Travelbiz Trade Updates
1 Million set to fly from Dublin Airport as schools break for summer

1 Million set to fly from Dublin Airport as schools break for summer

26th June 2023 at 9:27 am

More than one million passengers will pass through Dublin Airport over the next 10 days as schools break for summer and thousands of families depart for their annual sun holiday and summer trips overseas.

Choose Chicago – Certainly!

Choose Chicago – Certainly!

25th June 2023 at 11:36 am

Lynn Osmond (CEO Choose Chicago) hosted a wonderful lunch in Hugo’s Restaurant on Merrion Row on June 22nd and Jacinta from Travelbiz was there! What a festive occasion it was. The weather was amazing and the food and banter was even better.

Irish Trade Discover New England in the Fabulous Woolen Mills.

Irish Trade Discover New England in the Fabulous Woolen Mills.

25th June 2023 at 11:13 am

The fabulous Woolen mills on Dublin’s Ormond Quay was the perfect setting to bring trade and media partners up to speed on all things New England,

Dublin Airport’s new €200m Baggage System ready for busy summer

Dublin Airport’s new €200m Baggage System ready for busy summer

22nd June 2023 at 1:26 pm

Dublin Airport’s average bag return time amongst lowest in Europe for arriving passengers.
daa has fully completed the installation of a new €200 million integrated baggage handling system at Dublin Airport ahead of the busy summer holiday period.

Ireland West Airport and Portwest Runway Fun Run to take place on Saturday 9th September 2023

Ireland West Airport and Portwest Runway Fun Run to take place on Saturday 9th September 2023

22nd June 2023 at 11:10 am

Ireland West Airport is delighted to announce, in partnership with Portwest, that our hugely popular annual 5k runway fun run will take place on the runway at Ireland West Airport on Saturday September 9th at 7pm.

New Paris service with Aer Lingus announced for Shannon Airport

New Paris service with Aer Lingus announced for Shannon Airport

22nd June 2023 at 11:00 am

Twice weekly connection from Shannon to Charles de Gaulle airport. A new Paris service with Aer Lingus has been announced for Shannon Airport to the world-renowned international hub of Charles de Gaulle.
The service, which is available to book, will fly twice weekly between the County Clare airport and the City of Lights. The new service will kick off from 22nd September this year and run until January 7th 2024 before taking a short break and recommencing on March 14th to October 29th 2024.

Ethiopian remains to be Africa’s Leading Airline at SKYTRAX

Ethiopian remains to be Africa’s Leading Airline at SKYTRAX

22nd June 2023 at 8:51 am

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing airline brand globally and the continent’s leading airline brand, has been crowned with ‘The Best Airline in Africa’ title at the prestigious SKYTRAX 2023 World Airline Awards during the Paris Air Show held in France, Paris on June 20, 2023.
It is the sixth time in a row that Ethiopian Airlines has been recognized as the Best Airline in Africa at the SKYTRAX World Airline Awards.

Travel trade and media partners welcome new Minister of Tourism and International Transport of Barbados The Hon. Ian Gooding-Edghill

Travel trade and media partners welcome new Minister of Tourism and International Transport of Barbados The Hon. Ian Gooding-Edghill

21st June 2023 at 12:19 pm

Travelbiz Reporter, Marian Benton, was delighted to attend a cocktail reception in the Westbury Hotel at which Cheryl Carter from BTMI (Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc) introduced the Minister of Tourism and International Transport of Barbados The Hon. Ian Gooding-Edghill, M.P. , Francine Blackman, Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Tourism and International Transport, and from BTMI, Shelly Williams, Chairman and Dr. Jens Thraenhart, CEO.

Royal Caribbean update trade and Media in the Shelbourne

Royal Caribbean update trade and Media in the Shelbourne

21st June 2023 at 9:59 am

Travelbiz reporter, Marian Benton, was privileged to be one of a very small number of media and travel trade principals invited to lunch by Royal Caribbean in the salubrious surroundings of the Shelbourne Hotel.

Air Canada named World’s Most Family Friendly Airline and Top Canadian Carrier at 2023 Skytrax World Airline Awards

Air Canada named World’s Most Family Friendly Airline and Top Canadian Carrier at 2023 Skytrax World Airline Awards

21st June 2023 at 9:42 am

Air Canada is the first winner of new global award for family friendly travel.
Best Airline in Canada.
Best Airline Staff in Canada.
Air Canada Rouge Best Low-Cost Airline in Canada.