Travelbiz Trade Updates
€132m Boost to Irish Economy Generated by Aer Lingus College Football Classic 2025 Game

€132m Boost to Irish Economy Generated by Aer Lingus College Football Classic 2025 Game

20th February 2026 at 10:24 am

Last year's Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Kansas States ‘Wildcats’ and Iowa States ‘Cyclones’, held at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in August, generated a €132m economic boost for the Irish economy, according to a new report published today.

Travelmarvel Worldwide Sale – Final Countdown

Travelmarvel Worldwide Sale – Final Countdown

18th February 2026 at 4:38 pm

There’s never been a better time to secure your 2026 cruise, with savings of up to €2,000 per person. This is your final opportunity to experience Travelmarvel’s premium cruising at truly exceptional value.

Windstar Cruises Opens Winter 2027-2028 Season for Booking – 21 new itineraries and 230 sailing dates support opportunities for travel agents to help sell Windstar’s small luxury sailing yachts

Windstar Cruises Opens Winter 2027-2028 Season for Booking – 21 new itineraries and 230 sailing dates support opportunities for travel agents to help sell Windstar’s small luxury sailing yachts

18th February 2026 at 4:23 pm

Windstar Cruises has opened bookings for its winter 2027-2028 season, giving travel agents access to a global deployment that includes 21 new itineraries and more than 230 sailing dates between September 2027 and April 2028

Abercrombie and Kent joining TSN Roadshows

Abercrombie and Kent joining TSN Roadshows

18th February 2026 at 3:35 pm

The Travel Suppliers Network (TSN) is proud to announce an expansion to its 2026 touring lineup with the addition of world-renowned luxury travel brands, Cox & Kings and Abercrombie & Kent.

Additional Aer Lingus Frequency on Paris Route welcomed by The Shannon Airport Group

Additional Aer Lingus Frequency on Paris Route welcomed by The Shannon Airport Group

18th February 2026 at 1:51 pm

The Shannon Airport Group has welcomed the announcement that Aer Lingus will increase its service from Shannon Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle with the addition of an extra weekly flight from May 5th.

Etihad Showcases B787 Dreamliner Experience for Irish Trade at Dublin Airport

Etihad Showcases B787 Dreamliner Experience for Irish Trade at Dublin Airport

18th February 2026 at 1:43 pm

Peter O’Hanlon, Sales Director of Travelbiz and Travelfinders, joined Shauna Fitzgerald, Etihad Airways Ireland Sales Executive, along with key Irish trade partners for an exclusive Boeing 787 Dreamliner experience at Dublin Airport.

Aer Lingus extends 10kg carry-on baggage policy across all Aer Lingus Regional flights

Aer Lingus extends 10kg carry-on baggage policy across all Aer Lingus Regional flights

18th February 2026 at 10:00 am

Aer Lingus is extending its current 10kg carry-on baggage policy across all Aer Lingus Regional flights, operated by Emerald Airlines, effective from 3rd March 2026. By flying with Aer Lingus, customers can enjoy significant savings, as every fare type includes a 10kg bag as standard, which can be checked in free of charge

ATTA® Reveals 2026 Africa Travel Trends as Full Global Events Programme is Unveiled

ATTA® Reveals 2026 Africa Travel Trends as Full Global Events Programme is Unveiled

17th February 2026 at 4:49 pm

ATTA® – The African Travel & Tourism Association – has published its 2026 Travel Trends report, revealing that cultural immersion, heritage storytelling, conservation-led experiences and slower, more meaningful journeys are shaping demand for Africa among global leisure travellers.

Statement from ITAA regarding DFA Advice To ‘Avoid Non-Essential Travel’ To Cuba

Statement from ITAA regarding DFA Advice To ‘Avoid Non-Essential Travel’ To Cuba

17th February 2026 at 10:03 am

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) have upgraded travel advice for Cuba to 'Avoid Non-Essential Travel'. The Irish Travel Agents Association are advising those who had plans to travel to, or those currently holidaying on the Caribbean island of Cuba

Ireland US Travel Review 2025 – Trump Slump or Business as Usual?

Ireland US Travel Review 2025 – Trump Slump or Business as Usual?

16th February 2026 at 4:48 pm

Throughout 2025, the first year of the second Trump administration, there was an expectation that visitation from Ireland to the USA would reduce. There were negative stories in many of the major news outlets about numbers being down