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
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
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.
Norwegian Group with 2.64 million passengers in October
6th November 2025 at 8:52 am In October, Norwegian had 2.25 million passengers, while Widerøe had 389,000 passengers, bringing the Group total to 2.64 million passengers, up 3 percent from last year. On 28 October, the first brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 from Norwegian’s 80-aircraft order arrived at Oslo Airport.
Travelbiz talks to Nicola Mc Neish (Sales Director Celebrity Cruises UK and Ireland)
5th November 2025 at 5:55 pm Celebrity Xcel launches next month, what can you tell us about the new spaces on the ship? We’re incredibly excited for the launch of Celebrity Xcel, as the fifth ship in our award-winning Edge Series
Türkiye Welcomed 50 Million Visitors in the First Nine Months of 2025, with Tourism Revenue Topping £38 Billion
5th November 2025 at 5:36 pm Türkiye hosted 50 million international visitors in first nine months of 2025, representing a 1.6% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. In the first nine months of the year, Türkiye generated over US$50 billion (£38 billion GBP) in tourism revenues, evidencing a 5.7% rise from the same period last year.
AmaWaterways Solo Offers from €4.013pp and Much More….
5th November 2025 at 3:40 pm The clocks have gone back, the nights have drawn in. Don’t feel down, bring joy and luxury river cruising to your customers in 2025, 2026 and beyond…. Hot SOLO Offers from €4.013pp Cat D window stateroom Melodies of the Danube (Easter Delights) 26 March 2026
Stena Line launches new 4-year partnership with Special Olympics Ireland
5th November 2025 at 11:40 am Stena Line is proud to confirm a new four-year sponsorship agreement with Special Olympics Ireland (SOI), running from 2025 through 2028. The sponsorship represents Stena Line’s commitment to inclusion, the creation of opportunities for all, and the belief that sport can change lives.
Travel Centres 20th Anniversary Conference takes off!
5th November 2025 at 11:33 am Today is take off for this year’s 20th anniversary conference of Travel Centres — Ireland’s largest travel agency consortium - numbers have surged past the 200 delegate barrier making this year’s event one of the best attended in recent years.
Nashville restaurants and chefs recognized at last night’s MICHELIN Guide Ceremony
4th November 2025 at 6:51 pm We are thrilled to announce the following Nashville restaurants and chefs recognized at last night’s MICHELIN Guide Ceremony. This ceremony marked the debut of the MICHELIN Guide for the American South and a defining milestone for the region’s culinary industry.