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Visit Jersey welcomed travel operators from across the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands to the island last week for Destination Jersey – a three-day trade event to provide opportunities for networking, sales, and exploration.
The theme of Destination Jersey 2023 was ‘Changing Perceptions, Shaping The Future’.
The event was attended by 50 visiting buyers and 70 local tourism and hospitality businesses, including a mix of first-time participants and repeat attendees.
Seymour Hotels, the island’s largest and longest established hotel group, were the headline sponsor.
Pictured: Attendees visited the puffins at Plémont (Credit: Jack Clayden).
Following a sunset welcome dinner at The Beach Club in St Brelade’s Bay, attendees had a morning sea swim at Havre des Pas before a full day of networking.
In addition to one-to-one meetings, the Networking Day included a presentation from Ports of Jersey CEO Matt Thomas on the future of the island’s ports, including the Harbour Master Plan, followed by a panel discussion with Visit Jersey, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, and Jersey Hospitality Association.
Pictured: Destination Jersey delegates go for an early dip at Havre des Pas (Credit: Jack Clayden).
A gala dinner sponsored by Blue Islands was held at La Mare Wine Estate, including speeches by Visit Jersey CEO Tricia Warwick and Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel, about the importance of Jersey’s visitor economy and optimism for the future.
Buyers included French tour operators from Nantes and Brittany, cycling and walking-tour specialists and technology providers.
It was the first physical Destination Jersey event since 2018.
Pictured top: Visit Jersey CEO Tricia Warwick addresses attendees of Destination Jersey (Credit: Jack Clayden).
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