VOLUME 25 ISSUE 41 August 1, 2025

Join Us in Honouring Evan’s Legacy – “Evan’s World of Wonder” Fundraiser This September

We’re reaching out to share something very special and close to our hearts. Some of you may or may not be aware but Lorraine Quinn MD of our sister brand The Travel Suite lost her precious and amazing son Evan.

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Cancún is Calling – and Aer Lingus answered in style!

The AerLingus team threw an unforgettable launch party at the vibrant 777 Mexican Restaurant in Dublin to celebrate the new direct service from Dublin to Cancún, taking off January 2026!
The new route from Dublin to Cancún will operate 3 times weekly on the airline’s A330-300 aircraft, offering Irish holidaymakers a seamless route to the warmth and vibrant cultural heritage of the Mexican Caribbean.

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Hat Trick for Shannon Airport – Ireland’s Top Airport Brand 2025

Shannon Airport has retained its position as the country’s top airport brand for the third consecutive year, according to the RED C Brand Reaction Index (BRI) Ireland 2025. The newly released index, which lists the top 176 most emotionally connected brands

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Discovering Teldar Travel: a conversation with Tom Bell on expansion, innovation & the Irish opportunity

Recently promoted as Chief Commercial Officer for the Leisure Division at Gekko Group, Tom Bell now oversees three major B2B travel brands, Teldar Travel, Infinite and Miles Attack, across all European markets including the UK, Ireland, France, Benelux, Spain and Portugal.

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Royal Caribbean “Back to the Future: The Musical” on Star of the Seas

The countdown to the opening night continues as Royal Caribbean brings weeks of preparation together for an electrifying full studio run of “Back to the Future: The Musical,” the headlining adventure coming to Star of the Seas.

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ITAA launch Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is delighted to confirm MSC Cruises as the headline sponsor for the 2026 Irish Travel Industry Awards. These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in the travel industry and will take place in the Round Room at Dublin’s Mansion House, Thursday 22nd January 2026.

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Royal Caribbean’s chartered flight from Belfast to Bologna returns for summer 2026

For summer 2026, Royal Caribbean is delighted to announce the return of the popular charter flight from Belfast to Bologna – running exclusively for Royal Caribbean guests from May until October 2026.

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CLIA unveils Cruise Week 2025 plans

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has revealed its plans for Cruise Week 2025, which will take place from Monday 15 – Sunday 21 September. The annual, trade-focused event is designed to promote and raise awareness of cruising to agents

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Halloween Horror Nights Unleashes a Double Dose of Dread

Halloween Horror Nights awakens two iconic franchises in all-new terrifying haunted houses inspired by the blockbuster film, “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” and WWE’s legendary The Wyatt Sicks. The horror kicks off at Universal Orlando Resort on Friday, August 29 and at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday, September 4.

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IAA commences Dublin Airport charges determination process

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) today commences the process for making the next Dublin Airport charges determination, with the publication of the first substantive consultation papers.

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Riviera Travel Appoints Long Haul Touring Champion to Drive Growth

Riviera Travel has appointed Lloyd Morris as its new Long Haul Champion, reinforcing the business’s strategic focus on long haul touring as a major growth area for the future, a responsibility he will fulfill as part of his existing role in trade.

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FRAntastic boost for Shannon Airport as new Frankfurt service announced

The Shannon Airport Group is delighted to announce an exciting new addition to Shannon Airport’s summer ’26 schedule. Discover Airlines, a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, is set to introduce a direct, twice-weekly service from Shannon Airport to Frankfurt, Germany, starting on April 4th, 2026.

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Passenger Surge Expected at Shannon Airport with 10% Growth Forecast for August Bank Holiday Period

Shannon Airport is preparing for a bustling August Bank Holiday, with almost 60,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport over the period, marking a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

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Travellers are Over the Moon about Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Tripadvisor has named Florida’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex the top-ranked attraction in the United States and third best rated global attraction, as part of its annual 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things To Do.

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Visit California Launches New Road Trip Series with Disability Advocate Sophie Morgan

Visit California premieres Joy Diversion, an original three-part content series designed to inspire a new wave of road trip adventures across the Golden State. Hosted by BAFTA award-winning presenter, author and disability advocate Sophie Morgan, the series invites audiences to experience the Golden State in all its diversity and playfulness.

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Cassidy Travel Launches New Club Med Brochure as Both Trusted Brands Celebrate Anniversaries in 2025

Cassidy Travel has launched its brand-new Club Med brochure, dropping in stores this week, as more Irish holidaymakers look to all-inclusive travel for greater value, ease and luxury. The new brochure is packed with sun, ski, cruise and long-haul destinations from the world’s leading premium all-inclusive holiday brand

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DT Minich, President and CEO of Experience Kissimmee, Appointed to VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors

DT Minich, President and CEO of Experience Kissimmee, has been appointed to the VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors. A respected leader with more than 30 years in the tourism industry, Minich brings deep expertise from serving at the helm of three Florida destination marketing organizations (DMOs).

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Discover Travel & Emirates WINNER Number 3 !

Discover Travel & Emirates WINNER Number 3 !
Congratulations Lorraine Connolly, Kanes Travel Longford. Travelbiz is giving YOU the chance to join Discover Travel & Emirates on an unforgettable Fam Trip to Thailand this September 17–24, 2025! Simply book any Emirates network flight through Discover Travel to enter!

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Belfast-based Sports Entertainment Tours has announced a new partnership with Hays Travel

This expands the UK’s largest independent travel agent’s offering in the fast-growing sports and entertainment travel sector. Since launching in 2021, Sports Entertainment Tours has built a strong reputation for delivering bespoke travel experiences to some of the world’s most sought-after sporting and entertainment events.

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Etihad Airways takes delivery of its first Airbus A321LR aircraft

Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR (long range) following yesterday’s ceremony at the Airbus Finkenwerder site, marking a transformational milestone in the airline's fleet expansion strategy.

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daa secures €2.35 million in EU funding to advance sustainable transport at Dublin Airport

daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has received the first instalment of €2.35 million in funding from the European Commission this week under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) programme.

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