Travelbiz Trade Updates
Major Travel Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence, Expands into Irish Market and Welcomes Irish Agents to Join Virtual Roadshow

Major Travel Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence, Expands into Irish Market and Welcomes Irish Agents to Join Virtual Roadshow

14th November 2024 at 10:07 am

Major Travel, a pioneer in the travel industry, proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary with an unforgettable event that marked half a century of unwavering commitment to supporting travel agents and partners. Established in 1974 by Mark Widdowson, the company has evolved into a leader in travel technology and agent services, empowering agents with innovative tools and unrivalled support.

Application to lift Dublin Airport passenger cap to 40 million passes important milestone

Application to lift Dublin Airport passenger cap to 40 million passes important milestone

14th November 2024 at 9:43 am

The application to lift Dublin Airport’s annual passenger cap to 40 million passed an important milestone today with the submission of daa’s comprehensive response to Fingal County Council’s (FCC) Request for Further Information (RFI).

Jamaica Tourist Board Appoints New Business Development Officer

Jamaica Tourist Board Appoints New Business Development Officer

14th November 2024 at 9:36 am

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is excited to announce the appointment of Sean-Pierre Webster as the new Southern UK Business Development Officer. Sean-Pierre joins the UK team after a successful tenure as Business Development Manager for the Midwest USA, where he managed key markets including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, and Missouri.

Discover The Holiday Magic: New York City Tourism + Conventions Invites Visitors To Explore NYC’s Five Boroughs

Discover The Holiday Magic: New York City Tourism + Conventions Invites Visitors To Explore NYC’s Five Boroughs

13th November 2024 at 9:39 am

New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organization for New York City’s five boroughs, invites local and global visitors to join the festivities this holiday season, which kicks off in November with the arrival of Diwali and the 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Jamaica is the Caribbean Number One Favourite Island

Jamaica is the Caribbean Number One Favourite Island

12th November 2024 at 3:15 pm

The Jamaica Tourist Board is thrilled to announce that arrivals from the United Kingdom to Jamaica have once again reached record-breaking levels. Figures for Jan-June 2024 mark a significant 14% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This extraordinary achievement makes Jamaica the Caribbean’s top choice destination for UK travellers again, underscoring the island’s appeal as a leading travel destination. ​ 

Avalon Waterways Invests in Ireland

Avalon Waterways Invests in Ireland

12th November 2024 at 11:38 am

Avalon Waterways has responded to increased Irish demand and interest in river cruising by launching a new partnership with ASM Ireland to start selling its award-winning Suite Ships, iconic itineraries and authentic experiences across the world to the Irish Market exclusively through travel agents.

Worldchoice Announces Royal Caribbean Group As Headline Sponsors For 2024 Conference

Worldchoice Announces Royal Caribbean Group As Headline Sponsors For 2024 Conference

11th November 2024 at 5:01 pm

Royal Caribbean, Silversea, and Celebrity Cruises will be the Headline Sponsors of the Worldchoice 2024 conference which will take place on Saturday 23rd November at The Fairways Dundalk.

Taiwan Tourism Expands into Nordics to Attract Swedish Travellers, Showcasing Bubble Tea House at WTM London

Taiwan Tourism Expands into Nordics to Attract Swedish Travellers, Showcasing Bubble Tea House at WTM London

11th November 2024 at 2:46 pm

To promote tourism to Taiwan, the Tourism Administration, M.O.T.C. led the delegation from 18 organisations, including travel agencies, airlines, hotel and performance groups, on a promotional tour of Europe from the 1st to 9th November. For the first time, a Taiwan Tourism Workshop was held in Stockholm, Sweden, followed by participation in the World Travel Market (WTM) London

Travel Centres Awards 2024 The Nominees and Winners.

Travel Centres Awards 2024 The Nominees and Winners.

11th November 2024 at 10:55 am

A fantastic weekend of interaction and great fun was celebrated by all at the Travel Centres Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony with trade partners rewarding Travel Centres members with awards for Most Improved and best overall sales achieved in 2024.

oneworld crowned ‘Best Airline Alliance’ during sky-high anniversary celebrations

oneworld crowned ‘Best Airline Alliance’ during sky-high anniversary celebrations

11th November 2024 at 8:33 am

oneworld® has once again been named the ‘Best Airline Alliance’ by leading corporate travel magazine, Business Traveller, as the alliance continues to soar to new heights during its 25th anniversary year.