In an effort to enhance the European & Mediterranean experience for their clients, a group of eight travel agents travelled through Portugal after their business visit to ILTM 2013 in Cannes. The familiarisation visit to the picturesque and historic cities of Portugal was organised by Portuguese DMC ‘Oasis Travels’ in association with local hotel and resort chains.
The group explored the history, culture, lifestyle and diverse Portuguese cuisine whilst traveling through the cities of Lisbon, Aveiro, Porto, Coimbra, Cascais, Sintra and the religious shrine at the city of Fatima. During their eight day visit, the group was introduced to hotels, resorts and restored palaces in addition to tour excursions that would enhance the experience of Indian families during their summer break. The group also explored destinations, hotels and restored palaces that would attract Indian wedding and honeymoon segments.
Vitor Manuel de Almeida, General Manager, Oasis Travel said, “We are delighted with the feedback from the participants about their experience in Portugal and it was an honour for Oasis travel to have invited and hosted this fantastic group of eight Indian travel agents visiting Portugal. We are sure that these Agents, that we already consider more than clients, will be excellent ambassadors of this Destination and will put Portugal on top of recommendations to their customers.”
Oasis Travels DMC is determined to position itself as a reference partner for Indian customers in Portugal, Spain and Morocco. The FAM as well as Oasis Travels’ organisation of the excursion was highly appreciated by the participants.
Sonalee Vaz, Charson Advisory, which represents Portugal in India, commented, “Portugal is an new emerging European & Mediterranean destination that attracts travellers from across the globe and the familiarisation tours organised cater to the changing dynamics of the Indian Travel Industry. The destination offers its unique cuisine and culture matched with amazing landscapes that blends seamlessly with southern Mediterranean region of Algarve. Portugal also boosts of the islands of Madeira and Azores in the Atlantic Ocean.
