Travelbiz Trade Updates
Aer Lingus Enables Apple’s Find My Share Item Location Feature to Enhance Baggage Recovery

Aer Lingus Enables Apple’s Find My Share Item Location Feature to Enhance Baggage Recovery

13th December 2024 at 12:07 pm

Aer Lingus today announces that it has enabled Apple’s Find My Share Item Location feature.  Customers travelling with the airline can use the new Share Item Location feature to privately and securely share the location of their AirTag or Find My network accessory with Aer Lingus customer service to locate lost or delayed bags more quickly and reunite them with customers

Travel Partners Group 2025 Agent Appreciation Dates For Your Travelbiz Diary

Travel Partners Group 2025 Agent Appreciation Dates For Your Travelbiz Diary

13th December 2024 at 11:41 am

The dates for the TPG 2025 Agent Appreciation Dates for your Travelbiz Diary are: Waterford Thursday 24 April. Cork Thursday 19 June. Day trip to Wales Sunday 6 July. Galway Thursday 4 September. Dundalk Thursday 11 September.

United Airlines Expands Service Between Dublin and the U.S. with 40 Per Cent Seat Offer Increase for Summer 2025

United Airlines Expands Service Between Dublin and the U.S. with 40 Per Cent Seat Offer Increase for Summer 2025

13th December 2024 at 11:08 am

United Airlines today announced an expansion of its nonstop services between Dublin and the U.S., with a seat offer increase of over 40 per cent for summer 2025. With this increase, the airline will be offering its highest ever capacity from Dublin. Starting 29 March 2025, the airline will seasonally double the number of flights

A&G Ownership & Rebrand Announncement

A&G Ownership & Rebrand Announncement

13th December 2024 at 10:48 am

Accident & General wins Supplier of the year at the ITTN awards! 2025 will see a Re-Brand to Reflect New Era of Innovation and Expertise from Owners, Craig Donnelly and Noel Kavanagh. Accident and General are thrilled to share some exciting news! A&G was recently awarded the prestigious Supplier of the Year award at the ITTN Awards.

Etihad reports November 2024 traffic statistics

Etihad reports November 2024 traffic statistics

13th December 2024 at 10:38 am

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for November 2024, showcasing continued vigorous performance. The airline welcomed 1.6 million guests during the month, achieving a notable average passenger load factor of 88%.

Explora Journeys Announces 2026 Summer Destinations

Explora Journeys Announces 2026 Summer Destinations

12th December 2024 at 2:24 pm

Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group, today unveiled its summer 2026 journeys aboard EXPLORA I, EXPLORA II and the highly anticipated EXPLORA III. With the introduction of EXPLORA III to the fleet, Explora Journeys will embark on a fresh chapter of "An Ocean of New". This reflects the exploration of new destinations, new experiences and new itineraries across Northern Europe, Iceland, Greenland and the East Coast of the US and Canada, including New England.

United Integrates Apple’s New Share Item Location Feature for AirTag

United Integrates Apple’s New Share Item Location Feature for AirTag

12th December 2024 at 1:42 pm

Customers can now securely share the location of an AirTag or Find My network accessory with United customer service agents through the United app for faster bag recovery and an even better overall travel experience. United continues to invest in new infrastructure, training and technology to improve bag handling, resulting in significant improvement in baggage recovery in recent years.

50% of ALL NCL Cruises😍

50% of ALL NCL Cruises😍

12th December 2024 at 12:00 pm

50% of ALL NCL Cruises😍

It’s “Only Las Vegas” with VIP Trade members on the all-new Aer Lingus Direct service

It’s “Only Las Vegas” with VIP Trade members on the all-new Aer Lingus Direct service

12th December 2024 at 10:52 am

This was the event Travelbiz was most looking forward to in the entertainment capital of the world—and unfortunately missed! However, we can still share highlights with you, including photos from Tryphavana Cross (Senior Director of Sales, Marketing & PR, Visit Las Vegas) and Jenny Rafter (Head of Global Leisure Sales, Aer Lingus) as they host a select gathering of VIP trade and media partners.

Jamaica Targets Growing Sector Of Homeworking Travel Agents

Jamaica Targets Growing Sector Of Homeworking Travel Agents

12th December 2024 at 10:19 am

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has announced a series of innovative initiatives for 2025 aimed at supporting and empowering the growing sector of homeworking travel agents. Recognising that 60% of UK-based retail travel agents are now home-based, the JTB has become the first National Tourist Office (NTO) to establish a dedicated Business Development Officer (BDO) role for this sector.