Travelbiz Trade Updates
NEW YORK CITY TOURISM + CONVENTIONS PRESENTS IT’S TIME FOR CULTURE OFFERINGS, AVAILABLE MAY 9–21

NEW YORK CITY TOURISM + CONVENTIONS PRESENTS IT’S TIME FOR CULTURE OFFERINGS, AVAILABLE MAY 9–21

12th April 2023 at 1:00 pm

New York City’s Official Destination Marketing Organization and Convention and Visitors Bureau Marks Return of It’s Time for CultureSM Program Highlighting Nearly 100 Cultural Offerings Across the Five Boroughs.

New York City Tourism + Conventions today announced the return of It’s Time for Culture with offerings at nearly 100 cultural organizations across all five boroughs, available May 9-21. The program, comprising seasonal events, concerts, tours, classes, family-friendly programs and more, kicks off the unofficial start of the New York City summer cultural season. A full list of organizations and offerings are available at nyctourism.com/timeforculture.

Visit Florida Trade Event Dublin

Visit Florida Trade Event Dublin

30th March 2023 at 12:00 pm

Visit Florida & Partners are delighted to invite you to join us to learn all about the Sunshine State including interactive activities and prize giveaways.
Please RSVP by 7th April 2023
Date: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Times: From 5 - 10 pm
Location: Iveagh Garden Hotel – Elle’s Suite
Address: 72/74 Harcourt St. Saint Kevin’s Dublin

Visit Florida Trade Event Cork

Visit Florida Trade Event Cork

30th March 2023 at 12:00 pm

Visit Florida & Partners are delighted to invite you to join us to learn all about the Sunshine State including interactive activities and prize giveaways.
Please RSVP by 7th April 2023
Date: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Times: From 5 - 10 pm
Location: River Lee - The Lookout Terrace
Address: The River Lee Hotel, Western Road, Cork, T12 X2AH

Travel Centres announce Dan O’Brien as headline speaker

Travel Centres announce Dan O’Brien as headline speaker

29th March 2023 at 12:30 pm

Travel Centres is delighted to announce details of the first of its speakers booked for this year’s conference which takes place again at the Killashee Hotel, Naas on Saturday 4 November.

Dan O'Brien is Chief Economist of the Institute of International and European Affairs, one of Ireland’s leading think tanks. He is also Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at University College Dublin’s Geary Institute and a regular media commentator on economic and public policy issues.

Ireland West Airport announce new Aer Lingus Service

Ireland West Airport announce new Aer Lingus Service

29th March 2023 at 12:30 pm

Ireland West Airport welcomed the commencement of a brand new daily service connecting the west coast of Ireland to London Heathrow with Aer Lingus.

Turkish Airlines Ten Pin Bowling Winners

Turkish Airlines Ten Pin Bowling Winners

29th March 2023 at 12:30 pm

Onur Gull and team Turkish airlines hosted 12 tTrade partner teams with a total of 36 players in the Turkish Airlines 10 pin bowling competition for Irish trade partners. There was fierce competition between all teams with strikes and several other fun deliveries aimed towards the pins which eventually made contact, albeit not necessarily in the right lane.

Dublin Direct to Bradley International is back

Dublin Direct to Bradley International is back

29th March 2023 at 12:30 pm

Don Shearer (Travelbiz) joined trade and media partners to celebrate the relaunch of Aer Lingus’ nonstop direct flight from Dublin to Hartford/Windsor Locks Connecticut’s Bradley Airport.

El AL Israel Airlines inaugural direct service to Tel Aviv from Dublin

El AL Israel Airlines inaugural direct service to Tel Aviv from Dublin

29th March 2023 at 12:30 pm

Oranit Beithalahmy (Senior Director Central - West Europe and Africa, El Al Israel Airlines) along with Catherine Grennell Whyte (MD ATTS Ireland) representing EL AL, Israel Airlines in Ireland

Shannon Airport sees significant hike in passenger traffic throughout January and February

Shannon Airport sees significant hike in passenger traffic throughout January and February

29th March 2023 at 12:30 pm

The number of passengers travelling through Shannon Airport during January and February of this year has seen a significant hike on pre-pandemic figures, as published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) this week.

Congratulations Paul King Nolan on your retirement

Congratulations Paul King Nolan on your retirement

29th March 2023 at 12:30 pm

Don Shearer (Travelbiz) spoke with his friend and travel colleague Paul Nolan last week on his decision to retire after 50 plus years in the industry.
“Our next-door neighbour when I was growing up, was a pilot. I was in awe of his travels and this was a deciding factor in me getting into travel”, said Paul as he embarked on his career in the industry,