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MEET THE CELEBRITY GUEST: 9 things to expect at Flight Centre's Global Gathering

There's only a little more than a week left until hundreds (possibly thousands) of Flight Centre Travel Group employees and their closest supplier friends 'Gather' in Berlin.

There’s only a little more than a week left until hundreds (possibly thousands) of Flight Centre Travel Group employees and their closest supplier friends ‘Gather’ in Berlin.

Flight Centre’s annual Global Gathering is right around the corner and Travel Agents are buzzing with excitement and anticipation at what this year’s event will hold – as are we.

In fact, we’re so excited we went over the Global Gathering website with a magnifying glass to get an idea of what Agents will experience over the three days from 13 July, and here’s what we found:

 

1. They’ll spread out across an entire Etihad A380

Oh to be a fly on the plane (or maybe consultants will kindly share pictures ?).

An entire Etihad A380 will fly from Australia to Abu Dhabi and then onward to Berlin with JUST Flight Centre Agents onboard. All areas of the plane have been rented out to the group, including The Residence.

 

2. Including the Residence

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A couple of lucky consultants will be living the high life in a near-$30,000 inflight suite called The Residence. Agents will be able to snicker at their peers while they spread out in their living room, private room, private shower AND give orders to their private butler.

 

3. They’ll travel around Europe

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Before the conference officially kicks off, Agents will have an opportunity to get a taste of Berlin during pre and post-famils. This year, a number of tour operators have stepped forward with Berlin tour options, including Topdeck which is taking Flighties through Berlin, Prague and Budapest, while Insight Vacations has offered a post-conference trip to Berlin, Dresden and Prague.

 

4. And spend time in an exclusively chartered U by Uniworld ship

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If a whole plane of Agents isn’t crazy enough, how about a ship full of them? U by Uniworld is taking consultants on an exclusive charter on ‘The A’ from Berlin to Frankfurt. During the sailing, guests will receive 12 meals onboard, enjoy 10 included excursions and more. Click here for more information.

 

5. They’ll Give Back

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As part of the ‘gathering’ Agents are given the option to volunteer their time to assisting the local community and/or wildlife. Last year, consultants got their hands dirty restoring fish ponds in Hawaii. Click here for pics and info from last year’s charity initiative.

 

6. Watch THE VOICE Flight Centre

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Singing competition, The Voice, will make an appearance at this year’s gathering… well, kind of.

Sabre launched a singing competition earlier this year, inviting talented consultants to ‘sing, rap or yodel’ for their chance to win flights to Berlin. Those four winning Agents will then perform on stage in front of their peers for the opportunity to be named ‘The Voice of Flight Klub powered by Sabre’. Click here for more information.

 

7. Show country Pride

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Agents are given the opportunity to recreate the ‘Olympics Opening Ceremony’ (kind of ) by bringing a touch of their homes to the conference. Some consultants simply share their national pride by carrying a flag while others go as far as to cape their outfits with national colours.

 

8. Celebrate the best-of-the-best Agents in the business

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In addition to representing their home countries, the Gala Night is an opportunity for the business to celebrate its best employees. We can’t wait to find out who takes home an award at this year’s awards evening.

 

9. Party with a Celebrity Guest

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Will it be a celebrity performer? Or maybe it’ll be an inspiring celebrity speaker? Maybe it’ll be both? WHO WILL IT BE?

Only nine more days until we find out which famous face Flight Centre scored for this year’s gathering. In the meantime click here to see who KARRYON thinks it’ll be.

 

One more for luck – 10. They’ll MEET that Celebrity Guest

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That’s right, MEET the celebrity guest! Air New Zealand launched a ‘Green Light Incentive’ earlier this year with the opportunity for 10 consultants to win the ‘Major Prize’ aka a VIP experience, which includes a meet and greet with the headline performer. Click here for more information.

Can’t wait to see the pictures!

 

READ: Which celebrity will appear at Global Gathering 2018?

READ: An entire Etihad A380 is rented out for Global Gathering

What are you most looking forward to at this year’s Global Gathering?