Travelbiz Trade Updates
World Earth Day: Meet the five incredible animals you didn’t know were in the Cayman Islands

World Earth Day: Meet the five incredible animals you didn’t know were in the Cayman Islands

15th April 2026 at 4:01 pm

As customers look beyond traditional city breaks, data shows a shift towards wildlife-first travel. A striking 83% of adults* say they intend to book a holiday to encounter wild animals, while online searches for ‘wildlife travel’ have jumped 36%, signalling a nationwide appetite for nature-rich experiences.

Azamara Cruises and AmaWaterways Unite for Exclusive Irish Trade Events

Azamara Cruises and AmaWaterways Unite for Exclusive Irish Trade Events

15th April 2026 at 3:29 pm

Azamara Cruises, the premium small-ship cruise line renowned for its Destination Immersion® experiences and Extended Destination Days, and AmaWaterways, the award-winning luxury river cruise line known for its immersive itineraries and exceptional service, are joining together as two of the world’s leading cruise brands for a series of trade events in Ireland. 

Tourism Ireland leads sales blitz to Canada

Tourism Ireland leads sales blitz to Canada

15th April 2026 at 3:13 pm

Tourism Ireland, together with a delegation of 16 tourism companies from the island of Ireland and Canada, is undertaking a five-city sales mission in Canada this week. The delegation will meet key Canadian travel advisors, tour operators, airline and media representatives in the cities of St John’s, Halifax, Moncton, Montreal and Toronto.

Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote – A Standout Luxury Option for Irish Travel Agents

Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote – A Standout Luxury Option for Irish Travel Agents

15th April 2026 at 2:57 pm

Following a recent visit to Lanzarote, Don Shearer (MD, Travelbiz & Travelfinders) experienced first-hand the exceptional quality of Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote by Meliá, as part of a wider programme working with the group in the Canaries after our successful Travelbiz trade partner dinner in Dublin.

Registrations Now Open: Walk for Wellness 2026

Registrations Now Open: Walk for Wellness 2026

15th April 2026 at 12:20 pm

Registrations Now Open: Walk for Wellness 2026

Newly Transformed MSC Poesia set to sail for Alaska ahead of her 2026 Summer season

Newly Transformed MSC Poesia set to sail for Alaska ahead of her 2026 Summer season

15th April 2026 at 10:54 am

MSC Cruises invites guests to discover the newly enhanced MSC Poesia, which has successfully completed her dry dock refurbishment at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard. The ship now features a wide range of new additions, including the introduction of the exclusive MSC Yacht Club, alongside enhanced guest experiences, ahead of her highly anticipated debut season in Alaska next month.

Spring50 offer from Spring Hotels gives agents €50 stays in Tenerife

Spring50 offer from Spring Hotels gives agents €50 stays in Tenerife

15th April 2026 at 10:28 am

Spring Hotels is celebrating spring with a fresh package of incentives for travel agents, designed to reward their hard work while showcasing the group’s diverse hotel portfolio. With six hotels across south Tenerife, Spring Hotels offers something for every client, from family escapes to adults-recommended retreats.

Enjoy Illinois

Enjoy Illinois

15th April 2026 at 9:50 am

The lovely team from Enjoy Illinois came to Dublin on April 14th and invited Travelbiz to an educational event with a follow-up afternoon tea in one of Dublin’s premier locations, the magnificent Shelbourne Hotel overlooking St Stephen’s Green.

Jamaica’s most vibrant day of the year just happened – Carnival 2026

Jamaica’s most vibrant day of the year just happened – Carnival 2026

14th April 2026 at 5:19 pm

Carnival in Jamaica returned on 12 April as one of the Caribbean’s most immersive cultural celebrations, drawing tens of thousands of revellers from across the region and beyond into days of vibrating basslines, colour and movement culminating in thousands of masqueraders in full feather and sequin taking over the streets of Kingston on Road.

Stuba co-founder Matt Stuart announces departure from business

Stuba co-founder Matt Stuart announces departure from business

14th April 2026 at 11:38 am

After nearly three decades of building and growing a highly successful global accommodation business, Stuba’s co-founder Matt Stuart has announced the decision to step down, marking the close of an extraordinary 28-year journey.