Travelbiz Trade Updates
Spring50 offer from Spring Hotels gives agents €50 stays in Tenerife

Spring50 offer from Spring Hotels gives agents €50 stays in Tenerife

15th April 2026 at 10:28 am

Spring Hotels is celebrating spring with a fresh package of incentives for travel agents, designed to reward their hard work while showcasing the group’s diverse hotel portfolio. With six hotels across south Tenerife, Spring Hotels offers something for every client, from family escapes to adults-recommended retreats.

Enjoy Illinois

Enjoy Illinois

15th April 2026 at 9:50 am

The lovely team from Enjoy Illinois came to Dublin on April 14th and invited Travelbiz to an educational event with a follow-up afternoon tea in one of Dublin’s premier locations, the magnificent Shelbourne Hotel overlooking St Stephen’s Green.

Jamaica’s most vibrant day of the year just happened – Carnival 2026

Jamaica’s most vibrant day of the year just happened – Carnival 2026

14th April 2026 at 5:19 pm

Carnival in Jamaica returned on 12 April as one of the Caribbean’s most immersive cultural celebrations, drawing tens of thousands of revellers from across the region and beyond into days of vibrating basslines, colour and movement culminating in thousands of masqueraders in full feather and sequin taking over the streets of Kingston on Road.

Stuba co-founder Matt Stuart announces departure from business

Stuba co-founder Matt Stuart announces departure from business

14th April 2026 at 11:38 am

After nearly three decades of building and growing a highly successful global accommodation business, Stuba’s co-founder Matt Stuart has announced the decision to step down, marking the close of an extraordinary 28-year journey.

We look forward to the next chapter Veronica Flood

We look forward to the next chapter Veronica Flood

14th April 2026 at 11:36 am

Veronica has been at the heart of Tour America for over two decades, building not just a brand but genuine, lasting relationships across the Irish travel trade. Her professionalism, warmth and unwavering support for partners have made her one of the most respected figures in our industry.

Iarnród Éireann Travellers Can Now Pay with PayPal

Iarnród Éireann Travellers Can Now Pay with PayPal

14th April 2026 at 10:04 am

Iarnród Éireann has introduced PayPal as a payment option at checkout on their website and app, giving millions of travellers in Ireland and overseas a simple and secure way to purchase rail tickets. Customers can purchase tickets directly from their PayPal account using either their PayPal balance, or other funding source.

Ciaran Mulligan Launches Yes Insurance

Ciaran Mulligan Launches Yes Insurance

13th April 2026 at 9:21 pm

Ciaran Mulligan, former owner and co-founder of Blue Insurance which was sold in 2018, has launched a new insurance company, Yes Insurance, into the Irish market.  The company has just launched travel insurance but will soon also launch other specialist niche insurance products

North Carolina as Aer Lingus launches new service to Raleigh Durham

North Carolina as Aer Lingus launches new service to Raleigh Durham

13th April 2026 at 4:22 pm

Aer Lingus launched its inaugural flight from Dublin to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina today. This new route will directly connect the Tar Heel State and Ireland, whilst also offering seamless onward connections through Dublin to the UK and Europe.

MSC Cruises introduces Sandy Cay, a new luxury private island in the Bahamas

MSC Cruises introduces Sandy Cay, a new luxury private island in the Bahamas

13th April 2026 at 4:07 pm

MSC Group’s Cruise Division today introduced Sandy Cay - a new luxury private island destination located adjacent to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas, due to open in 2028.

A Royal Experience – this Lady is truly a Legend!

A Royal Experience – this Lady is truly a Legend!

13th April 2026 at 3:54 pm

A trip to Meyer Turku in Finland to witness the construction of a mega ship is a really big deal. Royal Caribbean’s latest icon class ship will launch at the end of June on her Western Mediterranean itinerary and she will be legendary in every way.