Last night over 40 travel trade met with key tourism operators from Spain’s Galicia region for an evening of networking, food, and drinks in Dublin’s Dean Hotel.
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Participating on the night from Galicia were the six below companies:
· VioViajes: Part of the Acuña Ons Group, composed of diverse tourism companies specialized in Galicia.
· Pilgrim: Travel Agency specialising in organizing trips to the Camino de Santiago.
· GaliWonders: Online Travel Agency that organising tailor-made trips on the Camino de Santiago and Northem Spain’s Galicia region, Both FIT and groups.
· InterRías: Wholesaler agency specialising in Spain, Portugal, Lourdes and Andorra.
· Art nature: Inbound Tour Operator and DMC.
· Rutasmeigas: Travel Agency with expertise in Camino de Santiago planning.
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After some formal networking, prize winners were announced with some of the lucky crowd winning the following prizes –
1.Pilgrim :The prize included a 2 nights stay in Santiago de Compostela stay, valid for 2 people in a double room with Bed & Breakfast, accommodation booked in Hotel.
Winner: Des Abbott from DA Travel/ITAA
2. Vioviajes: The prize included a trip to the Cíes Island.
Winner: Kerri Sweeny from Sunway
3. Always Spain : The prize included a guided Visit to Santiago de Compostela for 2 pax including the entrances to the Cathedral & Lunch for 2 pax in one of the Restaurants of the Parador de Santiago
Winner: Renata Daschevici from Oroko Travel
4. Interrias : The prize included 4 days/3 nights Stay in Hotel Nuevo Astur. Spa*** with SPA access for two pax. Half board.
Winner: Gaynor Cunningham from Best4travel
5. Galiwonders: The prize included 4 nights’ accommodation (private room & bathroom), A Coruña -Mesón do Vento – Sigüeiro – Santiago. Luggage transfer from town to town. Pilgrim Passport. Walking notes & phone assistance.
Winner: Jackie Spain Cloud 9 travel
Both Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly direct from Dublin to Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia and gateway to the region.