Travelbiz Trade Updates
Take off with Shannon Bear: Snap, Share & Win Flights to New York

Take off with Shannon Bear: Snap, Share & Win Flights to New York

13th October 2025 at 3:06 pm

Shannon Airport is celebrating the launch of its newest travel companion, Shannon Bear, with an exciting competition offering passengers the chance to win return flights to New York.

No ‘ruffing’ it with Stena Line – Ferry company increases the number of pet cabins on Belfast to Liverpool route

No ‘ruffing’ it with Stena Line – Ferry company increases the number of pet cabins on Belfast to Liverpool route

13th October 2025 at 2:35 pm

In response to a surge in pet owners travelling with their four-legged friends on Stena Line’s Belfast to Liverpool route, the ferry company has more than doubled the numbers of pet cabins onboard, adding a deluxe pet cabin option.

Winter in Dublin Returns with Its Most Dazzling Line-Up Yet

Winter in Dublin Returns with Its Most Dazzling Line-Up Yet

13th October 2025 at 10:26 am

This year Dublin has been recognised as a 2025 IFEA World Festival & Event City by the International Festivals & Events Association - an honour that celebrates the capital’s vibrant cultural calendar, and the economic impact of its events.

Visit Buffalo Launches New Multimillion-Dollar Campaign and Brand Initiative

Visit Buffalo Launches New Multimillion-Dollar Campaign and Brand Initiative

13th October 2025 at 9:08 am

Visit Buffalo today unveiled a multimillion-dollar tourism brand and marketing campaign aimed at reshaping the city’s image, expanding the local tourism economy, attracting new visitors from across the country and encouraging more media coverage from the press.

Ireland says ‘ciao’ in Rimini

Ireland says ‘ciao’ in Rimini

13th October 2025 at 8:52 am

Tourism Ireland and partners showcase the island of Ireland at Italy’s leading travel fair. Tourism Ireland is promoting the island of Ireland to thousands of Italian travel professionals this week, at TTG Travel Experience in Rimini, Italy’s largest B2B travel show.

Win 2 Signature Business Class Tickets with Air Canada

Win 2 Signature Business Class Tickets with Air Canada

9th October 2025 at 7:53 pm

The Air Canada Sales Blitz touches down across Ireland
Air Canada is saying a huge thank you to the Irish Travel Trade for all their incredible support in 2025.
Blaithin, Bernadette, and the Air Canada crew landed in Belfast yesterday to kick off their nationwide Air Canada Sales Blitz — connecting with trade partners, sharing the latest updates, and celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving in true Air Canada style.

daa awards contract for West Apron Vehicle Underpass at Dublin Airport to Sacyr Ireland Ltd & Wills Bros Ltd Joint Venture

daa awards contract for West Apron Vehicle Underpass at Dublin Airport to Sacyr Ireland Ltd & Wills Bros Ltd Joint Venture

9th October 2025 at 10:35 am

daa, the operator of the State’s two busiest international airports at Dublin and Cork, has announced the awarding of the contract to construct the new West Apron Vehicle Underpass at Dublin Airport to the joint venture of Sacyr Ireland Ltd and Wills Bros Ltd. The €265 million contract

Türkiye’s Cruise Tourism Hits 12-Year Peak with 1.5 million Passengers Across 18 Ports

Türkiye’s Cruise Tourism Hits 12-Year Peak with 1.5 million Passengers Across 18 Ports

8th October 2025 at 3:00 pm

Türkiye’s 18 cruise ports welcomed nearly 1.5 million passengers by the end of August this year—marking the highest arriving number in the last 12 years—which highlights the country’s growing allure as a premier cruise destination. 

Stena Line strengthens resilience across the Irish Sea

Stena Line strengthens resilience across the Irish Sea

8th October 2025 at 11:59 am

Stena Line has entered into a temporary agreement to share freight and passenger space on the Irish Sea. A strategic collaboration with Irish Ferries will enable essential dry-docking of vessels whilst ensuring service continuity, quality and reliability.

The ITAA Conference 2025 – Our People Our Future

The ITAA Conference 2025 – Our People Our Future

7th October 2025 at 6:06 pm

Start as you mean to continue. The beautiful location of Center of Portugal was a good start and the success just grew from there. This year’s theme was based on the core value of people remaining at the heart of travel agent’s work.