UK And Ireland Inbound Travel Specialists for the Global Travel Trade
Established in 1974, INTEROPA is a premier Destination Management Company creating bespoke travel experiences across the UK and Ireland.
For the World’s Most Demanding Travel Programmes
Interopa is a privately owned destination management company specialising in inbound travel across the UK and Ireland MICE travel. We work exclusively with the global travel trade, delivering complex, high-value programmes with precision, discretion and care.
Our role is not simply to design itineraries, but to ensure every element from logistics and suppliers to timing and guest experience is executed to the highest professional standard.
Built on Experience. Trusted Worldwide.
Since 1974, Interopa has supported international tour operators, wholesalers and travel planners with expertly managed UK and Ireland programmes. Our longevity reflects more than heritage. It represents resilience, adaptability and consistent delivery across changing markets.
We invest deeply in supplier relationships, operational systems and experienced people, allowing our partners to plan with confidence and deliver exceptional experiences to their clients.
A Partner Behind the Scenes
We operate as an extension of our partners’ teams, anticipating challenges, managing risk and solving problems before they surface. From luxury FIT and group series to sports, incentives and special interest travel, our focus is always on flawless delivery.
Independently owned and deeply connected across the UK and Ireland, Interopa remains committed to long-term partnerships built on transparency, accountability and mutual success.
A Legacy of Trusted Delivery
For over five decades, Interopa has supported the global travel trade through changing markets, evolving traveller expectations and increasing operational complexity.
1974
Interopa Is Founded
Interopa is established as a Destination Management Company with a clear purpose: to create memorable travel experiences for visitors to Britain. Built on personal relationships, service and trust, the foundations of the company are set.
Mr Cuttica and Dag Thorbjornsen
1980 Era
Travel in the pre-internet world was personal. Plans were made across desks, not screens and every itinerary was shaped through real dialogue. We learned that memorable journeys start with understanding people, a value that continues to guide us today. At Interopa, these relationships became our foundation and these friendships are still valued today.
1989: Queen's
Award Recognition
ELIZABETH THE SECOND,
by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Our other
Realms and Territories Queen Defender of the Faith, to
INTEROPA HOLIDAYS LTD
Greeting!
We being cognisant of the outstanding achievement of the said body as manifested in the furtherance and increase of the Export Trade of Our United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland, Our Channel Islands and Our Island of Man and being desirous of showing
Our Royal Favour do hereby confer upon it
THE QUEEN’S AWARD FOR EXPORT ACHIEVEMENT
for a period of five years from the twenty-first day of April 1989 until the twentieth day of April 1994 and do hereby give permission for the authorised flag of the said Award to be flown during that time by the said body and for the device thereof to be displayed in the manner authorised by Our Warrant of the fifth day of April 1976.
And We do further hereby authorise the said body during the five years of the currency of this Our Award further to use and display in like manner the flags and devices of any current former Awards by it received as prescribed in the eighth Clause of Our said Warrant.
Given at Our Court at St. James’s under Our Royal Sign Manual this twenty-first day of April in the year of Our Lord 1989 in the thirty-eighth year of Our Reign.
By the Sovereign’s Command.
(signature)
Margaret Thatcher
1990-1991
Interopa has always been the trusted advisor for travel matters and through the decades we have published physical magazines to highlight the great partners to our clients abroad. These publications were always full of spirit and personality. You could see how our team’s hairstyle changes throughout the decades!
1992
Luigi Cuttica and Charles Forte gather at the Savoy for a celebration.
First picture: Norbert Peterson, Luigi Cuttica, Robert Peel
Second Picture: Norbert Peterson and Luigi Cuttica
1993
1995 Second Queen’s Award and Launch of Interopa Sport
Interopa is honoured with a second Queen’s Award for Export Achievement. In the same year, Interopa Sport is officially launched, expanding the company’s expertise into professional and team sports travel.
1997 to 1998
British-Owned and Operated Since 1974
In the late 1990s, we continued to build our legacy as travel opened up to a wider audience with the rise of new airlines such as easyJet and Ryanair. Interopa adapted quickly, strengthening partnerships and welcoming new markets into Britain. It was also a defining era for UK pop culture, with the first Harry Potter book published in 1997 and Notting Hill released in 1999.
1999
By 1999, Interopa Sport had become an essential part of INTEROPA’s craft of tailored personal service. Since then, the goal has been clear: to provide reliable, personal support to professional teams visiting the United Kingdom. With a hands-on working style and a deep understanding of what athletes and staff require, we ensured each stay was smooth, organised and of the highest quality. These early successes shaped the expertise we are known for today.
2000
Millennium marked the 26th year of business for us!
2001
2002 Service delivered from heart of Paddington!
Our reach may be global, but Paddington has been our home since 1989. It is where we welcome clients, meet partners and keep the heart of INTEROPA beating. And if you ring our office, it is still here in Paddington that we will answer.
2003 Our greetings to our clients
ALL YOUR TAILOR MADE HOLIDAYS
Dear colleagues,
Interopa Holidays Ltd is your best contact in the UK with an outstanding range of hotels, services and 30 years of experience. Privately owned, it was established in November 1974. Interopa Holidays is today one of the leading and most reputable inbound Tour operators in the UK. Our clients are either Tour operators/ wholesalers or travel agents. The company’s strength lies in working suppliers relationships, creativity, dedication and knowledge of the products and services it offers. This strength has certainly shone through. Interopa Holidays is the only UK inbound tour operator to have Won the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement and doubled its negotiating capability, the first being in 1989 and the second in 1995.
Mid 2000 – Incentive travel by INTEROPA
YOUR IDEAL DESTINATION – London
Whether it is the excitement of London or the tranquillity of the British countryside, the United Kingdom is a unique destination, full of history, arts and culture, A land of endless possibilities.
With its wealth of opportunities and unique ingredients, the ultimate Incentive trip can easily be achieved.
Britain can offer something that no other destination on earth can compete with. A proud heritage is manifested in historic castles, squares, parks and palaces. London’s design of the new city skyline is attracting leading architects from all over the world. It is rich in its diversity, culture and its nightlife. The energy and dynamism is there whatever the season.
Fine food and wine is paramount to a successful incentive and the UK is renowned for its variety of refined restaurants. London is the home of some of the trendiest restaurants, while the rest of Britain enjoys some wonderful traditional style restaurants. The choice is endless…
No matter what the event, from a small conference to a gala evening, we can meet the needs of business visitors from Europe and worldwide. Through our suppliers we can offer venues that are exclusive and ‘world-class’, providing a rewarding experience that will not be forgotten.
2004
2006
As London introduced icons like the London Eye and Tate Modern, the UK also prepared for a wave of new travel investments, including the development of Terminal 5 and Eurostar’s shift to St Pancras in 2007.
The decade became a defining chapter for British pop culture, with Coldplay, Amy Winehouse, Arctic Monkeys and Keane rising to worldwide fame. We helped our global guests discover the excitement of this era.
2010
2012
Our annual tradition is to have a colour-coded company party to celebrate our achievements and just spend valuable time together. We have shared so many laughs over the years while celebrating Interopa!
2019
Interopa is genuinely a family-run business. We have those who are born into our family and those we select to be part of our daily lives. Team unity is essential for us and we consistently support one another. We also enjoy sharing moments after work hours and creating memories together.
Plan the next chapter with us. Request a proposal for your groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Interopa founded?
Interopa Holidays Ltd was founded in 1974 by Luigi Cuttica. The company has operated as a UK and Ireland inbound destination management company for over 52 years, making it one of the most established inbound DMCs in the United Kingdom.
What is the Queen's Award for Export Achievement?
Where does Interopa have offices?
What types of groups does Interopa work with?
Interopa works with international tour operators, incentive agencies, corporate buyers, event management companies, sports federations and travel wholesalers. We deliver MICE and incentive programmes, group cultural tours, VIP private journeys and sports travel packages across the UK and Ireland.
