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Lucky Agent Named Winner for BTTE 2026 £2,000 NI Travel News Cash Prize
NI Travel News has announced the winner of the £2,000 cash prize from this year’s day two of The Big Travel Trade Event 2026.
NI travel News’ Jonathan, Christine and Abbie hit the road to present one lucky prize winner in-store.
Margaret Greer of Oasis Travel
Warrenpoint won the £2,000 cash supplied by Northern Ireland Travel News, during the BTTE Suppliers Marketplace after ticking off the suppliers within the specialised boarding pass for the event.
Congratulations to our winner and thank you to everyone who entered!
Hurtigruten Appoints New Key Account Manager for UK & Emerging Markets
HURTIGRUTEN has announced the appointment of Chris Barker as Key Account Manager for the UK and Emerging Markets.
Barker brings extensive experience from across the travel industry.
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recently, Barker spent two and a half years with Celebrity Cruises, first as Regional Sales Manager and later
Sales
Manager, before becoming a self-employed professional travel expert with Designer Travel.
In his new role, Barker will work closely with the Hurtigruten sales team to support trade partners, grow key accounts, enhance agent
engagement, and develop new
opportunities across both regions. “Joining Hurtigruten is a really exciting opportunity for me because it’s a brand with such a distinctive heritage, a clear sense of purpose, and a strong vision for the future,” said Barker. What especially resonated with me is how closely the company’s values align with my own, particularly its emphasis on care for guests, for colleagues, for local communities, and for the environment. It’s a brand with a strong story and passionate people behind it, and I’m looking forward to being part of that journey.”
Speaking on the appointment, Matt Stuart, Sales Director, UK & Emerging Markets at Hurtigruten said, “It’s clear to see that Chris brings a breadth of travel industry experience to this role,”
“As we continue to strengthen our partnerships with agents and tour operators, his experience and enthusiasm will be a real asset. Norway remains a highly sought- after destination, and it’s essential that we continue to work closely with our trade partners to showcase the unique experiences that set Hurtigruten apart. His appointment reinforces our commitment to these markets as we look ahead to continued growth.”
If Only Hosts NI Agents at Luxury Roadshow
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July/August 2026
Jet2holidays Surprises Lucky Agent With Flight Seats and £2,000 Cash After Big Travel Trade Event 2026
NI Travel News has announced the winner of the Jet222 flight seats and £2,000 cash prize from this year’s day one of The Big Travel Trade Event 2026.
Jet2holidays’ Gareth hit the road with the NI Travel News team, where they presented the prize to the worthy winner in-store.
Rachael Russell of Hays Travel Lisburn won both the flight seats and £2,000 cash during the BTTE Twilight Marketplace after ticking off the suppliers within the specialised boarding pass for the event. Congratulations to our winner and thank you to everyone who entered!
DANIELLE from NI Travel News joined NI agents at the If Only Luxury Roadshow which took place on the 25th June.
The If Only team and some incredible hotel partners from the Indian Ocean, Middle East,
Europe and beyond
presented the exceptional products each of their brands has to offer in The Avenue Cinema on the big screen, bringing these luxury destinations to life in a unique setting. Agents heard from fantastic brands
such as Attitude Hotels, Centara Hotels & Resorts, Heritance Aarah, Heritage & Veranda Resorts and Jumeirah with key selling points over some tasty popcorn and elevated street food.
It was a fantastic evening in a unique venue and congratulations to the winning agents of some fantastic prizes on the night!
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