Travelbiz Trade Updates
Agencies connected to Vibe gain unified access to the widest travel content via Sabre

Agencies connected to Vibe gain unified access to the widest travel content via Sabre

10th November 2025 at 10:20 am

Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading provider of software and technology powering the global travel industry, today announced that Vibe, a UK-based travel technology provider and Sabre Developer Partner, has renewed its multi-year agreement with Sabre.

Travel Centres 20–20 Conference Opens to a Full House in Naas

Travel Centres 20–20 Conference Opens to a Full House in Naas

8th November 2025 at 3:32 pm

It was standing room only as Don Shearer and the Travelbiz team joined over 200 Travel Centres members and trade partners from across Ireland and overseas at Lawlor’s Hotel, Naas for the much-anticipated Travel Centres 20–20 Conference.

Friday Night Vibes at the TRAVEL CENTRES 20-20 Conference!

Friday Night Vibes at the TRAVEL CENTRES 20-20 Conference!

7th November 2025 at 3:07 pm

The 20th Travel Centres Conference kicked off in style this afternoon at Lawlors Hotel Naas with inspiring member sessions and an eye-opening dive into the world of AI led by Sean Fahy.

A&G – Confirms Cuba still on the Itinerary

A&G – Confirms Cuba still on the Itinerary

7th November 2025 at 11:52 am

Accident and General Insurance Services (A&G), a leading provider of travel insurance exclusively for the travel trade, confirmed its commitment to providing comprehensive travel protection for clients visiting the Republic of Cuba.

A&G Launches Tele-Doctor Service

A&G Launches Tele-Doctor Service

7th November 2025 at 11:44 am

Accident & General (A&G), the multi-award-winning insurance provider and Ireland's only Travel Trade specific insurance provider, announced the launch of its new Tele-Doctor service, now included on all Fairsure travel insurance policies at the recent Worldchoice Conference. 

İstanbul Crowned Most Desirable City in Europe at the 2025 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards

İstanbul Crowned Most Desirable City in Europe at the 2025 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards

7th November 2025 at 11:34 am

İstanbul has been named “Most Desirable City (Europe)” at the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2025, taking home the prestigious Gold Award at a ceremony held yesterday evening at London’s National Gallery.

Aer Lingus delivers a Q3 2025 operating profit of €170 million, Aer Lingus to introduce free high-speed Wi-Fi onboard powered by Starlink

Aer Lingus delivers a Q3 2025 operating profit of €170 million, Aer Lingus to introduce free high-speed Wi-Fi onboard powered by Starlink

7th November 2025 at 11:20 am

Aer Lingus had an operating profit of €170 million for the third quarter of 2025, a €31 million improvement on Q3 2024 driven by solid revenue performance and benefitting from favourable fuel pricing. This represents a solid financial performance in Q3 2025, equivalent to the Q3 2024 outcome adjusted for the impact of industrial action in 2024.

Emirates Group hits new half-year profit record for 2025-26

Emirates Group hits new half-year profit record for 2025-26

6th November 2025 at 1:52 pm

The Emirates Group today announced a new record half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) for the first six months of 2025-26, making this the fourth consecutive year of record profitability for the half-year reporting period.

In Memory of Cormac Walsh

In Memory of Cormac Walsh

6th November 2025 at 12:44 pm

It is with deep sadness that all of us at Travelbiz and Travelfinders share the news of the passing of our esteemed travel colleague, Cormac Walsh, Founder and Managing Director of JWT Sports and a proud member of the JWT Travel family.

CLIA announces Beyond Cruising as Associate Partner

CLIA announces Beyond Cruising as Associate Partner

6th November 2025 at 10:22 am

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK and Ireland has confirmed that Beyond Cruising is now an Associate Partner. As part of the agreement, the UK-based tour operator will be an official sponsor of next year's CLIA Conference.