Serengeti Flyer – Opening February 27
20th February 2023 at 12:00 pm The World’s Tallest and Fastest Ride of its Kind. Would you try it???
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced that Serengeti Flyer, the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind, will open in February 27.
With each swing, riders will soar higher and higher above Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s expansive 65-acre Serengeti Plain while experiencing multiple negative-G moments before plunging back toward the Earth.
Serengeti Flyer will feature twin duelling arms that soar progressively higher, reaching speeds of 68 mph and a maximum height of 135 feet at the ride’s peak. Guests will be seated back-to-back in rows of 10 across two gondolas, allowing for 40 guests to experience the ride at once.
Onur Gul (Turkish Airlines) is bowled over with his new Travelbiz Diary
20th February 2023 at 12:00 pm Don Shearer (Travelbiz) popped into to see Onur Gul to catch up on all things Turkish Airlines and talk through plans for trade interaction in 2023. Onur stressed the importance of looking after his valued retail trade partners in Ireland and with recent personnel changes at the Dublin Airport HQ, looks forward to getting out and about to see you all very soon. His Travelbiz 2023 Diary is already filling fast and plans are being made for later in the year. Talking of which…Onur asked Don to remind you all that The Turkish Airlines Bowling is back!
Travelbiz lands in Tullys Travel Carlow
20th February 2023 at 12:00 pm All the Tullys Travel team were very busy with happy clients booking away as Don landed in Carlow to see them all! Michelle took the roll of honour sporting our all new Travelbiz 2023 Diary which is now on all the desks of the Tullys Travel team in Carlow.
International Women’s Day AWTE Lunch register today
20th February 2023 at 12:00 pm Join AWTE for their International Women’s Day Lunch on Wednesday, 8th March 2023 in the Rose Room, Clarence Hotel, Dublin 2.
Registration for the lunch only – HERE. https://awte.ie/events/#!event/2023/3/8/awte-international-women-8217-s-day-lunch-agm
Registration for lunch and agm – HERE. https://awte.ie/events/#!event/2023/3/8/awte-ireland-agm
AWTE Ireland - Association of Women Travel Executives Ireland
The next AGM will also be held on 8th March 2023 and will be held in the Clarence Hotel prior to the AWTE International Women's Day Lunch. The AGM will take place at 11:30am and will be followed by the lunch at 12:30pm.
LOS ANGELES TOURISM CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN IN 2023
20th February 2023 at 9:56 am In Celebration of The Hollywood Sign’s Centennial Anniversary, Los Angeles Tourism Spotlights Entertainment Attractions for Worldwide Visitors.
Los Angeles Tourism is thrilled to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the city’s most prolific and globally recognized symbol – The Hollywood Sign. The iconic letters have stood as an American landmark for 100 years, perched atop the Santa Monica Mountains overlooking the City of Angels. The sign is synonymous with the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown and emblematic of a century’s worth of Hollywood history, from the notable to the notorious. Today, the sign is an enduring symbol of Los Angeles, beckoning travelers to come experience a place where magic is possible and dreams come true. In conjunction with this historic anniversary, the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is highlighting the wealth of entertainment options for visitors to enjoy, including exciting studio tours and live television tapings throughout the city.
Emirates Agent Appreciation flies to the real Capital
10th February 2023 at 12:00 pm Irish Travel Industry Award Winners.
• Airline of the Year – Best long-haul airline originating from Ireland: Emirates
• Airline of the Year – Best Business Class: Emirates
Team Emirates arrived in the real Capital to show their appreciation for key trade partners in the Cork region. Thani Al Ansari (Country Manager), Anita Thomas and Filippo Rocchi thanked all partners for their amazing support, reporting a really great start to 2023 across all key routes.
Travel Partners group Trade Appreciation dates for your Travelbiz Diaries!
10th February 2023 at 12:00 pm Travel Partners group Trade Appreciation dates for your Travelbiz Dairies!
Need a Travelbiz Dairy? Email Diary@Travelbiz.ie
Thank you from Alexander, Jason and team Etihad in Ireland
10th February 2023 at 12:00 pm Valued trade partners and industry colleagues, we wanted to say a BIG thank you for your support in nominating Etihad Airways for three awards at the ITIA Awards including:
• Best Airline (Long Haul)
• Best Business Class
• Best Travel Team (from an airline)
While we may not have won, we are grateful for the support you have given us. Regardless of the awards, we will always strive to provide the best service on the ground and in the air.
Congratulations to all Travel Extra Travel Journalist of the year award winners
10th February 2023 at 12:00 pm Kevin Flanagan (Travel Extra Editor) reports from the event, which took place in Ballsbridge, Dublin, last weekend.
The last weekend in January is always one of the best weekends for the travel industry, filled with awards, networking, and one or two glasses of champagne!
Fort Lauderdale – The Venice of America
10th February 2023 at 12:00 pm Don popped into to see Martina and Massimo from United Airlines with their 2023 Travelbiz Diaries. Jacinta from Travelbiz met with the ebullient Tracy Vaughan (Senior Vice President) and Paul Mason (Senior Manager) of Global Trade Development Fort Lauderdale in The Ivy in Dublin to promote a glittering gem in south Florida. Perhaps sometimes overshadowed by other Floridian attractions, the good news is that Fort Lauderdale no longer hides her light under a bushel. Endless sparkling inland waterways, 24 miles of golden beachfront, fabulous weather and world class tourist properties guarantees Fort Lauderdale a force to be reckoned with.