2025 IFA Gala Dinner

Iceland 20th - 23rd November

*** This website is only intended for recipients of a formal invitation to the 2025 IFA Gala Dinner ***

Thursday 20th - Sunday 23rd November 2025, Iceland

You’re invited to the 2025 IMTFA annual dinner dance event. Due to the huge success of the past few years this year we will again be hosting the event over a weekend, 20th-23rd November 2025.

So, for 2025 we’ve opted for something a little different, and we’re excited to invite you to Reykjavik, Iceland, for a weekend of relaxation, entertainment, fun with of course the usual fine wines and dining.

Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city. A compact location full of colour and culture.

Iceland is truly a magical land - icecaps and glaciers, spouting geysers and steaming solfataras, volcanoes, raging rivers and magnificent waterfalls, clusters of puffins and razorbills, and cavorting whales just offshore—it's all just another day in Iceland. This country's many geological wonders have brought a tourism boom, with most first-time visitors driving the Golden Circle Route through the southwest. But lively Reykjavik has plenty of man-made attractions, too, including the magestic Hallgrimskirkja church and a music scene that doesn't quit. Geothermal baths are also a major draw, such as the mineral-rich Blue Lagoon.

We learnt from the past Danube trip that there is a demand to source flights, so, for the first time we are including flights within the cost of the event.

The itinerary is outlined below, however, to summarise;

Day 1, we all fly from Heathrow to Iceland where we have a private transfer to the fabulous Reykjavik Edition, the city’s only 5* hotel. We’ll start with a champagne reception and later a welcome meal at the hotel.

On day 2 we embark on a private guided Golden Circle tour. The Golden Circle is by far Iceland's most famous attraction. A short drive from the capital city, you’ll see the most stunning sights at Thingvellir National Park (the only place in the world where you’ll see the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates above sea level), Geyser geothermal area, and stunning Gullfoss waterfall - all in one day. A real treat, and returning to the hotel in time for some leisure time to explore the city. In the evening, we’ll enjoy a 6-course tasting menu accompanied by fine wines during private dining at the amazing Grillmarkadurinn restaurant, followed by a private party at the Edition’s own night club housed under the hotel.

The following day, we transfer to the famous amazing Blue Lagoon where you’ll have a fabulous lunch and can sip champagne in the geothermal pools. Returning in time to don your dancing shoes for the annual gala dinner dance celebrations that evening.

On the final day, you’ll have the morning at leisure before we return to the airport for our flights back to London.

We always endeavour to keep everything ‘at cost’. Iceland is notoriously expensive, for everything! However, with the discounts we’ve secured we are offering this trip on an all exclusive, flights, overnights, food, drinks, excursions included basis. This year we are also including the cost of a charity donation/auction/raffle prize. So, you’ll just receive one invoice for the whole trip (this can be invoiced in instalments on request).

We very much look forward to welcoming you on this exclusive, unique and exciting trip in November!

Dress code

For the duration of the event, the dress code is ‘informal and casual’, with the exception of the gala dinner, which is ‘black tie/evening gown/cocktail dress’.

Weather

We have placed an order for good weather, however, we suggest you bring your walking boots, a warm waterproof coat, hats, gloves and a scarf, just in case!
There’s a saying in Iceland: If you don’t like the weather, just wait five minutes. Iceland’s weather can vary hugely at all times of year. In November we’d expect, sun, rain, snow, sometimes all in one hour! The temperatures vary between 1 and 8 degrees C. If the skies are clear there will be a very good chance you’ll get to see the Northern lights.

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Thursday 20th
12:15 Fly London Heathrow to Keflavik, Iceland.
15:30 Arrive Keflavik airport.
16:15 Private transfer from the airport to the fabulous 5* Reykjavik Edition Hotel.
17:00 Welcome drinks on arrival/check in.
19:30 Buffet dinner at the Edition.

Day 2 - Friday 21st
09:00 Depart Edition for private (guided) Golden circle tour, including a drive through the National Park with a view of the American/Eurasian tectonic plates, a visit to the geothermal park to see the geysers and then onto the stunning Gullfoss (Iceland’s most famous) waterfall.
15:00 Arrive at the Edition hotel.
Afternoon at leisure to explore the city.
19:30 Depart the Edition for the short walk to the Grillmarkadurinn restaurant for a 6 course taster menu with accompanying wines.
22:30 Private party/disco in the sunset nightclub under the Edition.

Day 3 - Saturday 22nd
09:45 Depart Edition for private transfer to the famous Blue Lagoon for a day of relaxation in and around the geothermal pools including in pool drinks and mud masks, lunch and wines.
15:15 Return to Edition.
18:30 Pre dinner drinks, followed by gala dinner, speeches, awards and entertainment.

Day 4 - Sunday 23rd
Morning at leisure.
Lunchtime – depart for the airport for a 16:20 flight back to LHR.

Notes:
Included; flights, private transfers, private meals, drinks, golden circle tour, blue lagoon premium package.

Registration Form - COMPLETION DEADLINE 30th April 2025
If you have received an invitation to attend the 2025 IFA Gala Dinner please complete and submit this form to confirm your registration.

Please complete ONE registration form per couple.
If more than one invitee is attending from your Company then each must complete their own registration forms.

IFA Gala Dance 2025 registration form

YOUR DETAILS

Company name

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Number of guests attending the Gala Dinner event

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Dietary and other special requirements

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ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS

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PASSPORTS DETAILS

If your current passport/s will still be valid at the time of this trip please forward a copies of your picture page from your passport to gretal.taylor@imtfa.co.uk

Anything else?

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Costs

The total price for the Gala Dinner all inclusive weekend event is £6,000 per couple. This includes, flights, transfers, accommodation, meals, drinks, and tours. Once you have registered, you can cancel your booking up to 1st August 2025 at a loss of 80%. After this date, cancellation will be charged at 100%.

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For any questions or further information please contact:

Gretal.Taylor@imtfa.co.uk
Telephone: +44 1726 70440