VOLUME 25 ISSUE 32 June 13, 2025

Avalon Waterways thanks Irish Trade Partners for their continued support!

Ita Hendrick, our Travelbiz River Cruising crew member, reports from Bang Restaurant, Dublin, where Avalon Waterways hosted a fantastic afternoon of appreciation and connection. Alan Sparling and Jo-Ann Raleigh of ASM Ireland (GSA for Avalon Waterways) welcomed Lesley Taylor (Managing Director) and Phil Shipman (Sales Director) of Avalon Waterways

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Shannon Airport Expands Park4Less Car Park with 1,000 New Spaces Ahead of Busy Summer Travel Season

The Shannon Airport Group is pleased to announce the expansion of its car parking facilities with the addition of 1,000 new spaces in its best value, Park4Less car park, ensuring greater choice for passengers flying from Shannon Airport during the busy summer travel season.

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Dublin Airport reminding passengers to be ready for security this summer

Passengers urged to prepare in advance and avoid common screening mistakes. Dublin Airport is reminding passengers heading off on holiday this summer to ensure they have their liquids in order when going through security screening.

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Exceptional Savings with Oceania Cruises: Up to 55% Off & Amenities

Exceptional Savings with Oceania Cruises: Up to 55% Off & Amenities

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Major construction wraps and terminal unveiled taking Sydney’s new 24-hour airport closer to take-off

Sydney's new 24-hour airport is one step closer to welcoming its first passengers, with major construction works across Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI} now complete and the state­ of-the-art terminal formally unveiled today.

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Meet the future of business travel at this year’s Business Travel Innovation Faceoff Europe 2025 Award Presentation

Business Travel Show Europe will spotlight the next generation of corporate travel innovation with the return of the hotly contested Business Travel Innovation Faceoff Europe 2025 competition, taking place at Excel London on 25–26 June. 

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Northern Lights meet City Heights: Finnair announces route to Toronto

The Helsinki to Toronto connection marks the only direct flight between Finland and Canada.
Leading Nordic airline, Finnair, is taking to the skies with its transatlantic expansion next summer, having named Toronto as its newest destination in North America.

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Aer Lingus proudly partners with Dr Norah Patten ahead of her historic space mission

Aer Lingus is proud to announce its partnership with Dr Norah Patten as she prepares for her groundbreaking mission to become the first Irish person in space. With a shared commitment to building new connections and inspiring exploration, Aer Lingus will partner with Norah

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WIN a place on the Fam Trip of a Lifetime to Thailand!

Travelbiz is giving YOU the chance to join Discover Travel & Emirates on an unforgettable Fam Trip to Thailand this September 17–24, 2025! Simply book any Emirates network flight through Discover Travel to enter!

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Summer at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

This summer, travellers to Florida are invited to Discover Something Real at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, where the original stories, legendary artifacts and immersive experiences offer an authentic journey into the past, present, and future of space exploration.

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AmaWaterways River Cruise Offers update

AmaWaterways are extending our Triple Savings Campaign ‘Up to €1.700 Discount per couple, Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade and €50 OBC’ on selected departure dates through to 30th June 2025

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National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Announces 2025 Arctic Visiting Scientist Programme Research Projects

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, the pioneer of modern expedition cruising, today unveiled the researchers selected for the 2025 Artic season’s Visiting Scientist Programme, an initiative that creates a platform of opportunity by bringing National Geographic Explorers and other respected scientists to hard-to-reach locations for scientific data collection, while also connecting them with expedition travellers

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Turkish Airlines turns up the heat with extra summer flights

Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, is ramping up its summer 2025 schedule with additional flights from the UK and Ireland to Istanbul and beyond. Starting June 9, the flag carrier will operate 47 weekly flights from London Heathrow, adding two more flights per week to the vibrant city of Istanbul.

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Pet Travel just got upgraded

Pet travel has just been upgraded with the unveiling today of Irish Ferries’ brand-new “Pet Den” lounges.  And, while dogs, cats, and even ferrets have always been welcome onboard Irish Ferries vessels, they can now travel in elevated comfort and style

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Aer Lingus teams up with Uber to reward AerClub members with Avios on every journey

Aer Lingus’ AerClub members can now collect Avios on every journey they take using the Uber app, by simply linking their AerClub and Uber accounts. From today, members of the airline’s loyalty programme will collect 1 Avios for every €1 spent on any journey taken on the Uber app in Ireland and the UK.

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Register with the Visit Utah Specialist Academy by the 15th of June and WIN!!!

Register with the Visit Utah Specialist Academy with Travelbiz by the 15th of June.
The Visit Utah Specialist Academy invites you to embark on an exciting learning adventure across Utah.

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APT Travelmarvel Launches Europe 2026 in Cork

Hosted by Michelle Ryan, Country Manager for Ireland, and Brad Bennetts, Head of Sales & Business Development, the event welcomed key travel partners from Cork city and county to the fabulous Montenotte Hotel.

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Riviera Incentive update from Carrie Day

Earn a €50 One4All voucher for every Riviera Travel booking made until 6 July.

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Former ITAA President Cormac Meehan Retires

Former President of the Irish Travel Agents Association, Cormac Meehan has announced that he will retire at the end of August 2025.  His retirement will see the closure of both Meehan Travel Worldchoice

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Royal Caribbean Names Diana Ross Godmother for the Star of the Seas

The ultimate family vacation is getting ready to set sail, and a star-studded godmother is leading the way. Royal Caribbean has announced musical icon Diana Ross as the official godmother of Star of the Seas when the revolutionary Icon Class ship debuts August 2025.

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