Worldchoice Conference 2025 – Future Horizons “Growth and Opportunities”
The 2025 Worldchoice Ireland Conference officially luanched last Saturday morning at the stunning Johnstown Estate, where Carolanne O’Neill, Commercial Manager Worldchoice Ireland, welcomed a packed audience of trade partners and members.
Travelbiz talks to Nicola Mc Neish (Sales Director Celebrity Cruises UK and Ireland)
Celebrity Xcel launches next month, what can you tell us about the new spaces on the ship? We’re incredibly excited for the launch of Celebrity Xcel, as the fifth ship in our award-winning Edge Series
It is with deep sadness that all of us at Travelbiz and Travelfinders share the news of the passing of our esteemed travel colleague, Cormac Walsh, Founder and Managing Director of JWT Sports and a proud member of the JWT Travel family.
Today is take off for this year’s 20th anniversary conference of Travel Centres — Ireland’s largest travel agency consortium - numbers have surged past the 200 delegate barrier making this year’s event one of the best attended in recent years.
VIVA Cruises appoints Stephen Sands as Consultant to accelerate growth in Ireland
European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, has announced the appointment of Stephen Sands as Consultant, reinforcing the company’s ongoing commitment to the Irish market and its valued trade partners across the UK and Ireland.
Celebrity Cruises celebrates the power of partnership as its ‘#CelebrityLovesAgents’ community hits 10,000 members
Celebrity Cruises has marked a major milestone in its trade engagement journey, with its ‘Celebrity Loves Agents’ Facebook hub surpassing 10,000 members, cementing its place as one of the most active and fast-growing trade communities in the cruise industry.
Cork and Dublin airports enjoy record-busting October
Record-busting passenger numbers continued at Cork and Dublin airports in October, with almost 3.6 million passengers going through the island’s two most popular hubs during the month.
Travel Counsellors Ireland Celebrates 20 Years in Business
Travel Counsellors Ireland, the premium leisure and corporate travel specialists, is celebrating 20 years in business, a milestone that reflects two decades of transforming how Irish travellers book their holidays and how travel professionals build their careers.
Pittsburgh Named One of National Geographic’s Best of the World 2026
Designation places Pittsburgh among 25 top must-visit destinations for year ahead, according to National Geographic’s global editorial team. For the second year running, Pittsburgh has earned a spot on an elite international travel list-this time, National Geographic’s prestigious Best of the World
Emirates Group hits new half-year profit record for 2025-26
The Emirates Group today announced a new record half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) for the first six months of 2025-26, making this the fourth consecutive year of record profitability for the half-year reporting period.
CLIA announces Beyond Cruising as Associate Partner
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK and Ireland has confirmed that Beyond Cruising is now an Associate Partner. As part of the agreement, the UK-based tour operator will be an official sponsor of next year's CLIA Conference.
Norwegian Group with 2.64 million passengers in October
In October, Norwegian had 2.25 million passengers, while Widerøe had 389,000 passengers, bringing the Group total to 2.64 million passengers, up 3 percent from last year. On 28 October, the first brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 from Norwegian’s 80-aircraft order arrived at Oslo Airport.
Türkiye Welcomed 50 Million Visitors in the First Nine Months of 2025, with Tourism Revenue Topping £38 Billion
Türkiye hosted 50 million international visitors in first nine months of 2025, representing a 1.6% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. In the first nine months of the year, Türkiye generated over US$50 billion (£38 billion GBP) in tourism revenues, evidencing a 5.7% rise from the same period last year.
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Stena Line launches new 4-year partnership with Special Olympics Ireland
Stena Line is proud to confirm a new four-year sponsorship agreement with Special Olympics Ireland (SOI), running from 2025 through 2028. The sponsorship represents Stena Line’s commitment to inclusion, the creation of opportunities for all, and the belief that sport can change lives.
Nashville restaurants and chefs recognized at last night’s MICHELIN Guide Ceremony
We are thrilled to announce the following Nashville restaurants and chefs recognized at last night’s MICHELIN Guide Ceremony. This ceremony marked the debut of the MICHELIN Guide for the American South and a defining milestone for the region’s culinary industry.
Fly Emirates to Dubai this winter and experience the world class La Perle show and enjoy hundreds of offers across Dubai with My Emirates Pass
This winter, Emirates is inviting travellers from across Europe to turn a Dubai getaway into a truly spectacular experience, with tickets to La Perle by Dragone, the city’s iconic live aqua theatre show.
The AWTE Christmas Lunch Returns – A Festive Celebration for the Travel Trade!
The Association of Women Travel Executives (AWTE) Ireland is delighted to announce the return of its much-loved Annual Christmas Lunch, taking place on Friday 12 December at 10 Fleet Street in the stylish Morgan Hotel, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.
loveholidays recognises industry excellence at inaugural Partner Appreciation Awards
loveholidays hosted its inaugural Partner Appreciation Awards last night (3rd November), honouring the flight, hotel and ancillary partners that fuel its unrivalled choice of great value holidays.
Thai-me to Fly: Finnair to offer a record number of flights to Thailand
Finnair, Finland’s flag carrier, will offer customers a record number of 25 weekly flights next winter between its home hub, Helsinki, and Thailand. The Nordic airline will resume direct flights to Krabi in southern Thailand and increase frequencies to Bangkok.
Aer Lingus and Tesco Ireland launch exclusive Avios partnership turning grocery shopping into timeless travel experiences
Aer Lingus and Tesco Ireland today unveil a new partnership that offers AerClub members a unique opportunity to turn their Tesco Clubcard vouchers into Avios, unlocking unforgettable travel experiences.
Drone breaches near Dublin Airport spark regulator action
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has concluded an investigation into a series of unauthorised drone operations conducted by Wills Bros Ltd. during construction activities at a site in Finglas, located south of Dublin Airport.
