Travelbiz Trade Updates
Spanish National Day

Spanish National Day

17th October 2025 at 10:09 am

Travelbiz joined Spain to celebrate its National Day on October 10th in the Ballroom of Riu Plaza The Gresham Hotel on Dublin’s O’Connell Street. Celebrated with the usual Spanish flair and verve, the event was hugely attended and the atmosphere in the room was electric.

Registration opens for CLIA Conference 2026

Registration opens for CLIA Conference 2026

17th October 2025 at 9:54 am

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has opened registration for next year's CLIA Conference, which will take place from June 4-6 in Southampton.

Princess Cruises Unveils 2027/2028 West Coast Season Featuring Mexico, Hawaii & California Coast

Princess Cruises Unveils 2027/2028 West Coast Season Featuring Mexico, Hawaii & California Coast

17th October 2025 at 9:42 am

Princess Cruises announced its 2027-2028 West Coast season, offering travellers a collection of warm-weather escapes during the cooler months. From September 2027 through April 2028, eight Princess ships will sail 69 departures across 15 unique itineraries

Sports Entertainment Tours Announces Exclusive Access for Luke Combs at Slane Castle Ireland

Sports Entertainment Tours Announces Exclusive Access for Luke Combs at Slane Castle Ireland

17th October 2025 at 9:18 am

John Boyde, Managing Director of Sports Entertainment Tours, is excited to announce an exclusive hospitality partnership with Slane Castle for the Luke Combs – My Kinda Saturday Night Tour on Saturday, 18 July 2026 at Slane Castle as part of his worldwide tour.

Trade partners celebrate at the Northern Ireland Travel Trade News Travel & Tourism Awards 2025

Trade partners celebrate at the Northern Ireland Travel Trade News Travel & Tourism Awards 2025

17th October 2025 at 9:02 am

Travelbiz was there — and what a fantastic night it was as guests of Tara Magee (Commercial Manager Ireland), Gillian Wickers, and Benjamin Bacquot from British Airways.

Agentic AI can now book, pay, and take real-world actions for travellers, Sabre’s new whitepaper explains the impact on travel retail

Agentic AI can now book, pay, and take real-world actions for travellers, Sabre’s new whitepaper explains the impact on travel retail

16th October 2025 at 3:01 pm

The next travel influencer isn’t a person… It’s a conversation. Sabre unveils groundbreaking, new whitepaper on agentic AI and conversational commerce, calling it one of the most disruptive shifts in travel tech history.

Croatia Airlines and Croatian National Tourist Board event

Croatia Airlines and Croatian National Tourist Board event

16th October 2025 at 2:24 pm

H.E. Mr Davor Vidis, Croatian Ambassador to Ireland was joined by Bisera Fabrio (Director Croatian National Tourist Office), Robertina Majstrovic (Area Manager Croatia Airlines) and Antea Burazin (Dalmatia County) at an event in the Irish Georgian Society premises on Dublin’s South William Street

Air Canada Sales Blitz continues

Air Canada Sales Blitz continues

16th October 2025 at 11:50 am

Loads of chocolate Lollies and a chance to WIN 2 signature class tickets! The Air Canada Sales Blitz continues and Blaithin and Bernadette have been around the country distributing their famous chocolate lollies and thanking the agents of Ireland for their custom this year.

Celebrity Cruises Unveils Expansive Entertainment Lineup Aboard New Celebrity Xcel

Celebrity Cruises Unveils Expansive Entertainment Lineup Aboard New Celebrity Xcel

15th October 2025 at 5:05 pm

Get ready for endless entertainment on Celebrity Xcel, as Celebrity Cruises’ most expansive offering ever sets sail. With unforgettable new shows in The Theatre, immersive new dance parties, interactive activities, live music and unexpected surprises throughout the day, guests will find entertainment options to match every mood.  

Irish hotelier takes on 250km challenge, retracing path of his late wife

Irish hotelier takes on 250km challenge, retracing path of his late wife

15th October 2025 at 3:53 pm

This month, well known hotelier Niall Rochford of Ashford Castle, will embark on a 12 day, 250km walk from Cork to Cong, Co. Mayo, to raise vital funds and awareness for pancreatic cancer.