Sales teams from across the world visited Northern Ireland this week (18-23 August) to visit key tourism attractions and experience the best in hospitality and entertainment as The Travel Corporation (TTC) chose Belfast as the location for its Global Sales Staff Conference for the first time.
Founded almost 100 years ago, TTC is one of the world’s leading travel companies with a portfolio of 42 multi-award-winning brands. It organises unique holiday experiences for 1.9 million travellers every year in more than 70 countries.
Supported by Tourism NI, nearly 300 delegates travelled from the USA, Canada, Switzerland, Singapore, London, Australia and New Zealand. Representing well-known travel brands such as Trafalgar, Brendan Vacations, Insight Vacations, Contiki, Costsaver, and Luxury Gold.
The main programme will included visiting landmarks and attractions across Belfast as well as gala events at some of the city’s most prestigious venues including the City Hall, St Anne’s Cathedral B and Titanic Belfast.
The visitors go to explore the Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Belfast and street parties in Cathedral Quarter to experience local food, drink and nightlife. The conference ended with a gala dinner on 23 August showcasing the best of Northern Ireland’s hospitality.
Lets hope TTC passed on some valuable guidance to Tourism NI officials
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Pictured at the Trafalgar awards night (18th August), which took place at Belfast City Hall (L to R) are Brett Tollman (TTC), Lord Mayor John Finucane, John McGrillen (Tourism NI) and Gavin Tollman (Trafalgar).
