There’s a lot to gain from Spain, agents told
Travel agents in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide have been hearing about the best ways to incorporate the recently launched Renfe Spain Pass and the France-Spain TGV high-speed services into their travel programmes.
Rail Plus joined forces with Turespana (Tourist Office of Spain), department store El Cortes Ingles, Spain and Portugal Travel Connection and Emirates in a roadshow outlining product offerings.
Vien Cortes from Turespana kicked off with a presentation on the country’s major features including art, food, history and a vibrant party scene.
Emirates reminded agents of the carrier’s 21 weekly flights between Dubai and Spain, highlighting agents’ access to Renfe’s rail network, children’s discounts and links to AVE rail services from Madrid and Barcelona via EK’s booking system
Rail Plus reminded agents that unlike the Eurail Spain Pass, which offers travel days within two months, the Renfe Spain Pass works on the number of journeys (4,8,10 or 12) within a month.
Spain and Portugal Travel Connection shared some of their Spanish holiday packages on offer; and Lisa Dinh from El Cortes Ingles captured the agents’ shopping interest with the personal shopper service and discounts offered by the department store.
Ian Jarrett
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
TAP Air Portugal to operate 29 flights due to strike on December 11
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Airbnb eyes a loyalty program but details remain under wraps
Air Mauritius reduces frequencies to Europe and Asia for the holiday season
Major rail disruptions around and in Berlin until early 2026