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Star Alliance Travel Trade Lunch
2022-12-08 12:30 - 19:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Star Alliance, the leading global airline network, would be delighted to have you join us for our annual Travel Trade Christmas Lunch.
Date: Thursday, 8th December 2022
Venue: The Shelbourne Hotel, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
Time: 12:30 – Champagne Reception, Setanta suite 13:30 – Traditional Christmas Lunch St. Stephen’s Suite

Expedia TAAP / ATTS
2022-12-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Patrick Guildbaulds
Invite Only

Presentation Picasso and Malaga
2022-11-29
More details to follow

Travel Marvel FAM Trip - Invite Only
2022-11-27 - 2022-11-29
Travel Marvel FAM Trip, Reflections on the Rhine and Main!
Date: 27th to 29th November
Invitation Only.

Irish Travel Trade Awards in Association with Virgin Atlantic
2022-11-25 19:00 - 23:00 | Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4, Ireland
Voting in the Supplier Awards has now closed for the ITTN Awards 2022 in Association with Virgin Atlantic
Thank you to everyone who has voted in this years awards. As per last year, your votes are now been validated and verified by world leading voting software ‘electionbuddy’.
This year, due to demand, we are adding back in Best Ski Operator and Best Supplier 2022.
We’re delighted to have Virgin Atlantic on board as our Headline Sponsor.
Our Silver Sponsorship partners are:
Aer Lingus, Silversea Cruises, Salou Tourism, Hertz Carhire and Spanish Tourist Office
After the success of last years ‘Best Travel Agency’ Award Category, we are delighted to have this category again. Voting is now open for the Agent Awards. The link to vote is: https://bit.ly/3MnR2cJ
Our sponsors for the Best Travel Agency Awards are:
Best Sun Agency – Visit Malta
Best Cruise Agency – Ponant
Best Ski Agency – Crystal Ski
Best Long Haul Agency – Iberostar
Best Luxury Agency – Barbados Tourism
Best Overall Agency – Blue Insurance

To book a table at the ITTN Awards or for more information please contact Carrie@ittn.ie. We have more participation sponsorship options, so make sure to talk to Carrie.
When: Friday 25th November 2022 Where: Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4
ITTN Awards 2021
The 2021 awards were held on December 2nd. It was a much smaller affair compared to previous years due to current Covid restrictions around hospitality. The drinks reception was hosted in Medley on Fleet Street, Dublin 2. You can check out more information and pictures from the night here.

Galicia Trade Evening
2022-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 | TBC

Visit USA Thanksgiving Trade Night
2022-11-17 18:00 - 21:00
It’s that time of the year again and the Visit USA Committee Ireland is delighted to be organising their annual Thanksgiving Trade Night!

This year the event takes place in the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin on 17th November 2022 from 6pm.

There is over 30 Visit USA committee members exhibiting at the event, including airlines, destinations, and attractions, so it’s a great opportunity to reconnect with friends from America.

To register email tony@visitusa.ie

Travel Centres Conference 2022
2022-11-12 | kilashee house hotel, kildare, Ireland
The annual Travel Centres conference will take place this year on Saturday, November 12th 2022,
More details will be announced in the coming months.
The 17th annual conference will be held at the Killashee House Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare.
Registration will open after Easter, after which preliminary details of this years’ event will be announced.

Invite Only - MSC World Europa Launch Event
2022-11-11 - 2022-11-15
This is an exciting time for MSC Cruises as they launch the #FutureOfCruising, MSC World Europa. A ship that breaks records, sets new standards and is their most sustainable & futuristic cruise ship ever.

MSC World Europa launch event in Doha, Qatar from 11-15 November 2022.

Forum on Tourism in the UAE 2022
2022-11-10 17:00 - 19:00 | UAE Embassy, 45/47 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, D04 V5N0, Dublin 4., Ireland
A Forum on Tourism in the UAE is taking place on Thursday, 10th November 2022 from 5pm to 7pm, at the Embassy premises: 45/47 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, D04 V5N0, Dublin 4.
Please RSVP to DublinEMB@mofaic.gov.ae by the 7th of November to confirm attendance.

WTM London
2022-11-07 - 2022-11-09 | Excel London
World Travel Market London is the market leading international travel event unlocking business opportunities for inbound and outbound tourism professionals. This is the premier location where travel professionals come together to connect and hear about how leading companies have reshaped their businesses and data insights into trending destinations and products.ondo
More information here: https://www.wtm.com/london/en-gb.html

World Choice Conference
2022-11-05 09:30 - 22:00 | Fairways Hotel Dundalk
The event will take place at the recently refurbished Fairways Hotel Dundalk on Saturday the 5th November 2022.
”The conference gives us all the opportunity to further strengthen our commercial relationships, gain insight from our esteemed speakers and enjoy the company of our fellow industry colleagues over dinner. As always the success of the conference is attributed to the members and our valued trade partners’ attendance and engagement” said Carol Anne O’Neill. Commercial Manager Worldchoice Ireland.
The format of the day will be similar to previous years with a business session in the morning including a guest speaker and presentations, followed by a trade partner speed dating session in the afternoon from 13.45 – 17.15 Hrs. All sessions are open to all delegates. The day will conclude with Dinner and a band, so everybody- make sure to dress up and wear your dancing shoes!
Conference Programme
09.30 – 10.00 Opening Address
10.00 – 11.15 Guest Speaker
11.15 – 11.30 Tea/Coffee
11.30 – 12.45 Business Session/Presentations
12.45 – 13.45 Lunch
13.45 – 15.15 Trade Partner Speed Dating
15.15 – 15.30 Tea / Coffee
15.30 – 17.15 Trade Partner Speed Dating
19.00 – 20.00 Drinks Reception
20.00 – 22.00 Gala Dinner
22.00 – Late Entertainment

Ras Al Khaimah - Roadshow
2022-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Guinness Storehouse
Meet stakeholders from top hotels, airlines, attractions, and
destination experts. Dinner and drinks are included, and you will
have the chance of winning some incredible prizes in our RAK Quiz!

Thursday 3rd November
Dublin – Guinness Storehouse, St. James’s Gate, Dublin 8, D08 VF8H, Ireland
Time: 18:00-22:00

*Optional Self Guided Tour included – arrive at 17:3

Etihad Travel Trade Event - Cork
2022-10-27
more details to come

Etihad Travel Trade Event - Dublin
2022-10-26
More details to follow.

German National Tourist Office Press & Trade Event
2022-10-25 18:00 - 22:00 | 4 Dame Lane
The German National Tourist Office, London is delighted to have a
Press and Trade Networking Event 2022 on the evening of 25th October 2022.
When: 25th October – 18:00 – 22:00
Where: The Loft @ 4 Dame Lane, Dublin 2
The GNTO London Team will be in Dublin to present updates and news from travel destination Germany as well as trade information and some great ideas for stories, in a relaxed atmosphere with food and drink!

EgyptAir Fam Trip
2022-10-25 - 2022-10-30
Invite-Only

NYC & Company Sales Mission
2022-10-10 08:00 - 2022-10-11 17:00
NYC & Company Sales Mission – Venue to be confirmed

Alpine Fest at the Ski Club of Ireland
2022-10-08 - 2022-10-09
Alpine Fest at the Ski Club of Ireland 9-9 October, Kilternan, Co.Dublin www.skiclub.ie

Sponsored by Salzburgerland, Great Outdoors and DLR Tourism, supported trby Topflight and Mountain People

Salzburgerland State Board of Tourism Press Dinner
2022-10-07 17:30 - 20:30
Press Dinner in Dublin with Salzburgerland State Board of Tourism, supported by Zell am See-Kaprun and Saalbach, together with ski instruciaiaitors from Flachau.

ITAA Conference
2022-10-06 - 2022-10-09 | huelva, Spain
The 2022 conference will be held in Huelva, Andalucía, Spain from 6th – 9th October 2022. This year attendees will be in for a treat as there is a stacked itinerary with the options of golf or exploring.
Golfers
Wednesday 5th October
Golfers travel to Faro and transfer to the province of Huelva for overnight at the Hotel
Fuerte El Rompido followed by dinner in El Rompido Village at Restaurant Caribe II.
Thursday 6th October
First tee off of golf at Golf El Rompido with picnic lunch included then returning to the Hotel for welcome dinner with the main group.
Main Group
Thursday 6th October
All Delegates arrive in Huelva for a 3-night stay at the Hotel Fuerte El Rompido followed by a welcome dinner at the Hotel.
All
Friday 7th October
Breakfast at the hotel then followed by the ITAA Conference. After the conference, the group will have dinner at Hacienda Ballemari.
Saturday 8th October
Excursion Options:
Option 1. Jabugo Experience
Option 2. Caravels Dock and Cave of Wonders
Option 3. Cycling Route – El Rompido – Marismas del Odiel
After your day of fun, guests will be dining at “Casa Colon” in the city of Huelva for Gala Dinner.
Registration is now open for the ITAA Conference
E-mail info@itaa.ie for a registration form.

Travel Suppliers Network Roadshow - Moira
2022-10-05 | The Alchemy
This is the first time in Ireland that some of these suppliers have been on a roadshow so there will be plenty of new information and products to wet your appetite. The events will start with a drinks reception, followed by food, fun, competitions and of course, informative presentations.
The exciting new line up is :-

Accident & General
Breakaway / Disneyland Paris
Etihad Airways
Nebo Tours/Kusa Africa
Ponant / Paul Gauguin Cruises
StenaLine
Stuba
Sunway (Headline Sponsor)
Travel Solutions

Amadeus Lunch
2022-09-30 13:00 - 18:00
Amadeus lunch on Friday, 30 September at The Shelbourne Hotel.

Brand USA Travel Week Uk & Europe 2022
2022-09-26 - 2022-09-29 | Frankfurt
Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States, has announced that Brand USA Travel Week U.K. & Europe 2022 will make its European debut at Alte Oper in Frankfurt, Germany, in-person from Monday, Sept. 26 to Thursday, Sept. 29 2022. For the fourth consecutive year, the event will bring together tourism industry professionals from the U.S., U.K. and Europe to discuss future bookings, explore travel trends and enhance opportunities to drive visitation to the United States.
Building on last year’s success, hosting more than 450 travel industry delegates, and facilitating more than 3,000 meetings, the program will provide critical market insights from marketers, strategists and industry leaders that will inspire Brand USA Travel Week U.K. & Europe 2022 attendees through its forward-looking programming. In conjunction with Brand USA Travel Week U.K. & Europe 2022, Brand USA is launching its inaugural in-person Brand USA Media Forum: U.K. & Europe, 26 – 28 September 2022, and the second iteration of the Brand USA CEO Summit: U.K. & Europe, 26 – 27 September 2022.
Brand USA Travel Week U.K. & Europe 2022
U.S. exhibitors and U.K. and European buyers will participate in one-to-one “matchmade” appointments and attend a compelling enrichment series, networking sessions and evening events. Hosted U.K. and European buyers will be recruited from countries across Europe, including and not limited to Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, and Sweden), Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Brand USA Media Forum: U.K. & Europe, 26 – 28 September 2022
New for 2022, the Media Forum, kicking off on Monday, Sept. 26 evening, followed by two-days of pre-scheduled one-to-one meeting appointments from Tuesday, Sept. 27 to Wednesday, Sept. 28, will connect U.S. partner PR representatives with pan-European trade and consumer media. The event presents a platform for U.S. partners to share their latest destination news, story ideas and discuss press trip opportunities.
Brand USA CEO Summit: U.K. & Europe, 26 – 27 September 2022
Brand USA will host its exclusive C-suite program for a second year, bringing leading U.S. partner CEOs to Europe, to discuss the latest happenings in their destinations. Last year saw an impressive delegation in attendance, including NYC & Company, Visit California, Destination DC, Visit Orlando, Lake Charles and Louisiana Office of Tourism, connecting industry leaders from U.S. destination marketing organizations with U.K. and European travel trade and consumer media through press briefings, interviews and networking opportunities.
“By 2023, a new era of travel will be firmly taking shape and Brand USA is committed to working with its partners to help define this new landscape. We look forward to seeing our airline partners rebuild connections across Europe with new routes and increased airlift; reconnecting with peers and strengthening business relationships; and most importantly re-establishing high-level consumer confidence in transatlantic travel.” said Brand USA President and CEO, Chris Thompson.
branAdditional information about Brand USA Travel Week U.K. & Europe, including a link for buyers to register is available at BrandUSATravelWeek.com.
Brand USA Travel Week U.K. & Europe 2022 will follow protocols and regulations set forth by the German government and the host venue, Alte Oper. Guidelines based on the latest protocols will be shared in advance of the event.

Princess Cruises - Fam Trip
2022-09-22 - 2022-09-24

TTR Travel Industry Autumn Roadshow - Limerick
2022-09-22
More details to follow – Autumn, September 2022
Tuesday 20th September – Kilkenny
Wednesday 21st September – Waterford
Limerick 22nd September – Limerick

TPG Roadshow - Dundalk
2022-09-22 | Imperial Hotel, Dundalk, Park Street, Dundalk, Co Louth, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Travel Partners Group has announced their four-date roadshow scheduled for 2022.

Waterford – Dooleys Hotel on Thursday, 5 May
Cork – Clancys Bar on Thursday, 19 May
Ballinasloe – Shearwater Hotel on Thursday, 8 Sept
Dundalk – Imperial Hotel on Thursday, 22 Sept

Alan Sparling commented on behalf of Travel Partners Group, “Our last roadshow took place in Waterford during March 2020 and we look forward to re-commencing our events back in The Deise this May. Cork, Galway & Dundalk will follow and we promise to deliver an informative & fun-filled evening, which agents have become accustomed to with TPG”
TPG consists of a number of key travel industry suppliers including: Bookabed, Amadeus, MSC Cruises, Irish Ferries, Blue Insurance and ASM Ireland.
Mr Sparling added “Watch out too, for exciting news we have about new suppliers coming on board”
Invites will follow, but TPG suggests why not mark the date in your diaries.

TTR Travel Industry Autumn Roadshow - Waterford
2022-09-21
More details to follow
TTR Travel Industry Road Show – Autumn
Autumn, September 2022
Tuesday 20th September – Kilkenny
Wednesday 21st September – Waterford
Limerick 22nd September – Limerick

NCL Prima Fam Trip
2022-09-20 - 2022-09-22

TTR Travel Industry Autumn Roadshow - Kilkenny
2022-09-20
