Geggs Getaways, a Blackpool-based travel agency, hosted its first travel show on September 24, 2026, at Blackpool Stanley Park Golf Club. The event attracted more than 200 customers and resulted in £11,000 in bookings made during the show. Additionally, the agency recorded £50,000 worth of enquiries that are currently being pursued.
Supplier Participation and Partnerships
Thirteen suppliers exhibited at the event, including MSC Cruises, Marella Cruises, P&O Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Newmarket Holidays, Africa & Beyond, First Class Holidays, Ocean Florida, Holiday Best, Gold Medal, Attraction World, Red Sea Holidays, and Domes Resorts. Geggs Getaways also highlighted partnerships with Transun, Wendy Wu Tours, easyJet Holidays,
and Railbookers.
Support from Homeworking by Inspire
Homeworking by Inspire, the parent group of Geggs Getaways, supported the event by securing exhibitors, raffle prizes, and marketing assistance. Three members of Inspire’s head office team attended: Sam Fisher, head of business development and training; Stacey Wilson, onboarding and travel success manager; and Alice Victoria Whalley, travel success manager.
Charity Raffle Details
A raffle held at the event raised £500 for Dementia UK. Prizes included a three-night stay at Palazzo Versace Dubai, donated by Galaxi.
Agency Owner and Inspire CEO Statements
Agency owner Ryan Anthoney expressed appreciation for supplier support and community engagement, stating, “None of it would have been possible without the fantastic support of
our suppliers, who really got behind the event, and I’d like to thank every one of them. Raising money for Dementia UK at the same time made the evening even more special, and we’re already planning next year’s show.”
Lisa Henning, chief executive of Inspire Group, said, “Supporting our agents to make events like this happen is exactly what we’re here for. It’s a great example of how independent homeworking agents can drive business in their community and raise their local profile.”
Background and Motivation
The travel show was motivated and encouraged by Homeworking by Inspire, which provided crucial backing for its staging.
The event marked the first time Geggs Getaways brought together customers and suppliers face-to-face, reflecting strong local demand for in-person travel advice and customer engagement.
