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We arranged the first ITT Leadership Dinner for our client, the Institute of Travel & Tourism. Set against the hallowed halls of the Palace of Westminster, where every room tells a story, guests heard from industry legend Miles Morgan and had the opportunity to join in an interactive after-dinner Q&A. You may also be interested… Continue reading Leadership dinner

We are very pleased to be supporting Princess Cruises with people management and planning consultancy services for their Sun Princess Shines in Southampton event on 22 September. The event will take place onboard their new cruise ship, the Sun Princess. You may also be interested in:FeedbackAbout usOur expertise

We enjoyed a team away day at the Kingsbridge Estate, Tewinbury Farm in Hertfordshire. Our day started with a Dellar Davies update when we welcomed Daisy to her first team meeting, followed by a leisurely lunch and walk around the estate to see the lake and Shepherd’s Huts followed by Bake-Off style brownie and scone making classes at… Continue reading Team away day

We organised the ITT Summer Party and ITT Future Awards at the House of Commons for the Institute of Travel & Toursim. Congratulations to all the winners! The sun came out for the occasion and a great time was had by all. You may also be interested in:FeedbackAbout usOur expertise

We are so pleased to welcome Daisy Gardner as our new Registration Executive at Dellar Davies! Daisy, who studied Graphic Design: Advertising and Branding at the University of Hertfordshire, is a valuable addition to our team. “I’m delighted to join Dellar Davies. Already, I’ve been involved in several events and I’m looking forward to contributing… Continue reading New team member

We were delighted to collaborate with the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Travel Group to organise and stage the 2024 Travel Marketing Awards. We were responsible for the event management, marketing, design and screen media, judging process and technical production of the event. Broadcaster, Barrister and Author Rob Rinder hosted the Awards, which celebrated the outstanding achievements in… Continue reading 2024 Travel Marketing Awards

It was great to be back at etc.venues County Hall in London on Monday for the second of FirstGroup’s First Connections events, building on the success of the launch of their Ascent programme in January. Our team handled the overall event management and technical production, working closely with FirstGroup’s Talent Director and team. The theme of… Continue reading First Connections

It was a pleasure to support Cruise Trade News with the event delivery of this year’s Cruise Summit, held at the News UK office in London Bridge. The event provided a fantastic opportunity for attendees to network and discuss the future of cruise. Our services included venue liaison, speaker briefings, creating a production running order and… Continue reading Cruise Summit

We had the pleasure of organising and staging the ITT Conference in Halkidiki for the Institute of Travel & Tourism. Our responsibilities included event and registration management, marketing and design, destination liaison, speaker coordination, and technical production for this three-day event. From inspirational keynotes and valuable networking to the picturesque harbour destination, it was a… Continue reading Conference in Halkidki

We recently attended a speaker breakfast event in central London, organised by JLA, which dived deep into the realm of Artificial Intelligence. We heard from three speakers: Priya Lakhani OBE, Professor Neil Lawrence and Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE. Each brought a unique perspective on the practical implications of AI, exploring its imminent impact on workplace… Continue reading Out and about

We are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Clare O’Byrne, who joins us as Production Project Manager. Clare brings a wealth of experience to the team, having previously worked on a wide array of TV productions and live events spanning conferences, award ceremonies, weddings, exhibitions, and beyond. Clare says: “Joining Dellar Davies is an… Continue reading New team member

We were at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for FirstGroup plc’s Leaders Forum. Our role encompassed audio/visual production, venue liaison and branding, registration and event management. The day brought together senior leaders from FirstGroup’s bus and rail businesses across the UK. The conference included presentations, discussions and networking, with many attendees taking the opportunity to take a stadium tour.… Continue reading Leaders Forum

We worked closely with our long-standing client, Subsea7, to manage the technical production and develop an event app for their Offshore Seminar. Held in person at their London office, the two-day event was also streamed live to online attendees.

We arranged an Odyssey Supper for the Institute of Travel & Tourism at the House of Commons. Hosted by Lord Snape of Wednesbury, the event included a drinks reception, a three-course meal and an after-dinner speech from Alyson Playford, Aviation Director, Heathrow Airport.

Some of the Dellar Davies team were at International Confex. The annual International Confex trade show brings together the events industry and serves as a platform to share cutting-edge insights and learnings. Featuring innovative stands, thought-provoking conference content and dynamic panels covering topics such as AI, marketing, event technology, and more, it was great to… Continue reading Out n about

We were at Events @No 6 in London for ABTA’s first Staff Conference, themed ‘Inspiring Journeys’.  The organisation looked to the future with a focus on Inspiring Members, Sustainability, Colleagues and Technologies, along with several networking opportunities which encouraged staff to connect with colleagues from different areas of the business. Dellar Davies was on hand… Continue reading ABTA Staff Conference

Today we were at etc.venues County Hall, a venue overlooking the River Thames, for FirstGroup’s first alumni event – First connections. We were responsible for the technical production, venue liaison, registration and event management. The day brought together senior leaders from across the FirstGroup business as well as participants from the Step, Reach, and Senior… Continue reading First Connections

We were at ME London to produce Celebrity Cruises’ 2024 Travel Agent Appreciation Awards. Event highlights included welcome remarks from Giles Hawke and an Above and Beyond awards ceremony presented by Claire Stirrup and Nichola McNeish that honoured the outstanding achievements of travel agents working in partnership with Celebrity Cruises. There was also a high… Continue reading Appreciating travel agents

We had a wonderful time at our Christmas party yesterday at Fortnum and Mason – themed Lady Dellarton’s Festive Afternoon Tea!  From finger sandwiches and cream scones to decadent pastries and a festive quiz or two, it was a real treat. The twinkling lights in London and the amazing Xmas shopfront displays served as the… Continue reading Lady Dellarton’s festive afternoon tea

We were at prestigious private members club, The Groucho Club, where we organised the annual ITT Christmas Party. Sponsored by ANA – All Nippon Airways, it was a great evening of networking, celebrations and festivities with carol singing from FourTune and Christmas fayre including Turkey, cranberry and mince pies. Well done to all those who saw… Continue reading ITT Christmas Party

We supported Cruise Trade News with the event planning and production of the 2023 Cruise Stars event, at the trendy Middle Eight hotel in Covent Garden. The star-themed event included awards for ‘Individual’ cruise stars from both travel agencies and cruise lines, hosted by a very sparkly-dressed Pete Smith; a Christmas themed lunch; a speech by… Continue reading Cruise Stars

This week we worked with our client Subsea7 to oversee the technical production of their annual Senior Management Team Meeting Hybrid event held at their London office. We also provided a customised and branded event app and online portal for the meeting, so that it could be livestreamed to online attendees around the globe. You… Continue reading Subsea7 Meeting

We managed and produced the Predictive Aircraft Maintenance Conference in conjunction with Real Response Media and MRO Management. Over 170 professionals from across the globe registered for the event, which was held at the Ham Yard Hotel, London. From predictive analytics to state-of-the-art maintenance strategies, the conference delved deep into the future of aircraft maintenance. There were… Continue reading The Predictive Aircraft Maintenance Conference

We had the privilege of being at The Dorchester Hotel, managing and producing The Wave Awards for Real Response Media. In partnership with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, this prestigious event was a celebration of pinnacle achievements within the cruise sector. Hosted by presenter and comedian Joel Dommett, the evening included a welcome reception sponsored by… Continue reading The Wave Awards

This year’s Travel Convention took place in Bodrum, Türkiye. The location, the stunning Lujo Hotel, the food, the service, the business session topics, the fabulous speakers, the engaged and supportive sponsors, the opening ceremony and evening party entertainment – and the weather – were all so well received, according to the recent social media posts, we… Continue reading Convention in Bodrum

We assisted the Ice Travel Group – owner of the icelolly.com and travelsupermarket.com brands – to launch their first annual Destination Awards. Taking place at the Icetank venue in central London and attended by tourist offices, DMCs, tour operators and airlines, a nICE time was had by all. Well done to all of the night’s… Continue reading Destination Awards

We were delighted to work with Licensing International on their Soho Nights Party at 100 Wardour St, which took place on the first night of the Brand Licensing Europe exhibition. We were responsible for the event, entertainment, and guest management.

It was a pleasure to work with Cruise Trade News at their event – CTN + CLIA Cruise Summit – Maximising for Wave. We were involved in the logistics and provided onsite support at the Summit, which was held at the News Building in London Bridge. Throughout the day, speakers shared insights into helping the trade… Continue reading Maximising the wave

Last night the Dellar Davies ‘ITT Events’ team organised an ITT Odyssey Supper at the House of Commons. Guest speaker, Mark Stevenson, Chief Impact Officer at CUR8 talked about sustainability, net zero and climate change.

The Dellar Davies ‘ITT Events’ team have returned from an event recce in Halkidiki, Greece. We were making initial preparations for next year’s ITT Conference. We look forward to delivering the Conference here next June at the five-star Porto Carras Grand Resort. 

We were in Hamburg in Germany for CLIA’s Ports & Destinations Dialogue. The event provided an opportunity for the cruise industry to interact with industry peers, to discuss the ideas and issues impacting the community and work together as the 2023 cruise season moves towards 2024. We were responsible for online registration, meeting appointment schedules,… Continue reading CLIA’s Ports & Destinations Dialogue – Hamburg

Yesterday we organised the ITT Summer Party and ITT Future You Awards for ITT (the Institute of Travel & Tourism) at the House of Commons, Westminster. Congratulations to all the student winners!

Last week the judging process for the Wave Awards took place in London. The Awards, held in association with Cruise Trade News and World of Cruising, recognise and reward excellence in the cruise industry. Over the course of the day, the judging panel carefully assessed each entry and there was some strong talent this year.… Continue reading Judging process: the Wave Awards

We were delighted to collaborate with the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Travel Group to organise and stage the 2023 Travel Marketing Awards. We were responsible for the entry and judging process, event marketing and management, as well as the technical production and screen media. Hosted by comedian Ed Byrne, the Awards showcased the exceptional efforts of… Continue reading 2023 Travel Marketing Awards

We organised and staged the ITT Conference in Doha, Qatar for our client the Institute of Travel & Tourism. We were responsible for the event management, delegate management, event marketing, destination liaison, speaker management and technical production of the three-day event. The event included two days of conference sessions, over 30 speakers, a welcome event,… Continue reading A Conference in Doha

With the CLIA Conference Gala Dinner following the announcement the previous evening that the next Princess Cruise Ship will be called Star Princess, Dellar Davies turned the O2 Guildhall Southampton into a starry night. Delegates completed the evening dancing to the fabulous sounds of The Talent Band, sponsored by Princess Cruises. You may also be… Continue reading Starry night

During the CLIA Conference Gala Dinner, Dellar Davies was proud to support Cunard Line to stage their superb entertainment showcase. With contemporary opera from OperaUpClose performing extracts from Carmen; dance act Company Chameleon performing a mesmerising set from their latest outdoor dance act; and a breathtaking performance by Olivier nominated singer Amy Lennox accompanied by… Continue reading Entertainment showcase

With the CLIA Conference Gala Dinner in Southampton taking place on the same night as the Eurovision Song Contest, it was a given that the event should start with a CLIAVision Song Contest, in aid of the Family Holiday Charity. Dellar Davies was responsible for staging and producing the event at the O2 Guildhall. With… Continue reading CLIAVision gala dinner

At the CLIA Cruise Conference 2023, the final set of conference sessions took place onboard the brand new P&O Arvia. Continuing the #CruiseHeroes theme, the conference started with a spectacular showcase from Greatest Days: the official Take That Musical, performed by the talented cast of the Headliners Theatre Company. This was followed by an inspirational… Continue reading Ship show – day two

Last week we were in Southampton for the CLIA Cruise Conference 2023, where we were responsible for overseeing the technical production of the conference sessions as well as managing the registration, accommodation and transport logistics for over 600 attendees. The first set of conference sessions took place onboard Celebrity Silhouette. Themed #CruiseHeroes, the conference was… Continue reading Ship show

Last Thursday we arranged an Odyssey Supper for our client, the Institute of Travel & Tourism. Held at the House of Commons, the event included networking drinks, dinner and an insightful interview by Tim Hames with Dame Carolyn McCall, Chief Executive of ITV.

Last week some of our team were at the magnificent Lujo Hotel on Güvercinlik Bay in Bodrum in preparation for this year’s ABTA Travel Convention. It would be fair to say we were very well fed and our team found the sea plane experience a memorable highlight! We are looking forward to sharing many more features… Continue reading Convention recce

We recently worked with our long-standing client, Subsea 7, to oversee the technical production and provide an event app for their Offshore Seminar. Held at their headquarters in Sutton, the two-day event was live streamed to those attending from across the globe.

We were recently at the Fairmont Taghazout Bay, a five-star luxury resort nestled at the heart of Taghazout Bay. It was for the Moroccan National Tourist Office’s 2nd UK Morocco Tourism Summit, a half-day Conference that highlighted the diversity of experiences available in Morocco and the destination’s growth plans for the UK market. We we… Continue reading Summit in Morocco

Earlier this month some of our team were in Paris providing registration and event support services for the CLIA European Summit. Held at la Maison de l’Ocean, this three-day event brought together a variety of cruise stakeholders to address the future of the industry in Europe. As well as onsite support, we created an app… Continue reading Event in Paris

On International Women’s day, we’d like to shine a light on the eight brilliant women behind Dellar Davies: Sara, Natalie, Michelle, Elaine, Tracy, Ashley, Amber and Helena. Thank you all for being you!

We had a successful event recce last week in Doha, Qatar. Our ITT Events team were checking our key sites for their upcoming Conference, the newly opened 5* Waldorf Lusail, Doha.

We were at The Gherkin in the city of London today to produce Celebrity Cruises’ 2023 Travel Agent Appreciation Awards. Highlights included entertainment from the brilliant rock band Our Lady Valentine, as well as an uplifting awards ceremony presented by Claire Stirrup and Jo Rzymowska that commended travel companies and individuals for going ‘above and… Continue reading Above and beyond

We arranged the first ITT Odyssey Supper of 2023 for our client, the Institute of Travel & Tourism. Held in a dining room at the House of Commons, the evening event included a networking reception, supper and an after-dinner speech from Alan French, CEO of the relaunched Thomas Cook.

Wishing our clients, suppliers and friends a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  With festive greetings from Elaine, Tracy, Sara, Ashley, Amber, Michelle, Helena, Paul, and Natalie.