Congratulations Eileen Penrose
10th May 2023 at 12:00 pm Sunway are pleased to announce Eileen Penrose will be joining the sales team as Agency Sales Manager. Mary Denton, CEO, says, “We are delighted Eileen will be joining Sunway. Eileen is very popular with the travel trade and comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge and will be a great asset to Sunway”. Eileen Penrose says, “I am thrilled and excited to be joining such an excellent, Irish owned organisation.
TIGS at Portmarnock Links
27th April 2023 at 12:30 pm Next outing 18th May sponsored by Shannon airport in memory of our dear friend and industry colleague Robbie Smart.
TIGS (Travel Industry Golf Society) recently held their first outing of the year at Portmarnock Links. The weather Gods looked favourably on them as they played in glorious spring sunshine. Portmarnock Links is in the final stages of a major revamp which will bring it to an even higher level of links golf as the TIGS members got to preview the course and put their respective games to the test.
We are sailing
27th April 2023 at 12:30 pm Rod Stewart, eat your heart out! Jacinta (Travelbiz) joined Marie McCarthy, Catriona Butler and David O’Connor (Irish Ferries) on the magnificent W.B Yeats ferry en route to La Belle France.
Sailing directly from Dublin Port, we ply the waves on a lovely sunny spring afternoon, excited to experience this novel idea of a wine tasting and food fayre on board this imposing vessel.
American Airlines adds Direct Flights from Dublin
27th April 2023 at 12:30 pm This Summer, American Airlines is bringing back direct flights from Dublin to Charlotte, making it even easier for visitors from Ireland to explore North Carolina. The route will launch on 4th May and will run until Autumn.
Don Shearer (Travelbiz) recently had the great pleasure of flying from Dublin to Charlotte with American Airlines.
New York City and Conventions on Dublin sales mission
27th April 2023 at 12:30 pm United Airlines has appointed Martina Coogan as Head of Corporate Sales U.K. and Ireland. Martina brings 25 years of industry experience to her new role.
Declan is on Ponant
27th April 2023 at 12:30 pm Declan Mescall (Features Editor Travelbiz) heads for Southampton where he joins the world’s only luxury icebreaker vessel ‘Le Commandant Charcot’ for a special 2 night press trip cruise to Brest, France. ‘Le Commandant Charcot’ is the latest addition to the Ponant fleet of 13 luxurious French- flagged small ships.
Etihad launches new Wi-Fly with free chat packages and unlimited data
27th April 2023 at 12:30 pm Etihad makes it easier to stay connected for work or play while flying with unlimited data packages.
Etihad Airways, the award-winning national airline of the United Arab Emirates, launches new Wi-Fly ‘Chat’ and ‘Surf’ packages making it easier than ever to stay connected, chat with family and friends, and browse the web while flying on Etihad’s wide-body fleet.
Atlantic Joint Venture Roadshow takes off
27th April 2023 at 12:30 pm The Atlantic Joint Venture (AJV) partnership of Air Canada, Lufthansa Group and United Airlines kicked off the first of their 2023 Roadshows in Ireland on Wednesday 19 April at a very well attended function in the Mayson Hotel, North Wall, Dublin. Next stop on the tour was Belfast (20 April)
New date for ITAA Conference to Türkiye
27th April 2023 at 12:30 pm Irish Travel Agents Association will travel to Antalya for their Annual Conference
The date for the Irish Travel Agents Association’s 2023 Annual Conference has been moved back a week and will now take place from 17th to 22nd October in Antalya. All ITAA members are welcomed and encouraged to attend this amazing trip to the beautiful country of Türkiye. Registration details will be announced in due course.
Innstant Travel expands its portfolio with luxurious hotel The Hanging Gardens of Bali
27th April 2023 at 12:30 pm Innstant Travel, the global travel wholesaler, is thrilled to announce the addition of The Hanging Gardens of Bali Hotel to its preferred contracts portfolio. Nestled in the heart of the lush Balinese jungle, the incredible The Hanging Gardens of Bali offers an unparalleled luxury experience for travellers looking for a quiet escape, ideal for honeymoons or wedding anniversaries.