We have another Blue Fantastico Winner!
5th December 2024 at 9:51 am CONGRATULATIONS Michael Kelly (Travel Counsellors). ‘Michael joins last week’s winners Hannah Denham and Fiona Lawlor! Blue Insurance Fiat Fantastico Competition – Enter Now to Win Big! Scan the pic to enter!
MSC Cruises Offers ‘Heartfelt Gratitude’ To Agents On MSC Book’s 10th Anniversary
4th December 2024 at 2:17 pm MSC Cruises’ dedicated online reservations platform for travel agents, MSC Book, today reached its tenth anniversary which the company described as a ‘success’ thanks to agency support. Nearly 120,000 travel agents globally are now registered to use MSC Book, and since the online tool’s introduction in 2014 they have booked more than 10 million guests on MSC Cruises’ sailings.
EXPLORA III: A new era in luxury ocean travel for 2026
4th December 2024 at 2:02 pm Explora Journeys today announced details of EXPLORA III, setting sail for her inaugural journeys in summer 2026. Designed to offer a refined home-away-from-home, EXPLORA III will feature 463 spacious Ocean Suites, Penthouses, and Residences, complemented by award-winning culinary offerings and ocean-inspired wellness experiences.
Walking in the Aer: Aer Lingus soars into Santa season with a new selection of festive food and films
4th December 2024 at 10:53 am Aer Lingus is getting the festive season off to a flying start as it invites customers to enjoy a delightful array of holiday-themed food and films onboard. Customers flying across the Atlantic with Aer Lingus will be able to enjoy a classic Christmas dinner as they fly on long-haul flights departing from Ireland and Manchester from December 8th. When it comes to onboard entertainment, the airline has over 50 festive favourites for customers to feast on.
Irish Travel Trade Embarks on Malta Adventure with Aer Lingus’ New Direct Service from Dublin
4th December 2024 at 10:26 am Liza Hammond (Commercial Manager, Aer Lingus) takes the lead on the all new direct Aer Lingus direct flight to Malta, joined by Travelbiz reporter Marian Benton and a host of trade partners from Ireland, including Chloe Byrne, Pearse Keller, Sean Power, Rosemary Nugent, Marina Gomez Fernandez, Nikki Doyle, Sarah Jane Wynne, and Megan O’Neill.
Happy Christmas from CLIA!
4th December 2024 at 10:12 am Adele Fitzpatrick Foster (CLIA Ireland) says Happy Christmas to a very select gathering in Dublin’s Green Hen Restaurant on December 3rd. Jacinta from Travelbiz attends the CLIA Ireland winter dinner 2024 with cruise line and travel representatives and enjoys immense good cheer and the usual excellent hospitality with Adele (Head of Events CLIA).
Busiest ever November at Cork & Dublin Airports
4th December 2024 at 9:43 am Last month was the busiest ever November for Cork and Dublin Airports, according to new figures published today by operator daa. Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport were 3% higher than the same month last year, with numbers at Cork Airport up 5%. Overall, Cork and Dublin airports welcomed almost 2.5 million passengers through their terminals in November.
Celebrity Cruises To Set Sail From Port Canaveral For The First Time
3rd December 2024 at 2:42 pm For the first time, Celebrity Cruises is bringing its premium holiday experiences to Port Canaveral, Florida. Starting Tuesday, 3rd December, guests can enjoy Caribbean escapes on Celebrity Equinox with seven-night sailings to tropical destinations including The Bahamas, St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, Belize, and more.
WIN WITH Bedsonline and Universal Orlando resort!
3rd December 2024 at 9:39 am Fancy winning a place to Universal Orlando with Bedsonline? It could not be easier. All you have to do is make a Bedsonline booking from 02nd December 2024 to the 31st of January 2025 and you will automatically be entered and win a place on the Bedsonline and Universal Orlando Fam! The more you book the more chances you have of winning a place!
Experience the Wonders of Mexico, Hawaii, and California with Princess Cruises’ 2026-2027 Sailings from the West Coast.
2nd December 2024 at 6:00 pm From sun-drenched Mexican beaches to the volcanic landscapes of Hawaii and the rugged beauty of California’s coast, Princess Cruises’ newly announced 2026-2027 West Coast season delivers unforgettable journeys across 26 breathtaking destinations. Sailing from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver, B.C., the programme spans 69 voyages, including the debut of the highly anticipated Star Princess.