Aspire Escapes

Aspire will host at least eight Aspire Escapes this year in response to continued demand for intimate networking experiences among luxury agents and suppliers.

The overnight event series has grown every year since its inception in 2021, with seven events held across the UK in 2023.

Each Aspire Escape features 15 hand-picked, luxury agents and 15 high-end suppliers. Over two days, the group enjoys one-to-one business meetings, a group activity and hosted meals, as well as an overnight stay at a luxury hotel in the UK.

Some Aspire Escapes feature a range of luxury product, while others are held in partnership with tourist boards to spotlight a particular destination.

In 2023, Aspire Escapes were held in partnership with Destination Canada, Visit Finland, Tourism Australia and Bahrain Tourism Authority.

This year’s events are set to take place on the following dates:.:

March 11-12 at Fairmont Windsor Park, Egham, in partnership with Visit Portugal
March 19-20 at Thyme, Cotswolds
April 22-23 at Ellenborough Park, Cotswolds
September 2-3 at Rudding Park, Harrogate
November 13-14 at The Grove, Hertfordshire
September 30-October 1 at Culloden Estate, Northern Ireland

The brand will shortly announce two additional destination-focused Aspire Escapes for 2024.

Aspire editor HollieRae Brader said: “Our Aspire Escapes have been incredibly popular, with this year’s supplier slots selling out and a waiting list of agents wanting to attend.

“The events offer the perfect mix of formal and informal networking and we are delighted they are proving so beneficial for agents and suppliers alike.

“Our Aspire Escapes in partnership with tourist boards have also been a huge success, and we are thrilled to be showcasing country-specific product once again next year for incredible destinations such as Portugal.”

The price

Supplier spaces at Aspire Escapes cost £2,500 per event. The price includes all F&B at the venue, overnight accommodation, networking with all 15 agents attending the event and an activity. Suppliers that sign up will be listed as an event sponsor and participant on invitations to agents and in the event coverage of a future edition of Aspire. They will also get the chance to present a prize on the day in the prize draw which allows them a couple of minutes of speaking time to the entire group. 

Testimonials

Thanks for putting on a terrific event. It was a real pleasure for me to be there and to meet so many wonderful agents and exhibitors. I’m very much looking forward to the next one!
Tomas Cochrane, Hummingbird

Thank you so much for this wonderful event! It was a great pleasure to connect with such wonderful Aspire travel agents in a beautiful setting and be absolutely spoiled for a few days. 
Katerina Bomshtein, Gran Canaria

We did a nice booking to Sri Lanka this week that was solely down to a contact made with Tom at Hummingbird when we went to Gleneagles! Thank you Aspire!
Sandra Mutter, Andara Travel

You guys completely and utterly nailed that Escape. The group was lovely and the way it was organised was seamless. It was also really fun and allowed us to get to know suppliers so much better than the usual presentation alone. 
Clare Levy, Different Planet Travel

Thank you so much for a fantastic Aspire Event. It was fantastic from start to finish, and the suppliers were all fab and I learnt loads! I can’t wait for the next one!
Carla Hutchings, Swords Travel 

For more information about Aspire Escapes email hollie@travelweekly.co.uk.