Programme - Destination Jersey

Provisional Programme

Day 1: Monday 09 October

Buyers arrive throughout the day - check out our travel and accommodation section for information on getting to and around the island and the costs.

18:45

Coach transfers from hotels to one of Jersey's newest restaurants The Beach Club, St. Brelade's Bay. Your exact pick-up time will be confirmed in your hotel.

19:15

Welcome reception with entertainment from The Jersey Ukulele Band.

20:00

Dinner is served.

22:00

Coach transfer back to hotels

Day 2: Tuesday 10 October

07:00

Optional Sea Swim at Havre des Pas.

08:00

Coach transfer to Pomme d'Or Hotel. Pick up times to be confirmed in your hotel.

08:15

Registration with tea, coffee & pastries.

08:45

Welcome by Visit Jersey CEO, Tricia Warwick.

08:50

Welcome by Headline Sponsor Seymour Hotels of Jersey Managing Director David Seymour.

09:00

Panel Session ‘Changing Perceptions, Shaping the Future’ with guest speakers.

09:45

Network meetings commence (pre-booked 12-minute meetings with 3-minute relocation time).

11:15

Tea and coffee break with an opportunity to sample the famous 'Jersey Wonder' (similar to a doughnut) and a chance to explore the Exhibitors' Pods.

11:35

Network meetings continue.

13:05

Buffet lunch in Harbour Room.

13:45

Exhibitors' Pods are open to explore.

14:15

Network meetings continue.

17:05

Wrap-up by Visit Jersey CEO, Tricia Warwick.

17:10

Discover the art of cocktail-making at the Porter’s Store.

17:30

Transportation commences back to hotels

Gala Dinner

18:45

Coach transfers commences to La Mare Wine Estate for Gala Dinner. Your exact pick-up time will be confirmed in your hotel.

19:30

Welcome drink and a chance to sample a La Mare Jersey Royal Gin cocktail.

20:00

Welcome by the CEO, Tricia Warwick.

20:05

"Beautiful Jersey" sung in Jèrriais and English by The Musical Originals Singers.

20:10

Welcome speech from the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture, Kirsten Morel.

20:15

Dinner is served.

20:45

Tricia Warwick to welcome the Gala Evening Sponsors.

20:50

Address by Gala Evening Sponsors Blue Island.

22:15

Live music from the Genuine Jersey’s.

23:00

Coach transfer to hotels.

Day 3: Wednesday 11 October

Chosen Familiarisation Trip (FAM) - why not immerse yourself in our curiously Brit..(ish) island. More information and timings on these to follow.

Coach Transfers to the airport and harbour

Optional onward travel to Guernsey to attend Destination Guernsey event - see travel and accommodation page for details.