Travel Centres 19th Annual Conference a resounding success.
The Travel Centres Conference 2024 took place last weekend at the newly renovated Lawlor’s Hotel in Naas, bringing together travel professionals, industry leaders, and innovators from across the country. The event served as a hub for networking, knowledge sharing, and strategic discussions, focusing on the future of travel in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Shannon Airport Win Second Year Running At Customer Experience Awards
Shannon Airport has won Best Customer Experience in the Transport category at the Customer Experience Awards for a second year in a row. The Co. Clare airport was crowned winner at the gala dinner last night (Thursday November 14th), in the historic Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
Application to lift Dublin Airport passenger cap to 40 million passes important milestone
The application to lift Dublin Airport’s annual passenger cap to 40 million passed an important milestone today with the submission of daa’s comprehensive response to Fingal County Council’s (FCC) Request for Further Information (RFI).
Jamaica is the Caribbean Number One Favourite Island
The Jamaica Tourist Board is thrilled to announce that arrivals from the United Kingdom to Jamaica have once again reached record-breaking levels. Figures for Jan-June 2024 mark a significant 14% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This extraordinary achievement makes Jamaica the Caribbean’s top choice destination for UK travellers again, underscoring the island’s appeal as a leading travel destination.
MSC Cruises has announced an exclusive lineup of Black Friday deals on selected ships across its fleet, offering both cruise-only and fly-and-cruise options for Winter 2024/25 and Summer 2025. Running from 15 November to 2 December 2024, these limited-time deals cover popular destinations such as the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Islands, Emirates, Caribbean, and North America.
Wicked: The Experience To Officially Open On Saturday, November 16 At Universal Orlando Resort
Wicked: The Experience will thrillify guests at Universal Orlando Resort when it officially opens on Saturday, November 16. The all-new immersive experience invites guests to step into the breathtaking world of Wicked before the highly anticipated Universal Pictures film hits theaters on November 22.
Marie, overwhelmed and humbled with the exceptional LIFE ACHIEVEMENT Award' presented by Athlone Chamber at the Business Awards. Huge thanks to President, Regina Bushell; CEO. Tommy Hogan, all members of the board/team of Athlone Chamber for this major honour.
The Attraction Ticket Store offers great deals for the trade, register today.
Welcome to www.AttractionTicketStore.com our NEW rebranded Travel Trade Tickets and Tours website, providing a one-stop-shop for USA, Canada and European attraction ticket admissions, city sightseeing, flights and cruises! Register today.
Cassidy Travel’s New Italy Brochure Taps into Growing Demand from Ireland with 6.8% Boost in Italian Getaways
With travel from Ireland to Italy up by 6.8% compared to this time last year*, Cassidy Travel, an industry leader with nearly 40 years of experience in Italian getaways, is responding to this rising demand with the release of an inspiring new Italy brochure. Designed to capture the very best of Italy’s diverse offerings, the brochure provides Irish holidaymakers with a comprehensive guide to unforgettable experiences across the country.
Travel Supplier Network Christmas Expedition to Chesire Oaks
The TSN team can’t wait to welcome you onboard the TSN Big Shopping Day out to the UK’s largest designer outlet at Cheshire Oaks plus some amazing Duty Free shopping onboard Stena Line. This is operated by TSN partners Stena Line and JMG Cruise.
Very sad news this week as we lost one of our true Travel Industry legends, Nan Short. I had the great pleasure of knowing Nan from my early days working in Northern Ireland with Chieftain tours and American Holidays. Nan was always so supportive and a great help to me as she knew the industry and partners intimately which made my initial years calling on the trade a far easier task.
Jamaica Tourist Board Appoints New Business Development Officer
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is excited to announce the appointment of Sean-Pierre Webster as the new Southern UK Business Development Officer. Sean-Pierre joins the UK team after a successful tenure as Business Development Manager for the Midwest USA, where he managed key markets including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, and Missouri.
Discover The Holiday Magic: New York City Tourism + Conventions Invites Visitors To Explore NYC’S Five Boroughs
New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organization for New York City’s five boroughs, invites local and global visitors to join the festivities this holiday season, which kicks off in November with the arrival of Diwali and the 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Avalon Waterways has responded to increased Irish demand and interest in river cruising by launching a new partnership with ASM Ireland to start selling its award-winning Suite Ships, iconic itineraries and authentic experiences across the world to the Irish Market exclusively through travel agents.
Worldchoice Announces Royal Caribbean Group As Headline Sponsors For 2024 Conference
Royal Caribbean, Silversea, and Celebrity Cruises will be the Headline Sponsors of the Worldchoice 2024 conference which will take place on Saturday 23rd November at The Fairways Dundalk.
Taiwan Tourism Expands into Nordics to Attract Swedish Travellers, Showcasing Bubble Tea House at WTM London
To promote tourism to Taiwan, the Tourism Administration, M.O.T.C. led the delegation from 18 organisations, including travel agencies, airlines, hotel and performance groups, on a promotional tour of Europe from the 1st to 9th November. For the first time, a Taiwan Tourism Workshop was held in Stockholm, Sweden, followed by participation in the World Travel Market (WTM) London
Travel Centres Awards 2024 The Nominees and Winners.
A fantastic weekend of interaction and great fun was celebrated by all at the Travel Centres Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony with trade partners rewarding Travel Centres members with awards for Most Improved and best overall sales achieved in 2024.
oneworld crowned ‘Best Airline Alliance’ during sky-high anniversary celebrations
oneworld® has once again been named the ‘Best Airline Alliance’ by leading corporate travel magazine, Business Traveller, as the alliance continues to soar to new heights during its 25th anniversary year.
Finnair celebrated a decade of direct flights between Helsinki and Phuket yesterday, having operated its first flight between the cities back in 2014. The inaugural flight, AY37, departed Helsinki at 19:10 on 14 November 2014, before arriving in Thailand at 10:25 the following morning, as Finnair strived to bring Europe and Asia closer together with seamless connectivity.
