Travelbiz Trade Updates
Worldchoice Conference headline speaker announced

Worldchoice Conference headline speaker announced

28th October 2022 at 11:00 am

#TRAVELTRADETOGETHER
‘Making a Difference’ Carol Anne O'Neill (Commercial Manager Worldchoice).
With less than 3 weeks to go I am delighted to announce that the Headline Sponsor of the Worldchoice Conference 2022 is the iNUA Collection. Christian Schmelter (Group Director Corporate & MICE Sales) said, “The iNUA Collection is delighted to partner with Worldchoice for their annual conference. As Ireland’s largest regional hotel group, The iNUA Collection includes beautiful 4 and 5 Star Hotels, from the luxurious Muckross Park Hotel & Spa in Killarney Co. Kerry to the intimate Hibernian Hotel, a boutique property located in the heart of Kilkenny city. Our Radisson Blu Hotels are located in Cork, Limerick, Athlone, and Sligo along with the Tullamore Court Hotel, Hillgrove Hotel Monaghan, Dublin One Hotel and The Fairways Hotel Dundalk, where we will host this year’s Worldchoice Conference”.

Marian heads for the Pyramids

Marian heads for the Pyramids

28th October 2022 at 11:00 am

#TRAVELTRADETOGETHER
Our very own Marian Benton joins trade and media partners on the Egyptair mega Fam in conjunction with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism this week.
The group will get to sample the all-new service with Egyptair direct from Dublin to Cairo which commenced this summer. Egyptair operate four times per week and is Ireland’s first scheduled air service to and from Egypt. This new route comes in light of the strategy of the flag carrier of Egypt to expand its network the most dynamic cities and hubs around the world.

The Holiday World Shows are back

The Holiday World Shows are back

28th October 2022 at 11:00 am

#TRAVELTRADETOGETHER
Booking now open for Trade & Media Morning.
Exhibitors’ opportunities for 2023 now available
The annual Holiday World Shows return next January. Our first shows back after the incredibly successful January 2020 shows, next year’s events are open now to exhibitor bookings. The Show dates are The Holiday Show in Association with Shannon Airport 14-15 January; Holiday World Show Belfast 20-22 January; and Holiday World Show Dublin 27-29 January. The three shows, running over 30 years, reach the largest B2B and B2C holiday audience across the island of Ireland. Opportunities are available for both international travel trade and Domestic tourism bodies.

It’s a Win, Win with Stuba

It’s a Win, Win with Stuba

28th October 2022 at 11:00 am

#TRAVELTRADETOGETHER
Now it’s over to you. To celebrate our new hotel curations, Stuba is giving away €100 voucher each day (Monday - Friday) to one lucky agent who makes a booking over €250 on their new website. You choose whether you want a supermarket voucher, shopping voucher or a restaurant voucher! Plus, every booking each week will be entered into a prize draw to win a €350 Stuba voucher towards the cost of your own hotel booking.

Congratulations!!!! Elaine Massey

Congratulations!!!! Elaine Massey

28th October 2022 at 11:00 am

#TRAVELTRADETOGETHER
Elaine Massey (Killiney Travel) was the very lucky winner of United Airlines 3-night break in Washington with Destination DC!
This amazing prize celebrates United’s Dublin to Washington, DC 10th year anniversary. Elaine wins two return United Economy flights to IAD, a 3-night stay at the AC Hotel Washington, DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard and 2 entries to Enchant.
We are all packed Elaine and look forward to seeing you in the airport.

ITAA Post Conference Fam in Huelva

ITAA Post Conference Fam in Huelva

28th October 2022 at 11:00 am

#TRAVELTRADETOGETHER
The 2022 ITAA conference was excellent and the follow up wasn’t half bad either! The post Fam trip is eagerly anticipated and Huelva didn’t disappoint. What a Province! It really is an undiscovered gem. We strolled around the jewel of Franciscan Monasterio de Santa Maria de la Rabida where Christopher Columbus sought assistance to intercede with Queen Isabella to finance his voyages. Luckily she did and he brought great glory to Spain. We visited replicas of his ships at Palos de la Frontera: Santa Maria, La Pinta and La Nina.

Toky-go! Finnair launches direct flights to Tokyo-Haneda

Toky-go! Finnair launches direct flights to Tokyo-Haneda

28th October 2022 at 11:00 am

#TRAVELTRADETOGETHER
Flights from Helsinki begin 30 October! Finnair’s second Japanese route.
This weekend, Finnair is launching new direct flights from Helsinki to Tokyo-Haneda, in a boost to its Asian services.
From 30 October, flights to Tokyo’s second airport will operate daily in addition to twice weekly connections to Narita, giving customers a great choice of flight options to Japan and the country’s capital. The first flight comes just weeks after Japan eased its travel restrictions, after more than two years of severe curbs to travel due to the pandemic.

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
#TRAVELTRADETOGETHER
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

#TRAVELTRADETOGETHER
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

#TRAVELTRADETOGETHER
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.