It’s busy week for the Iceland Roadshow crew who arrived in Dublin last night from their Edinburgh show before traveling to London tomorrow to attend another fully registered event there.
Lorraine Hales and Zoe Walsh – met with the organisers Alan Fairburn representing Nordic Travel Solutions and Martin Hannigan ATTS at the Iveagh Garden Hotel Dublin bright and early for the Workshops 8.30 start.
Lots of familiar faces were in attendance and it was great to see all arrive early and eager to learn more about the destination in focus .
Alan welcomed every one to the morning appreciating the efforts made by the Travel Trade Representatives with such an early start to the day. Visit Iceland’s Account Manager Hrafnhildur Pórisdottír took the stage and guided us through a presentation giving us a wonderful insight into the journey through Iceland.
Iceland at a glance
- – A country of extreme contrasts
- – A country of peace and equality
- – A country of four seasons
- Immerse your senses when traveling and recognise how wonderful it is to be in the moment with the incredible scenery that surrounds you.
Geothermal Baths
With local bathing as part of the culture and tradition Iceland is becoming a very popular destination in the fastest growing wellness travel market. and the Geothermal Spas offer an incredible experience for everyone.
Sky Lagoon Where the sea meets the sky is just minutes from the City Centre in Reykjavik. They invite you to soak in the fresh ocean air and feel the sensation of warm geothermal waters with a captivating view from the infinity edge of their oceanside lagoon. During summer you can bask in the midnight sunand in winter be enchanted buy the elusive norther lights if you are lucky! Sky Lagoon offers the opportunity to experience warmth and wonder The Skól Ritual is deeply rooted in Icelandic bathing culture – a treasured tradition of connection and relaxation.
Astro Tourism a rapidly growing travel segment, with the Northern Lights being a main attraction with best time to view normally September. Much of the focus this year will be on the Rare Solar Eclipse due on the 12th August 2026 with Iceland offering exceptional Tours surrounding the whole Solar Eclipse Experience.
Sustainable Tourism always big on the agenda these days and it was evident how Iceland are leading the way in this area.
Suppliers in attendance
Helga Bára Bartels Jónsdóttir – Traveling Iceland
Lára Aradóttir – Senior Sales Manager – Sky Lagoon
Ragnheiour I.Halldórsdóttir Sales Manager – Iceland Hotel Collection by Berjaya
Svala Magnúsdóttir – Account Manager Icelandia
Helga Kristin Óskarsdóttir Heidin Homes
Neill Kelleher – Business Development Manager – Bus Travel Iceland
Ásta Hafberg – Sales & Marketing Manager – The Traveling Viking
Jón Arnar Ingvarsson – Sales & Marketing Manager – Bus4U Iceland
Rebecca McCall – Artic Adventures Iceland
Hildigunner M. Kristinsdóttir – Visit Reykjanes
Your Friend in Reykjavik
Hey Iceland
BusTrvel Iceland
Hey Iceland
GJ Travel
Snaeland Travel
#Looks Like you need Iceland
