Travelbiz Trade Updates
Emerald Cruises Unveils Next Chapter In River Cruising With Launch Of Star-Ship Emerald Astra and Fleet Enhancements Across Europe As Demand For River Cruises Sees Marked Increase From Trade

Emerald Cruises Unveils Next Chapter In River Cruising With Launch Of Star-Ship Emerald Astra and Fleet Enhancements Across Europe As Demand For River Cruises Sees Marked Increase From Trade

16th October 2024 at 11:33 am

Emerald Cruises has announced the launch of a new ship, adding to its fleet of Star-Ships, Emerald Astra, along with extensive updates to the entire Emerald Cruises river fleet across Europe.

Travel Solutions, Northern Ireland’s leading tour operator, wins 2 Awards at the NI Travel News Awards 2024

Travel Solutions, Northern Ireland’s leading tour operator, wins 2 Awards at the NI Travel News Awards 2024

16th October 2024 at 10:24 am

Travel Solutions, Northern Ireland’s leading tour operator, was delighted to receive Awards at last weekend’s NI Travel Awards. Travel Solutions, an award-winning tour operator, operates charter programmes year round, combined with use of scheduled flights, from Belfast City and Belfast International Airports, Dublin, and UK airports.

The 32nd Northern Ireland Travel Awards with British Airways and Iberia

The 32nd Northern Ireland Travel Awards with British Airways and Iberia

15th October 2024 at 7:42 pm

Congratulations to all the Trade Partner Winners and Nominees at the 32nd Northern Ireland Travel and Tourism Awards. What a night!

UAE B2B Tourism Forum connects with Irish Travel Trade

UAE B2B Tourism Forum connects with Irish Travel Trade

15th October 2024 at 7:22 pm

Declan Mescall (Travelbiz features editor) continues our trade partner support schedule this week by attending the UAE Connect event this afternoon in Dublin’s College Green Hotel.

Travel Wisconsin Commits to the UK Market

Travel Wisconsin Commits to the UK Market

15th October 2024 at 1:33 pm

The US state of Wisconsin has committed to the UK market by appointing its first representation agency. Cellet Marketing & Public Relations Ltd will focus on driving increased visitation to the mid-western state by raising its profile amongst the travel trade and the consumer

Ireland says ‘ciao’ in Rimini

Ireland says ‘ciao’ in Rimini

15th October 2024 at 12:01 pm

The island of Ireland was promoted by Tourism Ireland to thousands of Italian travel professionals attending this year’s TTG Travel Experience in Rimini. Nine companies from Ireland joined Tourism Ireland at TTG Travel Experience – Italy’s main B2B travel show, which was attended by influential tour operators, travel agents and leading Italian travel journalists and bloggers.

Brand USA Announces New Additions to Leadership Team

Brand USA Announces New Additions to Leadership Team

15th October 2024 at 11:49 am

Brand USA, the nation's destination marketing organization, is pleased to announce several new additions to its leadership team. These four senior-level hires all report to President and CEO Fred Dixon and join other long-serving, senior leaders at the organization including Donald Richardson, Chief Financial Officer; Aaron Wodin-Schwartz, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer; Jake Conte, Senior Vice President & General Counsel; and Monica Lopez, Chief of Staff & Culture who recently joined in September.

AerClub celebrates one million members in Ireland with 1 million Avios giveaway

AerClub celebrates one million members in Ireland with 1 million Avios giveaway

15th October 2024 at 11:34 am

Aer Lingus, the Irish flag carrier airline, is celebrating one million AerClub members in Ireland. To mark the milestone, AerClub is giving one lucky member the chance to become an Avios millionaire. Avios is the reward currency of AerClub.

Dublin and Cork airports report solid financial performance driven by cost management and efficiency in H1 2024

Dublin and Cork airports report solid financial performance driven by cost management and efficiency in H1 2024

15th October 2024 at 9:47 am

daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has announced interim financial results for the first six months of 2024, which show a total of 17.9 million passengers passed through the two state airports, marking a 5% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

Congratulations! Its half a century achieved for Michael Doorley and Shandon Travel

Congratulations! Its half a century achieved for Michael Doorley and Shandon Travel

14th October 2024 at 5:30 pm

It’s a big Travelbiz Congratulations to one of my oldest travel industry colleagues and friends Micheal Doorley, as he celebrates fifty years in business this week! The good news on this amazing achievement is that Michael’s term in business now matches his golfing handicap.