Irish Trade partners in London as Brand USA Launches “America the Beautiful” Global Tourism Campaign at Travel Week U.K. & Europe 2025.
All-New Destination Marketing Initiative Launches as the U.S. Prepares for Historic 2026 Events, Including FIFA World Cup, America's 250th Anniversary, and Route 66 centennial
Worldchoice Announce Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises as Headline Sponsors for 2025 Conference
Royal Caribbean, and Celebrity Cruises will again be the Headline Sponsors of the Worldchoice 2025 conference which will take place on Saturday 1st November at Johnstown Estate Enfield.
Travelbiz joined the super Sunway Fam trip to Kusadasi and we truly traversed the hot spots of Turkey. Heading off from Dublin and Cork to Izmir with SunExpress, we experienced the popularity of the area first-hand.
Dublin Airport set to welcome 460,000 passengers this bank holiday weekend
A busy October bank holiday weekend lies in store at Dublin Airport with almost half a million passengers set to travel over the coming long weekend. Over the four days between Friday (October 24) and Monday (October 27), around 460,000 people are set to pass through Dublin Airport
CLIA confirms return of ‘Cruise Champion’ training programmes
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced details of its 'Cruise Champion' training programmes for frontline travel agents. Two separate hybrid learning courses have been launched: one with a focus on river cruise and the other on expedition cruise.
Ryanair celebrates 12 millionth passenger milestone at Ireland West Airport
Ireland West Airport are delighted to announce that it has surpassed 12 million passengers through the airport with Ryanair since it began operations to/from the airport in 1986. Alison Lynch from London, who travelled on Ryanair's London Stansted service on Wednesday afternoon to visit family in Galway and Roscommon, was the lucky 12 millionth Ryanair passenger
Ita Hendrick (Travelbiz and Travelfinders) was a guest of Valerie Murphy (Strategic Account Manager, Celebrity Cruises) and the Celebrity Cruises management team including Nicola McNeish and Claire Stirrup.
The Healing Heart of the Algarve: Wellness Retreats and Restorative Stays
As we head towards the winter months, discerning travellers are already curating their 2026 wellness escapes, seeking calm, clarity and a change of scenery to usher in the new year in style and tranquillity. The Algarve in southern Portugal is home to an array of specialist resorts
Orient Express Appoints Bartolomeo Fusco as General Manager of Orient Express Venice
Bartolomeo Fusco will oversee the strategic positioning and operational launch of the Venice property ahead of the highly anticipated opening of the brand’s second hotel, at the beginning of 2026.
Pegasus Airlines and Iberia Sign New Codeshare Agreement, Expanding Connectivity Between Türkiye, Spain, Portugal and Latin America
Pegasus Airlines customers will gain access to thirteen Iberia-operated destinations, including eleven in Spain, plus Portugal and Brazil. Iberia customers will be able to fly directly to Istanbul on Pegasus Airlines’ Madrid–Istanbul service and connect onwards across Türkiye.
Riviera Makes Landmark Move into Irish Long-Haul Touring with Signature Small-Group Experiences and First River Cruise
Riviera Travel is making a landmark entrance into the Irish long-haul market, introducing a premium long-haul touring experience for Irish holidaymakers, available for 2026 and 2027 departures.
Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess Named “World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship” in 2025 World Culinary Awards
Princess Cruises revealed its elegant Royal Princess has been named World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship by the prestigious World Culinary Awards, celebrating the very best in global gastronomy. Voted on by the culinary community, industry experts and consumers from around the world
Celebrity Edge return for its third season across Australia and New Zealand
From October 2025 to April 2026, guests can enjoy 17 itineraries from four to 14 nights, exploring iconic destinations across New Zealand, Australia, and the South Pacific. Award-winning Celebrity Edge has officially commenced her third Australia season
Dublin Airport gets green light for new Aircraft Observation Facility
Dublin Airport welcomes ACP’s decision to grant permission for the new Aircraft Observation Facility, following St. Margaret’s The Ward (SMTW)’s appeal against Fingal County Council’s earlier approval.
An exclusive preview of L’Orient Express Train in the “1925-2025 : a Century of Art Deco” Exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. In 1883, Georges Nagelmackers imagined the impossible: a train crossing Europe with unprecedented sophistication, linking Paris to Constantinople
The Travel Industry Golf Society (TIGS) brought their 2025 season to a memorable close with a fantastic outing at The Castle Golf Club, generously sponsored by Maria, Angela, Maureen, Edmund, and Shane from Holiday World/Bizex, along with Jenny from Aer Lingus
United Airlines’ new limited-edition amenity kits, created in partnership with Brooks Brothers
We’re excited to share a first look at United’s new limited-edition amenity kits, created in partnership with Brooks Brothers, available soon on all international flights in PolarisSM business class and United Premium PlusSM
Today was a morning of hotel visits in Ephesus and Kusadasi marina and centre. What a range of hotels from 4 to 5 star with locations and facilities to suit families, couples and those seeking some R & R in the sun.
Jacinta from Travelbiz took off with Sun Express from Dublin to Izmir and our Travelbiz sunny southeast, West and Midland agents, took off a day before from Cork to rendezvous in Kusadasi with Andrea and the Sunway team.
Francesca Pepin from Air France/KLM hosted the World Travel Centre/Selective Travel Management team to a night in Amsterdam flying form airports in Ireland and the UK for a great stay in the Park Plaza Victoria Hotel
