Travelbiz Trade Updates
MAKING LIFE EASIER FOR AGENTS IN 2026

MAKING LIFE EASIER FOR AGENTS IN 2026

19th December 2025 at 5:43 pm

American Holidays today launches its PEAKS 2026 campaign, designed to make booking easier, more rewarding and more enjoyable for Irish travel agents.

Aer Lingus welcomes Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland’s Golden Labrador puppies at Dublin Airport

Aer Lingus welcomes Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland’s Golden Labrador puppies at Dublin Airport

19th December 2025 at 4:54 pm

Paws-port at the ready: Aer Lingus welcomes Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland’s Golden Labrador puppies at Dublin Airport. 

TRAVELBIZ YEARBOOK AND DIARY 2026 REGISTER TODAY!

TRAVELBIZ YEARBOOK AND DIARY 2026 REGISTER TODAY!

19th December 2025 at 9:54 am

Your 2026 Travelbiz Yearbook & Diary Registration is open!
You must register to receive you free copy of our all new 2026 Travelbiz Yearbook and Diary!
Simply email Diary@Travelbiz.ie with your Agency name and full postal address with your Eircode please.

Selective Travel Management Announces Strategic Partnership with Safeture

Selective Travel Management Announces Strategic Partnership with Safeture

18th December 2025 at 1:31 pm

Selective Travel Management (STM), one of the UK and Ireland’s leading independent Travel Management Companies, has announced a strategic partnership with Safeture, a global technology provider specialising in travel risk management and employee safety.

Aer Lingus connects Dublin to Pittsburgh with direct flight route

Aer Lingus connects Dublin to Pittsburgh with direct flight route

18th December 2025 at 12:17 pm

From Spring 2026, Irish travellers will be able to fly nonstop to the vibrant U.S. city of Pittsburgh following the launch of a new year-round flight from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).

New York City Tourism & Convention Christmas Lunch

New York City Tourism & Convention Christmas Lunch

18th December 2025 at 10:29 am

Waking us up to the city that never sleeps, Tryphavana Cross (affectionately known as TC) hosts a lovely lunch in The Grayson on Dublin’s St Stephen’s Green on December 17th.

Spain Launches International Tender & Merry Christmas – Feliz Navidad

Spain Launches International Tender & Merry Christmas – Feliz Navidad

18th December 2025 at 8:30 am

The Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism, through Turespaña, has announced an international tender for the concession to renovate, modernize, and operate the historic Palacio de Congresos in Madrid

Etihad Airways Christmas Appreciation Dinner – Dublin

Etihad Airways Christmas Appreciation Dinner – Dublin

17th December 2025 at 3:09 pm

The Etihad Airways Ireland team - Jeremy Pollock (GM UK & Ireland), Jason Kearns and Shauna Fitzgerald - recently hosted a special Christmas Appreciation Dinner at the Anantara The Marker Hotel, Dublin

United Airlines | Winter Holiday Travel Forecast + Festive Facts

United Airlines | Winter Holiday Travel Forecast + Festive Facts

17th December 2025 at 2:45 pm

Ireland Travel: United’spassenger bookings from Dublin to the U.S. increased by 101% during the winter holiday travel season (December 18 – January 6) compared to last year.  

MSC Cruises Reveals the 6 Travel Trends Driving How We’ll Holiday in 2026

MSC Cruises Reveals the 6 Travel Trends Driving How We’ll Holiday in 2026

17th December 2025 at 12:15 pm

MSC Cruises today unveiled six travel trends that are shaping guests’ booking patterns and driving itinerary offerings heading into 2026. From travellers planning holidays centred around sporting events, to children influencing family holiday choices