Black Book conference programme

DAY ONE: Wednesday 21 October

Stage A: Trends & Inspiration, in association with Explora Journeys
 

09:30-10:00

Talking Wealth: What the UK’s Affluent Consumers Really Want to Spend On

Speaker: Eleanor Scott, Partner, Strategy&, PWC
 

10:00-10:30

Talking Trends: The Luxury Travel Shifts Shaping 2027

Panel: Maria Baty, Co-Founder and CEO, NousTravel UK & Europe; Nicola Butler, Owner and Managing Director, Noteworthy; David Ox, Managing Director, Winged Boots

Stage B: Getting The Best Out Of Yourself, in association with AVIS
 

09:30-10:00

Look Out 2027: Setting Yourself Up for an Amazing Year

Speaker: Sinead Healy, Founder & Managing Director, Marmalade Development
 

10:00-10:30

Know Your Worth: Why You’re More Valuable Than You Think

Speaker: Sinead Healy, Founder & Managing Director, Marmalade Development

Stage C: How To Win at Marketing & Communications
 

09:30-10:00

Putting PR First: Can It Actually Win You Business?

Speaker: Lysbeth Fox, CEO & Founder, Fox Communications
 

10:00-10:30

Marketing magic: How To Attract High-Value Clients For £5 A Day

Speakers: Ben Blackler, Founder, Navigator Marketing & Janey Berry, Founder, Berry Travel

DAY TWO: Thursday 22 October
 

Stage A: Trends & Inspiration, in association with Explora Journeys

09:30-10:00

Earning Trust: How To Build A Luxury Brand People Believe In

In conversation with Anna Nash, President, Explora Journeys
 

10:00-10:30

The Future’s Yours: Building a Business That Lasts

Speaker: Steve Witt, Co-founder, Not Just Travel

 

Stage B: Getting The Best Out Of Yourself, in association with AVIS

09:30-10:00

Winning Ways: The Habits That Set Great Advisors Apart

Speaker: Pippa Jacks, Content & Audience Director, TTG Media 
 

10:00-10:30

To Fee Or Not To Fee? Putting A Price On Your Expertise

Panel: Duncan Greenfield-Turk, CEO & Chief Travel Designer, Global Travel Moments; Justin Huxter, Co-Founder & Luxury Travel Advisor, Cartology Travel; Mary Steadman, Co-Founder & Director of Partner Relations, LURA Lifestyle

Stage C: How To Win at Marketing & Communications

09:30-10:15

LinkedIn: Are You Missing Your Biggest Opportunity?

Panel: Nadine Brady, Limelight Escapes/Travl.love; Alex Catton, Founder & Managing Director, Vedere Travel