Travelbiz Trade Updates
Key focus on Shannon Airport during US Tourism Promotion

Key focus on Shannon Airport during US Tourism Promotion

14th August 2023 at 2:55 pm

A tourism delegation from County Clare will attend the world’s largest Irish cultural festival this week to encourage the US market to travel directly into the West of Ireland via Shannon Airport.

Minion Land is now open at Universal Orlando Resort

Minion Land is now open at Universal Orlando Resort

14th August 2023 at 1:25 pm

Illumination’s highly anticipated Minion Land, featuring the all-new Villian-Con Minion Blast, Minion Café, Bake My Day and more is now open at Universal Orlando Resort.

Brace yourself, as Minion Land on Illumination Avenue officially opens today at Universal Orlando Resort. Guests of all ages can now step into the beloved world of the Minions franchise like never before at Universal Studios Florida. Developed in partnership between Universal’s award-winning creative team and the acclaimed filmmakers from Illumination, a whole new level of Minion mischief awaits in this vibrant new land.

The refurbished hotel Riu Gran Canaria opens its doors

The refurbished hotel Riu Gran Canaria opens its doors

14th August 2023 at 11:37 am

This family favourite has become the chain's first hotel to undergo its second major refurbishment.
In November, the hotel will host the first RIU Party events in Gran Canaria, thus expanding its range of entertainment options.

Royal Caribbean announces partnership with AS Monaco

Royal Caribbean announces partnership with AS Monaco

14th August 2023 at 10:43 am

The Cruise Line Becomes Premium Partner of The Monaco-Based Football Club.
Royal Caribbean International has announced its partnership with world-renowned football club, AS Monaco.

All-new Norwegian Viva debuts in Europe and welcomes first guests aboard

All-new Norwegian Viva debuts in Europe and welcomes first guests aboard

11th August 2023 at 11:29 am

Norwegian Cruise Line Introduces Its Newest Ship, the Second of the Groundbreaking Prima Class.

Emirates cabin crew numbers cross 20,000 and counting

Emirates cabin crew numbers cross 20,000 and counting

11th August 2023 at 9:14 am

More than 205 cabin crew are from Ireland. Emirates continues to recruit for Irish cabin crew with upcoming recruitment days in August and September.

Aer Lingus receives IATA Airline Retailing Maturity (ARM) index recognition

Aer Lingus receives IATA Airline Retailing Maturity (ARM) index recognition

10th August 2023 at 10:32 am

Aer Lingus has today announced that it has been granted the International Air Transport Association (IATA) “Airline Retailing Maturity” status as an airline, under the ARM index Program.

Rugby legend Ronan O’Gara to front new Tourism Ireland campaign to promote Cork in France

Rugby legend Ronan O’Gara to front new Tourism Ireland campaign to promote Cork in France

9th August 2023 at 1:38 pm

New campaign will encourage French holidaymakers to fly or sail direct to Cork.

Turkish Airlines finished the second quarter of the year with 635 million USD Net Profit with strong recovery on international demand.

Turkish Airlines finished the second quarter of the year with 635 million USD Net Profit with strong recovery on international demand.

9th August 2023 at 12:08 pm

Turkish Airlines finished the second quarter of 2023 with 635 million USD net profit by responding strong international demand with 28% higher passenger capacity than the 2019 level. Through its 90 years of experience and successful crisis management, Turkish Airlines once again showed its ability to overcome the negative circumstances surrounding our industry since 2020.

Best 4 Canada Day

Best 4 Canada Day

9th August 2023 at 9:43 am

Bernadette and Blaithin from Air Canada recently ran a competition with the crew in Best4Travel countrywide to celebrate Canada Day. It was all about point of sale and window display across the Best4Travel network nationwide