Travelbiz Trade Updates
Introducing Riviera Reflection: Riviera Travel’s Newest Radiance-Class River Ship

Introducing Riviera Reflection: Riviera Travel’s Newest Radiance-Class River Ship

20th January 2026 at 12:01 am

Riviera Travel is delighted to announce the name of its newest river cruise ship – Riviera Reflection – which will officially go on sale on 18 March 2026.

MSC Cruises announce new incentive, Spin to Win

MSC Cruises announce new incentive, Spin to Win

19th January 2026 at 5:09 pm

MSC Cruises is giving agents the chance to spin and win with an exciting new incentive, offering a range of prizes including goody bags, cinema vouchers, pizza vouchers, luxury hampers, and many more amazing treats

Tourism Ireland Launches 2026 Marketing Plans

Tourism Ireland Launches 2026 Marketing Plans

19th January 2026 at 12:24 pm

Tourism Ireland today launched details of its marketing strategy and plans to promote the island of Ireland overseas in 2026, at an event attended by Tourism Minister Peter Burke and over 600 tourism industry leaders from around the country.

ECTAA and CzechTourism announce strategic partnership with Prague meeting in May 2026

ECTAA and CzechTourism announce strategic partnership with Prague meeting in May 2026

19th January 2026 at 10:45 am

The European Travel Agents' and Tour Operators' Association (ECTAA) and CzechTourism are pleased to announce a collaborative partnership aimed at promoting Czechia as a premier destination to European travel professionals.

‘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

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