Connections is the next generation of doing business.

Designed for decision-makers, Connections has pioneered a new way of building trust through memorable experiences that lead to long-lasting business relationships.

Connections is exclusively for qualified senior professionals who desire to do business in specific and targeted markets. We operate around the world and across all industries, with a specialism in Travel and Luxury Travel.

The Connections Way of Doing Business

“It's a well-known psychological fact that nothing is remembered without emotion, and by sharing an experience with another human, it creates a shared emotion. When we remember that person, we remember the emotion. Of course if the emotion is positive, we are far more likely to pick up the phone and reach out to each other in the future.”

At the turn of the millennium, the Austrian-born American neurobiologist, Eric Kandel was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology for discovering the role that memory plays in our brains; nothing is remembered without emotions.

We believe that Mr Kendel was spot on - he did not win a nobel prize for nothing after all.

Connections was born in 2014. Inspired by the science of mind and behaviour, we pioneered the Connections Way, a new-age networking concept which combines one-to-one meetings and memorable experiences to forge long-lasting business relationships.

Our Services

Connections provides services that promote brands, networking, learning and recognition. Everything we do is highly-targeted, time-efficient, meaningful, stimulating - and fun!

We:
• Power bespoke events on behalf of organisations to meet specific objectives
• Create communities where decision-makers come together all year round
• Design international events for specific market sectors
• Host educational and interactive ConnecTALKS series offering workshops, masterclass and seminars on topics pertinent to decision-makers
• Host socials to connect in an informal and relaxed environment
• Promote brands all year around through targeted initiatives
• Organise and facilitate client meetings and familiarisation trips on behalf of organisations
• (As being part of a multimedia business) publish a number of high calibre magazines both in print and digitally

Why Connections?

Over the past five years, we have pioneered the Connections Way - a proven series of research-based proprietary methodologies and approaches designed to create long-lasting business relationships between our members.

Meetings have been held on the edge of a volcanic crater in Ecuador and within the carts of Santa Monica’s Pacific Wheel. Delegates have test-driven Lamborghinis in Hampshire, bonded over games of beach volleyball in Rio de Janeiro, and dined at the longest table in the world in Hyderabad, India.

Whether in-person or virtually, there is no limit to where and how our leaders meet to conduct business. Read our story.

Jacobs Media Group

As part of the global voice for the travel and hospitality industries, Jacobs Media Group, Connections is a powerful platform to serve the global travel trade. Our brands include Travel Weekly, Aspire, The Caterer, ATAS and Travolution.

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Testimonials

Testimonials

"Connections is by far the best luxury travel B2B group I’ve ever attended. They just get it! Their unique, professional yet relaxed format, coupled with their wonderful attentive and creative staff make you really build long lasting and real relationships that have allowed us to do impactful business."

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Mark Stiles
Blaycation
President & Chief Vacation Officer

"Connections is by far the best luxury travel B2B group I’ve ever attended. They just get it! Their unique, professional yet relaxed format, coupled with their wonderful attentive and creative staff make you really build long lasting and real relationships that have allowed us to do impactful business."

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Matt Vlemmiks
Lightfoot Travel
Head of Projects

"The Connections community will become a growing force within the luxury travel industry. Their events are an ideal opportunity to meet like-minded travel professionals, learn about new product and forge long-lasting relationships to help grow our business and offer a diversity of experiences for our clients."

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Siobhan Byrne
Adams & Butler
Founder & CEO
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Our interest was piqued when we heard about Connections’ new venture. Having seen proven results of their commitment to detail when it comes to sourcing high level buyers and suppliers, and their elevated level of professionalism and execution, it was a no-brainer for us to be involved from the start. Adams & Butler - A proud member of the Connections family.

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Shigeki Urier
7Pines Resort
Director of Sales
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You know that feeling when you are trying to approach a “stranger” and you wish you had a mutual friend introducing you? Well Connections is that “friend” introducing you to a “new friend”, soon to be part of the same “community”.

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Delna Jasoomoney
The Indian Hotels Company Limited
Associate Vice President – Travel Industry Sales & Luxury Partnerships
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Connections is very different from most other events. Here you get to connect with someone on a very personal level. I went to my first Connections Luxury event, expecting to meet new Buyers and garner additional business for my company. Apart from a successful business event, at the end of the show I realised…I had made friends for life!

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