Travelbiz Trade Updates
Western Massachusetts brings Dr. Seuss to town!

Western Massachusetts brings Dr. Seuss to town!

8th May 2024 at 4:02 pm

A fun evening in Bewley’s Café on Dublin’s Grafton Street on Tuesday May 7th was hosted by Western Massachusetts. This exciting region is well served by the Aer Lingus flight directly into Bradley Airport, just 20 minutes from Springfield.

Etihad Airways and DCT Abu Dhabi partner to launch free stopover stays

Etihad Airways and DCT Abu Dhabi partner to launch free stopover stays

8th May 2024 at 3:17 pm

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have announced the launch of Abu Dhabi Stopover. The announcement was made at the Arabian Travel Market following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between DCT Abu Dhabi’s Director General for Tourism, His Excellency Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, and Etihad’s CEO Antonoaldo Neves.

Rarest Alligators in World Born at Gatorland, Orlando

Rarest Alligators in World Born at Gatorland, Orlando

8th May 2024 at 3:05 pm

Gatorland®, the “Alligator Capital of the World,” is excited to present to the public for the very first time, daily viewing of Mystic and Mayhem, two of the rarest alligators in the world. Mystic is the only white, leucistic alligator ever hatched outside of the swamps of Louisiana, and the only baby leucistic ever displayed to the public.

Princess Cruises Expands Caribbean Program with Return to San Juan Home Port

Princess Cruises Expands Caribbean Program with Return to San Juan Home Port

8th May 2024 at 2:42 pm

Princess Cruises today announced its return to San Juan, Puerto Rico for a season of Southern Caribbean cruises onboard Grand Princess, from October 2025 through March 2026. This vibrant capital city of Puerto Rico offers rich history and culture with must-see attractions for Princess guests pre- and post-cruise.

JetBlue and Etihad Airways Announce Loyalty Partnership as part of Codeshare Agreement

JetBlue and Etihad Airways Announce Loyalty Partnership as part of Codeshare Agreement

8th May 2024 at 2:31 pm

Qualifying JetBlue TrueBlue® and Etihad Guest members able to earn and redeem across both airlines starting 8 May 2024. Agreement further supports Etihad’s investment in the US market following the launch of a new service between Abu Dhabi and Boston and the introduction of the A380 to the New York route.

US Travel’s IPW Los Angeles Irish partners get ready to Party

US Travel’s IPW Los Angeles Irish partners get ready to Party

8th May 2024 at 1:42 pm

Irish travel trade delegates are reporting really encouraging levels of business with our valued trade partners from the USA at US Travels IPW 2024 here in the city of angels. All 50 states are well represented showcasing a vast array of established and new product opportunities for our Irish travel trade professionals to present to their customers in Ireland.

Brand USA celebrates successful IPW 2024, strength of International Inbound Tourism

Brand USA celebrates successful IPW 2024, strength of International Inbound Tourism

8th May 2024 at 12:36 pm

Brand USA, the official destination marketing organization for the United States and premier sponsor of the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW, celebrates a productive week of partner appointments, trade meetings, and media engagements, all aimed at increasing inbound international visitation.

All aboard Türkiye’s Newest Tourist Train Route: Mesopotamia Express

All aboard Türkiye’s Newest Tourist Train Route: Mesopotamia Express

7th May 2024 at 9:44 am

The sleeper train stops at iconic cities across the Anatolia region. Anatolia awaits! Passing desert landscapes and snowy peaks, the Mesopotamian Express takes passengers across the Anatolia region with long breaks at its iconic cities. Travelling 1,051 kilometres over 24 hours from Ankara to Diyarbakır, the sleeper train passes through Kayseri, Sivas, Malatya, Elazığ, and Bingöl.

Etihad Airways Boosts Interline Deals with five Airlines making travel smoother

Etihad Airways Boosts Interline Deals with five Airlines making travel smoother

4th May 2024 at 3:17 pm

Etihad Airways has launched reciprocal interline partnerships with five new airline partners, further expanding travel options for guests across its expanding global network. The airline has agreed partnerships with Kam Air in Afghanistan, SKY express in Greece, Rex Airlines in Australia, Jeju Air in Korea and Myanmar Airways International.

Dublin And Cork Airports Welcomed 3.1 Million Passengers In April

Dublin And Cork Airports Welcomed 3.1 Million Passengers In April

3rd May 2024 at 4:12 pm

Over 3.1 million passengers travelled to and from Ireland’s two busiest airports in April, according to daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports. The number of passengers travelling through Dublin Airport in April was up marginally versus the same month last year, at just 1%. At Cork Airport, passenger traffic was marginally down by 2% compared to April 2023.