Travelbiz was on the ground in sunny Orlando as VIP guests of the amazing Grant Daley, Senior Business Development Manager, International Sales & Marketing EMEA Universal Orlando Resort in partnership with our valued partners at Aer Lingus flying direct from Dublin to Orlando International!
Aer Lingus Unveils Direct Flights from Dublin to Cancún!
Aer Lingus today announces the launch of its first direct flight to Cancún, Mexico, commencing from January 2026. The new route from Dublin to Cancún will operate 3 times weekly on the airline’s A330-300 aircraft, offering Irish holidaymakers a seamless route to the warmth and vibrant cultural heritage of the Mexican Caribbean.
CLIA Announces Record Travel Agent Membership and host of New Initiatives at Annual Conference
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has today (May 22, 2025) made a number of agent-friendly announcements and updates at its annual conference in Southampton. Over 850 delegates from across the trade heard from Andy Harmer, managing director UK & Ireland
Universal Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort’s Highly Anticipated New Theme Park, Is Now Officially OPEN
Let the Epic adventures begin! Today, Universal Orlando Resort celebrates the grand opening of its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe – marking the official debut of one of the most innovative and immersive theme parks ever created and the first major theme park to open in Orlando in 25 years.
From the Wild Atlantic to Gran Canaria: Aer Lingus helps young sea turtle find her way home
Aer Lingus welcomed a very special guest aboard flight EI782 today - a young green sea turtle named Solstice. After being discovered washed up on the west coast of Ireland, Solstice is now embarking on a journey to Gran Canaria, where a dedicated wildlife rescue team will assist in returning her to the warm waters of her natural habitat.
International launch of new Business Events strategy by Minister Peter Burke in Frankfurt
Minister Burke launched a new Business Events 2030 strategy internationally at IMEX Frankfurt, one of the leading global exhibitions for Business Events i.e., the corporate meetings, events and incentive travel industry. The strategy was launched at home in Ireland at the end of April.
Brand USA’s 10th U.K. & Ireland Destination Immersion Highlights the Breadth of U.S. Communities and Tourism Product
Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States, in partnership with Aer Lingus, American Airlines, and British Airways, proudly concluded its 10th U.K. & Ireland Destination Immersion Programme on May 19 with a finale event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
AmaWaterways Expands Exclusive Concierge Golf Programme to France
AmaWaterways, the leading luxury river cruise, has announced the expansion of its dedicated Concierge Golf Programme to a second iconic destination: France. Launching on the popular Impressions of the Seine & Paris itinerary aboard AmaDante
Courtesy of TUI and the Tunisian National Tourist Office, our group landed safely in Enfidha airport on TUI Irelands inaugural flight direct from Dublin. The new charter series will run weekly for the summer season.
Riviera Travel Appoints Carrie Day as Country Manager to Drive Rapid Expansion in Ireland
Riviera Travel is pleased to announce Carrie Day's appointment as Country Manager for Ireland, a strategic move designed to support the company’s ambitious plans for rapid expansion in the Irish market.
Crystal Unveils Exhilarating New Production Show – ‘Club Nights’
Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, announced today the debut of its newest original production show, “Club Nights,” which premiered aboard Crystal Serenity to enthusiastic World Cruise guests and will unveil on Crystal Symphony in late November 2025.
NCL’s Walk for Wellness Supported by 1,200 Agents Walking Over 70k Miles
Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) second annual Walk for Wellness scheme is picking up pace, with over 1,200 travel agents across the UK and Ireland already clocking up nearly 70,000 miles — the equivalent of almost walking three times around the globe — at just the halfway point of the initiative.
Northern Flights – Finnair announces record-breaking winter schedule to Lapland
Leading Nordic airline, Finnair, has unveiled its record-breaking schedule to Finnish Lapland this coming winter, as it continues to offer unrivalled connectivity across the region. The new flights come as demand for travel to the Nordic nations continues to rise among customers searching for Santa, the Northern Lights, and an authentic Arctic adventure.
Best4Travel Embarks on Inhouse Familiarisation Trip to Gran Canaria with Cordial Hotels & Resorts
Best4Travel, one of Ireland’s leading retail and homeworking travel agencies, has embarked on a dedicated inhouse familiarisation trip to Gran Canaria to strengthen its longstanding relationship with Cordial Hotels & Resorts and enhance product knowledge across its experienced retail and support teams.
Choose Chicago Celebrates 2024 Visitation and Record-Breaking Economic Impact at 2025 Annual Meeting
Choose Chicago hosted its 2025 Annual Meeting of Partnership last week at the historic James M. Nederlander Theatre, where leaders from across the local tourism, hospitality, business, and civic sectors gathered to celebrate their collective accomplishments and learn about the latest trends impacting the tourism industry
Royal Caribbean gives thrilling first look at Perfect Day Mexico, Plus Three More Destination Experiences to Come
The world’s boldest vacations are on the horizon as Royal Caribbean is raising the bar with its newly revealed Ultimate Destination lineup – with headliner Perfect Day Mexico* set to break records with never-before-seen features.
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.
