Travelbiz E-Zine
17
October
2025

Trade partners celebrate at the Northern Ireland Travel Trade News Travel & Tourism Awards 2025

Travelbiz was there — and what a fantastic night it was as guests of Tara Magee (Commercial Manager Ireland), Gillian Wickers, and Benjamin Bacquot from British Airways.

A great evening shared with fellow guests Tryphavana Cross, Julie Greenhill, David O’Grady, Ellie McGimpsey (Miskelly), Ray Scully, and Tony Lane — a wonderful celebration of our vibrant travel trade community.

Huge congratulations to Jonathan Adair and the Northern Ireland Travel News team for their 33rd amazing Awards event — and to all our trade partners who took home well-deserved wins!

🎉 Special shout-out to:

Oceania Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Bedsonline UK & Ireland, Flexible Autos Ireland, Aer Lingus, Emirates and Riviera River Cruises

Congratulations to all nominees across all categories on the night, you are all winners!

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