Travelbiz E-Zine
20
February
2025

Dublin Welcomes Aer Lingus Taste of America Partners!

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The Taste of America Aer Lingus Trade Support Roadshow touched down in Dublin’s Radisson Blu Hotel on the 18th of February, with huge support from the travel trade!

After an incredible night in Belfast, the momentum continued as Jenny Rafter, Ivan Beacom, Lynsey Lamont, and Liza Hammond from Aer Lingus, alongside their fantastic team of interns, welcomed trade members for a night of networking, learning, and exciting prizes!

A massive thank you to our valued USA partners and sponsors, including Ciara and Michelle from Dublin Airport and Holly and Serena from Brand USA, for making this event possible!

The trade had the chance to connect with incredible destinations, including:

Meet Boston, Philadelphia & the Countryside of Philadelphia, Miami, Central Florida, Visit Seattle/Port of Seattle, Visit Denver/Colorado, Destination Cleveland, Illinois office of Tourism, Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau, Visit Orlando, Visit Orlando/Universal, Experience Kissimmee, San Francisco Travel Association, Las Vegas CVA, Capital Region USA, Tennessee Tourism, Nashville , Visit Greater Palm Springs, Atlantic City & New Jersey, Florida’s Paradise Coast, Sonoma County & Yosemite | Madera, Brand USA and Washington CVB.

Loads of prizes were won throughout the night—With seats to any of the 19 direct USA flights to the USA and Direct flights, accommodation and a whole lot more to Tennessee on the all new direct service with Aer Lingus!!!!

Stay tuned for full details in our Trade Partners Update this week!

Next stop: Limerick! Get ready for another exciting evening of trade connections and amazing opportunities. See you there!

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