Travelbiz Trade Updates
Becky Hill dazzles Irish trade partners with Iconic performance at Marella Voyager Launch

Becky Hill dazzles Irish trade partners with Iconic performance at Marella Voyager Launch

2nd June 2023 at 4:07 pm

Becky Hill dazzles Irish guests with Iconic performance at Marella Voyager Launch
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Two-time Brit Awards winner, singer and songwriter, Becky Hill dazzled employees, suppliers and media at an exclusive ceremony to celebrate the launch of Marella Cruises’ newest ship, Marella Voyager, in Malaga, Spain.
Becky surprised guests with a 45-minute set*, playing many of her much-loved hits including ’Afterglow’ and ’Wish You Well’, plus her latest single ‘Side Effects’.

Sawadee Ka from TTM in Bangkok

Sawadee Ka from TTM in Bangkok

2nd June 2023 at 3:22 pm

Good morning indeed from the opening day of Thai Travel Market in Bangkok held in the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. Today, all the great and the good from travel and media sectors around the world converge to talk tourism and, currently, how to attract, welcome and encourage visitors to Thailand and maintain top class standards whilst being aware of our planet’s needs.

61 RIU hotels named in Tripadvisor awards

61 RIU hotels named in Tripadvisor awards

2nd June 2023 at 10:42 am

Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel platform, has announced the winners of the 2023 Travelers' Choice Awards. A total of 61 RIU hotels located in 16 different countries have been honoured with this award: Aruba (1), Cape Verde (4), Dominican Republic (1), Germany (1), Ireland (1), Jamaica (5), Maldives (2), Mexico (11), Morocco (5), Panama (2), Portugal (1), Senegal (1), Spain (21), Tanzania (1), United Arab Emirates (1) and United States (3). In addition, four of these hotels have received a Best of the Best award, which identifies the best hotels in the top 1% of establishments listed on the digital platform.

New Route to Cincinnati on British Airways

New Route to Cincinnati on British Airways

2nd June 2023 at 10:10 am

Our new route to Cincinnati begins this Monday, the 5th June. We will be the only nonstop option between the UK and Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.

We will operate 5 flights per week in summer and 4 flights per week in winter and will
offer multiple connections from Dublin, Belfast, Shannon and Cork.

NCL names “greatest hits radio” presenter Simon “Rossie” Ross and “Hits Radio” presenter Mike Toolan as their UK Ambassadors.

NCL names “greatest hits radio” presenter Simon “Rossie” Ross and “Hits Radio” presenter Mike Toolan as their UK Ambassadors.

2nd June 2023 at 9:08 am

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced that British radio presenters, Mike Toolan and Simon ‘Rossie’ Ross, will serve as UK Ambassadors to its fleet of 18 contemporary ships.
As part of NCL’s collaboration with Greatest Hits Radio and Hits Radio, the presenters will host a series of competitions on air, giving listeners the chance to win complimentary NCL cruises and take their followers on a journey through regular social media content posted throughout the year.

Portugal united with trade and media partners.

Portugal united with trade and media partners.

1st June 2023 at 8:25 pm

Carlos Pinto de Oliveira (Director Visit Portugal Ireland) along with key trade partners from the Lisbon region and Madeira showcased their luxury range of products targeted at both the leisure and MICE market segments in Ireland last night in the Camden Court Hotel.

Award-winning travel documentary – The Last Tourist – now available in Ireland

Award-winning travel documentary – The Last Tourist – now available in Ireland

1st June 2023 at 3:50 pm

As summer holiday season approaches, travellers are being challenged to rethink their holiday habits with the launch of a powerful new responsible travel documentary on streaming services across Ireland. Pulling back the curtain on the travel and tourism industry, The Last Tourist, addresses the impact of mass tourism on local communities, wildlife and the environment, and is available to watch on platforms including Apple TV, Amazon, Sky, Vubiquity and Rakuten.

Cassidy Travel Nominated in the Republic of Ireland Category for the 2023 Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards!

Cassidy Travel Nominated in the Republic of Ireland Category for the 2023 Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards!

1st June 2023 at 1:00 pm

Cassidy Travel, Ireland’s leading independent and multi-award-winning travel agent, has done it again, being nominated and making the shortlists in the Republic of Ireland category for the 2023 Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards! Cassidy Travel previously won this award for Irish travel agency of the year in 2019, 2021 and 2022.

Win BIG this June with Brand USA!

Win BIG this June with Brand USA!

1st June 2023 at 10:34 am

Explore and expand your USA knowledge this June by completing badges on the USA Discovery Program to win a prize in the Big Badge Bonanza! Each badge counts as a new entry and increases your chance of winning!

Pegasus Airlines Receives Credit Rating Upgrade After Strong Financial Performance in 2022

Pegasus Airlines Receives Credit Rating Upgrade After Strong Financial Performance in 2022

31st May 2023 at 9:49 am

Pegasus Airlines' strong financial performance in 2022 has resulted in an upgrade in its credit rating. Pegasus Airlines' successful financial performance in 2022 has resulted in an upgrade in its credit rating. Pegasus Airlines' long-term credit rating was upgraded from B+ to BB- by Fitch Ratings Limited (Fitch) on 14 April 2023 and from B to B+ by S&P Global Ratings (S&P) on 23 May 2023. Fitch and S&P announced their credit ratings with “Negative Outlook", mirroring that on the current macroeconomic conditions.