Travelbiz Trade Updates
Tourism Ireland launches 2025 marketing plans

Tourism Ireland launches 2025 marketing plans

14th January 2025 at 5:02 pm

Tourism Ireland today launched details of its marketing strategy and plans to promote the island of Ireland overseas in 2025, at an event attended by over 500 tourism industry leaders from around the country.

Dublin and Cork airports welcomed 37.7m passengers in 2024

Dublin and Cork airports welcomed 37.7m passengers in 2024

14th January 2025 at 1:44 pm

Dublin and Cork airports welcomed more than 2.5m passengers through their terminals* in December, rounding out a strong year for both airports, daa announced today. The total number of passengers through both airports in 2024 was 37.7m, reflecting strong demand for travel from tourists, business people and the general public, as well as continued population growth.

CTM secures WCAG 2.2 AA accreditation for Lightning online booking tool and CTM Portal technology suite

CTM secures WCAG 2.2 AA accreditation for Lightning online booking tool and CTM Portal technology suite

14th January 2025 at 9:39 am

After becoming the first TMC to secure WCAG 2.1 accreditation in 2020, Corporate Travel Management (CTM) has now secured WCAG 2.2 accreditation for its Lightning online booking tool and CTM Portal technology suite to AA standard. 

Major Travel – Peaks Incentives 2025: Empowering Agents with Exciting Rewards and Opportunities!

Major Travel – Peaks Incentives 2025: Empowering Agents with Exciting Rewards and Opportunities!

14th January 2025 at 8:34 am

Major Travel is thrilled to unveil an extraordinary lineup of rewards and incentives for travel agents in 2025, setting the stage for another year of growth and success!

SunExpress Launches Golf Club Programme

SunExpress Launches Golf Club Programme

13th January 2025 at 6:16 pm

SunExpress, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, has launched the SunExpress Golf Club - a unique loyalty programme designed exclusively for golf travellers.
Members of the SunExpress Golf Club programme will benefit from attractive travel advantages such as the SunPriority Package (priority at check-in, boarding and baggage reclaim), free lounge access with fast track at the Antalya Airport

Get Ready To Take Off With Etihad Airways New Year’s Sale

Get Ready To Take Off With Etihad Airways New Year’s Sale

13th January 2025 at 10:32 am

Etihad Airways is inviting its guests to kick off the new year with an exciting opportunity to explore the world at incredible prices, transforming the post-holiday period into a gateway for unforgettable travel experiences.

Plan the Trip of a Lifetime: 1,000 Travel Professionals to gather in Dublin at the Holiday World Show 2025

Plan the Trip of a Lifetime: 1,000 Travel Professionals to gather in Dublin at the Holiday World Show 2025

10th January 2025 at 6:25 pm

 The 33rd edition of the Holiday World Show Dublin, taking place from 24th to 26th January 2025 at the RDS Simmonscourt, is the only show in Ireland where you can meet over 1,000 travel industry professionals from all around the world, ready to answer all your questions and tell you about show-only specials and deals to help you plan the trip of a lifetime.

Holiday World Show Belfast celebrates 32 years with a new venue.

Holiday World Show Belfast celebrates 32 years with a new venue.

9th January 2025 at 8:49 pm

The Holiday Show Belfast celebrates 32 years this weekend.
The 32nd Holiday World Show Belfast opens its doors this weekend in conjunction with BOOKIT and Travelbiz will be there in the all new Hertz25 Travelbiz Star ship.

Pre-Register for The Holiday World Show 2025 Media & Trade Morning

Pre-Register for The Holiday World Show 2025 Media & Trade Morning

9th January 2025 at 12:20 pm

The Holiday World Show Dublin 2025 Media & Trade Morning is taking place from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Friday 24th January in the RDS Simmonscourt. This year’s show will see some 1,000 travel experts from 50 countries on hand to provide expert advice and the opportunity to discuss the 2025 season with members of the travel media and travel trade.

What’s New in the Algarve for 2025

What’s New in the Algarve for 2025

9th January 2025 at 11:54 am

The Algarve in southern Portugal reveals some exciting NEW hotel openings, events, and key milestones for the year ahead. 2024 was yet another successful year for the region, with highlights including recognition as the most affordable European holiday destination according to the Holiday Money Report from Post Office Travel Money and winning ‘The World’s Leading Beach Destination’ title for the third time at the 2024 World Travel Awards