A Summer Affair Celebrating 30 Years of Visit USA UK & the Countdown to USA 250
Travelbiz was delighted to join the celebrations at the magnificent Hurlingham Club, London, as Visit USA UK marked an incredible 30 years of promoting travel to the USA, while also looking ahead to the historic USA 250 celebrations in 2026.
TAP Air Portugal will begin four new routes from today and tomorrow
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.
Now Open – Annua Signature Hotels Unveils Gran Hotel Margalida, Mallorca
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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.
Trade’s First Night on Legend of the Seas – What a Way to Begin!
The excitement was palpable as Royal Caribbean officially welcomed the European travel trade and media onboard Legend of the Seas for an unforgettable first evening aboard the newest and most anticipated addition to the award-winning Icon Class fleet.
Our Very Own Legend is Onboard Legend of the Seas!
Travelbiz's Ita Hendrick has stepped aboard Royal Caribbean's spectacular new Legend of the Seas, joining an exclusive preview sailing as a guest of Jenny Callister, Head of Sales Ireland, Royal Caribbean, alongside John and Elaine from Team Royal Ireland.
First look inside Riviera Travel’s newest ship, MS Riviera Resplendence
The brand-new, 135-metre MS Riviera Resplendence will depart from Cologne on Saturday, July 4th, for its inaugural sailing of Riviera’s “Rhine Cruise to Switzerland” itinerary. MS Riviera Resplendence has been created to offer agents a distinctive new five-star river cruise option for guests seeking a stylish, design-led ship with a warmer and more atmospheric onboard feel.
Ready for Take-Off? Shannon Airport Shares Top Tips for Making Summer Travel Easy
With schools finished, exams done and summer holiday season in full swing, hundreds of thousands of passengers will pass through Shannon Airport over the coming weeks. Whether heading for a sun holiday, city break or visiting family and friends, a little preparation can help make the journey almost as relaxing as the destination.
Ashford Castle’s History Weekend explores the US through an Irish lens
Ashford Castle is continuing its popular History Weekend with a fresh lineup of talks for 2026 featuring well-known writers, broadcasters and historians, including Prof. Diarmaid Ferriter, Turtle Bunbury, Myles Dungan, Robbyn Swan and Flor MacCarthy.
Visit California names Julie Coker President & CEO
Visit California last week announced Julie Coker has been named the organisation’s next – and only second ever – president & CEO, succeeding longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year.
Discover New England Lunch – What’s new in New England
Your Travelbiz Reporter, Marian Benton, was delighted to accept the kind invitation of Tony Lane of Discover New England to lunch in the Iveagh Garden Hotel, Harcourt Street, to meet delegates from the area and get an update on what’s happening.
Los Angeles is emerging as a global leader in "Tech Tourism," where artificial intelligence (AI), immersive entertainment, robotics, biometrics and smart infrastructure are transforming the visitor experience.
CLIA celebrates latest river and expedition ‘Cruise Champions’
Over 60 agents who successfully completed a seven-month CLIA training programme have been officially recognised as river or expedition ‘Cruise Champions’. The agents received their certification at a graduation ceremony in Birmingham.
AmaWaterways reveals first look at AmaRudi, Europe’s largest river cruise ship
AmaWaterways has unveiled the first details and renderings of AmaRudi, its highly anticipated second double-width river ship scheduled to debut on the Danube River in spring 2027.
