Travelbiz Trade Updates
Turkish Airlines closes 2023, carrying 83.4 million passengers a 23.5% increase in domestic capacity and 16% increase international capacity compared to 2022

Turkish Airlines closes 2023, carrying 83.4 million passengers a 23.5% increase in domestic capacity and 16% increase international capacity compared to 2022

4th April 2024 at 3:30 pm

Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainties, Turkish Airlines achieved a new milestone in 2023, carrying 83.4 million passengers.

Guide Dogs announces United Airlines as official partner for art trail

Guide Dogs announces United Airlines as official partner for art trail

4th April 2024 at 3:16 pm

United Airlines has been announced as the official Accessible Events Partner for Guide Dog’s art trail, Paws on the Wharf. Paws on the Wharf, an accessible and inclusive art trail, takes place in Canary Wharf from 25 March to 17 May 2024.

Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights Returns Earlier Than Ever This Autumn

Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights Returns Earlier Than Ever This Autumn

4th April 2024 at 2:33 pm

It’s never too early to start panicking…RUNNING FOR 48 SELECT NIGHTS BEGINNING AUGUST 30 THROUGH NOVEMBER 3. This year, the horror begins earlier than ever before as Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights returns on select nights* from August 30 through November 3

Don Shearer (Travelbiz) explores NYC with Fred Dixon, President and CEO New York City Tourism & Conventions.

Don Shearer (Travelbiz) explores NYC with Fred Dixon, President and CEO New York City Tourism & Conventions.

4th April 2024 at 12:38 pm

As the news breaks this morning that Fred is to leave New York City Tourism & Conventions in June and take on the role as the new President and CEO of Brand USA. Don Shearer (Travelbiz) shares his interview with Fred last week in his downtown Manhattan office.

Dublin and Cork Airports Welcomed 2.9 Million Passengers in March

Dublin and Cork Airports Welcomed 2.9 Million Passengers in March

4th April 2024 at 12:16 pm

A total of 2.9 million passengers travelled to and from Ireland’s two busiest airports during the month of March, according to figures released today by airport operator, daa. Across the month, the number of passengers travelling through Dublin Airport was 9% higher than the same month last year.

Universal Studios Hollywood Reissues Iconic Glamor Trams as World-Renowned Studio Tour Celebrates a Milestone 60 Years

Universal Studios Hollywood Reissues Iconic Glamor Trams as World-Renowned Studio Tour Celebrates a Milestone 60 Years

2nd April 2024 at 5:46 pm

Universal Studios Hollywood Reissues Iconic Glamor Trams as World-Renowned Studio Tour Celebrates a Milestone 60 Years with New and Nostalgic Enhancements,

Unforgettable.  A true Irish welcome at Fitzpatrick’s Grand Central and Manhattan for Irish Travel Trade NYC Convention delegation.

Unforgettable. A true Irish welcome at Fitzpatrick’s Grand Central and Manhattan for Irish Travel Trade NYC Convention delegation.

2nd April 2024 at 12:04 pm

Don Shearer (Travelbiz) was joined by Irish Travel Trade members as a guest of Tryphavana Cross (Sales & Marketing and PR Senior Director for NYC Tourism and Conventions)

A ‘High Five’ to Dublin following five years of flights with TAP

A ‘High Five’ to Dublin following five years of flights with TAP

2nd April 2024 at 9:44 am

Portuguese flag carrier TAP is celebrating five highly successful years of flying to Dublin this weekend. March 31, 2019, marked the start of the resumption of its services, with the inaugural flight being operated by one of the airline's Airbus A319s.

40 Years of Riviera Travel and Cruising towards another 40

40 Years of Riviera Travel and Cruising towards another 40

30th March 2024 at 11:23 am

Helping Riveira Travel celebrate their 40th Anniversary in Paris by boarding MS Jane Austen on the banks of the Seine was both a pleasure and privilege. A gentle cruise on the iconic river Seine to traverse the centre of Paris was a sheer delight and we ended our 1st evening by climbing to the top deck of our ship to admire the Eiffel Tower

United Makes It Easier for Customers Who Use Wheelchairs to Book Flights That Can Accommodate Their Personal Device

United Makes It Easier for Customers Who Use Wheelchairs to Book Flights That Can Accommodate Their Personal Device

28th March 2024 at 4:14 pm

New digital sizing tool helps customers determine the right aircraft for their wheelchair; airline will refund the fare difference if they have to pay more for an alternative flight with a larger cargo door.