Last week, the NI Travel News team hit the road with seven luxury travel suppliers to two prime locations in Northern Ireland, the Bishop’s Gate Hotel in Derry/L’Derry and the Culloden Estate and Spa in Holywood.
Over the two-day duration, the Luxury Travels Roadshow, in association with Etihad Airways brought together luxury suppliers and a select group of NI agents in a bid to showcase each individual’s brand offering including show-stopping amenities, and upcoming additions. Attendees enjoyed presentations from Etihad Airways, World of Hyatt Inclusive Collection, Sandals, Explora Journeys, Palladium Hotel Group, Ikos Resorts, and Hotel Botanico.
The first stop on the Luxury Travels Roadshow was the Bishops Gate Hotel in Derry/L’Derry. Upon arrival, travel agents were greeted with a glass of bubbly to commence the event before presentations began. Attendees were welcomed to the first ever Luxury Travel Roadshow by NI Travel News’ Managing Director, Jonathan Adair, who introduced the first round of presentations.
In addition to the evening of networking, agents enjoyed an elegant three-course meal, alongside opportunities to win fabulous prizes, including an amazing trip to Abu Dhabi!
The lucky agents on night one of the Luxury Travels Roadshow in association with Etihad Airways were:
- World of Hyatt Goodie Bag, courtesy of World of Hyatt – Maia Sim, Hays Travel
- Sandals Goodie Bag, courtesy of Sandals – Margaret McGaughey, Atlantic Travel
- Explora Journeys Wellbeing Gift Bag Includes Water Bottle, Exclusive Body Lotion, Shower Gel (Mandala Blu) And A Bottle Of Champagne, courtesy of Explora Journeys – Jack Loughrey, JF Travel
- A ticket to the 34th Northern Ireland Travel & Tourism Awards, courtesy of NI Travel News – Robyn Alexander, McCurdy Hamilton
- £100 Palladium Pro Rewards Voucher, courtesy of Palladium Hotels – Linda Devlin, Gallagher travel
- A bottle of Tattinger Champagne, courtesy of Ikos resorts – Gillian McConnell, Gils Travel Hub
- Two night stay for two people with breakfast and access to our awards winning spa included, courtesy of Hotel Botanico – Jenny Elliott, North Coast World Choice
- Two economy tickets to Abu Dhabi, including two nights at The WB Abu Dhabi Curio Collection by Hilton, two Yas Island Theme Park passes (Ferrari World, WaterWorld, Warner Bros. World & SeaWorld), courtesy of Etihad Airways – Denise O’Neill, Gallagher Travel
Following a successful first evening, the NI Travel News team and luxury suppliers set off once more to make their way down to the Culloden Estate and Spa in Holywood, for the final stop of the two-day roadshow.
Agents from Belfast and the surrounding area were invited to partake in an evening of networking and engaging with the seven luxury travel suppliers. Attendees were welcomed to the opulent Holywood Suite in the Culloden Estate and Spa with a glass of bubbly upon arrival. In addition to learning from the insightful presentations, agents enjoyed an evening of warm hospitality, with a delectable three-course meal.
The lucky agents on night one of the Luxury Travels Roadshow in association with Etihad Airways were:
- World of Hyatt Goodie Bag, courtesy of World of Hyatt – Eamonn Wilkinson, Stewart Travel
- Sandals Goodie Bag, courtesy of Sandals – Martha O’Neill, Martha O’Neill Travel
- Explora Journeys Wellbeing Gift Bag Includes Water Bottle, Exclusive Body Lotion, Shower Gel (Mandala Blu) and A Bottle Of Champagne, courtesy of Explora Journeys – Marion Harrison, Stewart Travel
- A ticket to the 34th Northern Ireland Travel & Tourism Awards, courtesy of NI Travel News – Lisa Hamill, Barrhead Travel
- £100 Palladium Pro Rewards Voucher, courtesy of Palladium Hotels – Stephen Aston, Clubworld Travel.
- A bottle of Taittinger Champagne, courtesy of Ikos resorts – Naomi Wilson, Oasis Travel
- Two night stay for two people with breakfast and access to our awards winning spa included,, courtesy of Hotel Botanico – Liam Byers McCardle, LBM Travel
- Two economy tickets to Abu Dhabi, including two nights at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island and two Yas Island Theme Park passes (Ferrari World, WaterWorld, Warner Bros. World & SeaWorld), courtesy of Etihad Airways – Sean Corrigan, Stewart Travel.
See Official Photographs from the two-day Luxury Travel Roadshow in association with Etihad Airways here:
