86 TRAVEL TRADE NEWS
www.nitravelnews.com Industry Stalwart Sadly Passes Away
NI Travel News was saddened learn of the passing of industry Stalwart, Ciaran O’Hare.
Ciaran of Chanterhill Road, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh passed away on 2nd August 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Ciaran was well known throughout the in-
dustry for his dedication to Erne Travel and with the Consort Travel Group. “Sad news of Ciaran’s passing. He was a member of Consort Travel Group for many years, he was a character, quick of wit with a huge personality” Said Doreen McKenzie, Owner of Knock Travel.
“Once you met Ciaran, you didn’t forget
him, full of hospitality. He hosted a BBQ at his home for the entire Consort Group, he was so pleased we all held our conference in his part of the world- it was a night to re- member!
A lovely gentleman who will be sadly missed. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family”
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ciaran’s family and friends at this sad time.
Agents Boarded the Zuiderdam Holland America Line Ship in the Belfast Sunshine…
NI Travel News was welcomed on board the Zuiderdam ship as it docked in Belfast on Saturday 10th August 2024 for passengers to explore the city centre. A keen group of American passengers disembarked to enjoy their day in the sunshine, geared up in sunglasses, shorts & sunscreen, in which we informed them that they were very lucky to have docked in Belfast when they did!
Greeted by the Holland America PR team, the group enjoyed a presentation learning the details
SCENIC Luxury Cruises and Tours and Emerald Cruises is investing in its sales team with promotions, training and enhanced support for agent partners. Jonathan Davies has been promoted to Head of Sales with immediate effect. Reporting directly to Nick Hughes, Director
of the fleet. The team focused on the cruise line being dedicated to explorers, foodies & music lovers explaining in detail the amenities, entertainment, and facilities on board
alongside the exceptional
service you would receive and the unique itineraries you could visit on a holiday onboard. The “Have It All” package was an exceptional way for you to add Wi-Fi, Speciality Dining, Excursion Credit & A Signature Drinks Package to any cruise, ensuring you have the best experience!
Scenic and Emerald Cruises Announces Promotions business
of Sales, Partnerships and Strategic Growth, Davies will manage the four strong on- the-road sales team including National Key Account Manager Wendi Hardy and Sales Managers Lewis Quigley, William Young and Danny Joel. Davies has been with the
NEW JERSEY TOURISM HOSTS EVENT IN THE TITANIC HOTEL, BELFAST
for
over 2.5 years and has been instrumental in driving growth with strategic agent partners for the business.
Tourism NI Chief Tours Armagh!
Tourism
John McGrillen has undertaken
of Armagh to meet with tourism
NI CEO a tour and
hospitality businesses in the area and hear their thoughts on how the sector has been performing this year.
The visits gave Mr McGrillen a chance to meet face-to-face with members of the trade and bring them up to speed on the support currently on offer
from Tourism
NI to help businesses recruit and retain staff, reduce costs, improve their competitiveness and
become sustainable. more
Travel Department UK Recruits New Trade Facing Role
September/October 2024
FOLLOWING an impressive first 18 months working with the trade, Travel Department have recruited Lucy Park to become their new Trade Sales Account Manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
James Coughlan, CEO for Travel Department: “We have seen astonishing growth from travel agents over the last 18 months and recruiting Lucy for this new position within the business further demonstrates our belief and commitment in the trade channel. Stephen Mills has been leading the development of this new channel for the business and has achieved immense success, so on the back of these achievements we felt the timing was now right to expand our sales team to further support Stephen and our wider growth initiatives.”
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