Tourism Ireland campaign in the US highlights Shannon Airport as gateway to Wild Atlantic Way

12th June 2023 at 11:28 am

New €600,000 campaign promotes Wild Atlantic Way and encourages US holidaymakers to fly direct to Shannon.
Tourism Ireland is rolling out a new €600,000 campaign promoting the Wild Atlantic Way and highlighting direct flights from the United States (from New York, Boston and Chicago) to Shannon Airport, operated by Aer Lingus and United Airlines.

Introducing The Grafton Hotel Dublin

9th June 2023 at 2:07 pm

Introducing The Grafton Hotel Dublin
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Travelbiz have teamed up with the Grafton Hotel in Dublin introducing you to Dublin’s coolest four-star property located in lower Stephens Green in the heart of Dublin 2.
This newly refurbished hotel is primely positioned adjacent to Grafton Street beside St Stephens Green, and within walking distance of landmark visitor attractions including Trinity College the National Gallery of Ireland and the Guinness Storehouse. www.thegrafton.ie

MSC Cruises officially names its newest flagship, MSC Euribia, last night in Copenhagen – marking a significant step towards company’s net zero 2050 pledge.

9th June 2023 at 1:16 pm

MSC Euribia is the most energy-efficient cruise ship design ever - powered by LNG and featuring a range of technologies and solutions that minimise impact on the air and marine environment.

Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines prepares for its biggest summer yet at London Stansted

9th June 2023 at 9:29 am

With more flights than ever before to popular destinations across Turkey (Türkiye), Pegasus Airlines is looking forward to its biggest flight schedule yet from London Stansted this summer.

Travel Partners Group – Cork Agent Appreciation Event Sponsored by Shannon Airport.

8th June 2023 at 6:16 pm

TPG and Shannon Airport hit Cork with a bang next week
Travel Partners Group will host their agent appreciation event at the Sky Bar in Clancy’s of Princes St next Thursday 15th June.
And what a night it is going to be ! Shannon Airport, the headline sponsor, have already confirmed four fantastic prizes up for grabs, each being a pair
of return tickets from Shannon to New York JFK, Chicago, Boston and Newark !!!

In addition, each of the suppliers in TPG will have their own prize giveaways. TravelBiz hear there will be some great food and drink on the night as well.

Make sure you have RSVP’d to Jeanette

AWTE reach new heights

8th June 2023 at 3:38 pm

AWTE reach new heights.
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AWTE Ireland (Association of Women Travel Executives) were delighted to welcome the women of the Irish Travel Industry on the roof top terrace of Hyde in Dublin City last night.

Holly and Frank missing you all

8th June 2023 at 3:13 pm

Holly and Frank missing you all
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Two very familiar faces to many of you were teamed up once again recently in London. Holly Best is now an Account Manager for Virgin Atlantic Cargo in the UK and Frank McCaffrey is now Cargo Manager for Ireland at Air France KLM. "Loving our new roles but we both miss the craic with our old pals in the travel trade", said Frank and Holly. We all miss you too guys and so good to see you.

Turkish Airlines carried 7.4 million passengers and recorded the highest May performance

8th June 2023 at 11:36 am

Turkish Airlines announced passenger and cargo traffic results for May with an increase in passenger capacity by 13% compared to that of 2022, and total load factor of 81.8% carrying 7.4 million passengers.

Busy summer season starts well at Dublin and Cork Airports

7th June 2023 at 4:57 pm

Top Summer Destinations From Ireland’s 2 Busiest Airports Revealed
Passenger Numbers Up 28% at Cork Airport in May
Wednesday, June 7, 2023: Irish holiday makers have their eyes firmly set on the sun and the United States this summer, with millions set to depart from Ireland’s two busiest airports at Dublin and Cork over the coming weeks.
June, July and August are set to be the busiest months at both Dublin and Cork airports since 2019, coming on the back of another busy month in May, according to daa, the operator of the country’s busiest two airports.

Royal Caribbean announce ground-breaking biofuel testing, accelerating the Industry’s energy transition

7th June 2023 at 4:44 pm

Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex and Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas will be at the forefront of alternative fuel use thanks to extended sustainable biofuel tests this summer in Europe

This summer, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) will set a new industry milestone in alternative fuel use when Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex and Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas, set sail in Europe using sustainable biofuel to meet part of the ships’ fuel needs. The landmark test will contribute critical data and research on the fuel’s capabilities and supply chain infrastructure needed to further the industry’s alternative fuel ambitions.