Travelbiz Trade Updates
WTC Belfast Grand Opening

WTC Belfast Grand Opening

5th June 2026 at 5:08 pm

World Travel Centre (WTC) has officially opened the doors to its newly acquired and fully refurbished Belfast office on Great Victoria Street, marking a significant milestone for the group.

AmaWaterways Monthly Irish Newsletter – Colombia and Social Ready Luxury River Cruise Offers

AmaWaterways Monthly Irish Newsletter – Colombia and Social Ready Luxury River Cruise Offers

5th June 2026 at 4:01 pm

Our Colombia Programme has been receiving lots of attention in the press
Including features in The Times, as well as TTG, not forgetting our recent feature in Condé Nast Traveler

Formula 1 to race on the Streets of Las Vegas through 2037

Formula 1 to race on the Streets of Las Vegas through 2037

5th June 2026 at 3:13 pm

Formula 1® will continue racing in Las Vegas, the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World, through to 2037, following a new 10-year extension. Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc., Clark County officials and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), have all committed to the long-term future

Spain’s travel market leads Europe as tourism hits new records, setting the stage for Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona

Spain’s travel market leads Europe as tourism hits new records, setting the stage for Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona

5th June 2026 at 2:34 pm

Spain surpasses 96 million visitors and posts the fastest revenue growth in Europe as new Phocuswright research highlights the country’s strength. New Phocuswright research confirms Spain as Europe's strongest travel market, with 96.8 million visitors and 7% revenue growth in 2025. 

Huelva Brings its Atlantic Spirit to Cork Aboard the Nao Santa María

Huelva Brings its Atlantic Spirit to Cork Aboard the Nao Santa María

5th June 2026 at 2:25 pm

Cork’s waterfront was transformed into a vibrant meeting point between Ireland and southern Spain on the evening of 4 June, as leading tourism professionals gathered aboard the iconic Nao Santa María to discover the richness and authenticity of Huelva.

Spanish Tourist Office & Aer Lingus Fam Trip to Santiago de Compostela

Spanish Tourist Office & Aer Lingus Fam Trip to Santiago de Compostela

4th June 2026 at 5:32 pm

If I politely told you to Take a Hike, I’d mean it sincerely. Get thee to Santiago and walk the Camino to follow the steps of St James. This staggeringly beautiful City, capital of Galicia, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Rocky Mountain High… Denver, Colorado Direct with Aer Lingus

Rocky Mountain High… Denver, Colorado Direct with Aer Lingus

4th June 2026 at 1:27 pm

Don Shearer joined Yvonne Muldoon (Director of Sales, Aer Lingus), Ivan Beacom (Business Development Manager, Aer Lingus), Laura Jackson (VP Air Service Development, Denver International Airport) and Harriet Ball, representing Colorado in Ireland and the UK, to celebrate Aer Lingus' direct Dublin–Denver service and the exciting milestone of Colorado marking its 150th anniversary in 2026.

Accident & General Secures Crucial Transit Cover for Irish Travel Trade Via UAE Hubs

Accident & General Secures Crucial Transit Cover for Irish Travel Trade Via UAE Hubs

4th June 2026 at 1:18 pm

Irish travel agents can breathe a collective sigh of relief this week as Accident & General (A&G) has successfully negotiated a breakthrough regarding travel insurance coverage for passengers transiting through United Arab Emirates (UAE) airports, including Dubai.

Norwegian named Europe’s most punctual airline as it heads into the busy summer season

Norwegian named Europe’s most punctual airline as it heads into the busy summer season

4th June 2026 at 11:32 am

Norwegian has been named Europe’s most punctual airline in May 2026, according to the latest On-Time Performance (OTP) rankings from Cirium, the leading aviation analytics company. With an On-time performance score of 88.58 percent as measured by Cirium, Norwegian ranked first among all European airlines

New Flagship MSC World Asia Unveils Six Standout Attractions

New Flagship MSC World Asia Unveils Six Standout Attractions

4th June 2026 at 11:24 am

To celebrate six months until her first sailing, MSC Cruises is sharing six thrilling experiences guests can look forward to on MSC World Asia. MSC Cruises is marking six months until the first sailing of MSC World Asia, the line’s highly anticipated new flagship, and has announced the ship will be officially named on 28 November 2026 in Le Havre, France.