Travelbiz Trade Updates
Aer Lingus inaugural flight to Indianapolis on Saturday 3 May

Aer Lingus inaugural flight to Indianapolis on Saturday 3 May

2nd May 2025 at 3:49 pm

Aer Lingus is gearing up for the highly anticipated launch of its new direct route from Dublin to Indianapolis, bringing seamless transatlantic travel to the Midwest sporting hub. Starting May 3, 2025, the airline will operate four weekly flights connecting Ireland with Indianapolis

Aviation Regulator publishes final decision on Dublin Airport winter slot capacity

Aviation Regulator publishes final decision on Dublin Airport winter slot capacity

2nd May 2025 at 12:14 pm

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has published its final decision on Dublin Airport’s Winter 2025 capacity. The final decision remains consistent with the proposals of the draft decision.

Etihad Airways and the DCT celebrate record success of Abu Dhabi Stopover Programme

Etihad Airways and the DCT celebrate record success of Abu Dhabi Stopover Programme

2nd May 2025 at 10:39 am

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Etihad Airways celebrated the remarkable success of the Abu Dhabi Stopover Programme at Arabian Travel Market 2025, with visitor numbers continuing to accelerate at an impressive pace.

Travel Centres names Trust Payments as payments partner of choice

Travel Centres names Trust Payments as payments partner of choice

2nd May 2025 at 9:57 am

Ireland’s leading travel agency consortium Travel Centres have selected Trust Payments, a leader in frictionless payments and value-added services for merchants, to be its payments platform provider of choice across its broad membership base.

Thailand backs new certification to protect coral reefs

Thailand backs new certification to protect coral reefs

2nd May 2025 at 9:41 am

With “reef-safe” sunscreen claims still largely unregulated, a new certification is helping to set an industry standard: Reef Protection Factor (RPF), developed by the University of Derby in collaboration with the global creative agency McCann. 

Ireland West Airport and Portwest launch the 2025 Airport 5k Runway Fun Run

Ireland West Airport and Portwest launch the 2025 Airport 5k Runway Fun Run

1st May 2025 at 5:04 pm

Ireland West Airport is delighted to announce, in partnership with Portwest, that our hugely popular annual 5k runway fun run will take place on the runway at Ireland West Airport on Saturday, September 13th at 6:00 pm.

AmaWaterways Incentive €50 One4All Voucher for every 2025 Booking made 1st – 31st May 2025

AmaWaterways Incentive €50 One4All Voucher for every 2025 Booking made 1st – 31st May 2025

1st May 2025 at 4:47 pm

Well it’s scorching outside so what better way to inspire your customers to holiday! With a beautiful gentle breeze on a river cruise, and a beautiful air-conditioned ship it is a most wonderful experience.

Burren and Cliffs Explorer shuttle bus service launches

Burren and Cliffs Explorer shuttle bus service launches

1st May 2025 at 2:15 pm

A new hop-on, hop-off shuttle bus service connecting towns, villages, and top visitor attractions across North and West Clare has been officially launched. The free Burren and Cliffs Explorer is a joint initiative of Clare County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), supported by Fáilte Ireland, and is available for online bookings.

EMIRATES and MSC CRUISES Extend Long-Term Partnership aimed at enhancing the Air-Sea Experience and Expanding Market Reach

EMIRATES and MSC CRUISES Extend Long-Term Partnership aimed at enhancing the Air-Sea Experience and Expanding Market Reach

1st May 2025 at 1:27 pm

Emirates and MSC Cruises have extended their long-term strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the air-sea traveller experience, supporting Dubai’s cruise ambitions to become a major cruise hub, and exploring future opportunities for joint growth across the airline’s extensive network.

Strong year at daa despite headwinds on costs, tariffs and planning

Strong year at daa despite headwinds on costs, tariffs and planning

1st May 2025 at 1:15 pm

The Board of daa, the global airport and travel retail group and operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has announced strong financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024 and has recommended a dividend to the Irish state of €68 million.