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destination that, while popular for its beaches, also offers breathtaking natural landscapes, Michelin-star gastronomy, lunarlike volcanic landscapes and luxury spas.

“Tenerife has so many unique experiences, for example visitors can walk through the largest lava tube in Europe: Cueva del Viento, stargaze at the top of Spain’s highest mountain, Mount Teide, and dive to the bottom of a volcano.”

Although Tenerife has year-round sunshine, Lorenzo was keen to highlight that the Canary Island is more than just a beach destination and is making waves in the wellness and gastronomy scene.

“Tenerife has five Michelin star restaurants with a total of seven stars – so a great sell for foodies. It also has two

UNESCO World Heritage sites – La Laguna and National Park of Teide. “We are also targeting digital nomads,” added Lorenzo.

Just four-and-a-half hours away, the island is home to some of the most colourful festivals, including Carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the second-biggest in the world after Rio de Janiero.

Almost half of the island is protected territory, offering natural attractions that range from ancient forests to volcanic landscapes, and Tenerife was awarded with a Biosphere certification for its commitment to sustainable tourism.

A prize draw rounded off the evening. Business cards were drawn and each supplier gave away a minimum two-night stay at each resort. webtenerife.com

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For golf enthusiasts, adults-only Hotel Jardin Tecina’s 18 Tecina Golf course is a par 71 course and 0ºs sea views and fairways and greens surrounded by native Canary Islands vegetation.

What: Selling Travel Connect: Tenerife

Where: Manchester, Glasgow, London

When: April 25, 26 & 27

Who: Barceló Tenerife, Be Live Experience Orotava, Hotel Botánico, H10 Hotels, Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife,

TOP TIP: Hotel Botanico’s Oriental Spa Garden has been five times awarded the Best Hotel Spa in Europe by Conde Nast. The spa has 20 treatment cabins and a team of therapists.

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Jardin Tecina, Melia Jardines Del Teide, the Spanish Tourist Office and Tenerife Tourism Corporation

TOP TIP: All of the rooms at Barceló Tenerife boast furnished terraces and hot tubs, and some of them have sea views. It embraces its volcanic landscape whilst offering a five-star experience.

TOP TIP: Iberostar was the first hotel chain in the world to eliminate single-use plastics. It’s working on becoming ‘wastefree’ by 2025 and has a goal of being carbon neutral by 2030.

TOP TIP: Music-themed Hard Rock Hotel offers a ‘Sound of your Stay’ service, which sees guests get a personalised playlist. It also has a Lullaby Club, a Roxity Kids Club and a Teen Spirit Club.