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CLIA and Ambassador team up to offer agents one-night UK sailing

CLIA and Ambassador team up to offer agents one-night UK sailing

8th October 2024 at 10:07 am

CLIA and Ambassador Cruise Line have arranged their first ever onboard event for the trade. CLIA member travel agents have the opportunity to join a special one-night departure, sailing on Ambition from Newcastle to Tilbury, on November 22.

From Rock to Bach in Cleveland – The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Returns to Ohio

From Rock to Bach in Cleveland – The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Returns to Ohio

8th October 2024 at 10:01 am

The city of Cleveland, Ohio, is getting ready to rock as it hosts the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on 19 October 2024, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Shannon Airport Tops National Customer Experience Ranking

Shannon Airport Tops National Customer Experience Ranking

8th October 2024 at 8:38 am

Shannon Airport has claimed the top spot in the travel category and ranked 4th overall in Ireland's Customer Experience Insights (CXi) Report 2024. The national report, widely regarded as a benchmark for customer satisfaction, evaluated 175 organisations, of which 150 were ranked across 11 categories.

daa statement re IAA final decision on summer 2025 slot allocation for Dublin Airport

daa statement re IAA final decision on summer 2025 slot allocation for Dublin Airport

7th October 2024 at 5:23 pm

daa welcomes the Irish Aviation Authority’s (IAA) confirmation today of its final decision to impose a seat cap mechanism for Dublin Airport during the summer 2025 season. daa is now reviewing the decision and awaiting the detailed supporting document which is due for publication later this week.

Patrick Borg Hedley, New General Manager Sales for Lufthansa Group in UK, Ireland and Iceland

Patrick Borg Hedley, New General Manager Sales for Lufthansa Group in UK, Ireland and Iceland

7th October 2024 at 4:09 pm

Lufthansa Group announces Patrick Borg Hedley as the newly appointed General Manager Sales UK, Ireland and Iceland. Based in London, Mr. Borg Hedley will be responsible for the commercial and sales activities for all Lufthansa Group carriers Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings, in the above-mentioned markets.

Royal Caribbean’s New Star of the Seas Enters The Chat and Water or The First Time

Royal Caribbean’s New Star of the Seas Enters The Chat and Water or The First Time

7th October 2024 at 2:57 pm

The next combination of the best of every vacation floated one step closer to its highly anticipated August 2025 debut. With more than 92 million gallons of water, four tugboats and a shot from a cannon, Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas

Air Canada Thanksgiving Sales Blitz 2024 takes off today.

Air Canada Thanksgiving Sales Blitz 2024 takes off today.

7th October 2024 at 8:50 am

It’s that time of the year again when the Air Canada Sales team start touring the island for 2 weeks to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving (14th October this year) and to thank the Travel Agents of Ireland for their great support over the past year.

Congratulations Suzanne Rowe and Alana Byrne.

Congratulations Suzanne Rowe and Alana Byrne.

4th October 2024 at 10:38 am

Suzanne Rowe will oversee Explora Journeys as well as continuing to act as Head of Sales for MSC Cruises. Alana Bryne is promoted to Senior Account Manager for MSC Cruises in Ireland.

BizEx TIGS Outing in memory of Paulette Moran shines.

BizEx TIGS Outing in memory of Paulette Moran shines.

4th October 2024 at 10:07 am

Travel Industry Golf Society played the final game of 2024 at the challenging Castle course in Rathfarnham on Thursday October 3rd and, of course, (dreadful pun) Travelbiz was there (and playing) to bring you all the news.

JetBlue Wins ‘Travel Partner of the Year – Long-Haul Airline’ From BTN Europe

JetBlue Wins ‘Travel Partner of the Year – Long-Haul Airline’ From BTN Europe

4th October 2024 at 9:07 am

JetBlue Wins 'Travel Partner of the Year – Long-Haul Airline' From BTN Europe. The judges were impressed by JetBlue's positive network development, innovation strategy, and strong corporate focus.