USA Summer Soiree in Dublin’s Shelbourne
The stars, stripes and spangles were out in force on July 13th in Dublin’s stunning 5* Shelbourne Hotel on St Stephen’s Green. Of course, Travelbiz was there to report on it all and bring you the lowdown on the top stories. The super line-up of sponsors included Dublin Airport, Brand USA, Visit New Jersey, Visit Connecticut and Bradley International Airport. The eagerly anticipated annual event kicked off with a lively drinks reception and continued into the delightfully decorated Great Hall all where balloons, cupcakes and flags dominated. Red, white and blue was the order of the evening and we had great rousing speeches throughout.
Her Excellency, Claire D Cronin, US Ambassador to Ireland spoke passionately of making memories; Sara Beckwith and Louise Baily (Brand USA) highlighted their super informative trade portal to upskill on all matters USA; Jenny Rafter from Aer Lingus advised that US airlift is now fully restored with 16 cities benefitting from direct flights and numbers returned to pre-pandemic levels; Vincent Harrison of Dublin Airport DAA told us that a staggering 3.25 million passengers passed through Dublin airport travelling on 22.000 flights in June this year; Tony Sheridan and Sharon Trafficante (Connecticut airports) described the beauty of Connecticut and praised it as the most picturesque part of New England with Bradley Airport having been recognised as 2nd best airport in US by Conde Nast; perennially popular Greg Evans and Jeffrey Vasser (New Jersey Travel & Tourism) brought the house down advocating the joys of New Jersey and commenting that Newark and Lady Liberty herself are both located in New Jersey. Finally, Paul Hackett (ITAA President) concluded proceedings by lauding the wonders and diversity of the USA and commenting how the Irish simply love to travel across the pond.
The evening was a huge success with hundreds of delighted guests enjoying delicious food, flowing wine and great company. It was the ideal networking event, meticulously organised and carried off to smooth perfection. To quote the ladies from Brand USA – Go USA because every place has a story. Visit USA – this is where it’s at. Well done Travelmedia and the hardworking team for a brilliant event.
A huge Travelbiz thankyou to our hosts on the night Declan Power and Isabel Harrison from Shannon Aiport.
Gallery
Subscribe to our E-Zine
from latest edition
ITAA Member and Supplier Finalists Announced for Irish Travel Industry Awards in association with MSC Cruises
The shortlist for the Irish Travel Industry Awards in association with MSC Cruises was released this week. The winners will be announced and presented with their awards at a ceremony in the hist...
Read more
Celebrity Cruises Travel Agent Appreciation Awards
Yesterday marked the 10th Anniversary of Celebrity Cruises’ Travel Agent Appreciation Awards, the premium cruise line’s hotly anticipated annual event celebrating travel partners and awarding th...
Read more
Cirium analysis confirms 2024 as a record-breaking year in global aviation history
Cirium, the world’s most trusted source of aviation analytics, has announced that 2024 marked a historic milestone in global aviation, with the highest number of passenger seats available on fli...
Read more
Crystal Launches 2027 World Cruise: Stories Of The South Seas
Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, has announced details of its 2027 World Cruise aboard Crystal Serenity. The 140-night journey spans 83 destinations, inviting travellers to...
Read more
Ennistymon Company, The Tourism Space, Becomes a Global Trailblazer with B Corp Certification Championing Regenerative Tourism
The Tourism Space, led by visionary founder and CEO Tina O’Dwyer, has achieved the prestigious B Corp Certification, solidifying its position as a global leader in driving meaningful change with...
Read more
Emirates debuts stylish new uniform for its elite Premium & VIP Passenger Services team
Emirates has officially debuted a new uniform designed for its Premium & VIP Passenger Services team. The new uniform has echoes of the iconic Emirates cabin crew look, however, exclusively repr...
Read more