Touchdown with Aer Lingus
1st September 2022 at 12:00 pm #TRAVELTRADETOGETHER
Marian Benton and Don Shearer (Travelbiz) teamed up with trade and media partners for a truly memorable day and night thanks to our hosts in Aer Lingus, Chicago’s North Shore, Choose Chicago, Tony Lane and the Visit USA team in Ireland.
American Football came to town last weekend and what a show they put on! The Northwestern Wildcats and the Nebraska Cornhuskers played their opening game of the 2022 season in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, in front of a crowd of over 40,000 fans. The atmosphere was electric. Nebraska were favourites to win and led most of the game but Northwestern just edged it with the final score 31 - 28.
Enda departing Emirates
1st September 2022 at 12:00 pm #TRAVELTRADETOGETHER
Breaking news this week as we learned of the imminent departure of Enda Corneille as Country Manager for Emirates after eight very successful and at times challenging years. Enda spoke to Don Shearer (Travelbiz) following his announcement and made it very clear that he is taking time out when he departs his role in October to take stock and decide upon the next chapter in his career. It was not an easy decision for Enda to make but feels he is leaving at the right time having managed the brand and business in Ireland through the toughest two years in our Industry and leaves now with a full restoration of the double daily service with Emirates to Dubai from Dublin.
We wish Hasan all the very best and welcome Ebuzer Tanhan
1st September 2022 at 12:00 pm #TRAVELTRADETOGETHER
Turkish Airlines trade partner update.
We would like to inform you with a heavy heart that, our General Manager, Mr Hasan Mutlu, is leaving the company as of 1st of September 2022. He has assumed the role since 2016 and during his leadership which included the covid times, the darkest times for the airline industry, our Ireland station has become a big success with the 2 full flights a day to Istanbul and this summer we have added Antalya as the new direct destination with 3 full flights a week. While we say farewell to him and wish him all the best in his future endeavours, we would like to welcome and introduce our new General Manager, Mr Ebuzer Tanhan, who will start his new role on 1st of October 2022.
Join Blaithin on the 17th of September
1st September 2022 at 12:00 pm The Terry Fox run Ireland will raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society and further information and registration is available.
Air Canada is proud to be supporting the 5km Terry Fox Run Ireland on Saturday 17th September in Herbert Park Dublin and to help encourage people to take part, every entry into the run will be entered into a draw to win a pair of Air Canada tickets to Canada. The 5km route can be run or walked and is non-competitive. Think of a family fun run. Terry Fox was a young Canadian man who in 1980, following a leg amputation for bone cancer decided to run a Marathon of Hope across Canada to raise funds for Cancer research.
Classic Resorts Nominated for World Luxury Travel Awards
18th August 2022 at 12:00 pm Classic Resorts, Irish luxury travel agency and sister company of multi-award winning Cassidy Travel, have been nominated for The World Luxury Travel Awards 2022 in the Best Travel Agency category. Voting is now open and runs until 21st August with the winners announced at an Annual Gala Awards Ceremony on the 15th October in the Okinawa Kariyushi Resort Exes Onna in Japan.
Classic Resorts are over 25 years working in the industry tailor-making holidays to the travel trade and public. The brand specialises in luxury holidays to destinations all over the world and appeals to honeymooners as well as special occasion and bucket list holiday makers who want to treat themselves to a luxurious getaway
Congratulations Nick Hughes
18th August 2022 at 12:00 pm Princess Cruises has appointed Nick Hughes as its new Sales Director for UK and Europe. Hughes replaces Rachel Poultney to lead the sales team, effective from October 17.
Hughes has had a broad career in the travel industry, most latterly as Sales Director Tour Operations for dnata B2B, across the Gold Medal (and previously) Travel 2 brands. He has a track record of building successful award-winning sales and marketing teams and has widespread knowledge across multiple sectors, agency groups and suppliers.
Touchdown with Visit USA
18th August 2022 at 12:00 pm Visit USA Committee Ireland Aer Lingus BrewDog Dublin Outpost
WIN one of 2 tickets to OUR Tailgate party at Brewdog Outpost and then the BIG GAME at the Aviva Stadium!!! Entries must be submitted by 5pm on Friday.
See graphic for details and how to be in with a chance to win this great day out.
Shannon Airport Expand Security team
18th August 2022 at 12:00 pm Shannon Airport has expanded its airport security team to bolster its commitment to providing an easy passenger experience. Nine new recruits have received their official certificates after completing an intense training course in airport security. The new Airport Screening Unit (ASU) officers have undergone training, which includes how to operate the airport’s multimillion euro state-of-the-art 3D x-ray screening system.
The high-tech system has in-built explosive detection software that eliminates the need for passengers to separate liquids and electronics from their cabin bags. Shannon is the first state airport to introduce this new technology which halves the time spent going through screening.
WIN With Emirates
18th August 2022 at 12:00 pm To celebrate the return of Emirates Double Daily be in with a chance to win a fun day out with Emirates at Tayto Park.
With the return of Emirates double daily on the 01st September 2022 you have the opportunity to treat yourself and 2 guests to an action-packed day out at Tayto Park with Emirates on Saturday 3rd September 2022, with lots of rides, great adventures and a Zoo, Tayto Park has something for everyone to enjoy. A fun day for all and a delicious lunch is included too!
Port Of Seattle announce representation in Ireland and the UK
18th August 2022 at 12:00 pm The Port of Seattle inn Washington State in the USA, have announced that the successful bidder to represent their interests in the United Kingdom and Irish Markets is Cellet Marketing and Public Relations Limited.
They will also be responsible for overseeing the German market, which will be managed by Cellet through the German marketing company Get It Across based in Cologne.
Port of Seattle has a long-standing relationship with Core Communications, another UK based marketing agency and their expertise and knowledge played a vital part in securing a new contract, when Cellet and Core decided to join forces to bid for the role.