Making a Difference
22nd December 2022 at 12:00 pm The theme for this year’s Worldchoice conference in November 2022 was ‘making a difference’ and that was evident from the moment delegates arrived on Friday evening to the conclusion on Sunday morning. The level of interaction, energy and pure delight to be back in ‘full on’ conference mode was so good and testament to the amazing job that Carol Anne O’Neill (Commercial Manger Worldchoice) has done bringing Worldchoice members, trade and media partners back together to do what we do best.
A number of delegates and trade partners took the opportunity to arrive on Friday evening and enjoy the very comfortable surroundings of the Fairways Hotel which is part of the INUA Collection of hotels in Ireland. The hotel provided the perfect facilitates and location for this year’s conference with a great presentation theatre, reception and break out area along with one of the finest dining and entertainment spaces available in the sector.
Travelbiz review of 2022
22nd December 2022 at 12:00 pm Another year over and an new one just about to begin and what a year it has been. Our very first story of the year was titled ‘Bounce Back In 2022’ and boy we did just that.
January 08th 2022.
Well, here we are again, a new year with new challenges, but the focus will change to managing demand and converting all of those enquiries! Travelbiz will continue to deliver in 2022 with a lot of new and very exciting developments along the way, as we all check in and get ready to board our ‘bounce back’ journey to what we all do best! Travel sentiment is high as all we hear from our colleagues’ friends and family, is we are travelling again in 2022 no matter what.
Team Etihad thanks the trade for 15 years of great support
22nd December 2022 at 12:00 pm July of 2022 Etihad celebrated 15 years of trade partner support in Ireland.
“You have choices in a very competitive market, and we thank you for your amazing support over the past 15 years in Ireland”, said Martin Drew (Senior Vice President Cargo & Sales Etihad) on behalf of team Etihad in Ireland in the Intercontinental Hotel in Ballsbridge last week as we celebrated with trade partners 15 years of Etihad connecting Ireland with the UAE and beyond.
Travelbiz took the opportunity to catch up with Martin earlier in the day, proceedings to get an insight into Etihad’s plans for the future and achievements over the past 15 years operating from Dublin.
Sunway announce two senior appointments
22nd December 2022 at 12:00 pm Sunway continued their trade support commitment with the appointment of Niki and Anne Marie in April 2022.
Congratulations to Nikki Doyle Sunway’s new European Sales Manager and Ann-Marie Durkin as Agency Relationship Manager.
This is fantastic news for the industry and again a real endorsement of Sunway’s Investment and commitment to the trade.
Announcing the appointments, Mary Denton (CEO) said, “It’s the people who make a difference and both Nikki and Ann-Marie are great examples of this. Together they will ensure we deliver an exceptional service to our trade colleagues”.
Good Luck Susana Cardosa
22nd December 2022 at 12:00 pm In June of 2022 we wished our valued, much loved, trade partner, colleague and friend, Susana Cardosa all the very best of luck as she concluded her term as Director of the Portuguese Tourist office in Dublin. Susana made lots of very dear friends in Ireland over the past number of years in Ireland and embraced not only our culture but our very unique way of doing business in our sector.
Emirates Celebrates 10 years flying from Dublin
22nd December 2022 at 12:00 pm 2022 marked Emirates’ 10th birthday on the Dublin Dubai route and Don Shearer (Travelbiz) joined trade media partners and guests at Emirates celebratory lunch in House, Leeson Street, which will be followed by a very special trade partner event in the Shelbourne this week. The weather tried it’s very best to dampen the occasion, but it failed miserably as we were treated to fine food, wines and great company as we reconnect and #flybetter.
Congratulations to Tara Povey, who won 2 business class tickets to Dubai! Tara provided the nearest guess to the amount of jelly beans in the jar!
TIGS Con Horgan Presidents day
22nd December 2022 at 12:00 pm Our President, Mr Con Horgan, hosted lucky TIGS members in his own club, Royal Dublin Golf Club on 6th September 2022, in what was our final outing of the 2022 season. A very fitting end to a successful TIGS season, not only did Con host at his home club, but his Castlerosse Park Resort in Killarney also generously sponsored the event and prizes. As we kept an eagle (the only eagle experienced for the day!) eye on the weather, luck was on our side for the front 9, and despite a deluge from the 14th, the day went off swimmingly otherwise. Regrettably, a few golf balls went for a swim too, but that was conversation for the 19th!
Travel Centres 17th Roaring Success
22nd December 2022 at 12:00 pm Jacinta Mc Glynn (Travelbiz Senior Reporter) attended the 17th Travel Centres 2022 conference in the splendid surrounds of Killashee House Hotel in Co. Kildare back in November. Dominic and Bernie Burke once again pulled out all the stops delivering an amazing event with speed dating workshops and professional presentations for the first half of the day.
Andy Harmer (CLIA) gave a rousing speech; ditto Adam Weatherly from ISME Skillnets and Keynote Speaker Russell Beck. The atmosphere was electric. I spoke to many agents all buzzing with positivity and simply delighted to be in the midst of travel colleagues again. The networking event was jammed with each exhibitor’s table facing queues of eager agents anxious to hone their skills on upcoming products and discover what’s trending and learn the latest news updates. This supplier speed dating could catch on! The broad smiles and energy in the room was enough.
Love is in the air for Eoghan and Orla
22nd December 2022 at 12:00 pm Eoghan and tied the knot in May of this year.
A huge Travelbiz congratulations to our dear friend Eoghan Corry and his beautiful new wife Orla Conlan on their recent wedding. Where did Orla and Eoghan meet? Sure, where else.... yes, you’ve guessed it, on an airplane.
TRAVELBIZ DIRECTORY ARRIVES THIS WEEK!!!!
22nd December 2022 at 12:00 pm Apologies for the delay in getting our all new Travelbiz Diary to you as we ran into weather and Brexit issues! Our full schedule of deliveries will now commence on January the 03rd as a result. All of you registered will receive copies and we will then deliver countrywide.
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