Travelbiz Trade Updates
Etihad strengthens community commitment in Kenya with major educational initiative

Etihad strengthens community commitment in Kenya with major educational initiative

18th December 2024 at 3:39 pm

Etihad Airways today announced plans for a significant community development initiative in Nairobi, coinciding with the launch of its new Abu Dhabi-Nairobi service. The cornerstone of this initiative is the establishment of the Etihad Airways Community Development Centre, focusing on education and women's empowerment through a strategic partnership with the Amahoro Coalition. The Center will support people from marginalised communities and forcibly displaced communities.

G Adventures ends 2024 on an all-time high

G Adventures ends 2024 on an all-time high

18th December 2024 at 11:59 am

What a year it’s been. As we say goodbye to 2024 and look forward to 2025, G Adventures’ 35th anniversary year, there’s a lot to be grateful for. It’s been an incredible 12 months for us, with record company growth, award wins from all over the world, our second GX summit, our biggest product launches in history

TAP resumes flights to Porto Alegre, Brazil

TAP resumes flights to Porto Alegre, Brazil

17th December 2024 at 2:11 pm

TAP Air Portugal will resume flights to Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on April 1, 2025. The airline will operate three flights per week using a modern A330-900neo aircraft, with a capacity for 298 passengers.

Shannon Airport Prepares to Welcome 115,000 Passengers This Christmas Season

Shannon Airport Prepares to Welcome 115,000 Passengers This Christmas Season

17th December 2024 at 1:28 pm

This holiday season boost coincides with a significant milestone for Shannon Airport, having surpassed 2 million passengers already this year, for the first time since 2009. Adding to the excitement, the airport recently announced a new route to Madeira with Ryanair, set to launch in Summer 2025.

Tourism Ireland celebrates whiskey heritage in new campaign

Tourism Ireland celebrates whiskey heritage in new campaign

17th December 2024 at 1:22 pm

Tourism Ireland has unveiled a new campaign celebrating 700 years of whiskey distilling in Ireland and highlighting the craft, local ingredients, landscapes and people that have shaped the Irish whiskey story through the ages.

Emirates Reports Record Demand on Dublin Route

Emirates Reports Record Demand on Dublin Route

17th December 2024 at 1:03 pm

Emirates announced today that by the close of 2024, 450,000 passengers will have travelled between Ireland to Dubai and beyond, marking another year of strong demand on the route. This demonstrates the continuing high demand for international travel among Irish holidaymakers and business travelers.  

SunExpress Expands Irish Route Network For Summer 2025

SunExpress Expands Irish Route Network For Summer 2025

17th December 2024 at 8:35 am

SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, is expanding its Irish route network for summer 2025. The airline will offer a total of 14 weekly flights from Cork and Dublin, bringing expanded travel options to passengers eager to explore vibrant destinations across Türkiye.

Riviera Travel to reward agents with new peaks incentive

Riviera Travel to reward agents with new peaks incentive

16th December 2024 at 10:52 am

Riviera Travel has announced that its peaks campaign features a trade incentive and special weekly €1000 draw. Travel agents will receive a €30 voucher for every booking they make on behalf of the river cruise and escorted touring specialist from January 1 to February 28. The voucher amount will double for themed river cruise bookings. 2025 themed itineraries

Canada’s friendliest airline asked children what they thought grown-ups wanted for Christmas, surprising more than 100 guests with gifts upon arrival

Canada’s friendliest airline asked children what they thought grown-ups wanted for Christmas, surprising more than 100 guests with gifts upon arrival

16th December 2024 at 9:36 am

For the past 12 years, WestJet has been a catalyst for making the impossible possible, with magical moments focused on spreading cheer and giving back to our guests. Honouring the 11-year anniversary of one of WestJet's most beloved miracles, Real-Time Giving, the airline decided to bring back this magical campaign with an extra special twist.

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