEMBERS’ SHOP OFFERS

Individual and Corporate Members regularly offer disco

unts and special deals to

their fellow ITT colleagues. If

you would like

to do the same, please contact Paul Evans on [email protected]

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There are over 40 offers currently available in the Members’ S

hop*, including:

Hi-Life Diners Club

Save up to £50 on a 12 month hi-life dining membership

Holiday Extras

Up to 20% discount

Hospital and Medical Care Association

Save up to 50% for you and your im

mediate family on priva

te medical plans

JLAG

10% discount on project m

anagement for sustainable development co

urses

Mayo Wynne Baxter Solicitors

Free initial consultation of 30 minutes, either by telephone or in person, and a 10%

discount on all legal fees thereafter (exclu

ding VAT and disbursements)

Rugby World Cup 2015 Travel Guide

Up to 40% off advertising rates

SOUK

Free strategic m

arketing review

Bicester Outlet Shopping Villa

ge

VIP pass and 10% reduction in particip

ating stores

Viceroy Maldives

Up to 30% discount until S

eptember 2015

*subject to terms and conditions

Visit the Members’ S

hop for more information about these special offers and visi

t regularly for updates.

ITT MEMBER BENEFITS

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CORPORATE PARTNER £15,000

As a corporate partner you are provided with year–round brand profiling and complimentary places to ITT’s events.

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YOUR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE WILL INCLUDE:

• two complimentary Conference registrations

• editorial in the on-site brochure

• opportunity to show a three minute DVD within the Conference sessions

• opportunity to distribute a gift/flyer to delegates as a seat drop (optional)

• verbal acknowledge of sponsorship by Conference Moderator and Chairman

• complimentary delegate list (to include, name, company and postal address).


• on the stage set

• on electronic and printed promotional materials

• within the ITT Conference Microsite, registration brochure, onsite brochure and BullITTin.

OTHER OPTIONS

Guest Speaker from £4,000

Delegate Folder £4,500

Delegate Badges/Lanyards £4,000

Late Night Bar £4,000

Coffee Break £4,000

Conference Programme £2,250

Registration Brochure £2,500

Delegate Pen £1,350

Gala Dinner Entertainment POA

VIP Lunch POA

ITT CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP HEADLINE SPONSOR £10,000

GUEST SPEAKER, 2017: GEORGE OSBORNE

The ITT Conference is a serious business event, attended by many senior figures from the travel and tourism industry in the UK. The Conference is a Members-only event and delegate numbers are capped at 400 to ensure the event remains an executive travel event.

For further information on sponsorship, please contact ITT on 0844 4995 653 or email [email protected]

AFEX is a trusted global payment and risk

management solutions specialist with a heritage

that dates back to 1979.

AFEX offer a comprehensive range of foreign exchange

services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in over 200

countries, trading more than $15bn in foreign exchange

each year. From risk consultation to transaction execution,

they can handle every aspect of a clients’ foreign payment

requirement.

AFEX’s experience of working with clients in the travel and

tourism industry is extensive and spans across all of their

global offices. Their team will look at where they can add

significant value to your bottom line, with more efficient and

mindful management of your foreign currency exposure.

What AFEX’s clients say…

“Flybe has been using AFEX since 2011 to satisfy our currency

requirements. In our time working with them, we have

received an extremely professional service and our Account

Executive has continued to keep us up to date with any market

movements. The communication has been brilliant, and if there

is ever a problem, AFEX is eager and quick to find a solution.”

Richard Cornish, Cash Manager, Flybe

Back in 1946, Warren Avis was discharged from

the US Army Air Forces. On his return home he

set up a rent-a-car company at airports, an idea

that was new and unknown.

Since the very first day when a supertorque Ford rolled out

of the car park at Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti, Michigan

they made a pledge to all of their customers that set them

apart. ‘We Try Harder’.

Today? A lot has changed. But there’s still a lot that Warren

would recognise in their way of doing things.

Avis was the first car rental company to become carbon

neutral. The first to replace all of its vehicles after only six

months. And however the world chooses to travel in the

future, Avis will be there for them.

Still trying harder to unlock unforgettable experiences for

our customers at 5,750 rental stations around the world.

AVIS – WE TRY HARDER

The Barrhead Travel Group is the UK’s leading

independent travel company, employing 850 people

across 57 locations. It celebrates its 40th anniversary

this year.

The company’s success has been built on differentiating

itself from its competitors and delivering on its promises to its

partners and customers. It turned over £240 million and took

320,000 people on holiday in 2014.

Specialisation has been key to its success. These days,

Barrhead Travel’s divisions cover areas including cruise,

long haul, Canada and luxury holidays. Highly-trained travel

sales consultants provide expert advice and the company’s

independent status allows it to work with a variety of quality

travel supplier partners, providing the public with inspirational

and innovative products.

Its wide network of stores and websites is the perfect way to

distribute these products to the customer, backed up by the

company’s considerable marketing expertise. The company

is at the forefront of travel technology – its Nevis customer

relationship management, management information and

intranet system was built in house, and has resulted in huge

improvements in efficiency across all divisions.

There will certainly be no slowing of the pace for Barrhead

Travel in the next 40 years, with continued substantial

expansion planned for the future.

HEADLINE SPONSORS


• two complimentary tickets for the event

• acknowledgement of your sponsorship by the ITT President

• a list of event attendees, to include name, position, company and address.


• on the event page of the ITT website

• on event e-flyers/leaflets, tickets, menus and the seating plan


ITT’S BIRTHDAY PARTY £3,500

ITT’s Birthday Party is the most prestigious social event of the ITT year and takes place at the Dorchester Hotel on Park Lane. The event starts with a sparkling reception before guests are called through to dinner. The event includes the announcement of the following year’s Conference destination, the Odyssey Award and top-class entertainment. After the event, the bars will stay open until 01:00hrs.

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• one complimentary tickets for the event

• acknowledgement of your sponsorship by the ITT Chairman

• the opportunity to distribute promotional material or a small gift to guests




• on the event e-flyers, tickets and badges


ITT SUMMER PARTY £1,000

The ITT Summer Party is a relaxed reception in the Terrace Pavilion of the House of Commons, overlooking the Thames and London Eye. Hosted by Lord Snape of Wednesbury, the event is hugely popular and also includes the annual ITT Student Awards. The reception runs from 19.00hrs until 21.00hrs, after which guests can continue networking with a cash bar.

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• four complimentary tickets for the event


• the opportunity to make a short speech

• the opportunity to distribute promotional material or a small gift to guests




• on the event e-flyers, tickets and badges


ITT CHRISTMAS PARTY £4,500

The ITT Christmas Party is an informal reception which takes place in the Speaker’s House at the House of Commons. Hosted by The Speaker, Rt Hon. John Bercow, the event is very popular and sells out in just a few weeks. The reception starts at 18.00hrs and ends around 20.00hrs.

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• opportunity to make a short welcome speech

• opportunity to introduce the guest speaker

• a souvenir gift for each guest

• a list of event attendees, to include name, position, company and postal address.



• on the event E-flyers, tickets, seating plan, gift tags, menu and badges


ITT ODYSSEY SUPPER £3,000

ITT Odyssey Suppers are small, informal events which generally take place at the House of Commons, hosted by Lord Snape of Wednesbury. ITT holds four Odyssey Suppers throughout the year. The event starts with a welcome reception - which is a separate sponsorship - before guests are called through to dinner. After dinner, we hear from an invited guest speaker. The event starts at 19.00hrs and ends around 22.30hrs.

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• two complimentary Player Packages or Spectator Packages for the event

• the opportunity to make a short speech

• the opportunity to present the ‘Winning Team’ Trophy at the prize giving ceremony.

• acknowledgement of your sponsorship by the ITT President

• the opportunity to brand the breakfast and lunch area*

• the opportunity to brand the ‘Halfway House’*

• the opportunity to brand two golf holes (usually first and ninth holes)*



• on the event page of the ITT website, event E-flyers, team sheet and joining instructions

• in both BullITTin & EdITTion. * Subject to venue approval

ITT GOLF MASTERS TOURNAMENT £3,000

The annual ITT Golf Masters tournament takes place in March each year. The event starts with a breakfast snack followed by a round of golf on an outstanding golf course. In the past this event has taken place at Brocket Hall, The London Club, The Grove and Hanbury Manor. After the tournament, golfers will come together for a buffet lunch and prize–giving ceremony.

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• the opportunity to brand a quarter of the Lounge for all four days of WTM

• the opportunity to display one pop up.


• on the event page of the ITT website, event E-flyers and door signage


ITT LOUNGE SPONSOR £2,750 x4

AT WORLD TRAVEL MARKET £8,000 ENTIRE LOUNGE

The Members Lounge is the highlight for many ITT Members at World Travel Market (WTM). The Lounge is split into four sections, each sponsored by a different company. The sections are: a café area, meeting table area and two soft furnishing areas. The Lounge includes cash refreshment facilities.

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• verbal acknowledgement of your sponsorship by event moderator

• opportunity to make a short welcome speech

• opportunity to distribute promotional material or a small gift to guests

• a list of event attendees, to include name, position, company and postal address.


• on the event page of the ITT website, event E-flyers and joining instructions


Odyssey Award £3,000

Student Awards £1,500

Odyssey Supper Reception £500 per event

Individual Student Award £350 per award

Golf Holes from £250

OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

ITT MASTERCLASSES £1,500

Masterclasses include light breakfast refreshments and time for networking before the session commences.

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S There are a number of ways to promote your brand through ITT’s membership communication channels.

BullITTin is mailed to all ITT Members. It includes reports of past events, with photos, as well as the latest offers from the Members’ Shop, a list of new ITT Members and ITT’s very own desert island discs.

EdITTion is an e-newsletter with the latest ITT news, event updates and special offers.

Third Party Eflyers allow you to send out your own message to ITT Members including your logo and a link to a relevant web page.

www.itt.co.uk offers advertising positions throughout the site, including the homepage, Members shop, latest news and more.

MEMBERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

BullITTin £1,750 Printed insertion £300+

EdITTion £250

Third Party Eflyer £250

Website Advertising from £100

Your logo will feature on the membership cards distributed to ITT Members – a great way to get your brand into the hand of each and every Member.

MEMBERSHIP CARDS £1,500pa

All prices are subject to VAT

For further information please contact ITT on:0844 4995 653 or email [email protected].

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