24/11/2025
π§πͺ Flanders & The Somme with GTI Travel π«π·
The GTI Travel team β Derek Keogh (Managing Director), Andrew Stanley and Jake Farrelly β recently hosted a group of five travel agents on an unforgettable three-day FAM trip exploring the poignant World War I Battlefields of Flanders and The Somme.
Joining the trip were:
John OβBrien (Just Split Travel), Carmel Kehoe (Best4Travel), Donagh McCarty (Blackpool Travel), Tim Carey (The Travel Boutique) and Jordan Doyle (Cassidy Travel).
The group also included Declan Mescall (Features Editor, Travelbiz) and four additional travel writers.
Special thanks to Lisa Thomas, Visit Flanders Travel Trade Partnerships Manager (UK & Ireland), for accompanying and supporting this immersive educational journey.
A meaningful and memorable experience for all involved β highlighting the history, heritage and stories that continue to inspire travellers today.
You can catch Declan's full report here on the Travelbiz Trade Partners Update hub: https://travelbiz.ie/flanders-and-the-somme-with-gti-travel/