Travelbiz Trade Updates
‘Choice and trust matters’ as over 1,000 Travel professionals from over 50 countries come to Holiday World Show Dublin – now in its 35th year!

‘Choice and trust matters’ as over 1,000 Travel professionals from over 50 countries come to Holiday World Show Dublin – now in its 35th year!

16th January 2026 at 10:57 am

Holiday World Show Dublin, taking place at the RDS Simmonscourt Dublin from 23rd to 25th January 2026, is the only show where you can meet over 1,000 travel professionals from over 50 countries to plan your dream holiday and take advantage of show-only specials and deals

Record 36.4 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in 2025

Record 36.4 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in 2025

16th January 2026 at 10:22 am

More than 36 million passengers (36.43m) travelled through Dublin Airport in 2025, the airport’s busiest ever year. This represented a +5.1% increase on 2024, demonstrating the continued high demand for travel through Ireland’s national hub airport. 

Celebrity Xcel will celebrate the best of Europe with four all new festivals in The Bazaar

Celebrity Xcel will celebrate the best of Europe with four all new festivals in The Bazaar

15th January 2026 at 5:56 pm

Celebrity Xcel offers guests the chance to continue exploring the destinations they travel to long after the ship has left port at the transformative venue, The Bazaar. As Celebrity Xcel sails to Europe this summer, guests will immerse themselves in four new festivals

Happy Birthday Travel Department!

Happy Birthday Travel Department!

15th January 2026 at 9:24 am

Celebrating 30 years of excellence in the travel industry, Travel Department today hosted a lovely lunch in the National Concert Hall in Dublin to thank staff and media for ongoing support.

Travel industry comes together to celebrate Jo Rzymowska MBE

Travel industry comes together to celebrate Jo Rzymowska MBE

14th January 2026 at 4:13 pm

Last night, leaders from across the travel sector gathered to celebrate industry trailblazer and DEI advocate Jo Rzymowska, following her investiture at Windsor Castle, where she was formally awarded her MBE by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.

Your Customers Get 50% Off ALL Cruises with NCL🤩

Your Customers Get 50% Off ALL Cruises with NCL🤩

14th January 2026 at 12:00 pm

7-Day Caribbean Cruise from €395pp with NCL! Book Today🤯

AmaWaterways Social Ready Offers/€50 per booking Amazon Vouchers/Free Land Packages

AmaWaterways Social Ready Offers/€50 per booking Amazon Vouchers/Free Land Packages

13th January 2026 at 4:43 pm

Journey through the soul of Colombia as you cruise the iconic Magdalena River. Your voyage winds through remarkable destinations, each stop revealing a new layer of Colombia’s identity

Pop Superstar Bebe Rexha, Shaggy, and more to headline Live Concerts on select nights during Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras 2026 Celebration

Pop Superstar Bebe Rexha, Shaggy, and more to headline Live Concerts on select nights during Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras 2026 Celebration

13th January 2026 at 4:23 pm

Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to let the good times roll from February 7 through April 4, 2026, with the return of the fan-favourite event, Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavours of Carnaval.

AmaWaterways Unveils Rebrand, Inviting Travellers to “Follow Their Own Current”

AmaWaterways Unveils Rebrand, Inviting Travellers to “Follow Their Own Current”

13th January 2026 at 4:00 pm

AmaWaterways, the largest cruise line dedicated exclusively to river cruising, today announced a refreshed brand identity that reflects both its heritage and its vision for the future. Now in its 23rd year and with 29 ships sailing across four continents

Emirates extends Premium Economy reach with expanded city rollout

Emirates extends Premium Economy reach with expanded city rollout

13th January 2026 at 2:20 pm

Emirates will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities across its network.