Greek National Tourist Office Trade & Media Dinner
3rd February 2023 at 1:40 pm Greece is the word with features editor Declan Mescall.
On the occasion of the Greek National Tourist Office (GNTO) exhibiting at the Dublin Holiday World Show, Eleni Skarveli (Director GNTO UK & Ireland) hosted a sumptuous dinner on Friday 27th January for key Irish travel trade and travel media at Bang Restaurant in Dublin City Centre. The invited Irish trade and media, including Declan Mescall (Features Editor Travelbiz), were joined by GNTO partners and destinations from the regions of Crete, Thessaloniki Crete, Halkidiki, and Central Macedonia . Everyone was treated to a wonderful meal by Bang’s Greek chef. 2023 sees Greece with its largest delegation at the Holiday World Show.
More To Explore in Malta in 2023!
3rd February 2023 at 1:40 pm Don Shearer (Travelbiz) caught up with Tolene van der Merwe (Director Malta Tourism Ireland & UK) at Holiday world last weekend. Ireland continues to go from strength to strength with direct flights from Dublin and Shannon and passenger numbers will exceed pre covid targets for 2023! Tolene had a very clear message for the trade in Ireland.
“Whatever you’re looking for in a holiday, a trip to the Maltese Islands is an unmissable experience for any type of traveller. With so much to see and do, whether you’re a history buff, a night owl, a thrill seeker, or simply a rambler wishing to be amazed by natural splendour, the list of things to do in Malta is endless”.
Just a three and a half hour flight away, you can fly directly to Malta from Dublin or Shannon Airport with Ryanair. You can also book your holiday through a tour operator such as Sunway Travel, Budget Travel and Cassidy Travel along with any Travel agent in Ireland.
Columbia here we come
3rd February 2023 at 1:40 pm Jacinta (Travelbiz) was privileged to join her Excellency Sra Patricia Cortes, Colombia’s Ambassador to Ireland, for lunch at her splendid residence in Dublin recently. Her beautiful home is a fitting venue to display the wonders and delights that Colombia offers the lucky visitor. A lunch of local delicacies (think empanadas and torta tres leches) in fun company and learning interesting facts about the country, showed true Colombian hospitality.
Dispel any previous notions you might have about Colombia because the country can stand with the best in terms of biodiversity, incredible ecosystem and awesome nature. Colombia claims two great oceans - Atlantic and Pacific - and showcases beaches, vertiginous mountain peaks, Amazonian jungle territory, rainforests, mangroves, desert area, heritage sites, amazing history and architecture.
Greg and Julie at The Holiday World Show
3rd February 2023 at 1:40 pm The Greg Evans Consultancy Limited also trading as GEC TR represents Philadelphia CVB, The Countryside of Philadelphia, Atlantic city and New Jersey in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Greg Evans and Julie Greenhill Horan were exhibiting at Holiday World Dublin last weekend representing all brands for the trade and consumer days. We took time out to catch a few snaps with the guys and trade partners. Greg was sporting the Philadelphia Eagles jersey who will now play in the Superbowl following their great win against the SFO 49ers. Let's go!! #discoverphilly Discover Philadelphia
Pre-Register for The Holiday World Show 2023 Media & Trade Morning
26th January 2023 at 12:00 pm The Holiday World Show Dublin 2023 Media & Trade Morning is taking place from 09.30am to 12.30pm on Friday 27th January in the RDS Simmonscourt. This year’s show will see some 1,000 travel experts from 50 countries on hand to provide expert advice and the opportunity to discuss the 2023 season with members of the travel media and travel trade.
Brand USA 2023 Mega Fam
26th January 2023 at 12:00 pm Brand USA hosts 60 UK &European sales agents across the U.S. and gears up for this years Mega Fam in April!
The next Brand USA Mega FAM in partnership with American Airlines and British Airways is set to take place on 19 April 2023, hosting 60 agents from the U.K. & Ireland on six itineraries across the U.S. Agents will need to log their bookings made with American Airlines and British Airways from 16 January - 28 February 2023 in order to be eligible to win a place on the trip, as well as complete the Mega FAM Airlines Badge on the USA Discovery Program U.K. & Ireland website. More information on the itineraries and finale will be released soon.
Win with Bookabed
26th January 2023 at 12:00 pm Bookabed have partnered with United Airlines, Fitzpatrick’s Hotel in New York and NYC the Official guide to offer one lucky agent the opportunity to win an amazing trip to the Big Apple!
It could not be easier to enter. Make a booking with Bookabed and United Airlines to any US Destination up to the 28th of February 2023
Phil Grehan RIP
26th January 2023 at 12:00 pm It is with deep sadness we learned of the passing of one of our true Industry characters, Phil Grehan, last Friday morning. Marian Benton (Travelbiz) sent us the very sad news from Australia over the weekend where she was to meet Phil for a long overdue reunion. Phil moved to Coffs Harbour on the 1st of January last year to be near her daughter, Deirdre, and her husband Richard and her two adored grandchildren, Ameila and Oliver.
Royal Caribbean Magic with Michelle at Holiday World Show Belfast
26th January 2023 at 12:00 pm Michelle Ryan (Regional Sales Manager Royal Caribbean Ireland) was all set for another busy Holiday World Saturday in Belfast in conjunction with Sandra Corkin (MD Oasis Travel) and the Oasis Travel team at the Titanic Exhibition Centre.
Happy Travelbiz Diary Day Limerick Travel
26th January 2023 at 12:00 pm A very special Travelbiz Diary delivery for a very Special Llady, Sheila Brazil. Thanks so much Norma and Igor and all the Limerick Travel team for your registration and we look forward to seeing you all again very soon.