Travelbiz Trade Updates
Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess Named “World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship” in 2025 World Culinary Awards

Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess Named “World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship” in 2025 World Culinary Awards

24th October 2025 at 10:21 am

Princess Cruises revealed its elegant Royal Princess has been named World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship by the prestigious World Culinary Awards, celebrating the very best in global gastronomy. Voted on by the culinary community, industry experts and consumers from around the world

Orient Express Appoints Bartolomeo Fusco as General Manager of Orient Express Venice

Orient Express Appoints Bartolomeo Fusco as General Manager of Orient Express Venice

24th October 2025 at 10:04 am

Bartolomeo Fusco will oversee the strategic positioning and operational launch of the Venice property ahead of the highly anticipated opening of the brand’s second hotel, at the beginning of 2026.

The Healing Heart of the Algarve: Wellness Retreats and Restorative Stays

The Healing Heart of the Algarve: Wellness Retreats and Restorative Stays

24th October 2025 at 9:37 am

As we head towards the winter months, discerning travellers are already curating their 2026 wellness escapes, seeking calm, clarity and a change of scenery to usher in the new year in style and tranquillity. The Algarve in southern Portugal is home to an array of specialist resorts

Celebrity Cruises Welcomes Celebrity Xcel and Introduces New Celebrity Xcite

Celebrity Cruises Welcomes Celebrity Xcel and Introduces New Celebrity Xcite

24th October 2025 at 9:17 am

Today Celebrity Cruises took delivery and welcomed its newest ship – Celebrity Xcel – and announced the name of its sixth Edge Series ship – Celebrity Xcite – as the ship’s first piece of steel was cut and construction commenced at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire.

Celebrity Cruises Exclusive Irish Trade Partners Dinner

Celebrity Cruises Exclusive Irish Trade Partners Dinner

24th October 2025 at 9:11 am

Ita Hendrick (Travelbiz and Travelfinders) was a guest of Valerie Murphy (Strategic Account Manager, Celebrity Cruises) and the Celebrity Cruises management team including Nicola McNeish and Claire Stirrup.

Celebrity Cruises launches exciting unmissable deals from Southampton

Celebrity Cruises launches exciting unmissable deals from Southampton

24th October 2025 at 12:01 am

Starting from the 24 - 27th October Celebrity Cruises is offering additional savings of £100 off per stateroom on ALL Celebrity Apex sailings from Southampton, this is a great opportunity for guests to experience the award-winning Edge series ship during it's third summer season straight from the UK

Ryanair celebrates 12 millionth passenger milestone at Ireland West Airport

Ryanair celebrates 12 millionth passenger milestone at Ireland West Airport

23rd October 2025 at 10:05 am

Ireland West Airport are delighted to announce that it has surpassed 12 million passengers through the airport with Ryanair since it began operations to/from the airport in 1986. Alison Lynch from London, who travelled on Ryanair's London Stansted service on Wednesday afternoon to visit family in Galway and Roscommon, was the lucky 12 millionth Ryanair passenger

CLIA confirms return of ‘Cruise Champion’ training programmes

CLIA confirms return of ‘Cruise Champion’ training programmes

22nd October 2025 at 1:00 pm

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced details of its 'Cruise Champion' training programmes for frontline travel agents. Two separate hybrid learning courses have been launched: one with a focus on river cruise and the other on expedition cruise.

7-Day Caribbean Cruise from €605 P.P with NCL! Book today🤩

7-Day Caribbean Cruise from €605 P.P with NCL! Book today🤩

22nd October 2025 at 12:00 pm

7-Day Caribbean Cruise from €655pp with NCL😍 Book Today!

Pegasus Airlines and Iberia Sign New Codeshare Agreement, Expanding Connectivity Between Türkiye, Spain, Portugal and Latin America

Pegasus Airlines and Iberia Sign New Codeshare Agreement, Expanding Connectivity Between Türkiye, Spain, Portugal and Latin America

22nd October 2025 at 10:40 am

Pegasus Airlines customers will gain access to thirteen Iberia-operated destinations, including eleven in Spain, plus Portugal and Brazil. Iberia customers will be able to fly directly to Istanbul on Pegasus Airlines’ Madrid–Istanbul service and connect onwards across Türkiye.