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
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
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
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,
NCL Announces ‘Beetlejuice’ to debut on Norwegian Viva
29th March 2023 at 12:30 pm Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel announced ‘Beetlejuice’ the Musical as the headline production aboard its newest ground-breaking ship, Norwegian Viva, along with the ship’s full line-up of onboard entertainment offerings debuting August 2023.
Team Royal Caribbean EMEA PR Team thank trade media partners
29th March 2023 at 12:30 pm Team Royal Caribbean EMEA PR Team thank trade media partners
Don Shearer (Travelbiz) is certainly a Busy Bee as he was a guest of Royal Caribbeans EMEA PR team last week in Dublin.
Princess Cruises offers onboard spending money in new campaign
29th March 2023 at 12:30 pm Princess Cruises has launched a new campaign, ‘How will you spend yours?’, which offers up to $500 onboard spending money per couple when booking a 2024 sailing.
The promotion, which runs until 2 May 2023, is available on over 550 departures, on sailings of five nights and longer.
Tropical Sky host Irish trade media partners
29th March 2023 at 12:30 pm Don Shearer (MD Travelbiz & Travelfinders) joined the Tropical Sky team in The Ely Wine Bar for an intimate update on Tropical Sky’s amazing range of products and how this year has been shaping up for the brand.
The Ladies who Lunch Bunch!
29th March 2023 at 12:30 pm At Susan’s behest, we share the photo of our latest reunion, celebrating the ladies in travel (some retired!) who enjoy a lively catch up, good food and a tincture of vino! Susan is having a tough time at the moment, so we really appreciated her joining us in Isabelle’s in Dublin on Saturday. Wishing her a speedy recovery.
Pat Dawson (CEO ITAA) announces retirement
29th March 2023 at 12:30 pm The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) announced that CEO Pat Dawson has informed the Board of his intention to retire from the association at the end of April 2023, after thirteen years in the role.
Paul Hackett (President ITAA) said, "Pat's retirement will mark the end of a remarkable career within the travel industry.