Travelbiz Trade Updates
PATA Reveals Insights into Late Booking Trends and Consumer Behaviour in 2024

PATA Reveals Insights into Late Booking Trends and Consumer Behaviour in 2024

21st June 2024 at 10:25 am

A recent survey - ‘PATA Polls’* - conducted by Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA UK & Ireland) this month, has provided interesting insights into the ‘late booking’ market and consumer behaviour in 2024.

Visit USA Summer Affair with Greg Evans and Julie Greenhill at the Hurlingham

Visit USA Summer Affair with Greg Evans and Julie Greenhill at the Hurlingham

21st June 2024 at 9:42 am

Don Shearer (Travelbiz) was a guest of Greg Evans (MD GEC Travel Representation) and Julle Greenhill (Director GEC TR) at the annual Visit USA Summer Affair in the exclusive Hurlingham Club in London and once again the Sun split the stones!

JetBlue treats the trade to the Suite Life

JetBlue treats the trade to the Suite Life

21st June 2024 at 9:18 am

JetBlue Ireland sales team, Caitriona Toner & Francis McCabe this week hosted 2 groups of Travel agents on-board the A321-Neo aircraft at Dublin Airport. The lucky group got to spend time sitting in MINT Suites and spoke with the friendly in-flight crew members.

Crewfare wins 2024 TravelTech Show Trailblazer Awards

Crewfare wins 2024 TravelTech Show Trailblazer Awards

20th June 2024 at 5:16 pm

Crewfare is crowned winner of the 2024 TravelTech Show Trailblazer Awards. Five finalists battled in out in a ‘Dragons’ Den’ style final. TravelTech Show dates confirmed for 2025 – 25-26 June, ExCeL, London.

Universal Orlando Resort Discover a World of Monstrous Legends…

Universal Orlando Resort Discover a World of Monstrous Legends…

20th June 2024 at 4:48 pm

Universal Orlando Resort Unveils New Details About Dark Universe – An Ominous World Of Legendary Monsters Coming to Universal Epic Universe In 2025. Guests of All Ages will Explore the Shadowy Village of Darkmoor, Home to Universal Monster Legends Like Dracula, The Wolf Man, Frankenstein’s Monster and More.

Etihad Airways Celebrates Launch Flights To Eight More Destinations This June

Etihad Airways Celebrates Launch Flights To Eight More Destinations This June

20th June 2024 at 1:44 pm

In a massive boost to its network schedule, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating the launch of flights to eight destinations this June, taking the total number of operating routes this summer to 76.

Statement from Aer Lingus on industrial action

Statement from Aer Lingus on industrial action

19th June 2024 at 7:28 pm

Aer Lingus is currently assessing the impact of the industrial action served by IALPA including the work to rule which it has outlined to commence from 26 June 2024. This action will have a wholly unnecessary impact on customers who are travelling in the coming weeks, at what is peak holiday season for families.

Royal Caribbean International Announces New VP EMEA

Royal Caribbean International Announces New VP EMEA

19th June 2024 at 5:15 pm

Today, Royal Caribbean International has announced that Gerard Nolan has been appointed Vice President, Europe Middle East Africa (EMEA) at Royal Caribbean International. In this role, Gerard will lead the day-to-day operations for the brand across EMEA, overseeing the sales, marketing and commercial teams.

Log your bookings by the 30th June

Log your bookings by the 30th June

19th June 2024 at 12:00 pm

For a chance to be part of this, you will need to log your Aer Lingus, American Airlines and British Airways bookings from the U.K. and Ireland to the USA between 13th May – 30th June 2024, for travel anytime. Additionally, test your knowledge on our partner airlines to earn your MegaFam Airlines 2024 badge. 

The Brand USA MegaFam is back for 2024!

The Brand USA MegaFam is back for 2024!

19th June 2024 at 12:00 pm

In partnership with Aer Lingus, American Airlines and British Airways, the 2024 Brand USA U.K. & Ireland MegaFam will see 60 travel agents travel on six itineraries across the United States. The trip will depart Wednesday 25th September and arrive back in the U.K. and Ireland on Thursday 3rd October 2024.