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‘It’s embarrassing’: 85% report witnessing unprofessional behaviour at industry events

Agents
Emma Dooney
2 September 2026

Agents are calling for zero tolerance on unacceptable behaviour at events, as 85% of travel professionals admit to witnessing poor conduct firsthand.

Three people at an office party, two people (one man and one woman) looking critically at a man who appears drunk
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Agents have called for a clampdwon on unprofessional behaviour at industry events

A recent poll by TTG found that of the 162 respondents, 138 said they had personally seen unprofessional antics at trade events. 

Several said they’ve repeatedly encountered this disruptive conduct, with others raising concerns over its impact on the industry as a whole.