Travelbiz Trade Updates
Etihad Reports Strong February 2025 Traffic Statistics

Etihad Reports Strong February 2025 Traffic Statistics

12th March 2025 at 2:56 pm

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for February 2025, maintaining continued strong performance. The airline welcomed 1.6 million guests during the month, achieving a notable average passenger load factor of 89%.

Oceania Cruises’ Spring Sale: Up to 40% Off, Free Beverage Package & More

Oceania Cruises’ Spring Sale: Up to 40% Off, Free Beverage Package & More

12th March 2025 at 12:00 pm

Oceania Cruises’ Spring Sale: Up to 40% Off, Free Beverage Package & More

Travelbiz joins the Trade at Music City USA celebration

Travelbiz joins the Trade at Music City USA celebration

11th March 2025 at 4:06 pm

Aer Lingus, Tennessee Tourism and the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp teamed up to celebrate the all-new Aer Lingus direct service to Music City USA which commences on April the 12th direct from Dublin.

Shannon Airport boost expected, as almost 38,000 to take to the skies over the St. Patrick’s Day Period, 10% up on 2024

Shannon Airport boost expected, as almost 38,000 to take to the skies over the St. Patrick’s Day Period, 10% up on 2024

11th March 2025 at 1:05 pm

Shannon Airport is preparing to welcome almost 38,000 passengers through its doors over the St Patrick’s Day holiday period. This is a 10 per cent increase compared to 2024 figures and highlights the airport's growing popularity with holiday travellers.

Dublin Airport expecting lower St Patrick’s week numbers due to the passenger cap

Dublin Airport expecting lower St Patrick’s week numbers due to the passenger cap

11th March 2025 at 11:41 am

The number of people travelling to Ireland for St Patrick's weekend will be lower this year due to the passenger cap, according to Dublin Airport operator daa.

Orlando Bloom shares top must-try experiences onboard MSC World America

Orlando Bloom shares top must-try experiences onboard MSC World America

10th March 2025 at 3:33 pm

The final countdown is on, as MSC Cruises prepares to welcome its new flagship—MSC World America—to Miami next month. The ship will usher in a new world of cruising, going far beyond the typical vacation experience with new venues, new entertainment, and dining concepts and seven onboard districts designed to help guests choose their own holiday experience.

Over 53,000 Passengers Expected at Cork Airport this St. Patrick’s Bank Holiday Weekend

Over 53,000 Passengers Expected at Cork Airport this St. Patrick’s Bank Holiday Weekend

10th March 2025 at 11:50 am

A total of six services (mix of scheduled services and charters) will bring Irish rugby fans to Rome this weekend for Ireland’s last Six Nations Championship game vs. Italy.
Passenger traffic this weekend is 7% higher than the same weekend last year. 

CLIA marks RiverView with raft of event and training announcements

CLIA marks RiverView with raft of event and training announcements

10th March 2025 at 9:43 am

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland is currently hosting its annual river conference, RiverView, with almost 400 agents attending. The event, which started today and concludes on Monday (March 10), has returned to Budapest, which was the venue in 2022.

United Installs Starlink on First Regional Aircraft

United Installs Starlink on First Regional Aircraft

7th March 2025 at 2:06 pm

Airline expects to outfit 40+ regional aircraft each month through the end of 2025 – average Starlink install time is about 8 hours, 10 times faster than non-Starlink equipment. United shows technical operations benefits like equipment size and weight as well as ease of install and maintenance.

Riviera Travel announces new March Irish Trade Incentive

Riviera Travel announces new March Irish Trade Incentive

7th March 2025 at 12:05 pm

Riviera Travel is excited to announce the launch of its new trade incentive which will give agents the opportunity to win the trip of a lifetime on a Riviera Travel river cruise for two people! Riviera Travel is giving away six river cruise holidays for two adults to travel in either 2025 or 2026!