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Interview with IATA’s Willie Walsh about Aer Lingus strike, decarbonising the skies, and aviation’s global recovery

Interview with IATA’s Willie Walsh about Aer Lingus strike, decarbonising the skies, and aviation’s global recovery

15th July 2024 at 9:32 am

Current Director General of IATA, and former CEO of Aer Lingus, BA and IAG, Willie Walsh sat down recently with the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) to discuss all things aviation.

There is so much more to Boston.

There is so much more to Boston.

12th July 2024 at 8:57 am

Travelbiz brings you more from the Meet Boston team to share with your customers and colleagues. So you think you know Boston? Boston is a vibrant and modern city that is steeped in revolutionary history! It’s a city that is big enough to have world-class cultural attractions, but also compact enough to be famously walkable.

Insidious: The Further, Brings a Terrifying Realm of Darkness to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights

Insidious: The Further, Brings a Terrifying Realm of Darkness to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights

11th July 2024 at 5:38 pm

This fall, Halloween Horror Nights guests will travel deeper into the paranormal dimension of tortured souls and demonic entities when they enter “Insidious: The Further,” an all-new haunted house inspired by the successful Insidious film franchise.

MSC Cruises Rolls Out Red Carpet with Exclusive Shore Excursions for MSD Yacht Club

MSC Cruises Rolls Out Red Carpet with Exclusive Shore Excursions for MSD Yacht Club

11th July 2024 at 11:09 am

MSC Cruises revealed today that for the first time, guests travelling in the MSC Yacht Club will have the opportunity to book a carefully curated selection of exclusive shore excursions so that they can discover new places, new cultures and new people, immersing themselves fully in the destinations they visit.

French business travel buyers visit Ireland

French business travel buyers visit Ireland

10th July 2024 at 4:04 pm

A group of French business travel professionals – all specialists in organising meetings, incentive travel programmes and product launches – has been visiting Ireland, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Irish Horizons (destination management company).

MSC Cruises Launches Summer 2025 UK Fly and Cruise Programme to the Med

MSC Cruises Launches Summer 2025 UK Fly and Cruise Programme to the Med

10th July 2024 at 3:53 pm

MSC Cruises has today announced it is offering even more opportunities for guests to book a Fly & Cruise holiday. The cruise line will continue to partner with Aer Lingus for its Fly & Cruise holidays, offering guests convenience, value and a seamless and streamlined journey from airport to ship.

Finnair reveals brand-new spacious Schengen Lounge in Helsinki

Finnair reveals brand-new spacious Schengen Lounge in Helsinki

10th July 2024 at 11:49 am

Finnair has revealed its new Schengen Lounge in Helsinki Airport, designed to bring unparalleled comfort and convenience to customers. Set to open on 9 July 2024, the new lounge has been crafted based on customer feedback and inspired by Finnair’s Nordic design language and comforting colour scheme. 

Canadian Affair teams up with specialist travel marketing agency Adido

Canadian Affair teams up with specialist travel marketing agency Adido

10th July 2024 at 11:18 am

Canadian Affair, the UK's largest tour operator to Canada, has launched the first of two new websites as part of a partnership with travel specialist digital technology and marketing agency, Adido.

Ryanair Opens Fourth Moroccan Base at Tangier

Ryanair Opens Fourth Moroccan Base at Tangier

10th July 2024 at 10:24 am

Ryanair, Morocco’s No.1 airline, today (July 9) officially opened its new base in Tangier, having commenced based operations from May’24. This announcement represents Ryanair’s fourth base in Morocco

ITAA launch Irish Travel Industry Awards 2025

ITAA launch Irish Travel Industry Awards 2025

10th July 2024 at 9:40 am

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is delighted to confirm MSC Cruises as the headline sponsor for the 2025 Irish Travel Industry Awards. These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in the travel industry and will take place at a Gala Banquet in the Round Room at The Mansion House, Thursday 23rd January 2025.