The Irish Travel Agents Association has confirmed that its annual conference will be held in Huelva in the Andalusia region of Spain next month.
The event will be staged on October 6-9 and is open to agents, affiliate partners of the association and suppliers.
Itaa chief executive Pat Dawson said: “The Irish travel industry has been successfully remerging in the past year and we are very much looking forward to holding our conference to celebrate our delegates hard work and to experience the delights of Huelva.“
“The annual conference is a highlight of the travel trade and press calendars in Ireland, as it provides us with an opportunity to meet with our colleagues from both home and abroad, as well as discover more about the city of Huelva in the popular Andalusia region.
“These events are essential for allowing the important partnership between Ireland, Huelva, Andalusia and other Spanish regions to continue to grow at every level of tourism, culture and business.”
Ruben Lopez-Pulido, director the tourism office of Spain in Dublin, added: “We are delighted that the conference will be in Spain this year, we are very much looking forward to welcoming the Irish trade to Huelva.
“The province of Huelva, located on the border with Portugal, is known for its enchanting natural landscapes of golden beaches, caves, lagoons and sand dunes roamed by its unique wildlife.”