VOLUME 24 ISSUE 69 October 25, 2024

Greg Evans turns the page as he embarks on a new chapter.

It's Never goodbye, but good luck Greg as you script and deliver the next chapter in a stellar contribution to our Industry. This man is truly one of our own. I have had the honour to know Greg as a true friend, colleague and valued trade partner for a very long time across various roles in our wonderful Industry.

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Set Sail from Cork and Shannon with Marella Cruises in Summer 2025

TUI's new direct flights from Cork and Shannon Airports make joining a Marella Cruise in Summer 2025 a breeze. Sail from Corfu (via Cork) or Palma, Majorca (via Cork or Shannon) on a range of 7-night Mediterranean and Aegean itineraries.

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BREAKING NEWS: Cork to Izmir route will launch May 2025

SunExpress, the joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, has announced flights from Cork to Izmir for summer 2025! The new route will start on 31st May and run until 25th October. There will be 2x weekly flights every Wednesday and Saturday.

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Celebrity Edge® Returns to Australia and New Zealand Second Season

Celebrity Edge, Australia’s first cruise ship to be recommended by the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide, has returned today to the region for a much anticipated second season.

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Explora I Here we come

Don is making his way to embark on his Insider first look at Explora I Journeys experience sailing from Athens to Venice where he will be joined by Antonio Paradiso – Vice President International Sales, MSC Group Cruise Division (Explora Journeys & MSC Cruises), and Priti Mehta – Head of Sales, UK & Ireland.

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Travelbiz with Riviera Travel on the Emily Brontë

Sailing the Blue Danube on Riviera Travel’s lovely Emily Brontë ship is such sweet pleasure. Our excursion in Esztergom yesterday with our excellent local Hungarian guide showed us the Basilica with its Renaissance architecture and crypt.

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New Aer Lingus route from Dublin to Malta Set to Take Flight!

The excitement is building for a new Aer Lingus route from Dublin to Malta which officially commences on Friday 25th October at 13:10. Aer Lingus flights to Malta will operate three times per week with fares starting at €69.99.

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Brightsun Travel Expands Leadership Team with New Hire Hasan Mutlu as Commercial Director for Ireland

Brightsun Travel is pleased to announce the appointment of Hasan Mutlu as its Commercial Director for their Ireland Office, effective from 1st October 2024. In this pivotal role, Hasan will lead all commercial activities in Ireland

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NYC Tourism + Conventions Names Julie Coker President And CEO

The New York City Tourism + Conventions Board of Directors today announced its selection of Julie Coker as President and CEO. She will begin the role on December 9, 2024. Ms. Coker currently serves as the President and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA), where she oversees the organization’s efforts to promote San Diego

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Travel Centres Conference 2024

Travel Centre’s 19th annual conference takes place in just over two weeks’ time at their new venue of Lawlor’s hotel, also located in Naas so perfectly accessible off the motorway system to all the consortium’s members located throughout Ireland.

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Over 42,000 passengers to take to the skies from Shannon Airport over the October Bank Holiday

This Halloween, it’s not just trick-or-treaters getting ready for a busy time – Shannon Airport staff are gearing up to welcome over 42,000 passengers taking to the skies over the October Bank Holiday period.

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Philadelphia Unveils Schedule For “Rocky™Fest 2024”- A Knockout Celebration Of The Iconic Film Legacy And The Underdog Spirit

Philadelphia officials have announced “Rocky™Fest 2024,” an action-packed celebration of the iconic Rocky film franchise and the underdog spirit embodied by the City of Philadelphia.

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MSC Cruises’ New Flagship MSC World America To Fature New Bar and Lounge

MSC World America will sail into Miami next April with brand-new sports bar and new comedy club concepts, plus enhanced bar and lounge options and a re-imagined Sweet Temptations, bringing the ship’s food and beverage experiences to new heights.

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Shannon Airport joins the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

Shannon Airport has proudly joined the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative to support more than half a million people in Ireland living with non-visible disabilities.

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Start Your Engines! Aer Lingus Racing to Indianapolis: Direct Flights from Dublin to Indianapolis Take Off in May 2025!

Aer Lingus today announced the launch of its latest new transatlantic route between Dublin and Indianapolis, an important business hub in the mid-west region of the United States.

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Nevada welcomes new Aer Lingus service

Nevada welcomes a new seasonal route with Ireland's home carrier, Aer Lingus this week. Operating three times weekly from 25 October 2024 until 29 April 2025, the nonstop service departs Dublin (DUB)

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Ireland Aim to Lead World in Maritime Tourism

Lighthouse tourism experts meet on Valentia Island this week to plan on turning Ireland into a world-class maritime tourism destination. The Great Lighthouses of Ireland (GLI) annual gathering, which opens in Co Kerry today, will unveil a new 5-year strategy to reach this goal.

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Finnair strengthens summer network to America and Asia

Finnair is continuing to grow its global presence, adding extra long-haul flights from its Helsinki hub to America and Asia next summer. The news means the airline will boast its largest ever U.S. schedule from Helsinki in 2025, with flights to Asia also at their highest levels since 2019.

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Record numbers to pass through Dublin Airport over bank holiday weekend

Almost 410,000 passengers are set to travel through Dublin Airport over the coming October bank holiday weekend. Numbers travelling over the four days between Friday and Monday are set to be higher than the busiest ever October bank holiday weekend in 2023, which saw around 405,000 passengers travelling.

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