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Travelbiz have teamed up with Visit Utah launching our Specialist Academy competition

Travelbiz have teamed up with Visit Utah launching our Specialist Academy competition

12th June 2023 at 2:55 pm

Travelbiz have teamed up with Visit Utah launching our Specialist Academy competition!
WIN a trip to Utah
Utah Office of Tourism has launched the Visit Utah Specialist Academy, a new training platform which takes agents on a learning journey through Utah’s dramatic landscapes. Complete by 31 July 2023 it to be in with the chance of winning one of eight exclusive spaces on a fam trip to Utah in Spring 2024.

Team Ireland depart for Special Olympic Games

Team Ireland depart for Special Olympic Games

12th June 2023 at 11:45 am

73 Team Ireland athletes and a 36-strong coaching and management team take their place among 7,000 athletes competing at the World Games which take place in Berlin.
These Games are the biggest inclusive sports events in the world – and the biggest multi-sports event in Germany since the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.

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

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

Introducing The Grafton Hotel Dublin

9th June 2023 at 2:07 pm

Introducing The Grafton Hotel Dublin
#graftonhotel #Travelbizconnect #Traveltradetogether
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.

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

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.

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

AWTE reach new heights

8th June 2023 at 3:38 pm

AWTE reach new heights.
#AWTE #encourage #educate #empower #Traveltradetogether #Travelbizconnect
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

Holly and Frank missing you all

8th June 2023 at 3:13 pm

Holly and Frank missing you all
#traveltradetogether #Travelbizconnect
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

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.