Discover Travel & Emirates winners 4 and 5 announced.
Discover Travel & Emirates winners Number 4 & 5 !!
Congratulations Lorraine Power (HarveyTravel Waterford ) and Louise Lynch (KT Travel Dundalk ) 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!
Snap to it! We're giving away a Polaroid Camera this August! Every car hire booking this month = 1 entry to WIN! Capture your summer road trip memories in retro style.
Phil Hullah (CEO Riviera Travel) talks to Travelbiz
As Riviera Travel celebrates 41 years in business, Phil Hullah ,CEO Riviera Travel, took time out of his busy schedule to talk to Travelbiz about how the business has evolved with their Investment in Ireland delivering exceptional value with more flexible and personalised experiences for the Irish customer.
Ireland set to welcome up to 22,000 U.S. fans for the 2025 Aer Lingus College Football Classic
The month of August sees Ireland welcome back the Aer Lingus College Football Classic for the first U.S. college football game of the 2025 season, known as ‘Week Zero’. The highly anticipated match between Kansas State University’s ‘Wildcats’ and Iowa State University’s ‘Cyclones’ will take place on Saturday, 23rd August, in the Aviva Stadium
Hundreds of agents sign up for CLIA Cruise Week event
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has revealed that over 400 travel agencies have already signed up for ‘The UK’s Biggest Cruise Event’ on September 16. The event, which was announced just two weeks ago, forms a key part of this year's CLIA Cruise Week.
AmaWaterways New Campaign Save up to €2.100 Per Couple – Live from 1st August with Lead Pricing from €1.866pp
From 1st August our New Campaign is Up to €2.100 savings per couple, valid on hundreds of European & Exotic sailings across 2025 and 2026 departures. I can hardly believe I am saying this, we have our flagship AmaMagna from €1.866pp 7 nts fly cruise departing DUB, 8th February 2026 - Best of the Danube itinerary.
Spring Hotels Group increases Irish trade support with agent roadshow and new online training hub
Spring Hotels has reaffirmed its commitment to the Irish market with an ambitious new focus on the travel trade, including the launch of a bespoke online education platform and an in-person agent roadshow led by UK Key Account Manager, Lawrence Peachey, who is currently overseeing the Irish region.
Positive2Work Skillnet and ITAA Leadership Excellence in the Travel Industry Programme Returns
Positve2Work Skillnet, in partnership with the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA), has announced that the certified Leadership Excellence in the Travel Industry Programme will return this Autumn.
Visit California Launches Race Across California: An Interactive Agent FAM Trip Concept
Visit California launches Race Across California, a new and dynamic European interactive agent FAM concept inspired by the popular TV series, Race Across the World. Taking place in October 2025, this gamified experience will bring a fresh perspective to the traditional trade FAM format with a new and unique concept showcasing California’s ultimate road trip appeal.
Avalon Unwraps 2025 Seasonal Sailings from €2,379pp
Avalon Waterways is inviting travellers to turn down the heat and turn up the charm with cruises to be enjoyed across Europe for the remainder of the year. From vineyard-clad valleys to twinkle-lit towns, Avalon’s autumn-to-winter cruises offer crowd-free, picture-perfect experiences – and there’s still limited space for 2025.
Windstar Cruises Launches New ‘Quick Getaways’ – Short, Chic Bitesized Cruises Through Europe
Windstar has revealed details of its new “Quick Getaways”, a collection of three- to five-night European yacht voyages launching in spring 2026. These short-but-sweet journeys bring together a mix of iconic cities and tucked-away ports that rarely fit into one itinerary
Ireland’s landscape proves to be a hit with stars of ‘Wednesday’
Ireland’s magical landscape provides the perfect backdrop for the highly anticipated season two of Wednesday, which will premiere on Netflix today (6 August) to audiences across the world. The latest season of the mystery show was shot at various locations around counties Wicklow, Dublin and Offaly.
Summer passenger surge continued at record-breaking Cork and Dublin airports in July
July was the busiest ever month at both Cork and Dublin airports, continuing the summer surge of record-breaking passenger numbers. Cork Airport welcomed 378k passengers, 15% more than July 2024, while Dublin Airport greeted 3.75 million passengers, a 6.9% increase versus July 2024.
Set Sail on a Holiday That Nothing Comes Close To, as Celebrity Cruises Reveals the first of its 2027-2028 Itineraries
From Sydney to Santorini, get ready for a holiday that Nothing Comes Close to with Celebrity Cruises’ 2027-2028 itineraries in Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, Japan, Canada and New England. Guests can enjoy more than 175 itineraries to experience more than 180 unforgettable destinations spanning culture-rich cities to natural wonders.
Norwegian Group continued record summer with 2.9 million passengers in July
In July, Norwegian had 2,566,235 passengers, which sets a new post-pandemic record for number of passengers in a month. Widerøe’s passenger number was 362,337, the highest July figure ever recorded, bringing the group total to 2,928,572. Also, Norwegian announced the first dividend payment in the company’s history.
The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Vegas is now open at MGM Grand, inviting fans to step into the world of the legendary series—this time in the city that played host to one of the show’s most memorable storylines.
Aer Lingus has unveiled a major refresh of its mobile app, as part of an extensive upgrade programme designed to transform the digital travel experience for its customers. This multi-million euro app investment is a key milestone in the airline’s broader digital vision to become a leader in customer-centric travel innovation.
CTM appoints Rebecca Welsch as Global Head of Growth Marketing
Corporate Travel Management (CTM) has appointed Rebecca Welsch to the new role of Global Head of Growth Marketing in a strategic move to accelerate the global travel management company’s five-year growth plan by deepening customer engagement and expanding CTM’s presence across key global markets.
Princess Cruises continues partnership with Aer Lingus for its 2026 Mediterranean cruise programme
Princess Cruises has confirmed it has secured flight allocations with Aer Lingus for its 2026 Mediterranean cruise programme. Launched in 2023, Princess will continue its successful partnership with the airline to provide travel agents with the ability to book convenient flight and cruise packages for customers
Riviera Travel launches 30% agent discount for personal river and ocean cruise bookings
Riviera Travel, the UK’s leading river cruise and tour operator, is delighted to unveil a brand-new agent rates initiative offering travel agents a discount of 30% on personal river and yacht cruise bookings in Europe. The offer is available immediately, with no restrictions on departure dates or travel year.
Türkiye Sees Continued Rise in Irish Visitors in First Half of 2025
Türkiye, the world’s 4th biggest incoming tourism market according to UN Tourism’s 2024 data, announced its tourism performance results for the first six months of 2025 at a press conference in İstanbul. The data shows sustainable growth across key metrics, with notable resilience and spending power among visitors.
KIT LAUNCH – Wrexham AFC, Macron, and United Unveil New Third Kit Honouring Welsh Heritage in Patagonia
Wrexham AFC, Macron, and United have revealed the Club’s 2025/26 third kit - a striking tribute to the Welsh community in Patagonia on the 160th anniversary of the first settlers' arrival. Inspired by the flag of Y Wladfa, the Welsh settlement in Argentina, the new design celebrates the enduring cultural ties between Wales and Patagonia
daa secures €2.35 million in EU funding to advance sustainable transport at Dublin Airport
daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has received the first instalment of €2.35 million in funding from the European Commission this week under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) programme.
