Travelbiz Trade Updates
March Tourism Dashboard shows 521,800 international tourists in Ireland with spend of €559 million

March Tourism Dashboard shows 521,800 international tourists in Ireland with spend of €559 million

1st May 2024 at 8:53 am

The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) has today issued its latest monthly tourism dashboard which shows 521,800 international visitors were in Ireland during March spending €559 million.

Visit Portugal Road Show takes off in Dublin

Visit Portugal Road Show takes off in Dublin

1st May 2024 at 8:14 am

Carlos Pinto de Oliveira (Director of Visit Portugal Ireland) led a delegation of 23 Portuguese travel and tourism suppliers to promote their products and services to the Irish travel industry at a very well attended roadshow held in the Hyatt Centric Hotel Dublin.

Norwegian Cruise Line promotes Richard Wager to Regional Sales Executive

Norwegian Cruise Line promotes Richard Wager to Regional Sales Executive

30th April 2024 at 5:55 pm

FROSCH Ireland, a leader in multinational corporate travel management, has officially acquired The Travel Broker, a premier Dublin-based agency renowned for its award-winning service in both leisure and corporate travel.

French Niche for Irish Hotel Bookings Company

French Niche for Irish Hotel Bookings Company

30th April 2024 at 1:24 pm

Success for ‘GuestDiary.com’ in World’s Most Visited Country. Irish hotel bookings company, AccuBook has successfully carved out a niche in France, among the country’s high number of independent hotels and guesthouses.

Direct flights from Dublin to Canada with WestJet

Direct flights from Dublin to Canada with WestJet

30th April 2024 at 11:55 am

Direct flights from Dublin to Canada with WestJet

United Airlines’ New Tech Helps Travellers Get Their Top Seat Choice

United Airlines’ New Tech Helps Travellers Get Their Top Seat Choice

29th April 2024 at 2:04 pm

Window vs aisle seat – the age-old debate on which airplane seat is best. But no matter your preference, United is making it easier for travellers to sit in their favourite seat type even if their preferred seat isn’t available during booking. Fliers can find the new feature in the United mobile app, request their preferred seat and automatically get moved if one opens up.

Summer Cruises From PONANT

Summer Cruises From PONANT

29th April 2024 at 10:46 am

Travelling in search of echoes from the past. Recharging your batteries in an idyllic little cove. Or sailing in the wake of great polar explorers. Everyone has their own idea of happiness! That’s why PONANT is offering a range of itineraries for Summer 2024. Whether they seek authenticity, exclusivity or serenity, every traveller will find an itinerary to suit them. 

All in for Albufeira

All in for Albufeira

29th April 2024 at 10:02 am

Visit Portugal Visit Algarve.A very memorable trip to Albufeira on Portugal’s Algarve last week was an extremely informative, educational and fun few days. Hosted by the lovely Joana Machado (Turismo Albufeira) and our fearless leader Aileen Eglington (AE Consulting) our tour was top notch from start to finish.

Travel Partners Group triumphant trade appreciation evening in The Deise. Happy Retirement to Colette O’Keeffe and Maria Molloy (Harvey Travel)

Travel Partners Group triumphant trade appreciation evening in The Deise. Happy Retirement to Colette O’Keeffe and Maria Molloy (Harvey Travel)

28th April 2024 at 9:08 am

Emiliano's Italian Restaurant in Waterford City was the venue for The Travel Partners group to take the opportunity to simply thank the retail community in the Southeast for their amazing support.

Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship Celebrity Ascent arrives in Barcelona ahead of European debut

Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship Celebrity Ascent arrives in Barcelona ahead of European debut

27th April 2024 at 1:30 pm

Celebrity Ascent℠ to sail first-ever European summer season in 2024. Setting sail for the first time in Europe, Celebrity Cruises® flagship vessel, Celebrity Ascent℠ will turn heads as she raises the bar for holidays in the region this summer.