Independence Group UK Conference 2026
As a valued member of our consortium, we look forward to welcoming you to the stunning Carden Park Hotel – a luxury country hotel in the heart of the Cheshire countryside – for the Hays Travel Independence Group UK Conference 2026.
We are planning a packed agenda! The inspirational and informative speakers we have lined up are set to share practical tools to support you and your business. We are also delighted that our Headline Partner Jet2holidays, and our Gold Sponsors Celebrity Cruises, Oceania Cruises, and Titan Travel will join us on stage.
With a supplier showcase, gala dinner, and plenty of opportunities for networking with fellow members of our Hays Travel Independence Group, we are sure you will agree that there is much to look forward to.
Keep an eye out for our agenda which will be shared below soon!
Travel to the hotel
Address:
Carden Park Hotel, Broxton Rd, Chester CH3 9DQ
Travelling by Car:
Sat nav postcode: SY14 7HZ
Carden Park offers free on-site car parking and electric charging points are available.
Travelling by Rail:
Crewe Station is only 30 minutes away by taxi; Chester Station is 14 miles from Carden Park.
Arrival Time
11am Arrival and check-in
11.30am Informal buffet lunch
12.30pm Conference sessions open
Dress Code
Conference sessions: Business wear
Gala dinner: Glitz & Glam
Trade Exhibition appointments
We know that networking with fellow Independence Group members and supplier partners is an important part of your Conference experience.
Booking a slot with suppliers attending our trade exhibition will guarantee that you will meet everyone you need to. Look out for an email from events@hays-travel.co.uk containing your unique log-in credentials to arrange your appointments.
In partnership with...
Thanks to our Gold Sponsors...
Thanks to our supplier partners...
If you have any questions, please email events@hays-travel.co.uk or call Steph Cope Head of Events on 07464 548 093 or Harriet Thompson Head of Independence Group on 07885 897 275.
We look forward to welcoming you at Carden Park Hotel.