Travelbiz Trade Updates
GTI Travel Battlefields Tour of Flanders & The Somme

GTI Travel Battlefields Tour of Flanders & The Somme

19th November 2025 at 8:28 am

GTI Travel, established by Derek Keogh in 2003, is one of Ireland’s foremost group travel specialists and promotes life long learning through travel, operating and selling exclusively to the Irish market.

Etihad expands widebody fleet with 32 new Airbus aircraft, arriving from 2027

Etihad expands widebody fleet with 32 new Airbus aircraft, arriving from 2027

18th November 2025 at 3:40 pm

Etihad Airways today announced a major expansion of its widebody fleet with 32 additional Airbus aircraft, further accelerating the airline’s growth and reinforcing its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing full-service carriers.

Week of Italian Cuisine in the World

Week of Italian Cuisine in the World

18th November 2025 at 2:24 pm

H.E. Mr. Nicola Faganello, Ambassador of Italy to Ireland opened the tenth edition of the “Week of Italian Cuisine in the World”, organised by the Italian Irish Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Ireland

Best4Travel expands with acquisition of Just Split Travel Group

Best4Travel expands with acquisition of Just Split Travel Group

18th November 2025 at 8:41 am

Best4Travel, one of Ireland’s largest Irish-owned travel companies, is delighted to announce the acquisition of the Just Split Travel Group. Established in 2005 and owned and managed by the highly respected Jim Vaughan, Just Split has grown to five well-known branches

Cosmos Tours launches in Ireland through the Travel Trade

Cosmos Tours launches in Ireland through the Travel Trade

17th November 2025 at 2:59 pm

Globus family of brands is pleased to announce the launch of Cosmos Tours and Globus Journeys in the Irish market through the travel trade. This launch follows the highly successful introduction of Avalon Waterways (also part of the Globus family of brands) in the Irish market in 2024.

Emirates orders 65 additional Boeing 777X aircraft, worth US$ 38 billion at Dubai Airshow 2025

Emirates orders 65 additional Boeing 777X aircraft, worth US$ 38 billion at Dubai Airshow 2025

17th November 2025 at 2:42 pm

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today announced orders for 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, powered by GE 9X engines, worth US$ 38 billion at list prices, on the opening day of Dubai Airshow 2025.

Explora Journeys appoints Tate Husband as Executive Director UK & Ireland

Explora Journeys appoints Tate Husband as Executive Director UK & Ireland

17th November 2025 at 2:18 pm

Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of MSC Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tate Husband as Executive Director for UK & Ireland. Based in London, UK, Tate will lead the strategic development and commercial expansion of Explora Journeys’ UK and Ireland operations.

Aer Lingus and University of Limerick announce new partnership aimed at advancing aircraft maintenance research

Aer Lingus and University of Limerick announce new partnership aimed at advancing aircraft maintenance research

17th November 2025 at 10:14 am

Aer Lingus today announces a new partnership with the University of Limerick (UL) aimed at advancing innovation in aeronautical engineering. In collaboration with UL, Aer Lingus will be sponsoring a select number of Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) employees

Travelbiz at the Aviva with Sports Entertainment Tours

Travelbiz at the Aviva with Sports Entertainment Tours

17th November 2025 at 10:05 am

Don and James Shearer joined fellow media and trade partners on Saturday night as guests of Jordan McCluskey (Business Development Manager Sports Entertainment Tours) for a very special night as Ireland shone in a record 46-19 win against Australia

Celebrity Xcel: First cruise ship designed by passengers launches

Celebrity Xcel: First cruise ship designed by passengers launches

14th November 2025 at 6:26 pm

The happy place of holiday-goers has officially arrived. Celebrity Xcel has arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, introducing seven brand-new experiences designed to offer guests endless possibilities on their dream vacation.