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Northern Ireland Travel Awards with British Airways

Northern Ireland Travel Awards with British Airways

28th October 2022 at 11:00 am

Northern Ireland Travel Awards with British Airways
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Don Shearer (Travelbiz & Travelfinders Managing Director) was the guest of Adam Bennett (Head of UK & Irl Business Channels British Airways) and Tara Magee (Commercial Manager Ireland) at last weekends 30th Northern Ireland Travel Awards. We were all winners on the night for sure. What an industry. And once again Johnathan Adare and all the NITN team did an amazing job shining a light brighter than ever on our industry partners, professionals and success. We are back stronger than ever for sure.

Aer Lingus resumes direct flights to Miami

Aer Lingus resumes direct flights to Miami

28th October 2022 at 11:00 am

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Welcome to Miami! Aer Lingus have restarted their direct flights to Miami, Florida for the first time in two and a half years. The route will operate three times weekly, as part of the airline’s winter schedule. And to celebrate the Miami restart, Aer Lingus has also launched special fares on flights to North America – fly to Miami from €159 or fly or any other North American destination from €169.
Renowned for its beautiful beaches, art deco architecture and Cuban-inspired cuisine, Miami is just a flight away with Aer Lingus. Whether it’s soaking up on the sun on South Beach, discovering Miami’s vibrant Cuban culture in Little Havana or admiring the colourful architecture lining the iconic Ocean Drive, it’s an ideal winter destination with guaranteed sunshine.

Ireland West Airport launches its 2022-2023 winter schedule

Ireland West Airport launches its 2022-2023 winter schedule

28th October 2022 at 11:00 am

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84 weekly flights to and from 11 UK and European Destinations.
Ireland West Airport has launched its bumper winter schedule, with 84 weekly flights to and from a host of cities in the UK and Europe.
This winter, Ryanair will operate their largest ever winter schedule at Ireland West Airport, with 11 routes to choose from, including a new twice weekly winter service to Birmingham in the UK. This winter will also see the continuation of their hugely popular weekly sun service to Malaga. Also see the airline operate a twice weekly service to Milan in Italy, offering consumers the option of a weekend city break whilst also providing fantastic access to some of the best skiing spots Europe has to offer, with several of Europe’s top ski resorts located within a 2 hour drive of Bergamo Airport.

Silversea Launch Trade Bonus Commissions

Silversea Launch Trade Bonus Commissions

14th October 2022 at 2:00 pm

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Plus, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line offers savings to Venetian Society members and friends on summer 2023 and winter 2023/2024 Silver Endeavour voyages.
Silversea Cruises®, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, is reaffirming its commitment to its worldwide community of travel advisors with the offer of a £215 / €250 bonus commission for new bookings made on any voyage departing in 2023. The special bonus commission, which will be paid to the travel advisor 45 days after a booking with a deposit is made, is available until October 31, 2022, and applies to more than 400 voyages to the most remarkable destinations across all seven continents.

Happy Canada Day with Air Canada

Happy Canada Day with Air Canada

14th October 2022 at 12:00 pm

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Aer Lingus will be the only Irish and European airline to operate from Cleveland, Ohio.
Happy Canada Day with Air Canada
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Did you get your chocolate lolly.
Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving 10th October from the Air Canada Sales team who continued their visits up and down the length and breadth of the country bringing greetings and the highly sought-after Air Canada chocolate lollies. Last week the teams took in the northwest, Tyrone, Derry, Cavan, Monaghan and Meath, Dublin suburbs and the sunny south east loop. They’d like to say thanks for the great welcome, and Blaithin and her team even managed a snap with the Derry Girls.

Travelbiz trade Directory & Diary 2023

Travelbiz trade Directory & Diary 2023

14th October 2022 at 12:00 pm

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MSC Opera for World Cup Fans in Doha

MSC Opera for World Cup Fans in Doha

14th October 2022 at 12:00 pm

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High-end MSC Cruises ship to offer 1,075 passenger cabins for visitors to Doha from 19 November to 19 December.
MSC Cruises announced that MSC Opera will become a cruise ship hotel in Doha working in cooperation with Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. The ship will be berthed ready to welcome visitors in the port from 19 November through to 19 December and will join MSC World Europa and MSC Poesia during this period.

ITAA Conference – ‘Leading Teams and Selling Dreams’

ITAA Conference – ‘Leading Teams and Selling Dreams’

14th October 2022 at 12:00 pm

ITAA Conference – ‘Leading Teams and Selling Dreams’
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The very impressive Hotel Fuerte El Rompido in the gorgeous little fisherman’s village of El Rompido, in the Province of Huelva, was the location for this year’s annual ITAA conference. The theme for ITAA members and trade partners was ‘Leading Teams and Selling Dreams’ and no better location to commence that journey as delegates arrived to soak up Huelva sunshine and sample some amazing sea food, local vino and incredible hospitality.

Espana Por Favor! Spain Celebrates it’s National Day

Espana Por Favor! Spain Celebrates it’s National Day

14th October 2022 at 12:00 pm

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Jacinta Mc Glynn (Travelbiz) bids a sad and fond farewell to His Excellency, Sr Idelfonso Castro, our Spanish Ambassador to Ireland as he leaves these shores for pastures new. Celebrating Spain’s National Day on 12th October. His Excellency made an impassioned speech about his beloved native country and expressed his great love of Ireland too. He prefaced his words by offering heartfelt sympathy to the people of Creeslough, Co. Donegal for the horrific tragedy which unfolded there.

Congratulations Tom Britton

Congratulations Tom Britton

14th October 2022 at 12:00 pm

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Tom Britton competes in Iron Man World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Congratulations to our very own Iron Man Tom Britton who competed in the Iron Man World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii over the weekend.
The race entailed a 2.4-mile ocean swim, 112-mile cycle, followed by a leisurely 26.2-mile run!!!!! Sure, you wouldn’t go that far on your holidays!!!
Amazing Tom and well done on staying alive let alone completing the race.