Around 350 participants gathered at Potters Resorts Five Lakes in Essex for the popular annual Dunwood Conference, which featured networking events, supplier updates and the traditional Dunwood Awards ceremony.

Entertainment at the Dunwood conference

Guests were kept entertained throughout their stay with live music and performances in the Glade Theatre. 

The popular annual Dunwood Conference took pace at Potters Resorts Five Lakes in Essex on Monday 12th January through to Wednesday 14th January attracting around 350 participants.

A mix of entertainment, networking dinners and lunches over the period also featured the Dunwood Conference which took place in the spectacular Glade Theatre on the Tuesday morning, when Dunwood staff and some of its key suppliers updated guests with news and information about trips, offers and events for 2026 and beyond.

A group organiser is recognised at the Dunwood conference

Group travel organisers and others were recognised as part of the annual Dunwood Awards ceremony.

As is traditional, there was also the much anticipated Dunwood Awards ceremony which was featured at the start of the evening on the Tuesday, followed by dinner in the Eden Restaurant with more entertainment in the Glade Theatre to follow.

A special presentation was made to Zoe Poston of Dunwood for her 25 years of service to the business.

Phil Westwood of Dunwood Travel commented: “It has been another great success and a unique opportunity to thank loyal group customers, highlight our Dunwood team and show off the fabulous facilities at Potters. We have thoroughly enjoyed our few days together.”

Staff being recognised at the Dunwood conference

There were celebrations all-round during the three-day event in Essex. 

Group Leisure & Travel magazine participated in a mini-exhibition that followed the Tuesday morning conference.

Sales director Sharon Yandell added: “It has been a pleasure to be involved once again and meet up and network with readers and the various suppliers who are here at the event. And we have all been very well looked after – it’s a great resort!”

For more information about Dunwood, go to www.dunwoodtravel.co.uk/