Internova Travel Group hosts second air showcase in London

Curated by Francesca Vinchiaturo, Director of Airline Relations & Revenue Management, UK, the event brought together independent travel advisors and staff from Global Travel Collection, ALTOUR, and representatives from Barrhead Travel. Creative and on-site event execution was delivered in collaboration with the team at Your Event Solutions, an ALTOUR company.

Designed to strengthen ties between advisors and airline partners, the immersive event included updates on route developments, sustainability initiatives, enhanced customer experiences and new technologies within the airline sector. Over 180 participants had the opportunity to participate in 400 one-to-one meetings to discuss trends and tailor offerings for their clients in corporate, leisure and entertainment travel.

Airline representatives showcased their latest innovations through interactive demonstrations, equipping advisors with the tools to deliver exceptional travel solutions. The day concluded with a vibrant cocktail reception, providing ample opportunity for further networking and celebrating the successes of the year.

26 partners participated in the event, including headline sponsors Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines, along with others such as British Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Eurostar and JetBlue.

“We were delighted to host the second Air Showcase, which has grown in scale and impact,” said Vinchiaturo. “The event is dedicated to enhancing partnerships and equipping our independent advisors and teams with the tools they need to deliver exceptional value to their clients.”

Peter Vlitas, Executive Vice President, Partner Relations, added, “The Air Showcase exemplifies our commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for collaboration between our advisors, teams and partners. We are proud to highlight the strength of these relationships as we look ahead to another strong year in travel.”

Plans for the next event are already underway, with aspirations to expand its reach, continuing to set a benchmark for advisor-partner collaboration.