Connections is the global networking and event organiser exclusively serving senior leaders and experts in luxury, wellness and meetings. We bring handpicked leaders from the luxury travel industry together to do business and to discuss the trends and challenges facing the marketplace. Each event welcomes just 80 delegates (30-40 top buyers, 30-40 selected luxury suppliers and sponsors). Buyers are selected through extensive research and word of mouth recommendation together with existing partners and suppliers. They represent key and emerging luxury travel markets (including the US, Brazil etc) and reflect the region in which the event is located (for example, the inaugural event in Europe welcomed 50% of buyers from Europe and 50% from outside the region). The suppliers are only the best companies in luxury travel around the globe who are invited to participate; these include airlines, hotels, private jet and yacht charters, cruise lines and destinations. To read the wonderful independent feedback by Feefo, click here.
About the Event
When & Where
Agenda
Sunday, 16th October
Free time – Spa optional
Duration: All day
Breakfast
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Tano Cucina Italiana
Informal cocktail reception
Duration: 1 hour
Informal dinner
Location: Espaço Lagoa
Monday, 17th October
Breakfast
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Tano Cucina Italiana
Opening welcome with Micaela Giacobbe, director of events and Tristan Dowell of Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Duration: 45 minutes
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Business break
Duration: 30 minutes
Free time
Connections Group Discussions with Patricia Simillon head of strategic marketing at Amadeus IT Group
Duration: 30 minutes
Connections at Grand Ballroom Outdoor Terrace
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections picnic lunch
Duration: 1 hour
Business break
Duration: 15 minutes
Free time
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Business break
Duration: 30 minutes
Free time
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Free time
Duration: 1:30 minutes
Connections Dinner
Duration: 2:30 minutes
Location: Cantô Gastrô E Lounge
Tuesday, 18th October
Business break
Duration: 15 minutes
Free time
Breakfast
Duration: 2:15 minutes
Location: Tano Cucina Italiana
Day 2 briefing and feedback
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Rio Ballroom
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Business break
Duration: 15 minutes
Free time
Connections Group Experience with Jay Shetty sponsored by Telegraph Media Grou
Duration: 1:15 minutes
Location: Rio Ballroom
Business break
Duration: 30 minutes
Free time
Transfer meeting
Duration: 1 hour
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity
Duration: 45 minutes
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity
Duration: 45 minutes
Transfer
Duration: 30 minutes
Connections Cocktail reception
Location: Fasano Hotel
Transfer
Duration: 45 minutes
Free time
Duration: 30 minutes
Connections closing dinner
Duration: 1:30 minutes
Location: Shiso
Wednesday, 19th October
VIP transfer - check out
Duration: All day
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Dress Code
The Connections way works best when you embrace the experiences on offer. During the day we would advise that all delegates dress in comfortable/casual attire.
Suits and ties are not required
We all like you to look your best, but with our programme being active, suits may not work!
Think carefully about heels
Heels can be a problem if you want to join some of the activities on offer, so if you’re going to wear heels, consider bringing some flats too so you don’t miss out.
Weather
The average temperature in Rio de Janeiro in October is likely to be 23°C, but please do check the weather before packing your suitcase.
We do advise that all delegates take their own necessities, which may include, medical supplies, etc.
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