VOLUME 24 ISSUE 08 January 31, 2024

The Irish Travel Industry Awards in association with MSC Cruises 2024. The Winners.

The Travel Industry Award Winners for 2024 In association with MSC Cruises included Click&Go and Stein Travel winning the title of ITAA Travel Agency of the Year 2024.

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JetBlue Travel Industry Awards Reception at Cafe En Seine

Heralding a weekend celebrating all things travel and holiday, JetBlue (with our very own Catriona Toner) hosted the pre-dinner drinks in Café en Seine to kick off the annual Irish Travel Agents Association Awards Ball.

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Holiday World Show Dublin welcomes over 25,000 visitors

Holiday World Show Dublin, which took place this weekend, in the RDS Simmonscourt saw over 25,000 visitors looking for expert travel advice, show-only deals and the opportunity to win holiday prizes.

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Visit Connecticut Lunch with Travelbiz

Jacinta from Travelbiz was delighted to join Tony Lane (Visit Connecticut) at an intimate lunch in Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel on January 25th.

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Cleveland: Featured in Wanderlust Editors Hotlist 2024

Midwest, USA has been named in the 2024 Wanderlust Hot List with Cleveland, Ohio receiving strong recognition as must visit destination of the region!

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Anita Thomas (Country Manger Emirates) acknowledges incredible trade support and team Emirates at Trade Appreciation dinner in the Westbury Kildare Suite

Don Shearer (MD Travelbiz and Travelfinders) was a guest of Emirates in Ireland for a very special night with trade partners and the Emirates trade support team in Ireland.

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South Africa Tourism Trade Media appreciation Lunch

Kgomotoso Ramothea (Acting Hub Head, South African Tourism) brought her full UK & Ireland team of Rachel Lewis (Campaign and Partnership Manager), Ewelina Turek (Marketing & Communications Officer) and Elisa Urdiales Perez del Molino (Trade Relations Officer) to Dublin to host a media lunch

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Annual survey results reveal Increase in bookings for travel agents

The Irish Travel Agents Association annual member survey shows that travel agents experienced a level of increased bookings in 2023 compared to previous years, including years before and after the Covid – 19 pandemic.

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Lionel Messi Officially Names Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas

Less than a week shy of Royal Caribbean International’s 55th anniversary, the world’s largest cruise line and world-renowned sports icon Lionel Messi – The Icon of Icon – officially debuted the all-new Icon of the Seas at a standout naming celebration in Miami.

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Holiday World 2024 opens its doors in Belfast

Holiday World Belfast opened its doors this week and Don Shearer (Travelbiz) made his way to the TEC in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter for the opening of the 31st Holiday World.

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Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, adds Melbourne, Australia, to its flight network

To date, the flag carrier, which has reached 129 countries and 345 destinations across five continents, is preparing to connect its passengers to a sixth continent with the start of flights to Australia.

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Almost 35 Million Passengers Through Ireland’s Two Busiest Airports In 2023

Ireland’s two busiest airports – Dublin Airport and Cork Airport – welcomed almost 35 million passengers in 2023, according to new figures released today by daa, the operator of both airports.

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SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival Returns February 2 – Orlando’s largest theme park food festival

SeaWorld Orlando is kicking off 2024 with the return of the popular Seven Seas Food Festival, and it’s bringing an array of ALL-NEW flavours to this incredible seasonal event. Orlando’s largest theme park food festival runs select dates from February 2 – May 19

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California Plaza Returns to IPW 2024 in Los Angeles

U.S. Travel’s IPW is coming back to the Golden State and Visit California is maximizing every opportunity to shine the spotlight on California and their partners.With much anticipation...Visit California is excited to announce the return of the California Plaza!

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Aer Lingus move to Terminal 3 at O’Hare International Airport, Chicago

Aer Lingus will as of today, move its operations from Terminal 5 to Terminal 3 at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. The move will create a more efficient travel and customer experience for Aer Lingus passengers.

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A world within a world, Qatar offers something for everyone

A world within a world, Qatar offers something for everyone. Visitors to the country can experience the cosmopolitan and bustling city of Doha and the contrasting awe-inspiring expansiveness of the desert within the same day

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British Airways / Iberia & Joint Business Updates

January Sales RecapShort Haul Flash SaleAlongside our current January Sale, we have also launched a short haul flash sale from the UK POS offering flights from Heathrow from £39 each way,

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Benjamin Pron appointed Vice-President Commercial Air Transat

Role includes responsibility for UK and Ireland sales and distribution. Air Transat is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin Pron as Vice-President Commercial, Air Transat.

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