Jacinta and Peter from Travelbiz attended the highly successful ITAA Trade Show held in Dublin’s Intercontinental Hotel on Wednesday April 2nd. Following the extremely popular election of Tom Randles (MD of Barters Travelnet Cork) as the new ITAA President, taking over from 2024’s Angela Walshe, it seems like Cork is the new capital!
Peter O’Hanlon (Travelbiz & Travelfinders) hit the road with the Brand USA team of Jackie Ennis, global vice president, Brand USA Holly Jordan and Serena Gray along with our main headline sponsor, United airlines Aoife Gregg (Ireland, Northern Ireland & Scotland Leisure Sales Manager at United Airlines) at The Iveagh Garden Hotel in Dublin for an unforgettable night of travel inspiration!
Travel Counsellors Ireland celebrate their 20th year in Ireland and are proud to say that they have grown to be one of the biggest and most respected travel companies in the country.
Aviation Regulator confirms continued service quality performance improvement at Dublin Airport
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) today confirmed, that for performance in 2024, Dublin Airport incurred a passenger Quality of Service (QoS) bonus of €4.5 million and a penalty of €3.8 million, resulting in a net bonus of €0.7 million.
Reservest and Travel Centres Ireland Announce Strategic Partnership.
Trade only supplier www.Reservest.com, a new and innovative provider of booking solutions for luxury villas, suites, residences and safari lodges has announced a strategic partnership with Travel Centres Ireland, the country’s leading consortium for independent travel agencies.
Emirates launches Emirates Courier Express, promising to treat packages like passengers
Backed by almost four decades’ experience in keeping goods and people moving all over the world, Emirates has launched Emirates Courier Express, an end-to-end delivery solution that is set to redefine the express delivery experience.
One quarter of travel operators yet to implement AI
Registration for the TravelTech Show is now open and ahead of the event taking place at the end of June, new data reveals that once again, AI is set to dominate travel operators’ technology budgets for the year ahead. Key findings from the survey highlighted
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, proudly announces the launch of its exclusive “Upgrade Your Ocean” offer. From the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean and the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Europe, Greenland, and New England to the crystalline waters of the Caribbean
Majestic Princess Emerges from Drydock with New and Revamped Spaces
After a two-week drydock in Palermo, Italy, Majestic Princess has set sail with an exciting array of new venues, reimagined spaces, and refined touches in preparation for its 2025 Mediterranean season.
Ryanair Welcomes High Court Ruling which lifts cap on Dublin Airport for Winter 2025 Schedule
Ryanair, Ireland’s No.1 airline, today (Wed, 2 Apr) welcomed today’s ruling by the Irish High Court to extend the stay on the Dublin Airport traffic cap beyond Summer 2025 into winter 2025. This allows airlines to add new routes and grow traffic and jobs at Dublin Airport
MSC Cruises has officially sailed into the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS ™ books, with crew onboard its latest flagship, MSC World America, setting a new record for assembling the longest line of LEGO® ships.
Sing like a Canary! Islands in the Sun. Hail Cesar! Seismic Shifts in Canary Island Tourism
Jacinta from Travelbiz was on a recent Press Trip with the Spanish Tourist Office in Dublin and Fuerteventura lived up to its name by greeting us with strong winds. Our Group Leader, Sara Rivero Lopez charted us through unknown (to me anyway!) territory and brought her enthusiasm in her backpack every day.
Having been a top choice for UK travellers in recent years, Jamaica continues to captivate visitors with its vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and world-class hospitality, making it an unmissable destination in 2025. From legendary reggae beats and lively festivals to luxurious accommodations, there’s never been a better time to explore this Caribbean gem.
Ireland West Airport launches record breaking 2025 summer schedule and reports record first quarter passenger traffic
Ireland West Airport this week launched its busiest ever summer schedule, including a new service from Groningen in the Netherlands and an additional 110,000 seats added on flights to and from the airport for the summer season. The airport will operate flights to 22 International destinations this summer and is served by four of Europe's major international airlines
Irish Ferries announces addition of new ferry to fleet
Irish Ferries is pleased to announce the addition of a new cruise ferry to its fleet, with an agreement to purchase the STAR 1 from Tallink Hansaway Limited. The ship, which was built in 2007 in Finland in the same shipyard as the ULYSSES, was previously with Irish Ferries on charter
Air Canada lines up for take-off with new Porto to Montréal route
Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline and flag carrier, is gearing up for take-off with its bumper summer schedule, including a new route between Porto and Montréal. The global airline is set to touchdown in Portugal’s second city, Porto, for the first time on 5 June 2025, before departing for its home hub, Montréal, later that same day.
Royal Caribbean brings 20 agents on a once-in-a-lifetime Ultimate Utopia experience
Earlier this month, twenty lucky travel agents made their way to Orlando, Florida, to experience an exclusive VIP trip, following Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate Utopia competition coming to a close. Ultimate Utopia ran as a points-based competition from 6th January to 3rd February, via the brand’s online trade loyalty programme, Upper Deck.
Capital Connections: Air Canada celebrates resumption of London Heathrow to Ottawa flights
Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline and flag carrier, took to the skies with its newest route yesterday, relaunching flights between London Heathrow and Ottawa. The new international service heralds a huge milestone, not only for Air Canada, but also for UK-Canada ties, being the only direct flight between the UK and Canada’s capital city.
Paradise Found: oneworld welcomes Fiji Airways to global alliance
oneworld® alliance today welcomes Fiji Airways, the flag carrier of Fiji and the South Pacific, as its newest member airline, with a full suite of oneworld benefits available to customers around the world beginning 1 April 2025.
United Receives FAA Certification on Starlink Aircraft and Schedules First Commercial Flight for May 2025
United today announced the FAA has approved its first Starlink-equipped aircraft type and that the first commercial flight is planned for May, less than eight months after the deal was first announced.
2025 Turkish Airlines Bowling Tournament Excitement Has Started…
We are delighted to announce the 13th Turkish Airlines Bowling Tournament, which we are organizing this year, will welcome participation not only from our passenger agencies in Türkiye but also from agencies across 80 countries and 167 cities worldwide.
MSC Cruises unveils details of most expansive retail offering to date aboard new flagship, MSC World America
MSC Cruises onboard retail experiences will be brought to another level with a huge and varied retail offering aboard its upcoming flagship, MSC World America, set to debut next month.
Shannon Airport unveils two new services and an extra 190,000 seats for summer ‘25, up 11%
Shannon Airport has today (Monday 31st March ’25) unveiled its summer 2025 schedule, featuring two new services and a substantial increase of 190,000 seats, 11% ahead of 2024 services.
Dublin Airports 2025 Summer Schedule kicks off with over 2600 flights per week
Passengers will have more choice than ever before for their summer holiday this year with Dublin Airport offering access to more than 190 destinations around the world via over 2,600 flights per week.
Avalon Waterways host agents to Amsterdam to experience their 5star product. Jo-Ann Raleigh (ASM Ireland & GSA for Avalon Waterways) hosted agents to Amsterdam on Sunday to gain a firsthand experience of the 5star Avalon Waterways product.
Turkish Airlines journeying north with flights to Ohrid
Turkish Airlines has launched flights to Ohrid, one of North Macedonia’s key tourism cities, taking its global flight network to 353 destinations. This is the airline’s second destination in North Macedonia, the first being the country’s capital Skopje.
Celebration by Finnair of “Decade at Dublin” at the Finnish Ambassador’s Residence
The Ambassador of Finland, H.E. Ms Leena Gardemeister as well as Anssi Partanen, Finnair’s Marketing Director, UK and Ireland hosted an exclusive celebration at the very stylish Finnish Ambassador’s Residence on Shrewsbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin.
MSC Cruises and Chantiers De L’atlantique Mark Three World Class Ship Milestones In Saint-Nazaire
MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique today marked significant milestones for three World Class ships in Saint-Nazaire, France, with the delivery of MSC World America, the coin ceremony of MSC World Asia and steel cutting for the newly named MSC World Atlantic.
