Galway Agents treated to a very special TPG Appreciation Event
TPG – Travel Partners Group, in partnership with Shannon Airport and Visit Portugal, hosted an incredible Galway Agent Appreciation Event aboard the MS Corrib Princess! With 55 vibrant travel agents and suppliers in the mix, the atmosphere was buzzing with fun, engaging conversations and lots of laughter amongst great company
Global Leaders to Converge in Paris for A World for Travel Summit October 29–31, 2025
The global travel and tourism industry, the economic powerhouse that accounts for more than 10% of global GDP and one in ten jobs worldwide—is under renewed pressure to balance growth with sustainability. In the face of climate imperatives, political upheaval, and changing consumer expectations, the travel industry continues to strive towards becoming a truly sustainable sector.
Don Shearer (Travelbiz and Travelfinders) joined Joe Marinelli (President & CEO Visit Savannah), Mindy Shea (Director International Sales), Angela Westerfield (CMO), Pritpal Singh (Partner / COO), Leftlane Hospitality (Hotels Bardo and Recess), Jo Piani ((MD Luna PR & Representation) and our very own Tony Lane (Executive Director, Visit USA Committee Ireland) for an afternoon of all things Visit Savanah.
Stena Line welcomes Sarah West as new UK & Ireland Ports Managing Director
Stena Line has announced a strategic restructuring of its Ports Leadership Team with the creation of a new Managing Director (MD) role for UK and Ireland Ports. The newly appointed MD, Sarah West, will join Stena Line in January 2026, bringing extensive experience and leadership to the role.
Icon 4 on the Horizon: Royal Caribbean Celebrates Start of Construction of Its Fourth Icon Class Vacation
This week, Royal Caribbean celebrated an iconic milestone for a new iconic vacation. The keel-laying ceremony for the fourth addition to the Icon Class lineup took place at the Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku to mark the start of the ship’s physical construction.
Where Canvas Meets Compass: Windstar Drops Anchor with New Themed Voyages
Windstar Cruises is charting a bold new course with the launch of its themed voyages collection, a line-up of beyond-ordinary sailings designed to make passions come alive at sea. Whether it’s swapping brushstrokes with celebrated artists, taking the helm on a tall ship or flowing with daily yoga on deck, these intimate, yacht-style journeys bring immersive fun from bow to stern.
Peruvian Naval sail training vessel BAP Unión visits Dublin Port
Travelbiz Features Editor Declan Mescall was a guest of the Peruvian Embassy on board the Peruvian Navy’s sail training vessel BAP Unión during a recent visit to Dublin Port. The BAP Unión is a steel hulled, four masted barque built in Peru between 2012-15 and is the largest sail training vessel in South America and one of the largest in the world
Air Canada Unveils Palma de Mallorca as First New Route for Airbus A321XLR
Air Canada announced today Montréal to Palma de Mallorca as its first brand new route to be operated by its Airbus A321 extra-long range (XLR) aircraft. Delivery of the XLR fleet begins in the first quarter of 2026, and in June 2026, Air Canada will inaugurate service from Montréal to the Spanish island in the western Mediterranean onboard this new aircraft.
The Shannon Airport Group Launches Time Capsule Call Out to Mark 80 Years of Transatlantic Flight
On 24 October 1945, a DC-4 aircraft operated by American Overseas Airlines touched down at Shannon Airport, making history as the first scheduled, commercial transatlantic passenger flight. Eight decades later, The Shannon Airport Group is commemorating this landmark moment
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Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas marked a legendary construction milestone and floated for the first time.
Making waves, a legendary Royal Caribbean vacation floated into its next phase of construction as Legend of the Seas* officially touched water for the first time. The teams behind the construction celebrated the moment as the newest family vacation floated out at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland
MSC Cruises brings its authentic gastronomic experiences to BWT Alpine Formula 1 team at Italian Grand Prix
From the high seas to high speeds, MSC Cruises brought a taste of its world-class gastronomy trackside at the 2025 Italian Grand Prix. The cruise line, a Premium Partner of BWT Alpine Formula One Team, is the first to deliver its culinary experience to a racetrack.
Travel Iowa Strengthens Focus on Irish Travel Trade Market with Cellet Marketing & PR Ltd
Travel Iowa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Cellet Marketing & PR Ltd to elevate the state’s profile in the Irish travel market. This initiative underscores Iowa’s commitment to attracting Irish visitors by highlighting its distinctive attractions, outdoor adventures, and cultural experiences.
Emirates Groups department Paint with Prosecco, Dine in Café En Seine and shout for the boys in Green
It’s been a very busy week for the Emirates team in groups as Greyce Kelly Inacio and Fiona Sheridan hosted trade partners to Paint and Prosecco where all the budding Picasso’s enjoyed a night of class Emirates hospitality before been wined in dined in Dublin’s Café En Seine.
Next-gen corporate booking platform deploys Sabre’s AI to lift hotel booking completion by up to 15%
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading global travel technology company, today announced a new agreement with the next- generation corporate booking platform Travelin.AI which will gain access to the SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace including traditional airfares, NDC offers, low-cost carrier content and lodging options, as well as Sabre’s Lodging AI capabilities.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has revealed further details and updates for Cruise Week, which is taking place from September 15-21. The annual, trade-focused event is designed to promote and raise awareness of cruising to travel agents.
