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 recent 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.
About the Event
When & Where
Sicily
Agenda
Sunday, 03rd April
VIP transfers - check in
Duration: All day
Free time – Spa, golf, bike ride and tennis
Informal cocktail reception and dinner
Duration: 2:30 minutes
Location: Amare restaurant
Monday, 04th April
Optional activities
Duration: 1 hour
Running, fitness centre, bike ride and tennis
Opening breakfast
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Buon Giorno
Opening welcome with Micaela Giacobbe, director of events
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Ballroom
Connections experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Golf 4 holes
Connections experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Bike ride
Business break
Duration: 15 minutes
Free time
Connections experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Head and neck massage
The ‘Connections way’ views
Duration: 1 hour
Connections by the pool
Picnic lunch
Duration: 1 hour
Connections on the beach
Connections group discussion
Duration: 1 hour
Connections at Verdura conference centre
Connections experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Beach volleyball
Business break
Duration: 15 minutes
Free time
Connections experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Tennis
Connections experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Table football
Connections experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Walking the grounds
Connections experience
Duration: 30 minutes
Free time
Cocktail mixologist and official dinner
Duration: 3:30 minutes
Location: Loila' restaurant
Tuesday, 05th April
VIP transfers - check out
Duration: All day
Optional activities
Duration: 1 hour
Running, gym, bike ride and tennis
Breakfast
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Buon Giorno
Connections experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Tennis
Connections experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Hand massage
Connections discussion feedback session
Duration: 15 minutes
Location: Ballroom
Keynote speaker Ewan MacLeod - All about the future generation
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Ballroom
Connections group experience (pizza making)
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Outside Buon Giorno Restaurant
Lunch experience
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Louro Restaurant
Connections experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Bike ride
Connections experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Tennis
Business break
Duration: 30 minutes
Free time
Connections experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Table football
Connections experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Walking the grounds
Transfer
Duration: 45 minutes
Cocktail reception
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Masseria Agnello
Dinner and closing remarks
Duration: 3:15 minutes
Location: Masseria Agnello
Transfer
Duration: 30 minutes
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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 Sicily is likely to be 11°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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