Celebrity Cruises Biggest Offer of the Year’ with the ‘Fly to Europe from €99’!!!!
10th February 2023 at 12:00 pm Book and secure by 01st March 2023!
With our ‘Biggest Offer of the Year’, your clients can cruise the Med onboard any of our stunning ships in Europe including Celebrity Edge for 7-nights in Spain, France & Italy.
Not only can you offer your clients incredible savings, they will enjoy up to $800 to spend onboard and flights to Europe from just €99pp*.
Turkish Airlines Bowling is back
10th February 2023 at 12:00 pm Don popped into to see Martina and Massimo from United Airlines with their 2023 Travelbiz Diaries. Great to see the crew and love the developing Scottish accents. Lots planned for 2023 so stay tuned to Travelbiz for all the Buzz from United Airlines.
There is a very limited stock of Diaries remaining. You can order by emailing diary@travelbiz.ie with your full name and postal code today.
Spring into Interaction with the Travel Suppliers Network
10th February 2023 at 12:00 pm Spring into Interaction with the Travel Suppliers Network
Get those dates into your all new Travelbiz 2023 Diary today! Need one? Email Diary@travelbiz.ie.
Craig Donnelly and all the TSN partners will be springing into full reengagement mode this spring and are looking forward to visiting you all. Invites will be sent out shortly so keep your eye on your inbox.
There will also be a much-anticipated announcement regarding their 2023 grand prize in the near future and it’s going to be a cracker! Last year’s Grand Prize Winner was Jacinta Manto (Harvey Travel) winning Sunway Holidays dream vacation to Jordan in conjunction with Nebo Tours!
Mike is a Busy Bee
10th February 2023 at 12:00 pm Mike Shinnors (Holidayexperts.ie) loves his all new Travelbiz Diary
Mike is a very busy Bee and has already started to fill his Travelbiz 2023 Trade Diary.
The Travelbiz current directory is available online by simply clicking http://travelbiz.ie/diary/search.htm
You can still register for one of our 2023 Diaries. Email Diary@travelbiz.ie today.
NEW YORK CITY COMMEMORATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH LAUNCH OF FILM CELEBRATING BLACK LIVES IN EARLY NEW YORK
7th February 2023 at 8:59 am NYC & Company, the Black Gotham Experience and New York City Public Design Commission Launch “Epicenter, The Grounds: The Black Experience Through the Eyes of City Hall”.
Also in Celebration of Black History Month, NYC & Company Launches New Content on The Black Experience in NYC, “Rising Stars of the Black Community".
NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, is proud to support today’s launch of a new film tour highlighting NYC’s early Black history, created by the Black Gotham Experience in conjunction with New York City Public Design Commission.
TPG Feel the love
3rd February 2023 at 1:40 pm TPG reveal a new logo to reflect their enthusiasm, energy and love for the travel trade.
TPG - Travel Partners Group was founded in 2014 and since then, has become established as the leading supplier group to host trade events throughout Ireland. Comprising of 10 Irish based travel trade suppliers, the group hosts events with an emphasis on delivering news & information in a fun & informal way.
“The TPG supplier events are well known and respected by the Irish travel trade and our focus for 2023 moves from the old-style roadshow format, to a new style agent appreciation event with emphasis on networking and delivering news in a less formal, but equally memorable way”, said Alan Sparling (ASM Ireland).
Stuba reports record sales week and day!!!
3rd February 2023 at 1:40 pm Accommodation specialist Stuba has announced a record-breaking sales day and week for both revenue and room nights booked, outperforming pre-pandemic levels in week commencing 23 January.
Compared to the same week in 2020, the bedbank has seen a 47% increase growth in revenue and is seeing solid growth for all key leisure destinations. Overall, Stuba has reported that nearly 50% of sales are for travel from May 2023 and beyond suggesting that the early booking behaviour pattern has reverted to pre-pandemic trends. In addition, 88% of sales are for 4* and 5* properties.
Longhaul destinations are seeing strong growth, such as Cancun/Riviera Maya +142%, Hawaii +113% and 62% for Bali and 53% for Barbados.
Over 30,000 visitors attend Holiday World Show Dublin
3rd February 2023 at 1:40 pm Over 30,000 visitors attend Holiday World Show Dublin
A welcome and successful return after three years at the RDS Simmonscourt.
Holiday World Show Dublin, which took place last weekend for its first edition in three years, saw more than 30,000 people make their way to the RDS Simmonscourt for personalised expert travel advice, show-only deals and tips on the top places to travel in 2023.
Maria Hourican (CEO Business Exhibitions Ltd) organisers of Holiday World Show Dublin said, “Our 2023 show has been a true return to form, with visitor numbers meeting our expectations. Exhibitors have reported a considerable increase in business as consumer spending returns to near pre-pandemic levels and customers are booking their holidays for the year ahead”.
ITIA Awards a Gala Performance
3rd February 2023 at 1:40 pm There were more sequins than you could shake a spangle at and more glamour than seen on red carpets anywhere! It all kicked off with the ITAA drinks reception in Café en Seine on Dublin’s Dawson Street where Prosecco flowed and the ladies graced us with stunning evening gowns (strapless, feather boas, sheaths, satin and velvet much in evidence) and the gentlemen stepped up to the fashion plate with terrific tuxedos and snow-white pleated shirts. Off to the iconic Mansion House where the party was all ready to explode with excitement. The atmosphere was electric and the mood euphoric. Glittering table settings, romantic candlelight and shimmering chandeliers set the scene for a night to remember.
ITIA Awards Winners
3rd February 2023 at 1:40 pm The event was organised on behalf of the ITAA by Business Exhibitions Limited with headline sponsor MSC Cruises. Award categories were sponsored by MSC Cruises, Dublin Airport, Germany Tourist Office, Spanish Tourist Office, Shannon Airport, Princess Cruises, Cork Airport, APT Travel Marvel, McCarthy Insurance Group, Hertz, Royal Caribbean International and Emirates. The event is also sponsored by Mediahuis.
Excellence in Cruise Category - Sponsored by German National Tourist Office
Main Stream Cruise Line of the Year: Royal Caribbean
Premium Cruise Line of the Year: Celebrity Cruises
Ultra Luxury Cruise Line of the Year: Silver Sea Cruises
River Cruise Line of the Year: Uniworld Cruises