Agent Name: Agency:
Supplier Workshop
The supplier workshop operates on the speed-dating principle. There will be two sessions this year — one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Both sessions will be divided into ‘dates’, each of which will be 10 minutes in duration. When each ‘date’ gets to the 8-minute mark, an announcement will be made that there are just two minutes ‘wrap-up’ time left on the clock. This affords each supplier enough time to wrap up their presentation and get agent participants to fill in the answer to that suppliers’ question on their ‘passport’/questionnaire. A countdown clock will also be displayed on the main screen up on stage to help you monitor your timekeeping.
When the 10 minutes are up, all agent participants are expected to move to the next table, whether that be adjacent or not.
This ‘passport’ contains the following:
• A list of each supplier who is in attendance at the workshop, together with a brief description of what they do (handy for suppliers that you are unfamiliar with or who you do not currently do business with)
• A question based on the content of the presentation delivered to you during your 10-minute ‘date’ with that supplier, together with a space to insert your answer.
• A space for you to insert the time of your visit to that supplier
Because there are more suppliers than there are sessions, no one can possibly see all suppliers. For this reason, staff attending from each agency should not sit together at each supplier table. You need to split up to cover all the suppliers present, between you.
All ‘passports’ are collected at the end of the last session of the day and these completed documents are used to select winners for several prizes that will be given away at the Gala Dinner on Saturday night. Certain suppliers also donate spot prizes, the recipients of which are chosen by means of draws that take place at each supplier table and which are based on the names of agents who have attended their respective stands throughout the day so it is in every agents interest to visit as many stands as possible as that will increase your chances of winning something!
Details of prize winners for spot prizes will be announced on Saturday afternoon from the main stage and agents are invited to come to the stage to collect their prize when their name is called out.
1 VISAS
Founded in 1936, Aer Lingus operates over 100 routes, flying to over 71 direct routes and to 62 destinations from Ireland to the UK and Europe. The airline operates 19 transatlantic routes from Dublin, Shannon and Manchester UK to North America and the Caribbean. Aer Lingus is a 4-star airline, awarded by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organisation. Aer Lingus is a member of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the World’s largest airlines groups. As part of IAG, Aer Lingus has pledged to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and has committed to powering 10% of its flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030.
QUESTION:
What is the newest USA destination Aer Lingus will fly to in 2023?
ANSWER:
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2 VISAS
Air Canada flies year round from Dublin to Toronto and has seasonal summer service from Dublin to Vancouver and Dublin to Montreal with onward connections throughout Canada, the US, Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Offering 3 cabins of service: Signature, Premium Economy and Economy class with a full service offering including complimentary meals and bar service in all cabins on our transatlantic flights.
QUESTION:
To what destination does Air Canada provide a complimentary Tourist Card to onboard the aircraft?
ANSWER:
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3 VISAS
AlanTierney & Partners Ltd.
Insurance
Alan Tierney & Partners Ltd est 1979 have partnered up with Blue Insurance to ensure all travel agents have sufficient Public Liability & Professional Indemnity cover with a AA rated insurer
QUESTION:
What is the minimum premium of the policies?
ANSWER:
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Brokers & Financial Advisers
4 VISAS
For over 90 years, APT /Travel Marvel has been creating best-in-class travel experiences to some of the world’s most inspiring destinations. It’s the attention to detail, personalised service and unexpected little extras that make our award-winning river, small ship and expedition cruises totally unforgettable, and our escorted tours the adventures of a lifetime.
QUESTION:
What did APT originally start out as?
ANSWER:
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5 VISAS
Barbados is easily accessible from Ireland with daily flights via London with British Airways and Virgin and seasonal flights with Aer Lingus via Manchester. Hotels ranging from 3-star to 5-star luxury and a strong villa selection make Barbados a great option for year-round travel for all budgets. Known as the culinary capital of the Caribbean, foodies can enjoy everything from Street food to fine dining. Unwind on beautiful white sand beaches, spend an afternoon horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, or snorkelling with sea turtles. Be sure to visit some of the famous rum shops for the full Bajan experience.
QUESTION:
Which day does Kadooment Day take place?
ANSWER:
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6 VISAS
Bedsonline is the leading booking engine for travel agents. We are your 360¬∫ travel partner, providing you with a huge range of travel products to cover all your customer’s needs. With over 300K properties, over 18+K curated unique experiences, Transfers in over 900 Destinations and with over 500 global and local car rental suppliers. Supported by 24/7 agent & customer support for peace of mind. Our market leading Compass tool gives you the data you need to drive sales in your own market. Check out our exclusive travel agent offers in our agents area.
QUESTION:
What Bedsonline tool would you use to create your own window flyer?
ANSWER:
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7 VISAS
Blue Insurance Ltd a company of the Cover-More Insurance Group, are the market leader in travel insurance in Ireland and Travel Centres’ preferred supplier. Blue Insurance offer a policy specifically tailored to the needs of the travel industry which includes COVID 19 Cancellation and Medical Expenses, Delayed Departure, Lost Baggage and optional extras like Cruise Connection and Travel Disruption. Blue insurance would like to thank all Travel Centres members for their continued support in making us your No 1 Travel Insurance supplier.
QUESTION:
Name one of the Covid 19 benefits under the Blue Insurance policy?
ANSWER:
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8 VISAS
Bookabed (a TBO company) is delighted to be a supplier at the 2022 Travel Centres Conference. Please visit Lee at our stand and learn about all the new developments and future plans, now that we are part of a fantastic & Innovative company in Travel Boutique Online (TBO). A huge thank you to all Travel Centres members for their continued support and looking forward to working with you in 2023. Have a fantastic and informative conference.
QUESTION:
What does TBO stand for?
ANSWER:
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9 VISAS
Breakaway.ie are a preferred partner for Disneyland Paris. We have been in the business for over 50 years and strive to provide the best service and quality to out agents. You can book online through our booking system or talk to one of our Disney experts on our dedicated agent line 016079900
QUESTION:
A new land has opened in Disneyland Paris, but what is it called?
ANSWER:
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10 VISAS
Somehow, travelling the world puts you in touch with your true self. Your adventurous side. That part of you that loves to laugh, try new foods and experience new cultures. We understand. At Celebrity Cruises, we are driven by the same lust for travel. We awake each day with a passion for opening up the world and helping our guests discover infinite possibilities in more than 300 destinations on all 7 continents. Come aboard our fleet of 15 award-winning ships and discover the Celebrity Cruises distinction. From impeccable design to exquisite culinary and wellness experiences, help your customers say “yes” to holidays that are extraordinary, and effortless from the start.
QUESTION:
How many Edge series ships will sail in Europe in 2023?
ANSWER:
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11 VISAS
Choose from over 60 resorts across Europe with flights from Dublin and Cork – and feel right at home in a half-board hotel or self-catering apartment. Plus, you can book your lift passes, equipment hire and ski school direct with us too, so you’ve got everything you need to make the most of the mountain. You’ll get expert service every step of the way, and you can download our free Ski Explorer app to get snow reports, resort info and more. We’ve been taking people to the mountains for over 35 years – and more people from Ireland go skiing with us each year than anyone else. We’re also part of TUI, one of the world’s leading travel groups.
QUESTION:
To Ski in France what airport do we fly into
ANSWER:
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12 VISAS
Dosomethingdifferent.com (DSD) sells a mind-boggling range of experiences in hundreds of holiday destinations worldwide. Prepurchasing tickets with DSD guarantees that customers will get the most out of their holiday and they won‘t need to worry about getting ripped off in resort, or missing out because the experience was fully booked. They will have the best possible time whether on a family holiday in Orlando, a long weekend in New York, a stag-do in Vegas or a backpacking trip through Asia!
QUESTION:
Does Graham open or close his eyes on roller coasters?
ANSWER:
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13 VISAS
Dolphin helps travel companies remove operational inefficiencies and optimise their service. Our mid/back-office platform eliminates time-consuming manual processes and gives you deeper insight into your customers and how you can tap into their pent-up demand for travel. Whilst our reservation platform connects you seamlessly with your preferred suppliers in order to streamline your sales workflows. All backed by our first-class service, rated 91% by our customers.
QUESTION:
A famous Irish-born actor went to school near Dolphin Dynamics’ HQ in London. Who is he?
ANSWER:
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14 VISAS
Built around a team of extremely passionate destination experts, Emirates Holidays is the tour operator of the internationally renowned Emirates airline. Specialising in Dubai and the UAE, Indian Ocean islands, South East Asia and Indonesia, we provide premium, tailormade holidays to these amazing long haul destinations, all wrapped up with flights on multi award winning Emirates! From a stilted villa above glistening coral-filled waters to a privately guided adventure through the most incredible landscapes on earth, the world is yours to discover. Call our trade number on 01 761 7189 or better still, use our fantastic EKH booking portal for single centre bookings!
QUESTION:
What is Emirates Holidays launching in Ireland this month?
ANSWER:
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15 VISAS
The Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Programme (TAAP) offers agents a wide breadth of quality travel products, competitive rates and impressive availability. The ready built platform is constantly optimized to drive ease of use and deliver world-class booking experience. Expedia TAAP’s industry leading technology, personalised service and access to unique inventory and planning tools empower agents and agency managers to grow their business and earn significant revenues.
QUESTION:
How many properties does Expedia TAAP offer agents to choose from ?
ANSWER:
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16 VISAS
Finnair is a network airline connecting Europe, North America and Asia via our Helsinki hub, one of the easiest and most efficient airports in the world to transit. With regular flights from Dublin to Helsinki Finnair connects to numerous destinations in India, Asia, the Far East and the Nordic and Baltic states.
QUESTION:
What is Finnair’s new class of service on longhaul flights?
ANSWER:
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17 VISAS
Flexible Autos is the UK’s leading trade-only car hire broker. We feature competitive prices in over 170 countries worldwide in more than 23,000 locations. We remain independently owned and are awardwinning. We offer on and off airport suppliers and various filters to drill down to what you are looking for and one-way rentals are also bookable online. Make sure you check our premium product which is a zero/reduced excess product giving your customers extra peace of mind on their rental car. Plus, don’t forget, the Flexible Autos FREE cancellation or amendment policy until 48 hours prior to pick-up offers your customers flexibility with their car hire arrangements.
QUESTION:
What is the name of the Flexible Autos zero/reduced excess product?
ANSWER:
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18 VISAS
Hertz operates the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands throughout the USA, EMEA and APAC. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized globally in operation now for over 104 years. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, Ultimate Choice, Carfirmations, Mobile Wi-Fi and unique vehicles offered through its specialty collections set Hertz apart from the competition. We are your trade partner with a dedicated travel trade support team in Ireland and our agent only booking portal www. hertz-gsa.ie . Don’t just book a car rental, book the with the best car rental has to offer.
QUESTION:
What is the name of the Hertz Booking Portal?
ANSWER:
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19 VISAS
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts portfolio consists of 4 & 5 star premium product located all around the world including Spain, Montenegro, Greece, Mexico and Cuba. As the leading hotel in sustainability the leading movement www.waveofchange.com is always at the forefront in everything we do. As a valued travel agent partner we have our AGENT TOOLKIT to offer you, including our Agent Loyalty system which gives you access to 50% DISCOUNTED RATES for your own holidays & where you log all client bookings to earn points which you redeem for free nights. Please register at www.staragents.com for access.
QUESTION:
What is Iberostar’s B2B booking platform which offers Travel Centres agent members higher commission to make client bookings?
ANSWER:
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20 VISAS
Irish Ferries is the market leading ferry operator in Ireland, serving routes to Britain (Dublin to Holyhead, and Rosslare to Pembroke) and France (Dublin to Cherbourg). On our Irish Sea routes, we operate up to 16 sailings a day, with a fleet of modern cruise and fast ferries. These include the world famous Ulysses, Dublin Swift which is the only fast craft on the Irish Sea, and the award-winning W.B. Yeats which serves the Ireland to France route. We also offer package holidays to both the UK and France which include theme park breaks and self catering options.
QUESTION:
Can you name at least two of Irish Ferries’ holiday package destinations in the UK?
ANSWER:
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21 VISAS
At MSC Cruises we want you to discover the world in style,that’s why we are constantly expanding and improving our fleet, not only to give you a greater choice of destinations, but also to offer you an amazing state-of -the-art cruising experience wherever you go. We offer our guests an enriching, immersive and safe cruise experience inspired by our European heritage, where they can enjoy international dining, worldclass entertainment, award-winning family programmes and the very latest user-friendly technology on board. To learn more about our itineraries and experiences on board please visit: www.msccruises.ie
QUESTION:
What is the name of MSC Cruises new class of Ship
ANSWER:
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22 VISAS
In 2023 Nebo Tours celebrates 30 years as one of Jordan’s leading DMC’s. it is owned and operated by Hanna Sawalha. Nebo is a fully functional inbound and outbound business with a work ethic delivering efficient, accurate quotes and quality experiences for its clients. Nebo delivers a wide range of tour options from seat in coach to adventure, historical & cultural, wellness, gastronomy, sun & sea with its ‚ÄúClassic Jordan Tour‚Äù embracing all that Jordan represents.
QUESTION:
Nebo Tours takes its name from Mount Nebo — Why is Mount Nebo important within the history of Jordan
ANSWER:
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23 VISAS
Princess is one of the best known name in cruising, renowned for innovative ships and an environment of exceptional customer service.
QUESTION:
Name the two Princess packages and how much is each.
ANSWER:
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24 VISAS
Royal Caribbean offers the ultimate holiday adventure with worldleading experiences in dining, activities, and entertainment, all onboard 26 of the biggest and most exciting ships in the world. In 2023 we will have 7 incredible ships sailing in Europe and for guests sailing from North America, our private island in the Bahamas, Perfect Day® at CocoCay® is packed with entertainment along with exclusive experiences, and if that’s not all, we’ll soon be welcoming Icon of the Seas, our first in a brand-new class of ship.
QUESTION:
What is the name of the newly announced class of ship?
ANSWER:
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25 VISAS
Silversea - designed for those who delight in the thrill of discovery whilst indulging mind and body in the most lavish surroundings imaginable Silversea’s fleet of thirteen small luxury classic and expedition ships are committed to making your voyage unforgettable. Spacious, oceanview accommodations that include butler service, gourmet dining, shore excursions and more are all included as standard, plus expect breath-taking itineraries as Silversea sail to over 900 destinations across all seven continents, more than any other cruise line.
QUESTION:
What is the name of the Restaurant, Bar and Cookery School where you can taste the destination.
ANSWER:
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26 VISAS
Having been in business since 1991, Stuba know hotels! Welcome to a new era in accommodation booking with their carefully curated hotel results to make travel businesses more efficient and profitable. Stuba has done the hard work for you; their industry-leading curated approach uses predictive analytics to enable you to effortlessly select a hotel specific to your discerning customer’s requirements. The new search is based around lifestyle categories as well as what you and your agency have previously booked with Stuba; whilst also offering a curated listing of what is currently trending with other agents. Curated hotels will bring numerous benefits to your business. Get in touch with Stuba to find out more information.
QUESTION:
Name 3 categories in our curated hotel results
ANSWER:
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27 VISAS
Sunway – Your partner in travel. Make Sunway your go to supplier for European tailormade and charter holidays, Hotel only, Flight only, USA and Worldwide holidays, Escorted tours, Lapland, Club Med, Cruise holidays , Wendy Wu, Sunsail, Neilson and G Adventures.
QUESTION:
What date does the Sunway Malta & Gozo Escorted tour depart in 2023
ANSWER:
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28 VISAS
The Travel Corporation (TTC) is a family run company with 40 brands. In Ireland we offer Insight Vacations, Luxury Gold, Uniworld, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Red Carnation Hotel Group.
QUESTION:
How many seats are on our Insight Vacations luxury coach?
ANSWER:
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29 VISAS
Transferz is an Amsterdam-based B2B technology company that operates a global marketplace for ground transportation mainly from and to airports, so that every travel brand can offer their travellers a reliable taxi service for a fair price!
QUESTION:
How does Transferz connect the driver to the traveller?
ANSWER:
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30 VISAS
At TUI, the whole world is your oyster. We jet off from a range of Irish airports to destinations around the globe. So, whether you fancy a close-to-home European getaway or an exotic, far-flung escape, we’ve got you covered. There are the beach resorts of Spain, Greece and Croatia, as well as the mountain and lakeside towns of Italy and Germany. In winter, meanwhile, you can grab some late sun in the Canaries. And there are further afield options, too, from city breaks to New York to holidays in Asia and the Caribbean. Alternatively, treat yourself to a top-rated hotel from our upmarket Platinum collection. With TUI, the choice is yours. You can also sail away with Marella All Inclusive Cruises or Ski with Crystal
QUESTION:
What is TUI’s best-selling destination
ANSWER:
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31 VISAS
Turkish Airlines is flying from Dublin via Istanbul to over 326 different destinations around the world. A four star airline with a fleet of 386 aircraft (passenger and cargo), we fly to 52 domestic and 274 international destinations and more countries than any other airline. We currently have 14 weekly scheduled flights from Dublin to Istanbul departing Terminal 1 in Dublin International Airport. Turkish Airlines is a full service airline with all food and beverages on board included in your ticket price.
QUESTION:
How many times does TA is operating their flights in a week?
ANSWER:
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32 VISAS
United has served Ireland since 1998. In addition to the new seasonal service in 2023 from Shannon to Chicago, United offers a seasonal service from Shannon to New York/Newark, as well as year-round daily nonstop flights from Dublin to New York/Newark and seasonal nonstop flights from Dublin to Chicago and Washington D.C. All flights are conveniently timed to connect at United’s U.S. hubs with an extensive network of services to destinations throughout the Americas.
QUESTION:
What anniversary is United celebrating in 2023 and to what US Destination from Ireland ?
ANSWER:
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33 VISAS
Finland, well known as the happiest country in the world is a little gem located far up north. It is full of interesting contrasts, such as the four seasons, the Midnight sun and the winter darkness. In Finland you will also find the best views of the Aurora Borealis and of course Finland is the official home of Santa Claus. Finland was named best wildlife travel destination for viewing reindeer, bears, wolves and other wild animals.
QUESTION:
How many nights can you see the Northern Lights in Finland?
ANSWER:
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