Travelbiz Trade Updates
Riviera Travel Appoints New CEO

Riviera Travel Appoints New CEO

3rd December 2025 at 6:09 pm

Riviera Travel today announces that its Board of Directors has appointed Matt Luscombe as Chief Executive Officer, from 1 January 2026, succeeding Phil Hullah who will step down on that date.

Travel Counsellors expands into North America with acquisition of The Travel Agent Next Door, Canada’s leading travel agent community

Travel Counsellors expands into North America with acquisition of The Travel Agent Next Door, Canada’s leading travel agent community

3rd December 2025 at 12:03 pm

Travel Counsellors, the fast-growing travel company backed by Vitruvian Partners, is delighted to announce it has agreed a strategic international acquisition of The Travel Agent Next Door (“TTAND”), creating a transatlantic leader in the travel operator market

Aurora Awaits: Aer Lingus launches new winter route to Tromsø, Norway

Aurora Awaits: Aer Lingus launches new winter route to Tromsø, Norway

3rd December 2025 at 11:17 am

Aer Lingus has launched its inaugural Dublin-Tromsø service today, giving customers a new way to experience the magic of the Northern Lights. This new route marks Aer Lingus’ first ever direct service to Norway and direct access to the natural beauty of the Arctic.

Turkish Airlines Christmas Lunch with Key Trade Partners

Turkish Airlines Christmas Lunch with Key Trade Partners

3rd December 2025 at 10:24 am

Peter O’Hanlon (Sales Director Travelbiz & Travelfinders) joined fellow trade partners as a guest of Team Turkish Airlines - Ebuzer Tanhan, Sumeyya Ay, Miray Maksudoglu, Bugra Erarslan and Onur Gul - for a very special Christmas Lunch celebrating an incredible year of partnership and growth.

Expedia Thanks Agents – Dinner at Forbes and Le Moulin Rouge Show at Bord Gais Theatre

Expedia Thanks Agents – Dinner at Forbes and Le Moulin Rouge Show at Bord Gais Theatre

3rd December 2025 at 9:41 am

Jacinta from Travelbiz attended the fabulous Le Moulin Rouge show on the kind invitation of Catherine Grennel-White and Samir from Expedia Taap at Bord Gais Theatre last night.

Spring Hotels Joins 20th Anniversary Walk for Life to Support Cancer Awareness

Spring Hotels Joins 20th Anniversary Walk for Life to Support Cancer Awareness

3rd December 2025 at 8:38 am

With a long-standing commitment to the Tenerife community, Spring Hotels proudly took part in the 20th edition of the Walk for Life on Sunday 30th November, Tenerife’s cherished charity event supporting cancer awareness and research.

United Airlines and Travelport Announce Long-Term Strategic Relationship to Accelerate Modern Airline Retailing

United Airlines and Travelport Announce Long-Term Strategic Relationship to Accelerate Modern Airline Retailing

2nd December 2025 at 2:57 pm

United Airlines and Travelport have entered into a strategic relationship that represents a new model of collaboration between an airline and a multi-source content provider.

MSC Foundation and UNICEF launch a new programme to transform education for 400,000 children in the Philippines

MSC Foundation and UNICEF launch a new programme to transform education for 400,000 children in the Philippines

1st December 2025 at 10:55 am

Today, the MSC Foundation and UNICEF announced the next phase of their 16-year partnership, which has already generated USD 17 million in cumulative contributions. This new chapter introduces The Learning Bridge, a new programme

Riviera Travel Announces Major Fleet Expansion with New Ships Launching Every Year to 2028

Riviera Travel Announces Major Fleet Expansion with New Ships Launching Every Year to 2028

28th November 2025 at 5:02 pm

Riviera Travel, an award-winning river cruise and escorted tour specialist, proudly celebrated the launch of its newest five-star cruise ship, MS Riviera Radiance, with its official naming ceremony, which took place from 25-27 November 2025.

Experience Winter in Boston Like Never Before

Experience Winter in Boston Like Never Before

28th November 2025 at 12:09 pm

The first-ever Boston Frostival is coming to town, bringing an exciting lineup of events and activations across the city this winter!