Travelbiz Trade Updates
Cancún is Calling – and Aer Lingus answered in style!

Cancún is Calling – and Aer Lingus answered in style!

30th July 2025 at 1:37 pm

The AerLingus team threw an unforgettable launch party at the vibrant 777 Mexican Restaurant in Dublin to celebrate the new direct service from Dublin to Cancún, taking off January 2026!
The new route from Dublin to Cancún will operate 3 times weekly on the airline’s A330-300 aircraft, offering Irish holidaymakers a seamless route to the warmth and vibrant cultural heritage of the Mexican Caribbean.

Discovering Teldar Travel: a conversation with Tom Bell on expansion, innovation & the Irish opportunity

Discovering Teldar Travel: a conversation with Tom Bell on expansion, innovation & the Irish opportunity

30th July 2025 at 1:25 pm

Recently promoted as Chief Commercial Officer for the Leisure Division at Gekko Group, Tom Bell now oversees three major B2B travel brands, Teldar Travel, Infinite and Miles Attack, across all European markets including the UK, Ireland, France, Benelux, Spain and Portugal.

Royal Caribbean “Back to the Future: The Musical” on Star of the Seas

Royal Caribbean “Back to the Future: The Musical” on Star of the Seas

30th July 2025 at 12:52 pm

The countdown to the opening night continues as Royal Caribbean brings weeks of preparation together for an electrifying full studio run of “Back to the Future: The Musical,” the headlining adventure coming to Star of the Seas.

ITAA launch Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026

ITAA launch Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026

30th July 2025 at 10:15 am

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is delighted to confirm MSC Cruises as the headline sponsor for the 2026 Irish Travel Industry Awards. These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in the travel industry and will take place in the Round Room at Dublin’s Mansion House, Thursday 22nd January 2026.

Royal Caribbean’s chartered flight from Belfast to Bologna returns for summer 2026

Royal Caribbean’s chartered flight from Belfast to Bologna returns for summer 2026

30th July 2025 at 8:00 am

For summer 2026, Royal Caribbean is delighted to announce the return of the popular charter flight from Belfast to Bologna – running exclusively for Royal Caribbean guests from May until October 2026.

CLIA unveils Cruise Week 2025 plans

CLIA unveils Cruise Week 2025 plans

30th July 2025 at 7:00 am

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has revealed its plans for Cruise Week 2025, which will take place from Monday 15 – Sunday 21 September. The annual, trade-focused event is designed to promote and raise awareness of cruising to agents

Halloween Horror Nights Unleashes a Double Dose of Dread

Halloween Horror Nights Unleashes a Double Dose of Dread

29th July 2025 at 5:36 pm

Halloween Horror Nights awakens two iconic franchises in all-new terrifying haunted houses inspired by the blockbuster film, “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” and WWE’s legendary The Wyatt Sicks. The horror kicks off at Universal Orlando Resort on Friday, August 29 and at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday, September 4.

IAA commences Dublin Airport charges determination process

IAA commences Dublin Airport charges determination process

29th July 2025 at 5:18 pm

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) today commences the process for making the next Dublin Airport charges determination, with the publication of the first substantive consultation papers.

Busiest summer continues with over 500,000 forecasted at Dublin Airport over Bank Holiday weekend

Busiest summer continues with over 500,000 forecasted at Dublin Airport over Bank Holiday weekend

29th July 2025 at 4:10 pm

More than half a million passengers are forecast to travel through Dublin Airport over the upcoming August bank holiday weekend, making it one of the busiest weekends in the airport's 85 year history.

Riviera Travel Appoints Long Haul Touring Champion to Drive Growth

Riviera Travel Appoints Long Haul Touring Champion to Drive Growth

29th July 2025 at 11:45 am

Riviera Travel has appointed Lloyd Morris as its new Long Haul Champion, reinforcing the business’s strategic focus on long haul touring as a major growth area for the future, a responsibility he will fulfill as part of his existing role in trade.