Travelbiz Trade Updates
Irish Travel Trade Shows 2025

Irish Travel Trade Shows 2025

3rd April 2025 at 11:28 am

Jacinta and Peter from Travelbiz attended the highly successful ITAA Trade Show held in Dublin’s Intercontinental Hotel on Wednesday April 2nd. Following the extremely popular election of Tom Randles (MD of Barters Travelnet Cork) as the new ITAA President, taking over from 2024’s Angela Walshe, it seems like Cork is the new capital!

The Great USA Road Trip Rolls into Dublin!

The Great USA Road Trip Rolls into Dublin!

3rd April 2025 at 11:07 am

Peter O’Hanlon (Travelbiz & Travelfinders) hit the road with the Brand USA team of Jackie Ennis, global vice president, Brand USA Holly Jordan and Serena Gray along with our main headline sponsor, United airlines Aoife Gregg (Ireland, Northern Ireland & Scotland Leisure Sales Manager at United Airlines) at The Iveagh Garden Hotel in Dublin for an unforgettable night of travel inspiration!

Travel Counsellors Ireland 20 Beyond 2025 Conference takes off.

Travel Counsellors Ireland 20 Beyond 2025 Conference takes off.

3rd April 2025 at 10:08 am

Travel Counsellors Ireland celebrate their 20th year in Ireland and are proud to say that they have grown to be one of the biggest and most respected travel companies in the country.

Aviation Regulator confirms continued service quality performance improvement at Dublin Airport

Aviation Regulator confirms continued service quality performance improvement at Dublin Airport

3rd April 2025 at 9:40 am

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) today confirmed, that for performance in 2024, Dublin Airport incurred a passenger Quality of Service (QoS) bonus of €4.5 million and a penalty of €3.8 million, resulting in a net bonus of €0.7 million. 

Reservest and Travel Centres Ireland Announce Strategic Partnership.

Reservest and Travel Centres Ireland Announce Strategic Partnership.

3rd April 2025 at 8:30 am

Trade only supplier www.Reservest.com, a new and innovative provider of booking solutions for luxury villas, suites, residences and safari lodges has announced a strategic partnership with Travel Centres Ireland, the country’s leading consortium for independent travel agencies.

Emirates launches Emirates Courier Express, promising to treat packages like passengers

Emirates launches Emirates Courier Express, promising to treat packages like passengers

2nd April 2025 at 5:37 pm

Backed by almost four decades’ experience in keeping goods and people moving all over the world, Emirates has launched Emirates Courier Express, an end-to-end delivery solution that is set to redefine the express delivery experience.

Explora Journeys Launches Exclusive Offer

Explora Journeys Launches Exclusive Offer

2nd April 2025 at 5:09 pm

Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, proudly announces the launch of its exclusive “Upgrade Your Ocean” offer. From the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean and the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Europe, Greenland, and New England to the crystalline waters of the Caribbean

Tom Randles elected President of the Irish Travel Agents Association

Tom Randles elected President of the Irish Travel Agents Association

2nd April 2025 at 5:00 pm

Tom Randles, Managing Director of Barter’s Travelnet in Cork was elected President of the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) at their AGM held earlier today at The InterContinental Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin.

Majestic Princess Emerges from Drydock with New and Revamped Spaces

Majestic Princess Emerges from Drydock with New and Revamped Spaces

2nd April 2025 at 4:58 pm

After a two-week drydock in Palermo, Italy, Majestic Princess has set sail with an exciting array of new venues, reimagined spaces, and refined touches in preparation for its 2025 Mediterranean season.

Ryanair Welcomes High Court Ruling which lifts cap on Dublin Airport for Winter 2025 Schedule

Ryanair Welcomes High Court Ruling which lifts cap on Dublin Airport for Winter 2025 Schedule

2nd April 2025 at 4:45 pm

Ryanair, Ireland’s No.1 airline, today (Wed, 2 Apr) welcomed today’s ruling by the Irish High Court to extend the stay on the Dublin Airport traffic cap beyond Summer 2025 into winter 2025. This allows airlines to add new routes and grow traffic and jobs at Dublin Airport