It was really a great race. Fifteen travel advisers from the United States and an equal number of Canada met in the Irish capital in Dublin in one of the most joyful events in evaluating the annual travel industry.
The Air Canada – United Airlines 2024 race that these advisors hit the streets of Dublin yesterday, an old city famous for friendliness and fun. In the “amazing race similar race” competition, they were roaming in the streets of the historic city, using the latest technologies to help identify and reveal challenges, questions and activities, and gain points for their efforts.
Members of the Winth team are presented with the daughter of Dublin Molon Malon. (Credit image: Ireland tourism)
There was absurdity and surprise along the way. One of the groups met the mayor of the city and drew a picture of the steps of his palace. Another managed to persuade a priest to appear in a vampire video, referring to Bram Stocker, Dubliner who wrote the famous novel Dracula. Only in Dublin? probably.
Members of the winning team won a truly prize: a return trip to Ireland for two people, with the permission of United Air and Air Canada. The winner was announced at the dinner party last night in Dublin Steakhouse, which is located in a fireplace that was restored in the heart of the city center.
Advisors from all over the United States and Canada arrived on Sunday, tired, but they were pumped to be in one of the hot points of hospitality in the world. After logging in to Jamil Herbert Park Hotel In the Ballsbridge neighborhood in Dublin, the group enjoyed an exciting and increasing lunch of Irish specialties in the nearby Pesterro Role
After a leap, a jump tour-an ideal introduction to many visitors for the first time on the trip-was a short break before more delicious food and living Irish music in Brigadier DublinA famous hotel and restaurant. Then he returned to the hotel for some comfort that is needed before the same race.
From left to right: Edna Ray, Sales Manager, Air Canada; Lori Seviranis Johnson, United Marketing in Business; Kathi Kanjami, Director of Accounts, United, is three of the driving forces behind the Air Canada-Youited 2024 (credit image: Bruce Parkinson)
The Air Canada-Road Airlines race is the development of the Air Canada project, which is approximately 20 years old, which began as Richmond cars gathering, BC to Wesler in 2006. This event was designed to help AC sales employees communicate with advisers. Edna Ray, Air Canada Sales Director, was part of the initial group that creates the event, and she became a two -decade passionate project.
What started as a simple promotion, developed into an internationally complex international gathering, which was held in places including Seattle, San Francisco, England, Scotland, France, Switzerland and Portugal. Last year’s race in the beautiful Alentejo region in Portugal witnessed an additional development, celebrating the important joint project across the important border between Air Canada and UNITED.
Lori Seviranis Johnson from United says the race is the platform, but the relationships that were formed are the real prize. “It was very generous in bringing her child. It explains the extent of our association, and gives us an opportunity to share best practices.”
From left to right: Paul McDona, Director of Trade, United States, Ireland Tourism; Letty Cronin, Trade Team, Failte Ireland; Lupita Cardiel, Sales Manager, Air Canada; Cathy Kangti, Account Manager, United; Sandra Movat, Qatari director, Canada, tourism Ireland; Edna Ray, Sales Director, Air Canade; Lauren Lamondi, Executive of Commercial Partnerships, Ireland Tourism Canada; Elizabeth Oun, Director of Regional Sales, Canada Air; Lori Seviranis Johnson, United Marketing. (Credit Photo: Bruce Parkinson)
In 2024, the UNITED Airlines sales team was more involved in racing planning. Both airlines invited the main agency agents to apply for the flight. After the application, the potential participants have passed a six -week educational program, with content that explains in detail airline products and services, in addition to knowing the destination.
“We are excited to welcome our travel consultants in Dublin for this private event, and not only showcase breathtaking landscapes in Ireland, but we are also on our permanent partnerships that are pushing beyond in the field of retail,” said Tiago Veloso, Managing Director of the UNITED Airlines.
Severance Johnson says she was surprised by the number of visitors for the first time in Ireland among the chosen advisers. She said: “What a great way to learn and feel what the country offers.”
She added that in order to succeed, the race must be logical to all players – airlines, destination, local suppliers and advisors taking time for crowded tables to participate. She said that this year’s race put all these boxes, and praised Flyy wants IranlandNational Tourism Development Authority, and Tourism Ireland To create a really overwhelming experience.
Tourism Ireland, Rural Director Canada Sandra Moffat, welcomes the Air Canada-Road Group 2024 to Dublin. (Credit Photo: Bruce Parkinson)
Along with her counterparts on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, Sandra Movat, rural director – Canada in tourism Ireland, welcomed the event.
“We are pleased to host aircraft Airways aircraft race in 2024. This event unites the major professionals in the industry from North America to explore all the wonders offered by our island.
Members of the winning team are offered with United Airlines, Air Canada and Irish tourism representatives. (Credit Photo: Bruce Parkinson)
Today, participants will dive into a full day workshop alongside 60 Irish industry partners, including hotel owners, attractions, and overwhelming experience, giving advisers the opportunity to learn about the history of Ireland, heritage and hidden gemstones.
This full day of the meetings will be concluded with a vibrant celebration of traditional Irish music and dance to display the culture and generosity of hospitality in Ireland. Most of the attendees will remain for another three days, and start in different directions to explore one of the distinctive areas of the island: The Wild Atlantic Way, The Hidden Heartlands, East Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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