Travelbiz Trade Updates
Explora Journeys – Three ships. Seventeen visionary trade partners. One bold vision.

Explora Journeys – Three ships. Seventeen visionary trade partners. One bold vision.

22nd July 2025 at 1:21 pm

Explora Journeys brought its Ocean State of Mind to the serene shores of Wineport Lodge, where elegance met innovation.

Princess Cruises Enhances Popular Premier and Plus Packages with New Benefits

Princess Cruises Enhances Popular Premier and Plus Packages with New Benefits

22nd July 2025 at 12:57 pm

Princess Cruises has announced updates to its Premier and Plus packages, now on sale for voyages sailing from 2026. The refreshed packages now include additions such as extra casual dining options and shore excursion credits. 

Irish Travellers Flock to South Africa, Mexico Riviera and UAE for Winter Sun as Long-Haul Bookings Surge – Travel Counsellors Ireland report

Irish Travellers Flock to South Africa, Mexico Riviera and UAE for Winter Sun as Long-Haul Bookings Surge – Travel Counsellors Ireland report

21st July 2025 at 12:03 pm

South Africa, Mexico's Riviera Maya, and the UAE have emerged as the most in-demand long-haul destinations for Irish holidaymakers seeking winter sun in 2025/26, according to new booking data from Travel Counsellors Ireland, the premium leisure and corporate travel specialists. 

Expedia TAAP Empowers Irish Travel Advisors with New Tools to Boost Efficiency and Growth

Expedia TAAP Empowers Irish Travel Advisors with New Tools to Boost Efficiency and Growth

21st July 2025 at 10:53 am

Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) is proud to announce the launch of several new platform enhancements tailored to support Irish travel advisors. These updates are designed to streamline operations, enhance client service, and open up fresh revenue streams.

Etihad Airways Welcomes 20 Million Passengers and over 100 Aircraft

Etihad Airways Welcomes 20 Million Passengers and over 100 Aircraft

21st July 2025 at 9:42 am

Etihad gifted couple travelling from New Delhi to visit their children in Canada, with surprise upgrades to The Residence to celebrate the milestone. Etihad’s fleet reaches more than 100 aircraft. Etihad continues to soar with a record-breaking year, reaching new milestones for the first time in the airline’s history.

Travel Trade Sparkles with Emirates & Dubai Tourism

Travel Trade Sparkles with Emirates & Dubai Tourism

20th July 2025 at 10:22 am

What. A. Night! 💃🕺 The Aviva Stadium lit up last night as Anita Thomas, Country Manager for Emirates, alongside Dubai Tourism and 17 fabulous destination partners celebrated support form the Irish Travel trade.

Birdies, Eagles and amazing hospitality at the Open.

Birdies, Eagles and amazing hospitality at the Open.

18th July 2025 at 1:06 pm

Travelbiz is covering all the fairways at The Open this week in Royal Portrush Golf Club for the 153rd Open, the oldest golf tournament in the world, and one of the most prestigious, hosted by Jo Piani and Luca Piani from Luna PR & Marketing, representing Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport and Visit Hilton Head Island.

Riviera Travel Sets Bold Course for Growth in Ireland

Riviera Travel Sets Bold Course for Growth in Ireland

18th July 2025 at 12:35 pm

Ita Hendrick our Travelbiz river cruising trade reporter, brings you all the very latest from Carrie Day, newly appointed Country Manager Ireland; Vicky Billing, Director of Trade & Partnerships, UK & Ireland; Cass Helstrip (CPR); Roxy Glendon, Senior Trade Marketing Manager, UK, Ireland & International Trade; and Phil Hullah, CEO. as trade and media partners are treated to a wonderful dinner and trading update from the Riviera Travel Team in the Westbury.

Emirates announces third daily flight from Dublin

Emirates announces third daily flight from Dublin

18th July 2025 at 11:52 am

In a significant enhancement to its Irish operations, Emirates is set to operate a third daily service to Dublin this winter starting from 26 October 2025. Emirates flight EK165 will depart Dubai at 02:10hrs and arrive in Dublin at 06:25hrs, local time. The return flight, EK166, will depart Dublin at 08:25hrs and arrive in Dubai at 20:00hrs local time.

Travelbiz at the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

Travelbiz at the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

18th July 2025 at 9:57 am

Courtesy of Fiona Cunningham and Clare Mc Coy from Tourism NI, we’re VIPS in the hospitality tent where we had a wonderful breakfast and we’re now sipping champagne- as you do!