Travelbiz Trade Updates
Passenger Surge Expected at Shannon Airport with 10% Growth Forecast for August Bank Holiday Period

Passenger Surge Expected at Shannon Airport with 10% Growth Forecast for August Bank Holiday Period

28th July 2025 at 1:43 pm

Shannon Airport is preparing for a bustling August Bank Holiday, with almost 60,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport over the period, marking a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

Travellers are Over the Moon about Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Travellers are Over the Moon about Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

28th July 2025 at 1:13 pm

Tripadvisor has named Florida’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex the top-ranked attraction in the United States and third best rated global attraction, as part of its annual 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things To Do.

Visit California Launches New Road Trip Series with Disability Advocate Sophie Morgan

Visit California Launches New Road Trip Series with Disability Advocate Sophie Morgan

28th July 2025 at 12:20 pm

Visit California premieres Joy Diversion, an original three-part content series designed to inspire a new wave of road trip adventures across the Golden State. Hosted by BAFTA award-winning presenter, author and disability advocate Sophie Morgan, the series invites audiences to experience the Golden State in all its diversity and playfulness.

SITUATION UPDATE from Tourism Thailand – Thailand x Cambodian Border

SITUATION UPDATE from Tourism Thailand – Thailand x Cambodian Border

28th July 2025 at 11:35 am

The Royal Thai Government is closely monitoring an evolving situation along certain parts of the Thai-Cambodian border, specifically in Ubon Ratchathani Si Sa Ket, Surin, and Buriram provinces. These developments stem from localised security concerns related to a border dispute in a limited area near the overlapping boundary zones.

Cassidy Travel Launches New Club Med Brochure as Both Trusted Brands Celebrate Anniversaries in 2025

Cassidy Travel Launches New Club Med Brochure as Both Trusted Brands Celebrate Anniversaries in 2025

28th July 2025 at 10:18 am

Cassidy Travel has launched its brand-new Club Med brochure, dropping in stores this week, as more Irish holidaymakers look to all-inclusive travel for greater value, ease and luxury. The new brochure is packed with sun, ski, cruise and long-haul destinations from the world’s leading premium all-inclusive holiday brand

DT Minich, President and CEO of Experience Kissimmee, Appointed to VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors

DT Minich, President and CEO of Experience Kissimmee, Appointed to VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors

28th July 2025 at 9:09 am

DT Minich, President and CEO of Experience Kissimmee, has been appointed to the VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors. A respected leader with more than 30 years in the tourism industry, Minich brings deep expertise from serving at the helm of three Florida destination marketing organizations (DMOs).

Discover Travel & Emirates WINNER Number 3 !

Discover Travel & Emirates WINNER Number 3 !

28th July 2025 at 8:56 am

Discover Travel & Emirates WINNER Number 3 !
Congratulations Lorraine Connolly, Kanes Travel Longford. Travelbiz is giving YOU the chance to join Discover Travel & Emirates on an unforgettable Fam Trip to Thailand this September 17–24, 2025! Simply book any Emirates network flight through Discover Travel to enter!

Belfast-based Sports Entertainment Tours has announced a new partnership with Hays Travel

Belfast-based Sports Entertainment Tours has announced a new partnership with Hays Travel

25th July 2025 at 2:53 pm

This expands the UK’s largest independent travel agent’s offering in the fast-growing sports and entertainment travel sector. Since launching in 2021, Sports Entertainment Tours has built a strong reputation for delivering bespoke travel experiences to some of the world’s most sought-after sporting and entertainment events.

Etihad Airways takes delivery of its first Airbus A321LR aircraft

Etihad Airways takes delivery of its first Airbus A321LR aircraft

25th July 2025 at 11:31 am

Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR (long range) following yesterday’s ceremony at the Airbus Finkenwerder site, marking a transformational milestone in the airline's fleet expansion strategy.

Hat Trick for Shannon Airport – Ireland’s Top Airport Brand 2025

Hat Trick for Shannon Airport – Ireland’s Top Airport Brand 2025

25th July 2025 at 11:16 am

Shannon Airport has retained its position as the country’s top airport brand for the third consecutive year, according to the RED C Brand Reaction Index (BRI) Ireland 2025. The newly released index, which lists the top 176 most emotionally connected brands