Travelbiz Trade Updates
Travel demand drives strong 2022 results for The Shannon Airport Group

Travel demand drives strong 2022 results for The Shannon Airport Group

10th May 2023 at 12:00 pm

Mary Considine (CEO Shannon Airport Group) cites the phenomenal demand for international travel for Shannon Airport’s strong performance in 2022. Passenger numbers last year were up 300% when compared to 2021, with passenger traffic for 2023 expected to exceed 2019 levels.

Celebrity Cruises Launch Book and Win Incentive campaign for May

Celebrity Cruises Launch Book and Win Incentive campaign for May

10th May 2023 at 12:00 pm

Celebrity Cruises is continuing their commitment to supporting top selling travel agents with their latest ‘Spring into Summer Sale’ campaign. Agents will have the opportunity to set sail on their own last minute luxury cruise, with Celebrity’s brand-new ‘Book & Win’ incentive.

World Travel Centre Fareteam Golf Classic

World Travel Centre Fareteam Golf Classic

10th May 2023 at 12:00 pm

Peter O’Hanlon (Travelbiz & Travelfinders Sales Director) tees it up and reports from the beautiful 5-Stat Lough Erne Resort.
Aidan Coughlan (MD WTC) brought together teams from the North and South of the border to the stunning Lough Erne Resort

Salt and Vinegar for Rannveig

Salt and Vinegar for Rannveig

10th May 2023 at 12:00 pm

Rannveig (Obeo Travel) represented here by Alan Sparlings (ASM Ireland), made a flying visit to Dublin to meet with agents and present their brand-new brochure. “We are so pleased to work with agents who understand the need for a local DMC such as Obeo Travel.

Visit Florida shine in Ireland

Visit Florida shine in Ireland

10th May 2023 at 12:00 pm

The visit Florida team in conjunction with trade partners from the Sunshine State made their way from Dublin to Cork as we concluded our flavours of Florida roadshow series on the banks of the River Lee in Cork City.
Don Shearer (Travelbiz) made his way to Cork with the Visit Florida team and partners from the Sunshine State

Visit Florida bring the Sunshine to Dublin

Visit Florida bring the Sunshine to Dublin

10th May 2023 at 12:00 pm

Congratulations Adelle and Team Sunway Holidays (Legends of the SPC Babes)
Don Shearer (Travelbiz) was there as a Sunshine State Observer to welcome our partners to Dublin for a great night in the Iveagh Garden Hotel.

Congratulations Celene Duffy

Congratulations Celene Duffy

10th May 2023 at 12:00 pm

Celene Duffy has recently joined APG Ireland as Key Account Manager and will be responsible for promoting the airlines represented by APG Ireland to the Irish travel trade.
APG Ireland represents several prestigious carriers including Virgin Atlantic, WestJet and Egyptair.
Celene started her travel career with Delta Airlines before working for a number of travel agents including Sunway and Topflight. For the last few years, she has worked in media and marketing sales for the Irish Independent Newspaper, including media sales to the travel trade.

Ponant Luxury Expedition Cruises with Travelbiz

Ponant Luxury Expedition Cruises with Travelbiz

10th May 2023 at 12:00 pm

Declan Mescall (Features Editor Travelbiz) was a guest on board Ponant cruise line’s flagship vessel Le Commandant Charcot for a two-night showcase sailing from Southampton to Brest in the company of about eighty travel trade partners from Ireland and Britain.

Sunway Holidays and Constantinou Bros Hotels trade appreciation lunch

Sunway Holidays and Constantinou Bros Hotels trade appreciation lunch

10th May 2023 at 12:00 pm

Our much-loved industry colleague and friend, Aristos Diomedous (General manager Constantinou Bros Hotels) and Mark Richardson (Sales Manager Constantinou Bros Hotels) joined the Sunway Holidays team of Mary Denon, Deirdre Sweeney, Andrea Holmes and Rebeccah Heeran in welcoming Irish trade and media partners to a very special appreciation lunch in Dublin’s Brookwood steak.

Wideroe Airlines launch from Dublin

Wideroe Airlines launch from Dublin

10th May 2023 at 12:00 pm

Jacinta (Travelbiz) was at the exciting Wideroe’s inaugural flight from Dublin to Bergen in Norway on 27 April. Officials from Dublin airport were in attendance to witness Wideroe (pronounce with a V) landing and to wave passengers off on the inaugural flight.