Travelbiz Trade Updates
Forging the Past: Traditional Iron Smelting Festival Returns to the Burren

Forging the Past: Traditional Iron Smelting Festival Returns to the Burren

30th May 2025 at 12:56 pm

One of Europe’s most unique heritage festivals is set to return to the heart of the Burren this August 23rd and 24th, as traditional iron smelters, blacksmiths and other traditional craftspeople gather for the fourth Caherconnell International Furnace Festival.

AmaWaterways Rudi Schreiner Transitions to Chairman of the Board and Promotes Catherine Powell as Chief Executive Officer

AmaWaterways Rudi Schreiner Transitions to Chairman of the Board and Promotes Catherine Powell as Chief Executive Officer

30th May 2025 at 11:43 am

AmaWaterways, a leading luxury river cruise line, announced that the current CEO and co-founder Rudi Schreiner is ransitioning to a new role as Chairman of the Board. President  Catherine Powell will step up as the company’s Chief Executive Officer from July 1st with Mr. Schreiner continuing  to support her in this new role.

Royal Caribbean Celebrates Chief Dog Officer’s One Year of Service

Royal Caribbean Celebrates Chief Dog Officer’s One Year of Service

30th May 2025 at 11:16 am

This week, Royal Caribbean, proudly commemorates the one-year anniversary of service for Rover, the Chief Dog Officer aboard Icon of the Seas. For over 365 days, Rover, a two-year-old golden retriever, has been an integral part of the Icon of the Seas experience

New Dublin Airport viewing area cleared for take off

New Dublin Airport viewing area cleared for take off

30th May 2025 at 10:48 am

Dublin Airport welcomes the decision by Fingal County Council to grant planning permission for its plan to build improved viewing facilities for the public to watch planes take off and land on the airport's runways.

CLIA Thanks Irish Trade Partners, highlighting Irish cruise passengers are getting younger as holidays at sea continue to thrive.

CLIA Thanks Irish Trade Partners, highlighting Irish cruise passengers are getting younger as holidays at sea continue to thrive.

30th May 2025 at 8:46 am

Andy Hammer (UK & Ireland MD) and David Sanders (PR Manager) hosted a reception for CLIA - Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) in Lennan’s Yard on Dawson Street.

Discovering Tunisia with Travelbiz

Discovering Tunisia with Travelbiz

30th May 2025 at 8:42 am

Jacinta McGlynn brings us the pleasure of discovering Tunisia.
Irish Press Trip to Tunisia courtesy of TUI Ireland & Tunisian National Tourist office UK & Ireland.

Exciting News from Flexible Autos & Travelbiz!

Exciting News from Flexible Autos & Travelbiz!

29th May 2025 at 5:16 pm

Diane and Mel from Flexible Autos are thrilled to team up with the Travelbiz crew in Ireland as we roll out exciting product highlights and trade incentives just for YOU - our valued readers and followers!

World Travel Centre Fareteam Golf Classic 2025

World Travel Centre Fareteam Golf Classic 2025

29th May 2025 at 4:39 pm

Don 'Scheffler' (Travelbiz & Travelfinders) teed it up with Team Ireland at the World Travel Centre Fareteam International Golf Classic 2025 – and what a day it was! Hosted by the incredible Dave Conlon, Colette Brennan, and Dave O’Grady (World Travel Centre & Fareteam)

Celebrity Cruises invests over $250 million to modernise Solstice Series ships

Celebrity Cruises invests over $250 million to modernise Solstice Series ships

29th May 2025 at 4:03 pm

Celebrity Cruises is making its classic Solstice Series ships new again. The brand is investing more than $250 million to modernise these best-in-class ships, starting with Celebrity Solstice in 2026. Guests can look forward to eight new experiences, including four new-to-sea spaces, and many redesigned favourites which elevate everything that makes these ships unforgettable.

JetBlue and United Announce Blue Sky:  Unique Consumer Collaboration That Links Loyalty Programs

JetBlue and United Announce Blue Sky: Unique Consumer Collaboration That Links Loyalty Programs

29th May 2025 at 2:05 pm

JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) and United (NASDAQ: UAL) today announced Blue Sky: a new and unique collaboration that gives customers of both airlines even more options to find flights that fit their plans as well as new opportunities to earn and use MileagePlus® miles and TrueBlue points across both airlines.