40 TRAVEL TRADE NEWS - BIG EVENT


HERE’S a sensational range of top travel prizes to be won at this year's two-day Big Travel Trade Event on June 10 and 11, ensuring the Hilton, Templepatrick exhibition is the place to be for the Province's travel agents. Headlining the prizes are two worldwide tickets with Virgin Atlantic and two tickets to Dubai courtesy of Emirates.


Other prizes include a five-night hotel stay courtesy of LUX hotels, five nights accommodation courtesy of Thanos Hotels, and one-week's stay at an Algarve property courtesy of Lowcostbeds. Other accommodation to be one includes prizes offered by Innstant Travel, Travel Cube and VIK Hotels, Seaside Hotels, Gran Canaria and many more!


Meanwhile, there's a whole host of new companies coming on board for the 2014 event, run in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Travel Golf Classic and organised by Northern Ireland Travel News. These include Tennessee Tourism, Discover Egypt, Carnival Cruises, Getabed and Oman Ministry of Tourism to name just a few. Turkish Airlines are key sponsors of this year's Big Travel Trade Event. The Turkish Airline's Grand Marquee will host agents on Day 1 and Day 2 – providing a Welcome Reception with a taste of Turkish Cuisine for Travel Agents, as well as Turkish-themed food and great entertainment on the evening of Day 1.


"Any agents that attended the Night at the Races last year will know what a great night's craic they had," said Big Event Co-ordinator Paula Breen. "And this year promises to be even better..." Turkish Airlines will also be hosting the golfers in the Travel News Golf Classic to breakfast on Day 2 of the event. Turkish Airlines in Conjunction with Maxx Royal & Millenium Golf are offering golfers a chance to win an amazing prize - two business class seats with Turkish Airlines and four nights all inclusive for two people in Double Room at the Maxx Royal Belek Hotel & Spa, two Green Fee 18 holes on Montgomerie Golf Course. The Maxx Royal Belek Hotel and the Montgomerie Golf Course are hosts for Turkish Airlines Turkish Open 2013-2014-2015. The two-day Event has more than 80 suppliers


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GET READY FOR THE The Night at the Races last year was great craic... and this year it will be even better


taking part this year and is open to all Northern Ireland Travel Agents and members of the Trade. Once again it is being run in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Travel News Travel Golf Classic.


Another incentive for Travel Agents to visit the Big Travel Trade Event on June 10 and 11 is an Amadeus Try & Play area.


As well as the Trade Exhibition with more than 60 suppliers, Amadeus is inviting agents to come along, Chill, Chat, Try and Play with their latest software and newest products.


Siobhan Bosket and Volker Lorenz will be there to discuss the latest Amadeus developments as well as answering any questions. New products will be presented including: Cruise Shop, Hotel Multisource and EasyJet Light Ticketing. The Amadeus team will also be offering agents great competitions and generous hospitality. If that doesn't attract you then the many training


sessions from MSC, Silverseas and ABTA will maybe interest you as well as plenty of hospitality from top travel companies and the chance for a cocktail or two!


With free Transportation on Day 1 of The Big Travel Trade Event (June 10) its turning out to be very popular with many agents taking advantage of the free coach offer to and from the Hilton, Templepatrick.


Said Big Event Co-Ordinator Paula Breen: "We are urging all agents to pre-register as there is now limited availability on the coaches and in the grand Marquee for the Turkish Airlines evening function, so don't delay and register before you miss your spot at the Travel Trade Event of the year!"


You can register now on the Northern Ireland Travel News website - www.nitravelnews.com. For more information on coach times and pick up points email paula@nitravelnews.com


June 2014 Travel News


Sharon turns win to her Advantage


ADVANTAGE Travel Partnership has launched the 2014 competition for one member to win £10,000 worth of consultancy services. This follows the success of the contest last year which was won by Sharon Fleming from Thompson Travel International in Portadown. Indeed Sharon has just returned from the Advantage Conference in Dubai where she talked about how winning the competition in a Dragon's Den format had strengthened her business.


She said: "The knowledge and expertise of the 'dragons' and the central Advantage team have been invaluable to me. After 20 years in the business, I feel like I have re-trained and re-focused and the £10,000 of consultancy services is being well used on what I need to take my business to the next level."


To enter the competition members must describe in less than 1000 words, why they feel their business merits winning. Shortlisted entrants will then be invited to present their submission to the judging panel. All applications must be received by June 30, 2014. For more information contact David Moon at Advantage Travel Partnership on 020 7324 3931.


Selective quality award


SELECTIVE Travel Management, based in Belfast, has achieved the internationally recognised ISO 9001, establishing it as one of the leaders in its field.


By showing good service reliability and process controls, Selective Travel Management has earned the right to display the coveted British Assessment Bureau ISO 9001 certification mark. An independent assessment conducted by leading certification body the British Assessment Bureau confirmed Selective Travel Management’s


commitment to customer service and quality in delivery.


Selective's Finance & Operations Director Keith Graham said: “We are particularly pleased to have achieved ISO9001 certification as it


underlines our commitment to our customers and our focus on quality. Not many customers get to see their suppliers’ ‘back-office’ activities. This recognition demonstrates we can provide a quality solution from quotation to delivery. “Selective Travel


Management is growing at a rapid pace with new recruits regularly coming on board, so it is immensely beneficial for all staff, whatever their role, to be thoroughly versed on internal processes.”


Keith Graham - pleased ABTA turns out a strong team for Templepatrick dates


ABTA will again have a strong presence at The Big Travel Trade Event on June 10 and 11 organised by Northern Ireland Travel News at The Hilton, Templepatrick.


Meeting the local Trade will be Ilana Rapaport, Senior Public Relations Manager, Simon Bunce, Head of Legal and Member Services, and Julie Jones, Senior Member Services


Manager.


Bianca Williams, Events Co-ordinator for ABTA says: "We are putting a focus this year on accessibility guidance; there has been growing awareness on this subject amongst consumers and ABTA has recently released guidance to ensure good customer service to this growing market. “We'll also present a travel trends session again


Coach to Hilton offer


THIS year travel agents won't even have to drive to the Big Travel Trade Event on June 10 - the Tunisia National Tourist Office are sponsoring corporate coaches to Templepatrick with various pick-up points around the Province.


Coaches will be picking up agents at Newry, Banbridge, Lisburn,Belfast, Enniskillen, Dungannon, Lurgan, Londonderry, Limavady, Coleraine and Ballymena.


Travel agents will be welcomed off the coaches with a Turkish Airlines' Welcome Reception, with loads of top prizes to be won, complimentary canapes and drinks, and great entertainment. For further details contact Paula at NI Travel News.


and an update on the latest policy changes for PTD and ATOL."


There will be a session entitled 'Opportunity for All, how to sell to customers with disabilities and accessibility needs' from 4.45pm to 5.15pm. Then on the second day, June 11, the timetable is as follows: 10:00-10:30: Travel Trends: What's hot and


what's not. 11:30-12:00: Package Travel and ATOL Policy updates: Will the new regulations benefit UK consumers and will they help or hinder business? 1.00pm-2.00pm: Practical Guidance on Accessibility: Understanding legal requirements and how to give excellent customer service to clients with disabilities.


Local travel agents pictured on a joint Aer Lingus and Classic Collection Fam Trip from Belfast City Airport to Portugal recently. The picture was taken at the Tivoli Marina Hotel in Vilamoura. From left to right are: Drew Stewart, Classic Collection, Sandy Carson, Clubworld, Amanda Johnston, Carefree Travel, Tory Thom- son, Clubworld, Vicky Sinclair, McNeills, Carly Stoneman, Knock Travel, Laura Elliott, Greers Travel, Angela Taylor, Oasis Travel, Liz McVeigh, Century Travel, Heather Fielding, Gallagher Travel, Andrea Hunter, Aer Lin- gus, Nicola Ferris, Oasis Travel and Joao Ferreira, Classic Collection


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