ITTN’s Julia Labedz attended the Tenerife Tourism sales mission, hosted by Tenerife Tourism, on Wednesday, 11th June at the Marlin Hotel in Dublin. The evening brought together members of the Irish travel trade to explore curated experiences, boutique stays, and new tourism offerings from across Tenerife.
Opening Remarks
The event began with a welcome reception and introductory remarks delivered by Nuria Lorenzo and Laura Peña of the Spanish Tourism Office. This was followed by a promotional video showcasing the highlights of Tenerife’s wide range of tourism appeal. The presentation emphasised top attractions such as the UNESCO-listed Anaga Rural Park, the iconic Mount Teide National Park, and highly recommended experiences including stargazing, whale and dolphin watching, hiking, cultural traditions in Santa Cruz and the island’s famous Carnaval.
The opening speech also underlined Tenerife’s growing position in luxury travel, its sustainable tourism initiatives, including solar-powered upgrades to the Mount Teide cable car, and practical visitor tools like the new Tenerife app ‚Tenerife On’ which allows travellers to check trail conditions, apply for hiking permits for the likes of Mount Teide, prepare for outdoor activities and much, much more.
Updates also included new hotel refurbishments and announcements of upcoming events, such as major music festivals, with Jennifer Lopez set to perform in July. Additionally, attention was given to Tenerife’s tax benefits and shopping scene.
Presenting Partners
Putting an exciting spin on the evening, attendees received a quiz booklet designed to encourage active participation at each presentation table. Throughout the evening, agents circulated the room at their leisure, engaging with each tourism partner to answer quiz questions and complete the booklet. Those who submitted completed booklets were entered into a prize draw, with winners announced later in the evening. Prizes ranged from luxury hotel stays to unforgettable experiences across Tenerife.
Presenting partners included:
- Turisbeds – represented by Godlieve Franssen, offered destination management services, group handling, and tailor-made experiences across Tenerife.
- Hovima Hotels – Bruno Bedda presented a portfolio of family-friendly and adults-only properties, including beachfront hotels in Costa Adeje with modern amenities and leisure facilities.
- Barceló Hotel Group – Yunes Mohand Amar showcased a collection of four-star and five-star properties known for high-quality service, and excellent conference and leisure facilities.
- H10 Hotels – represented by Scott Harman, highlighted properties like H10 Big Sur in Los Cristianos, catering to adults with stylish accommodation, gastronomy, and wellness.
- Hotel Jardín Tecina & Tecina Golf – presented by Lawrence Peachey, featured a stunning La Gomera resort known for eco-conscious design, cliffside views, and an 18-hole golf course.
- Meliã Hotels International – Pilar Ranchal outlined a variety of upscale properties throughout the island, suited to couples, families, and business travellers.
- Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts – Majka Romel introduced full-service resorts offering all-inclusive packages and on-site entertainment ideal for leisure travellers.
- Hotel Botánico and The Oriental Spa Garden – Rachel Dearden shared details of this luxury property, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, featuring lush tropical gardens and a world-class spa.
- Landmar Hotels – Sofia Herrera promoted two hotels in the southwest of Tenerife, focusing on sea views, family offerings, and sustainability.
- World of Hyatt Inclusive Collection (Alua Dreams) – Alicia Bugallo presented the inclusive resort concept, offering beachfront locations, premium dining, and entertainment for families and couples alike.
Between presentations, guests enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner accompanied by some fantastic live music. Afterwards, it was time for the final round of presentations.
Prize Giving
The evening finished off with a lively prize draw, where attendees who had completed their quiz booklets were entered to win a series of generous giveaways, courtesy of the presenting partners. Prizes ranged from luxurious hotel stays to experiences designed to showcase the very best of Tenerife.
- Turisbeds awarded Andrew Buckley from Club Travel a 4.5-hour luxury catamaran excursion from Los Gigantes to Masca, including whale and dolphin watching, with lunch and drinks onboard.
- Hotel Botánico and The Oriental Spa Garden offered Argentina Neagu from InteleTravel a two-night stay in a deluxe double room with breakfast and complimentary access to the thermal spa circuit
- Barceló Hotel Group presented Scarlett Orr from InteleTravel with a two-night half-board stay.
- Bahía Príncipe Hotels & Resorts gave Jackie Lowry from Best4Travel a three-night all-inclusive stay for two in a Junior Suite Deluxe.
- Hovima Hotels awarded Lorraine Hales from Bookabed/TBO Holidays a four-night half-board stay in a Suite Pool View for two adults.
- Hotel Jardín Tecina offered Viktoriia Spudko from Budget Travel a three-night bed-and-breakfast stay in a standard double room in La Gomera.
- H10 Hotels presented Carmen Andreea Cristofor from InteleTravel with a five-night bed-and-breakfast stay for two at H10 Big Sur in Los Cristianos.
- Landmar Hotels awarded Elaine Kavanagh from Best4Travel a four-night all-inclusive stay.
Congratulations to all winners! The event rounded off with more mingling, music, and conversation, marking a well-executed evening between Tenerife Tourism and the Irish travel trade.
ITTN extends sincere thanks to Tenerife Tourism for organising such a great and engaging evening, and to all participating tourism partners for their valuable presentations and generous prize offerings.
