VOLUME 25 ISSUE 27 May 19, 2025

Indiana Road Trip Celebrating the all-new Aer Lingus direct service to Indianapolis.

Aer Lingus has officially launched its direct service from Dublin to Indianapolis, opening a new gateway to America’s heartland. Don Shearer (Travelbiz) joined a group of Irish travel professionals on an unforgettable FAM trip to experience the best of Indiana—from vibrant downtown Indy to luxury resorts and rural gems.

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The Shannon Airport Group Welcomes Return of Delta & United Nonstop Summer Flights to the Big Apple and Windy City!

The Shannon Airport Group is soaring into summer with this week's return of Delta’s increased direct flights to New York-JFK, offering 52,000 seats until 20th September - 5,600 more than in 2024 - and United Airlines’ non-stop to Chicago, with 44,000 seats until 24th September.  

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The Bedford Townhouse Wins Prestigious Fáilte Ireland Employer Excellence Award 2025

The Bedford Townhouse is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Fáilte Ireland Employer Excellence Best Employer Award 2025 for the Wild Atlantic Way region.

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Las Vegas Celebrates 120 Years of Iconic History and Reinvention

On May 15th, Las Vegas celebrates its 120th birthday, honoring more than a century of growth, innovation, and unforgettable moments that have redefined tourism and shaped the city into the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World.

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

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.

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Become a Utah specialist and WIN, WIN, WIN!!!

Register with the Visit Utah Specialist Academy with Travelbiz
The Visit Utah Specialist Academy invites you to embark on an exciting learning adventure across Utah.

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Art and Soul to bring 350 works to five-star Cork resort

Ireland’s biggest art and sculpture event, featuring over 350 works, is set to return to Cork’s five-star Castlemartyr resort. Art and Soul, featuring works by Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Banksy, Julian Opie, and Salvador Dali, will be hosted by Gormleys from June 1 - 29, showcasing the biggest names in international and Irish art.

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Explora II Onboard Experiences – F1 Monaco Grand Prix De Monaco 2025

Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, today announced the exclusive programme of onboard experiences on EXPLORA II during the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025.

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MSC Virtuosa Stars in Channel 5’s Cruising with Susan Calman

MSC Cruises is thrilled to announce that the stunning MSC Virtuosa will be featured in the latest Channel 5 series ‘Cruising with Susan Calman’. Airing on 23 May 2025, this episode will follow presenter and comedian Susan Calman as she sails through the Caribbean

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IAA completes the Spring (2025) Licensing Round for Travel Agents and Tour Operators

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) issues licences to travel agents and tour operators twice a year.  The first round of licences is issued on the 1st May (the Spring round) and the second round of licences are issued on the 1st November (the Autumn round).

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Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal Launch a Frequent Flyer Partnership Agreement

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, and TAP Air Portugal, the national carrier of Portugal, have launched a frequent flyer partnership from today. The agreement enables members of both Etihad Guest and the TAP Miles&Go programme to earn and redeem their respective loyalty currency on either carrier.

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Explore the USA with Great Offers From Holidays with Aer Lingus

This summer, make the dream holiday a reality and embark on your American adventure. Whether it’s the bright lights of New York City, the storied charm of Boston or the sunny beaches of Miami, travellers can enjoy exclusive savings and unforgettable experiences from Holidays with Aer Lingus.

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United Unveils the Elevated Aircraft Interior

United Airlines today unveiled the United Elevated interior for new Boeing 787-9 aircraft that raises the standard of international premium travel among U.S. carriers and will include two, new business class suites, the greatest number of total premium seats in United's fleet, an Ossetra caviar amuse-bouche service, Starlink connectivity and even larger 4K OLED seatback screens.

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Finnair becomes the first airline globally to create a ‘Native Order’, powered by Amadeus technology

Leading Nordic airline, Finnair, has gone live with the world’s first ‘Native Order’, as it continues to pioneer the industry with digital innovations and modern retailing capabilities.
On Monday 5 May, Finnair’s CEO, Turkka Kuusisto, created the first native order in the world, on Finnair.com - Finland’s largest eCommerce store - booking a flight from Finnair’s Helsinki hub to London Heathrow. 

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Explora Journeys – New Itineraries for Summer 2027

Explora Journeys has unveiled its highly anticipated summer 2027 journeys, spotlighting a trifecta of exciting firsts for MSC Group’s ultra elegant ocean travel brand. Under the banner ‘An Ocean of New’, the season will introduce distinctive journeys

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New data from CTM reveals Millennial and Gen Z business travellers are confident in AI’s potential to improve corporate travel experiences

Global market research conducted by Corporate Travel Management (CTM) in March 2025, surveying more than 700 Millennial and Gen Z employees, revealed optimism about the role of AI in business travel management.

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Etihad Airways Continues Fleet Expansion with Boeing Agreement

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is further expanding its fleet, confirming an order for 28 wide-body Boeing aircraft. Since 2023, the airline has steadily grown its fleet as part of a long-term strategy to double in size by 2030.

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AmaWaterways Launches First-Ever Luxury River Cruise Ship on Colombia’s Magdalena River

AmaWaterways has officially welcomed AmaMagdalena, the first-ever luxury river cruise ship to navigate Colombia’s Magdalena River. The historic launch, which took place on 12 April 2025, marks a significant milestone for the company and a transformative breakthrough for tourism in the country.

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Less than a third of travel operators have implemented mobile-first innovations across booking & payment platforms; integration the biggest challenge

Stats show that, globally, 98% of Millennials and Generation Z own a smart phone and, according to Hilton, more than 80% use them to book trips online with two thirds of Millennials using apps.

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