We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Beverleigh Hart to the role of Commercial Director of TBO UK and Ireland. Bev has been an invaluable part of our team, and her dedication and expertise have played a pivotal role in our company's success.
Great News from Emirates Ireland as Anita Thomas is appointed new Country Manager
Emirates has announced Kilkenny native, Anita Thomas, as the country manager for the airline in Ireland. Anita has been central to the growth and success of the Irish operation having joined Emirates when it launched its first flight between Dublin and Dubai in January 2012.
Shannon Airport and United Airlines marks 25th anniversary of New York/Newark Service
Over 2 million passengers carried on the route since 1998 on more than 14,000 flights.
United is the only U.S. airline to offer direct flights from Shannon to the United States.
Travel Counsellors Conference “All in”Cathy Burke (Director of International Business Development, MD at TC Ireland), Bernie Whelan (Business Development Manager Travel Counsellors Ireland), Jim Eastwood (Sales Director Travel Counsellors) and Ciara Macconnell (Corporate Business Development Travel Counsellors Ireland) opened day one of the “All IN” Travel Counsellors Conference in Kilkenny’s Lyrath Estate and what a day of interaction, connectivity, favourite things, awards, trade partner updates and Travel Counsellors achievements it was.
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) announced that CEO Pat Dawson has informed the Board of his intention to retire from the association at the end of April 2023, after thirteen years in the role.
Paul Hackett (President ITAA) said, "Pat's retirement will mark the end of a remarkable career within the travel industry.
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Aer Lingus will be the only Irish and European airline to operate from Cleveland, Ohio.
Aer Lingus announced this week a new transatlantic route for summer 2023 which will see the airline operate its first service to Cleveland, Ohio direct from Dublin. Commencing on 19 May 2023 and operating four times weekly, this will be Aer Lingus’ 15th transatlantic route from Ireland and will be the only direct European service from Cleveland.
Filippo Rocchi to head up the Emirates sales team in Dublin
Emirates has announced airline specialist Filippo Rocchi as the new sales manager for Emirates in Ireland. Filippo succeeds Anita Thomas who was appointed country manager Ireland for the world’s largest international airline earlier this year.
Susan Kiernan RIP. Our tribute to a true Industry legend
Jacinta Mc Glynn (Travelbiz), friend, colleague, golfing buddy and fellow travel professional pays tribute to Industry Legend Susan Kiernan.
A true icon of the Irish Travel Trade, Susan Kiernan departed on her final journey on the last day of August 2023. She spent her final days in the wonderful care of Blackrock Hospice surrounded by her loving family.
Aaron Fletcher (NCL Business Development Manager Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland) welcomed Travelbiz and trade partners to Cobh to experience the recently refurbished Norwegian Star, one of two ships in the Dawn Class category.
The visit Florida team in conjunction with trade partners from the Sunshine State made their way from Dublin to Cork as we concluded our flavours of Florida roadshow series on the banks of the River Lee in Cork City.
Don Shearer (Travelbiz) made his way to Cork with the Visit Florida team and partners from the Sunshine State
Don Shearer (Travelbiz) is certainly blessed among women as the Exclusive Trade media partner of Classic Resorts and Air Canada as he joins Fiona Dobbyn (Classic Resorts), Bernadette Goldsmith (Air Canada), Bonnie Dimitrova (O’Hanrahan Travel),
Holiday World Dublin opened its doors to the trade and public last weekend and our Industry celebrated in style at the Irish Travel Industry awards. Last week’s activity at Holiday world and the reconnection, celebration and support achieved at the Irish Travel Industry Awards confirms that we are all back on track and 2023 looks like it’s going to be a record breaking year for all in our sector.
Mandy Walsh (Travel Counsellors) picked up another prestigious award last week as she picked up the Honeymoon Supplier of the Year 2023 @weddingsuppliers.ie.
Mandy said, “I am so proud. Thank you so much to all my amazing Brides & Grooms. You really make my world go around – each and every day. 2022 was my BEST YEAR EVER and this makes all the hours so worthwhile”.
This weekend, the picturesque Radisson Blu in Little Island, Cork, was home for the annual Worldchoice Conference, an eagerly anticipated event that brought together Worldchoice members from across Ireland and esteemed trade partners from home and abroad.
ITAA Conference Day 2023 was quite unique as we’re honoured to have a female President Angela Walsh and a female CEO Clare Dunne. Unfortunately, Emma Mc Hugh couldn’t attend due to illness, but it was acknowledged that hard work amongst all the ITAA board members was over and above the call of duty.
