Travelbiz Trade Updates
TAP Air Portugal will begin four new routes from today and tomorrow

TAP Air Portugal will begin four new routes from today and tomorrow

1st July 2026 at 7:48 pm

TAP Air Portugal will inaugurate four new routes from today 1st and tomorrow 2nd July 2026, further strengthening its offer across European, island and intercontinental destinations.

Big News from Your Favourite Car Hire Supplier!

Big News from Your Favourite Car Hire Supplier!

1st July 2026 at 5:23 pm

We’re celebrating one of the biggest milestones in American road‑trip history — and giving you the chance to win just by booking Hertz.

Now Open – Annua Signature Hotels Unveils Gran Hotel Margalida, Mallorca

Now Open – Annua Signature Hotels Unveils Gran Hotel Margalida, Mallorca

1st July 2026 at 2:05 pm

Today, ANNUA Signature Hotels opens the doors to Gran Hotel Margalida, the brand’s fifth and most eagerly anticipated destination to date in the heart of Mallorca. Following the celebrated openings of César Lanzarote, Son Xotano in Mallorca, and Amagatay and Morvedra Nou

Virgin Voyages celebrates First Mate Appreciation Month with first ever Irish-dedicated fam trip

Virgin Voyages celebrates First Mate Appreciation Month with first ever Irish-dedicated fam trip

1st July 2026 at 1:28 pm

Virgin Voyages is celebrating its Irish First Mates (travel agents) throughout July with First Mate Appreciation Month. The campaign is designed to thank agents with extra incentives and exclusive opportunities.

Irish Ferries Launches LEGO® POP-UP Shop & Day Fares for Summer

Irish Ferries Launches LEGO® POP-UP Shop & Day Fares for Summer

1st July 2026 at 1:09 pm

Irish Ferries is bringing a brand-new family attraction to sea this summer with the launch of a LEGO® POP-UP shop on the James Joyce on the Dublin-Holyhead route.  

MSC Cruises expands trade sales team amid growth in premium/luxury demand

MSC Cruises expands trade sales team amid growth in premium/luxury demand

1st July 2026 at 12:53 pm

Claire Smith is now Head of MSC Yacht Club and Trade Support. Claire has been at MSC Cruises for 9 years and now oversees MSC Yacht Club sales, a key growth area for MSC Cruises, as well as Trade Support.

Riviera Travel has launched a brand-new trade incentive, giving agents the chance to win their own Riviera Holiday for two worth up to €10,000

Riviera Travel has launched a brand-new trade incentive, giving agents the chance to win their own Riviera Holiday for two worth up to €10,000

1st July 2026 at 12:09 pm

As part of their “Book It. Win It. Take It.” campaign, the incentive is open to agents who book any Riviera Travel holiday between July 1 – July 31, 2026. Each booking counts as an entry into the draw, with the more bookings agents make, the greater their chances of winning.

Happy Canada Day from Air Canada to the Irish Travel Trade

Happy Canada Day from Air Canada to the Irish Travel Trade

1st July 2026 at 12:10 am

As Canada celebrates Canada Day, the entire Travelbiz team joins Bláithín O'Donnell, Air Canada's Sales Manager – Ireland, and Bernadette Goldsmith, Senior Sales Coordinator – Air Canada Ireland, in wishing all our valued travel trade colleagues, partners and friends across Ireland a very happy, healthy and successful Canada Day.

Celebrity River Cruises launches Pre and Post Cruise Experiences in Europe

Celebrity River Cruises launches Pre and Post Cruise Experiences in Europe

30th June 2026 at 4:39 pm

Starting today, Celebrity River Cruises guests can discover even more of Europe with guided, multi-day Before and After Stays - thoughtfully curated, end-to-end destination experiences. Before and After Stays, Celebrity’s innovative version of pre and post cruise experiences

Etihad Airways Sales Communications – Important update to IATA commission

Etihad Airways Sales Communications – Important update to IATA commission

30th June 2026 at 4:24 pm

Please be informed of an upcoming change to our IATA commission structure.
Effective 90 days from the date of this notice, IATA commission will be removed entirely. As a result, 0% commission will be payable on tickets issued on or after the effective date.