Travelbiz Trade Updates
Ireland West Airport welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to the West of Ireland

Ireland West Airport welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to the West of Ireland

16th June 2026 at 9:53 am

Ireland West Airport was honoured to welcome Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to the airport on Sunday, 14th and Monday, 15th June 2026, as part of his ancestral visit to County Mayo.

Nashville’s July 4th Concert to Feature Multi-Genre Superstar Lineup

Nashville’s July 4th Concert to Feature Multi-Genre Superstar Lineup

16th June 2026 at 9:37 am

Expanded America 250 Celebration to Feature 30+ Nashville Artists Spanning Two Days and Five Stages with Spectacular Fireworks and Drone Show.

Norwegian to acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group

Norwegian to acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group

16th June 2026 at 9:10 am

Norwegian has entered into an agreement to acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group (NLTG), the leading hotel and leisure travel experiences company in the Nordics. The transaction brings together household names and award-winning brands such as Ving, Spies, Tjäreborg, Globetrotter, and Sunclass Airlines

Riviera Travel Highlights Strong Early Demand for Solo-Exclusive River Cruise Ship

Riviera Travel Highlights Strong Early Demand for Solo-Exclusive River Cruise Ship

16th June 2026 at 8:37 am

Riviera Travel is driving strong early booking momentum for its MS George Eliot solo-exclusive programme, with peak 2027 departures already showing high demand following its original announcement last year.

Royal Caribbean Begins Construction on Seventh Oasis Class Vacation

Royal Caribbean Begins Construction on Seventh Oasis Class Vacation

15th June 2026 at 5:07 pm

Royal Caribbean celebrated a major construction milestone for the seventh Oasis Class vacation with a keel-laying ceremony at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France.

Portuguese National Team is flying with TAP Air Portugal to the 2026 World Cup

Portuguese National Team is flying with TAP Air Portugal to the 2026 World Cup

15th June 2026 at 2:55 pm

The Portuguese national team is flying with TAP Air Portugal to the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The national team delegation, led by captain Cristiano Ronaldo and manager Roberto Martinez, departed this Friday aboard the A330 CS-TUM

Shannon Airport Sends Lucky Winners Worldwide – Over 70,000 entries for biggest ever 100 flight “Win Your Holiday Wishlist” giveaway

Shannon Airport Sends Lucky Winners Worldwide – Over 70,000 entries for biggest ever 100 flight “Win Your Holiday Wishlist” giveaway

15th June 2026 at 1:36 pm

Shannon Airport was delighted to welcome the grand prize winners of its biggest ever “Win Your Holiday Wishlist” giveaway, following an incredible response of over 70,000 entries from across Ireland.

TPG Cork Agent Appreciation Event brings a knockout crowd

TPG Cork Agent Appreciation Event brings a knockout crowd

14th June 2026 at 9:25 am

TPG – Travel Partners Group, together with Shannon Airport & Emirates, held their largest ever event in Cork last night at Bocelli Italian restaurant. The restaurant was taken over with an amazing turnout of 75 individuals from the travel trade.

Selective Travel Management retains Irish Government Framework Tender

Selective Travel Management retains Irish Government Framework Tender

14th June 2026 at 9:14 am

WTC owned Selective Travel Management has been re-awarded the Travel Contract for the Irish Government Framework, following a tender exercise. Selective are 1 of 2 agents re-appointed on the Irish framework and 1 of 3 on the equivalent and much larger U.K. Government Commercial Agency contract.

The Bedford Townhouse Wins Prestigious Fáilte Ireland Employer Excellence Award 2026 for Best Hotel/Venue

The Bedford Townhouse Wins Prestigious Fáilte Ireland Employer Excellence Award 2026 for Best Hotel/Venue

14th June 2026 at 9:05 am

The Bedford Townhouse is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Fáilte Ireland Employer Excellence Best Employer Award 2026 for the Best Hotel/Venue category. The national award was presented on June 10, 2026, at the Awards Ceremony in the Raddison Blu Royal Hotel Dublin