Slough Express

Influentia­l travel buyers come to Windsor

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More than 20 of the UK’s most influentia­l travel buyers came to a twoday event over the weekend designed to rebuild tourism.

Discover Windsor was a showcase for Royal Borough activities, providing first-hand experience­s and helping forge business relationsh­ips and sales for local suppliers.

The visiting travel buyers explored The Savill Garden and Windsor & Eton Brewery, and made chocolates at Dr Choc’s Windsor Chocolate Factory.

They also took a river cruise with French Brothers, a guided walk with Windsor Tourist Guides, and enjoyed an exclusive evening tour of Windsor Castle’s State Apartments.

Councillor Samantha Rayner, deputy leader and cabinet member for business, corporate and residents’

services, culture and heritage, said:

“These are senior buyers, responsibl­e for large volumes of domestic and internatio­nal visitor bookings.

“Their attendance at the Discover Windsor event recognises our position and importance as a tourism destinatio­n.”

Cllr Andrew Johnson, leader of the council and cabinet member for growth and opportunit­y, said: “Discover Windsor is an important showcase for supporting post-pandemic business recovery and a crucial next step towards a thriving local economy through the return of internatio­nal visitors.”

 ?? ?? (Left to Right) Dirk Peltzer (All In One Tours), Alessandra Di Leo (ASA Tours), Cllr Andrew Johnson, Ana Barriga (Kuoni Tumlare) and Will Calvert (Windsor & Eton Brewery).
(Left to Right) Dirk Peltzer (All In One Tours), Alessandra Di Leo (ASA Tours), Cllr Andrew Johnson, Ana Barriga (Kuoni Tumlare) and Will Calvert (Windsor & Eton Brewery).

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