Travelbiz go to Surf City USA with Huntington Beach
28th November 2024 at 9:59 am To promote Californian Surf City USA as a destination for Irish holidaymakers Visit Huntington Beach director of tourism development Sophia Valdiva hosted a Thanksgiving cocktail brunch in House, Leeson Street, Dublin for a select number from the travel trade and Travelbiz features editor Declan Mescall. Also in attendance was Mark Meredith (Rocket Marketing), Jenny Rafter and Ivan Beacom of Aer Lingus who operate flights from Dublin to nearby Los Angeles and San Francisco.
10 reasons The Mile High City should be on your wish list this year
27th November 2024 at 5:48 pm With the extension of a convenient train service, it’s never been easier to enjoy the city of Denver and its world famous mountains in one day. The Winter Park Express, a partnership between Amtrak and Winter Park Resort, is a seasonal train between Denver Union Station and the doorstep of the popular ski resort.
Great Lakes USA Appoints New Tourism Director
27th November 2024 at 3:19 pm A new Tourism Director has been appointed by Great Lakes USA (GLUSA). Cathy Domanico brings more than 30 years of experience in senior leadership roles in sales and marketing within regional, national and global organisations. Her appointment comes at an exciting time for Great Lakes USA.
Etihad Airways’ Guest Experience Excellence Honoured With Triple World Travel Awards Win
27th November 2024 at 3:05 pm Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has achieved a remarkable triple victory at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2024, further strengthening its position as a global leader in aviation excellence. The airline secured recognition as the World's Leading Airline for Customer Experience, World's Leading Economy Class, and World's Leading First Class Airline Lounge.
Travel Counsellors Goes Beyond at Annual Global Conference
27th November 2024 at 1:59 pm Travel Counsellors hosted its largest global conference to date in Manchester over the weekend, welcoming a record 2,100 delegates from around the world. 35 Irish Travel Counsellors along with the 9 Cork head office crew, represented the biggest delegation from Ireland.
Tourism Ireland leads sales mission to Australia and New Zealand
27th November 2024 at 1:28 pm Tourism Ireland’s 2024 sales mission to Australia and New Zealand is taking place this week. A delegation of ten tourism companies from Ireland is participating in the targeted sales mission, to grow tourism from both markets in 2025 and beyond.
Emirates Lands in Dublin and Cork This November and December to Recruit Irish Cabin Crew
27th November 2024 at 1:25 pm Join Emirates this November in Dublin for a life-changing opportunity to launch your global career. Jason Boles, a proud Irish cabin crew member, shares what it's really like to travel the world while working for one of the most prestigious airlines. With over 220 Irish employees thriving in various cabin crew roles and working across Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class, this open day offers an amazing opportunity to start an exciting career in the aviation industry.
Networking and connecting with Worldchoice Ireland
27th November 2024 at 10:53 am The very best way to interact and connect as valued trade partners from all over the world take the opportunity to update all Worldchoice Ireland Travel professionals at the 2024 Power of Consistency themed conference.
Travel Trade Falls for Boston—And What’s Not to Love?
27th November 2024 at 10:21 am In the words of Barry Gibb (or our very own Barry Hammond), let’s sing it: “Feel I'm goin' back to Massachusetts, Something's telling me I must go home, and the lights all went out in Massachusetts, the day I left her standing on her own…” (Dympna Crowley). We simply don’t want to leave this incredible city! As we prepare to head back to Ireland tomorrow morning on Aer Lingus flights to Dublin and Shannon, we’ve packed every moment with unforgettable experiences.
Celebrity Cruises Black Friday Incentive Programme
26th November 2024 at 4:47 pm Celebrity Cruises is getting into the spirit of Black Friday this year with a brand-new incentive programme for travel partners, as part of its seasonal promotion. Agents selling Celebrity Cruises will be recognised with hot-ticket surprise gifts and cash prizes, as the premium cruise line celebrates the season of giving by further rewarding its partners, alongside additional earnings through its Celebrity Rewards programme.