Aviation Regulator publishes airport accessibility reports
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has published its findings for Irish airports’ compliance with the rights of persons with reduced mobility and disabilities when travelling by air. The IAA investigates complaints, conducts inspections and has continuous oversight of Irish airports. The IAA’s findings for 2024 are detailed for each of the six international commercial airports operating in Ireland.
United Continues Growth at San Francisco International Airport, adding 20% more flying in 2025
United today announced it will add 20 percent more flying out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in 2025, reflecting its long-term strategy to re-establish SFO as a global gateway. United is now larger in SFO than it was pre-pandemic, with capacity1 up six percent since 2019, and 20 percent versus last year.
Choose Chicago Announces Kristen Reynolds as New President & CEO
Choose Chicago announced today that Kristen Reynolds, a highly respected leader in the travel and tourism industry, will serve as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 5.
Air Canada’s Québec City Ground Operations to be Airline’s First Station with Fully Electric Main Ground Support Equipment
To mark Earth Month, Air Canada announced today that its ground operations in Québec City will be the airline's first station in Canada to achieve 100% electrification of its GSE fleet across all main categories by the end of 2025.
Explora Journeys celebrates key milestone for EXPLORA IV
On 2nd April, Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, announced the successful launch of the troncone, the forward lower section of EXPLORA IV, the fourth of six luxury ships to enter service by 2028.
Agents day trip to AMS to visit
3rd April 2025 at 1:28 pm Avalon Waterways host agents to Amsterdam to experience their 5star product. Jo-Ann Raleigh (ASM Ireland & GSA for Avalon Waterways) hosted agents to Amsterdam on Sunday to gain a firsthand experience of the 5star Avalon Waterways product.
Irish Travel Trade Shows 2025
3rd April 2025 at 11:28 am Jacinta and Peter from Travelbiz attended the highly successful ITAA Trade Show held in Dublin’s Intercontinental Hotel on Wednesday April 2nd. Following the extremely popular election of Tom Randles (MD of Barters Travelnet Cork) as the new ITAA President, taking over from 2024’s Angela Walshe, it seems like Cork is the new capital!
The Great USA Road Trip Rolls into Dublin!
3rd April 2025 at 11:07 am Peter O’Hanlon (Travelbiz & Travelfinders) hit the road with the Brand USA Brand USA team Jackie Ennis, Global Vice President and team of Holly Jordan and Serena Gray along with our main headline sponsor, United airlines Aoife Gregg (Ireland, Northern Ireland & Scotland Leisure Sales Manager at United Airlines) at The Iveagh Garden Hotel in Dublin
Travel Counsellors Ireland 20 Beyond 2025 Conference takes off.
3rd April 2025 at 10:08 am Travel Counsellors Ireland celebrate their 20th year in Ireland and are proud to say that they have grown to be one of the biggest and most respected travel companies in the country.
Aviation Regulator confirms continued service quality performance improvement at Dublin Airport
3rd April 2025 at 9:40 am The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) today confirmed, that for performance in 2024, Dublin Airport incurred a passenger Quality of Service (QoS) bonus of €4.5 million and a penalty of €3.8 million, resulting in a net bonus of €0.7 million.