Our People Conference: Celebrating Success and Looking Ahead

This January, we gathered at The Cumberland Hotel in London for our first Our People Conference, a fantastic two days of connection, reflection, and celebration.

Our CEO Julia Lo Bue-Said opened the event with an inspiring look back at 2024’s achievements and an exciting vision for 2025.

Conference Highlights 

The conference was packed with inspiring moments from dynamic breakout discussions to light-hearted team-building activities. A key highlight was our first in-house awards, recognising the outstanding individuals who make Advantage extraordinary. We also welcomed keynote speaker Helen Roberts, who shared valuable insights on leadership and living our values.We also introduced an exciting opportunity for personal development. Leadership coach Helen Roberts provided a session where we discussed what makes us passionate about our company and the role we play. 

Our panel discussion featured Advantage members and non-executive board directors James Beagrie (Meon Valley Travel), Paul Hardwick (Fred. Olsen Travel), and Suzanne Horner (Gray Dawes Travel), who reflected on how trust, teamwork, and strong values shape great leadership.

Our own Commercial Director John Sullivan sat down with Chair Steven Esom to interview him about his insights into his own career and the future of Advantage.

Travel as a force for good 

Aligned with our values, we’re proud to support Lightbulb Events’ ESG initiative. As part of our commitment to making a difference, Advantage donated a full digital media kit to a local school nominated by one of our team members. 

As we move into 2025, the energy and inspiration from the conference will drive us forward, stronger together and ready for what’s next.