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.
Book and Win with Innstant Travel
29th March 2023 at 12:30 pm Travelbiz has teamed up with Innstant Travel to bring you this opportunity to win a €100 One4all Gift Card every day from next Monday the 27th of March to Friday the 31st of March.
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Promotional period 27/03/23 to 31/03/23.
The One4all voucher prize value is €100 and it is not redeemable for cash
A winner will be announced daily
Asturias 120 Minutes from Paradise
29th March 2023 at 12:30 pm Peter O’Hanlon (Travelbiz & Travelfinders Sales Director) spent 120 minutes in paradise as a guest of Graciela Blanco (Vice Chancellor of Tourism of the Principality of Asturias) and Ruben Lopez (Director of The Spanish Tourist Office in Ireland)