Travelbiz Trade Updates
Explora Journeys Reveals Explora III, Heralding the Next Chapter in Ultra-Elegant Ocean Journeys

Explora Journeys Reveals Explora III, Heralding the Next Chapter in Ultra-Elegant Ocean Journeys

29th January 2026 at 10:35 am

Launching ahead of schedule in July 2026, EXPLORA III will debut with an exclusive Mediterranean Prelude Journey from 24 to 29 July.

TAP Air Portugal is the Official Airline of the National Team

TAP Air Portugal is the Official Airline of the National Team

28th January 2026 at 2:58 pm

TAP Air Portugal and the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announce a strategic partnership that reinforces two of the strongest symbols of portugalidade: the National Team and the Flag Carrier Airline. Under this agreement, TAP becomes the Official Airline of the National Team.

St Brigid’s weekend to see Dublin Airport welcome over 380,000 passengers

St Brigid’s weekend to see Dublin Airport welcome over 380,000 passengers

28th January 2026 at 12:01 pm

Dublin Airport is looking forward to welcoming 382,000 passengers over the coming St Brigid's bank holiday weekend - around 40,000 more than travelled over the same weekend last year.

NCL’s Flash Sale is Here! Book your customers today⚡

NCL’s Flash Sale is Here! Book your customers today⚡

28th January 2026 at 12:00 pm

NCL’s Flash Sale is Here! Book your customers today⚡

MSC Cruises to further upgrade Ocean Cay with brand-new guest experiences and extended pier

MSC Cruises to further upgrade Ocean Cay with brand-new guest experiences and extended pier

28th January 2026 at 10:28 am

MSC Cruises announced today upgrades to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the cruise line’s private island in The Bahamas. The island will receive new facilities to enhance the guest experience and an extended pier to allow two ships to call simultaneously

What’s new in South Africa for 2026?

What’s new in South Africa for 2026?

28th January 2026 at 10:05 am

Jacinta from Travelbiz attended a lovely lunch for South African Tourism UK in Dublin’s Sole Restaurant, hosted by her Excellency, Nicolette Schrieber, to learn of the exciting openings and innovations planned for the coming year.

Irish Travel Agents Association announce Costa Daurada as the destination of their 2026 conference

Irish Travel Agents Association announce Costa Daurada as the destination of their 2026 conference

27th January 2026 at 4:33 pm

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has announced that its 2026 Annual Conference will take place from 1–4 October on the Costa Daurada, Catalonia, Spain, with events and activities hosted across Salou, Cambrils and Vila-seca.

MSC Cruises Celebrates Major Irish Trade Wins and Strong Booking Momentum

MSC Cruises Celebrates Major Irish Trade Wins and Strong Booking Momentum

27th January 2026 at 3:27 pm

Speaking to Travelbiz ahead of the awards, Antonio Paradiso, VP of International Sales at MSC Cruises, outlined why Ireland continues to be a key growth market for the brand and how strong trade partnerships are driving record performance.

Shannon Airport St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday Traffic Up 14% on 2025

Shannon Airport St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday Traffic Up 14% on 2025

27th January 2026 at 2:32 pm

Shannon Airport is set to welcome over 24,000 passengers across the upcoming February bank holiday period. This figure represents a 14% jump on the same time last year, as the popularity of St. Brigid’s bank holiday getaways soar.

Spain What’s New in Catalonia in 2026

Spain What’s New in Catalonia in 2026

27th January 2026 at 8:30 am

UNESCO has chosen Barcelona as the global hub for the sustainable blue economy, hosting the Ocean Decade Collaborative Centre (DCC) until 2030. This is the first time a city, rather than a research institution, leads one of the Ocean Decade’s ten global challenges