By Train
Chair’s Lunch
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Please contact secreatariat@itm.org.uk to be placed on our waitlist
Connect with a small group of buyers to expand your network and debate pressing issues. Whether new to the industry or established in your role, this event aims to inspire thought-provoking discussion applicable to all programme sizes.
Key takeaways
- Establish and build valuable connections.
- Learn from our diverse community and raise your profile within business travel.
- Develop collaborations that contribute to positive change within the industry.
What to expect
- Round table meeting format with up to 15 buyers hosted by ITM Chair, Nikki Parsons in a relaxed setting.
- Open to all buyers, seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Dietary requirements you may have can be accommodated.
Rated by you: how your peers have benefitted
"The discussion was so informative as always, and we delved into a couple of other topics of interest, which was equally interesting…"
"What a fantastic lunch and such value from hearing from the travel community…"
Venue
The Kensington Hotel
About Venue
Located in the heart of South Kensington, one of London’s most charming neighbourhoods, the stylish Kensington hotel sits only moments from The Royal Albert Hall, The Victoria and Albert Museum, Kensington Gardens and world-famous Harrods. With open fires, high ceilings and heritage décor, the hotel’s elegant drawing rooms evoke a sense of Victorian grandeur and provide the perfect setting to read a good book or a tête-à-tête. Lunch, dinner and our quintessentially British tradition of Afternoon Tea may be enjoyed in stylish Townhouse whilst delicious cocktails and our expansive wine list may be savoured in the warm surrounds of wood-cladded K Bar. In essence, it all combines to lend a personal, familiar ambience - reminiscent of a members’ club, where everyone feels like they belong.
Address
109 - 113 Queen’s GateLondon, Greater London, United Kingdom, SW7 5LP
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By Tube
Parking
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Registration Fee
Business Buyer
Free
Business IP Buyer
Free
Connect Buyer
Free
Connect IP Buyer
Free
Registration Closes
Friday Mar 08, 2024
4:00 PM Europe/LondonEvent Time
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Europe/LondonVenue
The Kensington Hotel
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