Travelbiz E-Zine
17
April
2025

MS Estrela with Travelbiz on the Douro

#Traveltradetogether

Travelmarvel Visit Portugal Visit Porto

Joining Jacinta from Travelbiz on this lovely cruise on the Douro in Portugal, I had the crème de La crème of Irish travel agents and media on board with me. Naturally, our Marvel Michelle Ryan representing APT Travel Marvel (Country Manager Ireland) kept us all in check and Caroline O’Toole (JWT Cruises), Celine Kenny (Cruise Escapes), Deirdre Sweeny (Sunway),  Sharon Jordan (ITTN), Michelle McManus (Best4travel), Sarah Pickering (NI Travel News), Sandra Corkin (Oasis Travel), Dawn Conway (Cassidy Travel), Clare O’Doherty and James Coughlan (both Travel Department) were our cruising buddies.

Ricardo from TAP Air Portugal decided to join his Irish buddies and we even had a guest appearance from Rebecca Kelly, so our fun group was brimming with camaraderie and craic.

We passed through Europe’s tallest lock; we had a fabulous port tasting in Quinta da Pacheca and we even squeezed in a raucous night of Karaoke. But, as ever, what goes on tour stays on tour…. So, for more juicy highlights, all (well, maybe not all!) will be revealed by staying tuned to Travelbiz.

#travelbizhub #travelbizconnect #theAPTDifference #Estrelachristening #apttravelmarvel #visitporto #visitportugal #tapairportugal

Subscribe to our E-Zine

    More

    from latest edition

    BA/IB/AA Travelbiz June Update
    13th July 2026

    BA/IB/AA Travelbiz June Update

    British Airways, Iberia and American Airlines June Update

    Read more
    A Celebration of an Industry Legend – Mr. Declan Power
    13th July 2026

    A Celebration of an Industry Legend – Mr. Declan Power

    Travelbiz at the Travel Media USA Soirée
    Some evenings are about the destination, the venue or the occasion. Others become memorable because of the people who have helped shape our industr...

    Read more
    MSC Cruises UK and Ireland hires Rob Scott for new Guest Experiences and Growth Strategy role
    13th July 2026

    MSC Cruises UK and Ireland hires Rob Scott for new Guest Experiences and Growth Strategy role

    MSC Cruises has announced the appointment of Rob Scott to the new role of Senior Advisor, Guest Experiences & Growth Strategy – UK & Ireland.

    Read more
    Riviera Travel celebrates Riviera Resplendence’s inaugural sailing
    10th July 2026

    Riviera Travel celebrates Riviera Resplendence’s inaugural sailing

    Riviera Travel’s MS Riviera Resplendence has officially returned from her maiden voyage along the Rhine River, taking guests on Riviera’s 7-day Rhine Cruise to Switzerland River Cruise itinerary...

    Read more
    Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport up 2% in June to 3.6 million
    10th July 2026

    Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport up 2% in June to 3.6 million

    Just over 3.6 million passengers went through Dublin Airport in June, up 2% on the same month last year as the busy summer season continued.

    Read more
    Celebrity Cruises Unveils 13 New Experiences on Celebrity Reflection Across Caribbean Sailings
    09th July 2026

    Celebrity Cruises Unveils 13 New Experiences on Celebrity Reflection Across Caribbean Sailings

    Setting sail in March 2027, guests will find enhanced outdoor escapes, new world-class dining, and unforgettable entertainment for a new Reflection, full of smiles.

    Read more