Travelbiz Trade Updates
Aer Lingus’ New Nashville Route Hits All the Right Notes as Younger Generation Joins the Country Culture Craze

Aer Lingus’ New Nashville Route Hits All the Right Notes as Younger Generation Joins the Country Culture Craze

9th April 2025 at 10:05 am

Aer Lingus’ new flight to Nashville will take to the skies on April 12th as new research from the airline shows a surge in the appeal of country music culture across all generations.
A survey* of more than 1,000 adults in Ireland shows that 71% of adults in Ireland describe themselves as country music fans.

New York City comes to Dublin

New York City comes to Dublin

8th April 2025 at 12:16 pm

New York, New York. So good they named it twice. The Belle of NYC herself, Tryphavana Cross, hosted a networking event in the Westbury Hotel, located in the heart of Dublin’s fair city on April 7th. Jacinta from Travelbiz was there to support our NYC partners with Don Shearer.

Carnival in Jamaica 2025: Experience a Celebration of Energy, Culture and Unity

Carnival in Jamaica 2025: Experience a Celebration of Energy, Culture and Unity

8th April 2025 at 11:45 am

Jamaica is set to ignite the Caribbean with its most vibrant and anticipated event of the year – Carnival in Jamaica 2025. With celebrations taking place across April, this month-long event promises an unforgettable experience, blending rich cultural heritage with electrifying entertainment.

Orient Express La Minerva, the First Orient Express Hotel in the worldWorld, is now open in Rome

Orient Express La Minerva, the First Orient Express Hotel in the worldWorld, is now open in Rome

8th April 2025 at 10:56 am

Orient Express proudly announces that Orient Express La Minerva, its first hotel in Rome, is now open. Anchored in history and emblematic of a refined approach to travel, Orient Express La Minerva embodies a new vision of hospitality defined by the depth of experience.

Riviera Travel Expands Operations in Ireland with Search for a New Country Manager

Riviera Travel Expands Operations in Ireland with Search for a New Country Manager

7th April 2025 at 4:41 pm

Riviera Travel, the UK's leading river cruise operator, is intensifying its focus on the Irish market. It plans to recruit a Country Manager to uptick sales in Ireland. The move marks a significant step in the company's expansion strategy, as it aims to mirror the success achieved in the UK and strengthen its presence within the Irish travel industry.

One quarter of travel operators yet to implement AI

One quarter of travel operators yet to implement AI

7th April 2025 at 9:50 am

Registration for the TravelTech Show is now open and ahead of the event taking place at the end of June, new data reveals that once again, AI is set to dominate travel operators’ technology budgets for the year ahead. Key findings from the survey highlighted

Travel Counsellors Ireland Celebrate Record-Breaking Success at #20Beyond2025 Conference

Travel Counsellors Ireland Celebrate Record-Breaking Success at #20Beyond2025 Conference

7th April 2025 at 8:55 am

Don Shearer (Managing Director of Travelbiz and Travelfinders Ireland) reflects on an unforgettable weekend of celebration, recognition and unity at the 20th Travel Counsellors Ireland Conference.

The Latest From Las Vegas

The Latest From Las Vegas

7th April 2025 at 8:32 am

Beyoncé reveals highly anticipated Las Vegas Shows at Allegiant Stadium
Beyoncé has announced the Cowboy Carter Tour will feature back-to-back Las Vegas performances on July 25-26, 2025 at Allegiant Stadium.

Aviation Regulator publishes airport accessibility reports

Aviation Regulator publishes airport accessibility reports

4th April 2025 at 4:43 pm

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has published its findings for Irish airports’ compliance with the rights of persons with reduced mobility and disabilities when travelling by air. The IAA investigates complaints, conducts inspections and has continuous oversight of Irish airports.  The IAA’s findings for 2024 are detailed for each of the six international commercial airports operating in Ireland.

United Continues Growth at San Francisco International Airport, adding 20% more flying in 2025

United Continues Growth at San Francisco International Airport, adding 20% more flying in 2025

4th April 2025 at 10:59 am

United today announced it will add 20 percent more flying out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in 2025, reflecting its long-term strategy to re-establish SFO as a global gateway. United is now larger in SFO than it was pre-pandemic, with capacity1 up six percent since 2019, and 20 percent versus last year.