Visit Portugal is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the brightest emerging talents in the Irish travel industry. Three lucky winners will receive an exclusive prize package, including flights, accommodation, and entry to the prestigious ITAA Conference 2025, taking place in Centro of Portugal, from October 1st to 5th.
To enter, company owners and managing directors must nominate a rising star within their organisation. The nominee must then attend one of the Portugal Roadshows taking place in:
- Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin – April 29
- Treasures Museum, Waterford – April 30
- St. Peter’s Church, Cork – May 1
At each roadshow, entrants will have the unique challenge of crafting a cocktail using premium Portuguese gin, supplied by Casanova Dry Gin. Chef Alexandre Ferreira will determine a winner each night, with three overall winners—one from each city—securing their place at the ITAA Conference 2025 in Centro.
We are limited to a maximum of 8 entries per city and places are on a first come, first served basis. One entry allowed per agency. All entries should be sent to carlos.oliveira@turismodeportugal.pt.
This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase creativity, network with industry professionals, and experience the best of Portugal.
TTR Portugal Roadshow – Dublin, Waterford, Cork
The TTR Portugal Roadshow, showcasing the enchanting country of Portugal, is back for a 2nd instalment.
Each evening will immerse attendees in the rich flavours and culture of Portugal, featuring authentic Portuguese food, cooked by Portuguese chefs, delicious wines, exciting prize giveaways, and a host of engaging activities.
The confirmed list of 24 suppliers who will be visiting Dublin, Waterford, and Cork this April and May.
- Conimbriga Hotel do Paço / Hotel Parque Serra da Lousã
- Discovery Portugal
- Dreams Madeira Resort, Spa & Marina
- Go Travel Everywhere DMC
- HF Hotels
- Hotel Luso
- Hotel Quinta Da Serra
- InterContinental Porto Palácio das Cardosas & Hospes Infante Sagres
- Muthu Hotels
- Promenade Portugal DMC
- Sdivine Fátima Hotel
- StayUpon Hospitality Group – Hotels, Apartaments and Resort
- TAP Air Portugal
- Tee Times Golf Holidays
- The Prime Energize Hotel
- Travel 4 Experiences
- TURIM HOTELS
- Unique Boutique Stays
- Viagens Abreu SA
- Vila Baleira Hotels and Resorts
- Vila Galé Hotels
- Visit Alentejo
- Visit Algarve
- Visit Madeira
Terms and conditions apply*. Don’t miss your chance—nominate your rising star today and join us for an unforgettable experience in Portugal!
Terms and Conditions
- Owners/managers of agencies to nominate agents/homeworkers for Rising Star competition.
- Competition prize is one place on the ITAA 2025 Conference, October 2025, Portugal.
- Nominees may not have attended an ITAA conference before. Newbies only.
- Nominees must be over 18 and in full time employment with a registered/bonded (IAA) travel agent or tour operator.
- Nominees must be available to travel to Portugal for the ITAA conference in October.
- Prize is non-transferable.
- Winner must have their own travel insurance and a valid passport.
- Flights, accommodation, some meals and a delegate pass included. Incidentals not included. Travel to/from Dublin Airport not included. Flights to the conference are with TAP, from Dublin.
- Winner agrees to their image/likeness being used by Visit Portugal, the ITAA and ITNN for social media posts and on their respective websites/ezines.
- Winner agrees to post (min. 5 posts, pre, during and post conference) about their experience at the ITAA conference on their employer’s social media accounts.
- Winner agrees to participate in social media for Visit Portugal, the ITAA and ITTN during the conference.
For more information on the Rising Stars competition:
Carlos Pinto de Oliveira
+353 87 314 0749
carlos.oliveira@turismodeportugal.pt
Michael Collins
+353 86 858 3585
michael@travelmedia.ie
For more information on the TTR Portugal Roadshow:
Susan Craddock
+353 83 104 2620
susan@traveltraderepresentation.com
