VOLUME 23 ISSUE 21 July 7, 2023

Our tribute to a true Industry Great Andy McKenna

Today we say goodbye to Andy Mckenna who passed away peacefully at his home in Greystones this week.

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8 Out of 10 passengers at Dublin Airport through security In under 10 minutes In June

+ 3.5 million Through Ireland's 2 Busiest Airports in June
+ Cork Airport’s Passenger Traffic Above 2019 Levels

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Stuba announces new curations added to their website

Accommodation specialist Stuba has announced two new curations to their website, Trade Deals and Boutique Hotels.. 

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For sports fans heading to Australia this summer, check out these top tips from Emirates to make the trip even better

There’s never been so much interest in flights to Australia than there is this summer so, if you're planning on heading down under in July or August, along with thousands of other Irish sports fans, Emirates has some top tips to help you fly better. 

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Over 69% of travel agents have experienced an increased level of bookings

New CEO of the ITAA Clare Dunne took on her new role this week and was delighted to share a survey conducted by the ITAA which finds positive travel business trends for members for the early part of 2023 compared to the same period in 2019.

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Travel Counsellors blossoms with rebrand

Travel Counsellors, the largest and fastest-growing technology platform for travel entrepreneurs, today unveiled a refreshed brand identity as the company builds on its outstanding momentum of record sales and looks to its 30th anniversary.

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INS (International Network Systems) celebrates 30 years in the business of supporting the Irish travel trade

International Network Systems Limited was formed in 1993 by founder and managing director Tom Coade to provide Information Technology skills and solutions to an exploding marketplace in both Ireland and the UK.

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Bruce Poon Tip honoured with Officer of the Order of Canada title. G Adventures’ founder recognised for services to humanity

Bruce Poon Tip, the founder of G Adventures, has been honoured as an Officer of the Order of Canada, making him the first person in the travel industry to receive the title of Officer in 34 years, one year longer than G Adventures has been in operation.

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Win a dream trip to Utah with Travelbiz

Travelbiz have teamed up with Visit Utah launching our Specialist Academy competition!
WIN a trip to Utah
Utah Office of Tourism has launched the Visit Utah Specialist Academy, a new training platform which takes agents on a learning journey through Utah’s dramatic landscapes. Complete by 31 July 2023 it to be in with the chance of winning one of eight exclusive spaces on a fam trip to Utah in Spring 2024.

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Places now open for CLIA destination-themed event

CLIA UK & Ireland has confirmed agents can now register for its ‘Destination Showcase’. The event will be held in Porto, Portugal, from October 6-8, and includes sessions with both ocean and river cruise destination experts, as well as a trade fair, hosted evening receptions, and the opportunity to join local tours and excursions in the city.

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Emirates reports rising trend of two-destination vacation for Irish honeymooners

Mauritius, Seychelles and Maldives among the most popular for Ireland’s newlyweds.
Emirates has revealed its top destinations for Irish honeymooners for 2023.

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Heavenly Temples and the Irish are in heaven

Flying the flag for Ireland in Thailand on this terrific trip courtesy of TAT, Jacinta from Travelbiz and Barry Coughlan from Cork are delighted to be the sole representatives to report on our amazing experiences in Amazing Thailand

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Emirates Airline key Partnership Dinner – A perfect partnership

Grayson Restaurant on Dublin’s Stephen’s Green was a fitting venue for a special night to demonstrate the service, food and comfort that is offered with Emirates Airline and Jumeirah Group.

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Air Canada proud to be Official Travel Partner of Canada Day London 2023

Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline and the country’s flag carrier, was proud to be the official travel partner of Canada Day London 2023, the world’s largest international celebration of Canadian culture, which returned to Trafalgar Square this week. The free and family-friendly event in celebration of all things Canadian, included Canadian-inspired food and drink, live music, and cultural performances.

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Fulham FC welcomes Royal Caribbean International as Official Family Partner

Fulham Football Club is delighted to welcome Royal Caribbean International as Official Family Partner for the 2023/24 season.

The Royal Caribbean logo will feature on the front of shirt for all of Fulham’s Academy and on the back of Fulham FC Women’s shirts.

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Hit the slopes this winter with Aer Lingus’ exciting new route from Cork Airport to Lyon!

Aer Lingus is delighted to announce a brand-new route from Cork Airport to Lyon, as well as the restart and increased frequency of popular winter sun destinations.

As Irish holidaymakers start to set their sights on a Winter break, Aer Lingus announces Lyon as a new destination, as well as the reintroduction of popular winter sun favourites, from Cork Airport.

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Tie- Dyeing in Thailand. It’s a thing!

Senior Travelbiz reporter Jacinta Mc Glynn brings us up to speed from Northern Thailand.
Courtesy of TAT (Tourist Authority of Thailand), it was a genuine privilege to travel to northern Thailand

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The road less travelled with Travelbiz and Thailand Tourism

In case you didn’t know, Thailand is not only the Land of Smiles, but it’s also the Land of Temples. And what Temples! One is more stunning, intricately carved and gilded than the next.

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BILBAO BIZKAIA Be Basque

Having basked in summer sunshine, Jacinta from Travelbiz attended an exclusive presentation by Bilbao Bizkaia, supported by the Spanish Tourism Office of Dublin, headed up by indefatigable Manager Ruben Lopez and his team.

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