Travel Counsellors Ireland Celebrate Record-Breaking Success at #20Beyond2025 Conference
Don Shearer (Managing Director of Travelbiz and Travelfinders Ireland) reflects on an unforgettable weekend of celebration, recognition and unity at the 20th Travel Counsellors Ireland Conference.
New York, New York. So good they named it twice. The Belle of NYC herself, Tryphavana Cross, hosted a networking event in the Westbury Hotel, located in the heart of Dublin’s fair city on April 7th. Jacinta from Travelbiz was there to support our NYC partners with Don Shearer.
Aer Lingus’ New Nashville Route Hits All the Right Notes as Younger Generation Joins the Country Culture Craze
Aer Lingus’ new flight to Nashville will take to the skies on April 12th as new research from the airline shows a surge in the appeal of country music culture across all generations.
A survey* of more than 1,000 adults in Ireland shows that 71% of adults in Ireland describe themselves as country music fans.
School Bands Spectacular Takes Flight at Shannon Airport over 160 Students Perform for Passengers
Over 160 primary school students from Clare and Limerick took to the stage at Shannon Airport for a musical school band spectacular that had passengers and staff on their toes in the terminal building.
MSC World America Glittering Ceremony in Miami with Drew Barrymore
MSC Cruises will name its highly-anticipated new flagship, MSC World America, tonight in a dazzling ceremony at the line’s new state-of-the-art MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, the most advanced cruise terminal in the world.
Princess Cruises and Frescobaldi Uncork a Taste of Tuscany
Known for its beloved recipes of Italian cuisine, fresh pasta, and outstanding wines, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, the signature specialty restaurant of Princess Cruises, has unveiled a notable new collaboration with the renowned Frescobaldi family, Italy’s legendary Tuscan winemakers.
Malta sets new records for inbound tourism in the first two months of 2025
The Malta Tourism Authority is proud to announce exceptional performance in inbound tourism for the first two months of the year overall. Official statistics released by the National Statistics Office reveal record-breaking figures, highlighting Malta's growing appeal as a premier travel destination.
Carnival in Jamaica 2025: Experience a Celebration of Energy, Culture and Unity
Jamaica is set to ignite the Caribbean with its most vibrant and anticipated event of the year – Carnival in Jamaica 2025. With celebrations taking place across April, this month-long event promises an unforgettable experience, blending rich cultural heritage with electrifying entertainment.
Riviera Travel Expands Operations in Ireland with Search for a New Country Manager
Riviera Travel, the UK's leading river cruise operator, is intensifying its focus on the Irish market. It plans to recruit a Country Manager to uptick sales in Ireland. The move marks a significant step in the company's expansion strategy, as it aims to mirror the success achieved in the UK and strengthen its presence within the Irish travel industry.
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
Orient Express La Minerva, the First Orient Express Hotel in the worldWorld, is now open in Rome
Orient Express proudly announces that Orient Express La Minerva, its first hotel in Rome, is now open. Anchored in history and emblematic of a refined approach to travel, Orient Express La Minerva embodies a new vision of hospitality defined by the depth of experience.
Beyoncé reveals highly anticipated Las Vegas Shows at Allegiant Stadium
Beyoncé has announced the Cowboy Carter Tour will feature back-to-back Las Vegas performances on July 25-26, 2025 at Allegiant Stadium.
United Continues Growth at San Francisco International Airport, adding 20% more flying in 2025
United today announced it will add 20 percent more flying out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in 2025, reflecting its long-term strategy to re-establish SFO as a global gateway. United is now larger in SFO than it was pre-pandemic, with capacity1 up six percent since 2019, and 20 percent versus last year.
Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay Unveils Morocco’s First Medi-Spa
Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay has launched its 4,300m² Medi-Spa, with a Longevity Programme that combines the latest medical expertise and age-old holistic traditions so that guests can leave the property in optimal health, both physically and mentally.
Explora Journeys Launches Explora Club: A Loyalty Programme designed to elevate every journey
Explora Club offers a seamless and intuitive, five-level structure – Classic, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond – with each level unveiling a curated collection of benefits, from priority access and bespoke events to personalised gifts and exclusive savings.
Songkran (Thai New Year) – Why agents should let clients know about this UNESCO-listed festival
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is gearing up for the Grand ‘Maha’ Songkran World Water Festival 2025 — the flagship event of Thailand’s New Year celebrations and a centrepiece of the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025.
New Digital Arrival Card Entry Rules for Thailand from 1st May 2025
The Immigration Bureau of Thailand is introducing a new online arrival form called the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) from 1st May 2025. The system opens on 28 April to accommodate those arriving on 1 May.
Tennessee poised for a welcome surge in Irish visitors following the launch of Aer Lingus’ new Dublin to Nashville service
Irish flag carrier’s new Dublin to Nashville service, launching April 12, 2025, set to boost connectivity from Ireland while helping transiting UK travelers take advantage of US preclearance at Dublin Airport.
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has published its draft decision on Dublin Airport’s Winter 2025 capacity, proposing coordination parameters which will be used in the airport slot allocation process. The Winter 2025 scheduling season runs from 26 October 2025 to 28 March 2026.
Choose Chicago Announces Kristen Reynolds as New President & CEO
Choose Chicago announced today that Kristen Reynolds, a highly respected leader in the travel and tourism industry, will serve as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 5.
Air Canada’s Québec City Ground Operations to be Airline’s First Station with Fully Electric Main Ground Support Equipment
To mark Earth Month, Air Canada announced today that its ground operations in Québec City will be the airline's first station in Canada to achieve 100% electrification of its GSE fleet across all main categories by the end of 2025.
Explora Journeys celebrates key milestone for EXPLORA IV
On 2nd April, Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, announced the successful launch of the troncone, the forward lower section of EXPLORA IV, the fourth of six luxury ships to enter service by 2028.
