Travelbiz Trade Updates
It’s not all work there just has to be some IPW Irish play time.

It’s not all work there just has to be some IPW Irish play time.

21st May 2026 at 4:36 pm

Such an honour to be here with our amazing Irish travel trade and media partners at IPW 2026 in a sun-soaked Fort Lauderdale! Don is proudly flying the Irish flag alongside the entire crew, connecting with our valued USA partners both on and off the shop floor, attending incredible events

The Grafton Hotel X Silver Works – Bringing Friends Together for a Creative Neighbourhood Experience

The Grafton Hotel X Silver Works – Bringing Friends Together for a Creative Neighbourhood Experience

21st May 2026 at 3:35 pm

The Grafton Hotel is celebrating its creative Dublin 2 neighbourhood with its Create & Celebrate City Break, created in collaboration with Siver Works, the jewellery making workshop, located on Drury Street, Dublin 2.

Travel Centres and Visit Portugal fab fam trip to Alentejo

Travel Centres and Visit Portugal fab fam trip to Alentejo

21st May 2026 at 3:22 pm

Travel Centres Fam trip (Dominic Burke Travel Centres) with TAP Air Portugal (Carlos de Pinto Alveiro and Cindy) to Alentejo is wonderful so far. Our first night was perfect and just look at my stunning room in Pousada de Alcacer!

Cork Agents Toast Strong Demand for River Cruising & Touring with Avalon Waterways and Cosmos Tours

Cork Agents Toast Strong Demand for River Cruising & Touring with Avalon Waterways and Cosmos Tours

21st May 2026 at 8:01 am

Cork agents toast strong demand for River Cruising & Touring with Avalon Waterways and Cosmos Tours.

Emirates completes first-ever retrofit of two-class A380 aircraft

Emirates completes first-ever retrofit of two-class A380 aircraft

20th May 2026 at 12:56 pm

Emirates has reached a defining milestone in its ambitious multi-billion dollar retrofit programme with the successful reconfiguration of its first two-class A380 aircraft. The newly refurbished aircraft (A6-EUX) has taken to the skies operating as EK 39/40

Sports Entertainment Tours expands UK & Ireland agent network through Travel Counsellors partnership

Sports Entertainment Tours expands UK & Ireland agent network through Travel Counsellors partnership

20th May 2026 at 12:45 pm

Sports Entertainment Tours, a specialist provider of premium sports and entertainment travel experiences, has secured a major new UK and Ireland partnership, strengthening its position within the travel trade and expanding access to its offering through one of the industry’s most established advisor networks.

Celebrity Cruises Supercharges Summer Sale with New Agent Incentive and Limited-Time Offers

Celebrity Cruises Supercharges Summer Sale with New Agent Incentive and Limited-Time Offers

20th May 2026 at 12:37 pm

Celebrity Cruises has launched a new, limited-time incentive for travel agents who book a European or Caribbean cruise. Running until 30 June 2026, agents can boost their earnings on every booking

Azamara Cruises Unveils 2028 Sailings Designed for Deeper Discovery

Azamara Cruises Unveils 2028 Sailings Designed for Deeper Discovery

20th May 2026 at 10:10 am

With more than 360 late nights and overnights, a first-ever full Asia season, and 12 maiden ports, the 2028 itineraries expand opportunities for meaningful destination immersion.

Riviera Travel Rolls Out Dedicated Cruise Hosts to Elevate Onboard Experience

Riviera Travel Rolls Out Dedicated Cruise Hosts to Elevate Onboard Experience

20th May 2026 at 9:20 am

Riviera Travel is pleased to announce the introduction of a new Cruise Host role across its European river cruise fleet, further enhancing the onboard experience with added entertainment and guest engagement.

IPW 2026 Takes Off in Greater Fort Lauderdale – And Ireland Shows Up in Style!

IPW 2026 Takes Off in Greater Fort Lauderdale – And Ireland Shows Up in Style!

20th May 2026 at 8:58 am

What an incredible opening to IPW 2026 in Greater Fort Lauderdale, as the Irish travel trade and media delegation arrived in force to connect, collaborate and champion our valued USA partners representing all 50 states.