- The TPG Agent Appreciation Event takes place on September 3, 2026 at Radisson RED Galway.
- The event runs from 6:00 PM onwards at Lena’s Rooftop Bar and Restaurant.
- Shannon Airport gives away flight pairs to European destinations including Madrid and Rome.
- The event maintains a ban on formal presentations for attendees to relax.
- RSVP deadline passed on August 26, 2026, with limited availability for late inquiries.
The Travel Partners Group has moved its annual Agent Appreciation Event to Lena’s Rooftop Bar and Restaurant at the Radisson RED Galway Crown Square for September 3, 2026, departing from its traditional boat cruise format. The event runs from 6:00 PM onwards and offers travel agents an evening of food, drinks and networking with panoramic views of the city and River Corrib. The invite-only gathering for regional travel trade professionals maintains TPG’s signature ban on formal presentations, allowing attendees to focus on relaxation and professional connection.
Major industry suppliers attend the event to thank agents in person, with Shannon Airport giving away multiple free flight pairs to European destinations including Madrid, Rome, Budapest, Poznan and Madeira. Irish Ferries sponsors trips to France with car transport included, while Crystal Ski offers premium ski holiday vouchers for attending agents. Emirates, United Airlines and Star Alliance provide additional prizes and support for the evening’s activities.
The move to the Radisson RED venue represents a change from previous years, with the rooftop setting offering a new atmosphere for the industry gathering. The evening includes a full sit-down meal, complimentary drinks and live entertainment for the invited trade professionals. The target audience is licensed travel agents and commercial trade professionals only.
TPG: 13 members
TPG (Travel Partners Group) is a prominent alliance of ten major Irish-based travel trade suppliers. They collaborate primarily to network with and support Irish travel agents, famously organizing nationwide “Agent Appreciation Events” and roadshows in association with regional hubs. They host highly popular, presentation-free networking dinners and day trips for trade agents across Ireland.
- Airlines & Transit: United Airlines, Irish Ferries, Hertz Car Rental.
- Tour Operators & Specialists: Crystal Ski, Discover Travel, Travel Focus, Disneyland Paris (Abbey Travel), MSC Cruises.
- Tech & Trade Support: Amadeus Ireland, Bookabed / TBO, Blue Insurance, and ASM Ireland.
