NEW YORK CITY COMMEMORATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH LAUNCH OF FILM CELEBRATING BLACK LIVES IN EARLY NEW YORK
7th February 2023 at 8:59 am NYC & Company, the Black Gotham Experience and New York City Public Design Commission Launch “Epicenter, The Grounds: The Black Experience Through the Eyes of City Hall”.
Also in Celebration of Black History Month, NYC & Company Launches New Content on The Black Experience in NYC, “Rising Stars of the Black Community".
NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, is proud to support today’s launch of a new film tour highlighting NYC’s early Black history, created by the Black Gotham Experience in conjunction with New York City Public Design Commission.
TPG Feel the love
3rd February 2023 at 1:40 pm TPG reveal a new logo to reflect their enthusiasm, energy and love for the travel trade.
TPG - Travel Partners Group was founded in 2014 and since then, has become established as the leading supplier group to host trade events throughout Ireland. Comprising of 10 Irish based travel trade suppliers, the group hosts events with an emphasis on delivering news & information in a fun & informal way.
“The TPG supplier events are well known and respected by the Irish travel trade and our focus for 2023 moves from the old-style roadshow format, to a new style agent appreciation event with emphasis on networking and delivering news in a less formal, but equally memorable way”, said Alan Sparling (ASM Ireland).
Stuba reports record sales week and day!!!
3rd February 2023 at 1:40 pm Accommodation specialist Stuba has announced a record-breaking sales day and week for both revenue and room nights booked, outperforming pre-pandemic levels in week commencing 23 January.
Compared to the same week in 2020, the bedbank has seen a 47% increase growth in revenue and is seeing solid growth for all key leisure destinations. Overall, Stuba has reported that nearly 50% of sales are for travel from May 2023 and beyond suggesting that the early booking behaviour pattern has reverted to pre-pandemic trends. In addition, 88% of sales are for 4* and 5* properties.
Longhaul destinations are seeing strong growth, such as Cancun/Riviera Maya +142%, Hawaii +113% and 62% for Bali and 53% for Barbados.
Over 30,000 visitors attend Holiday World Show Dublin
3rd February 2023 at 1:40 pm Over 30,000 visitors attend Holiday World Show Dublin
A welcome and successful return after three years at the RDS Simmonscourt.
Holiday World Show Dublin, which took place last weekend for its first edition in three years, saw more than 30,000 people make their way to the RDS Simmonscourt for personalised expert travel advice, show-only deals and tips on the top places to travel in 2023.
Maria Hourican (CEO Business Exhibitions Ltd) organisers of Holiday World Show Dublin said, “Our 2023 show has been a true return to form, with visitor numbers meeting our expectations. Exhibitors have reported a considerable increase in business as consumer spending returns to near pre-pandemic levels and customers are booking their holidays for the year ahead”.
ITIA Awards a Gala Performance
3rd February 2023 at 1:40 pm There were more sequins than you could shake a spangle at and more glamour than seen on red carpets anywhere! It all kicked off with the ITAA drinks reception in Café en Seine on Dublin’s Dawson Street where Prosecco flowed and the ladies graced us with stunning evening gowns (strapless, feather boas, sheaths, satin and velvet much in evidence) and the gentlemen stepped up to the fashion plate with terrific tuxedos and snow-white pleated shirts. Off to the iconic Mansion House where the party was all ready to explode with excitement. The atmosphere was electric and the mood euphoric. Glittering table settings, romantic candlelight and shimmering chandeliers set the scene for a night to remember.
ITIA Awards Winners
3rd February 2023 at 1:40 pm The event was organised on behalf of the ITAA by Business Exhibitions Limited with headline sponsor MSC Cruises. Award categories were sponsored by MSC Cruises, Dublin Airport, Germany Tourist Office, Spanish Tourist Office, Shannon Airport, Princess Cruises, Cork Airport, APT Travel Marvel, McCarthy Insurance Group, Hertz, Royal Caribbean International and Emirates. The event is also sponsored by Mediahuis.
Excellence in Cruise Category - Sponsored by German National Tourist Office
Main Stream Cruise Line of the Year: Royal Caribbean
Premium Cruise Line of the Year: Celebrity Cruises
Ultra Luxury Cruise Line of the Year: Silver Sea Cruises
River Cruise Line of the Year: Uniworld Cruises
Iconic interview with Jennifer Callister
3rd February 2023 at 1:40 pm Jennifer Callister (Royal Caribbean International Head of Ireland) took time out of her very busy schedule last week to catch up with Don and bring you all up to speed on all things Royal Caribbean.
Jenny said, “We’re seeing a very positive start to 2023 based on the last few years and are confident that the business will have a year of growth ahead. We’re continuing to see strength in the consumer market with strong pricing, accelerated bookings, and strong onboard revenue spend prior to sailing and while onboard. The number of travellers considering a cruise is the highest it has been in two years and nearing pre-pandemic levels”.
“We’re noticing fly cruise packages continue to be popular amongst our consumer base which is why we’re working even closer with travel agents to leverage our ATOL licence by offering charters to take travellers to our ships”.
Emirates Agent Appreciation Lunch at the Ivy
3rd February 2023 at 1:40 pm Airline of the Year - Best long-haul airline originating from Ireland: Emirates
Airline of the Year - Best Business Class: Emirates
Celebrating their very recent Irish Travel Industry Awards, new Country Manager for the airline in Ireland, Thani Al Ansari, welcomed the trade this week at the Emirates trade appreciation lunch in Dublin’s Ivy restaurant. Along with Anita Thomas and Filippo Rocchi, the Emirates team thanked the trade for their amazing support as we tucked into a beautiful lunch with fine wines and bubbles to celebrate the day.
Travelbiz would like to thank Thani, Anita, Filippo and all the amazing Emirates team in Ireland for their trade support and look forward to a record breaking 2023.
Irish Industry Shines
3rd February 2023 at 1:40 pm Holiday World Dublin opened its doors to the trade and public last weekend and our Industry celebrated in style at the Irish Travel Industry awards. Last week’s activity at Holiday world and the reconnection, celebration and support achieved at the Irish Travel Industry Awards confirms that we are all back on track and 2023 looks like it’s going to be a record breaking year for all in our sector.
ITIA Awards Winners
3rd February 2023 at 1:40 pm Emma Smart accepted the award for her late and much-loved Husband Robbie on the night for our ‘On the Road Hero’ which will always carry Robbie’s name. A fantastic tribute and very special way to remember Robbie.
Cassidy Travel was crowned ITAA Travel Agency of the Year 2023 with over ten employees, whilst Travel Escapes was named as the ITAA Travel Agency of the Year 2023 with under ten employees. Another big win was for Club Travel who won ITAA Corporate Travel Agency of the Year.