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What can you expect on Day 1 at the Big Travel Trade Event 2026.
Tuesday 9th June 2026 – Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast
Morning Coffee with PortAventura World/ 10.15am – 10.45am / Lagan View Suite 1st Floor – Start your day off with PortAventura World’s coffee morning, where attendees will enjoy Spanish themed breakfast items while networking and learning all about PortAventura World.
Speed Networking / Session 1 – 11.00am – 12.40pm – Session 2 – 1.50pm – 3.30pm / Malone Suite – Connect with 20 TOP suppliers over two sessions, gain valuable industry knowledge and liaise with hoteliers, cruise lines, airlines and much more!
Big Summer Lunch Sponsored by the Crowne Plaza Hotel / 12.40pm – 2.10pm / Lagan View Suite – Brand NEW for 2026, attendees of the Big Summer Lunch will network and engage with leading suppliers while enjoying some delicious hospitality. Learn more about the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast and what’s ahead for their impressive portfolio in 2026/27.
Twilight Marketplace / 4.00pm – 8.00pm / Grand Ballroom – Brand NEW for 2026, the Twilight Marketplace will give agents the opportunity to engage, connect, and forge long-lasting relationships with over 50 suppliers. This year, Jet2holidays 222 are giving away £2,000 cash straight to your bank account, alongside 2 seats on any of their Jet2 network from Belfast. But that’s not all! Attendees can also stop by the Gran Canaria Meeting Hub and play a game of mini golf, where two lucky players can win a trip to the beautiful island. With so many AMAZING prizes up for grabs, be sure to come down to the Twilight Marketplace.
Visit the Big Event Village on your way to the Twilight Marketplace and grab a photo on the beach with TUI, chat with NI Travel News’ 2026 charity partner, Lighthouse Belfast, where we are raffling off some great prizes so make sure you stop by and donate to this worthy cause and don’t forget to try some delicious treats from Ground Coffee.
Jet2holidays Afterparty – DJ Dance Off / 8.00pm to late / Malone Suite – Join the Jet2holidays Afterparty to end Day 1 of networking at the Big Event! Suppliers and agents, get ready for a night of fun, and familiar faces spinning tunes that’ll make you dance all night long.
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