Three days to reconnect, exchange, and build
In September, DTravel announced its presence at IFTM Top Resa with a promise: to show that a destination is never merely a brochure. Promise kept! Over three days, the team reconnected with loyal clients, cemented long-standing partnerships, and launched new exchanges with agencies, tour operators, and event organizers seeking tangible ideas for their upcoming programs in Portugal.
Beyond the business meetings, the agency aimed to offer visitors a genuine Portuguese interlude right in the heart of Hall 1.
A sensory immersion: awakening travel memories
To transport our visitors even before departure, we focused on what lies at the very core of our tourism philosophy: the awakening of the senses. Seated comfortably around our iconic Tram (or Eléctrico in Portuguese), a Lisbonian symbol that has become the gathering point of our booth, our partners could experience a warm olfactory and gustatory journey.
Because the desire to travel often begins with a forgotten scent or a comforting flavor, we organized several tasting sessions. The enchanting aroma of a perfect espresso, the croquant sweetness of a still-warm Pastel de Nata, the richness of a wine from our terroirs… These authentic touches instantly revived memories of past trips and sparked a desire to discover even more.
This experience directly reflects the philosophy that DTravel brings to its programs on a daily basis. Whether for cultural groups, corporate committees, or premium individual stays (FIT), we place experiential tourism at the center.
Because the desire to travel often begins with a forgotten scent or a comforting flavor, we organized several tasting sessions. The enchanting aroma of a perfect espresso, the croquant sweetness of a still-warm Pastel de Nata, the richness of a wine from our terroirs… These authentic touches instantly revived memories of past trips and sparked a desire to discover even more.
This experience directly reflects the philosophy that DTravel brings to its programs on a daily basis. Whether for cultural groups, corporate committees, or premium individual stays (FIT), we place experiential tourism at the center.
The mystery of Stand W071 unveiled: The success of our “Plinko” game!
Many of you were curious about the surprise we had announced before the show. The veil has finally been lifted on our DTravel version of the “Plinko” animation!
Designed as a playful, friendly, and unifying activity, this game punctuated our three days with a convivial and enthusiastic atmosphere. By sliding their token across our interactive board, visitors could try their luck to win items typically associated with Portugal and interact with others in good humor. This game perfectly illustrated the spirit of DTravel: impeccably professional rigor combined with a humane, accessible, and warm approach.
Designed as a playful, friendly, and unifying activity, this game punctuated our three days with a convivial and enthusiastic atmosphere. By sliding their token across our interactive board, visitors could try their luck to win items typically associated with Portugal and interact with others in good humor. This game perfectly illustrated the spirit of DTravel: impeccably professional rigor combined with a humane, accessible, and warm approach.
Heading toward 2027: experience at the heart of the programs
The exchanges at IFTM confirmed a clear trend: Portugal continues to attract huge interest, but professionals are looking for more than ever transparency, responsiveness, and genuinely customized proposals.
It is also why, for 2027, DTravel strengthens experiential tourism at the core of its programs, creating moments that bring each visitor closer to the culture, flavors, and traditions of every region.
To make the heart of each itinerary beat, we inject exceptional moments such as
• Interactive workshops: Introductory sessions to azulejo painting, traditional cooking classes with local chefs, and artisanal pottery making in Central Portugal.
• Exclusive tastings: Private visits to family-owned quintas with wine-and-food pairings, wine-assembly workshops, olive oil tastings, or convent liqueurs guided by passionate producers.
Experiences that suit both a school trip focused on active learning and a VIP incentive in search of exclusivity. Because what we touch, what we taste, and what we feel is often what stays etched in memory long after the journey ends.
From the Algarve to the Centre’s cultural routes, from the energy of Lisbon and Porto to Madeira and the Azores’ preserved nature, not to mention the MICE & Corporate segment which continues to grow, the French-speaking DTravel team is already at work turning the meetings and contacts formed in Paris into concrete, balanced, and tailor-made programs.
It is also why, for 2027, DTravel strengthens experiential tourism at the core of its programs, creating moments that bring each visitor closer to the culture, flavors, and traditions of every region.
To make the heart of each itinerary beat, we inject exceptional moments such as
• Interactive workshops: Introductory sessions to azulejo painting, traditional cooking classes with local chefs, and artisanal pottery making in Central Portugal.
• Exclusive tastings: Private visits to family-owned quintas with wine-and-food pairings, wine-assembly workshops, olive oil tastings, or convent liqueurs guided by passionate producers.
Experiences that suit both a school trip focused on active learning and a VIP incentive in search of exclusivity. Because what we touch, what we taste, and what we feel is often what stays etched in memory long after the journey ends.
From the Algarve to the Centre’s cultural routes, from the energy of Lisbon and Porto to Madeira and the Azores’ preserved nature, not to mention the MICE & Corporate segment which continues to grow, the French-speaking DTravel team is already at work turning the meetings and contacts formed in Paris into concrete, balanced, and tailor-made programs.
A huge thank you
To all our clients, partners, and friends who came to greet us at Stand W071, a sincere thank you for making these three days in Paris so precious.
Each encounter, every exchange, and every moment of sharing contributed to making this edition of IFTM Top Resa particularly memorable for DTravel.
The conversation has only just begun. We now approach the 2027 season with new ideas, new projects, and the same passion for creating, together, unforgettable experiences in Portugal.
Each encounter, every exchange, and every moment of sharing contributed to making this edition of IFTM Top Resa particularly memorable for DTravel.
The conversation has only just begun. We now approach the 2027 season with new ideas, new projects, and the same passion for creating, together, unforgettable experiences in Portugal.
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