Travelbiz Trade Updates
US & German Tourists Drive Spending Surge During NFL Dublin Weekend

US & German Tourists Drive Spending Surge During NFL Dublin Weekend

1st October 2025 at 4:44 pm

Visa, a world leader in digital payments, today releases new data revealing the uplift in consumer spending in Ireland during the NFL Dublin Game weekend on 28th September. Official figures from the NFL estimate that the event welcomed over 74,000 fans to the stadium on game day.

PATA Roadshow Dublin

PATA Roadshow Dublin

1st October 2025 at 4:31 pm

Our charismatic host, Chris Lee (Marketing & Events Manager), brought the PATA UK & Ireland Chapter to Dublin for a Roadshow that saw amazing suppliers apprise us of their wares. Like a speed dating event for travel agents, the novel approach is so clever in that each supplier traverses the tables for a 10 minute presentation

Experience Kissimmee launches Latin Culinary Trail in partnership with Atlas Obscura

Experience Kissimmee launches Latin Culinary Trail in partnership with Atlas Obscura

1st October 2025 at 10:33 am

Experience Kissimmee, in collaboration with Atlas Obscura, unveils the Latin Culinary Trail, a unique food journey celebrating the rich Hispanic and Latino heritage of Osceola County. Travellers increasingly seek destinations through the lens of local cuisine, looking for authentic flavours that tell the story of a place.

Riviera Travel Rolls Out Autumn Offers Agents Can Excite Clients With 50% Off River Cruise Extensions and Free Long-Haul Upgrades for Clients

Riviera Travel Rolls Out Autumn Offers Agents Can Excite Clients With 50% Off River Cruise Extensions and Free Long-Haul Upgrades for Clients

1st October 2025 at 12:01 am

Riviera Travel has launched a standout range of Autumn offers, giving travel agents an immediate way to delight clients with discounts and upgrades. Highlights include 50% off selected River Cruise extensions and complimentary long-haul upgrades worth up to £399 on select 2026 tours

Red Sea Global launches Shura Links, Saudi Arabia’s first island golf course

Red Sea Global launches Shura Links, Saudi Arabia’s first island golf course

30th September 2025 at 10:02 pm

Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has officially opened Shura Links, Saudi Arabia's first island golf course, on Shura Island at The Red Sea.

ITAA Annual Conference taking place in the sun-kissed Center of Portugal

ITAA Annual Conference taking place in the sun-kissed Center of Portugal

30th September 2025 at 7:07 pm

The Irish Travel Agents Association Annual Conference is taking place this week in the captivating Center of Portugal. The theme for this year’s conference is ITAA - Our People Our Future based on the core value of people remaining at the heart of travel agent’s work.

CLIA RiverView 2026 on sale tomorrow

CLIA RiverView 2026 on sale tomorrow

30th September 2025 at 6:47 pm

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has confirmed its 2026 RiverView conference, taking place in Amsterdam from March 8-10, is on sale from tomorrow (October 1, 2026) at 2pm.

Star Princess Godparents Revealed

Star Princess Godparents Revealed

30th September 2025 at 6:35 pm

Princess Cruises revealed that Camila and Matthew McConaughey will serve as godparents of the new Star Princess, carrying forward a tradition that has included cultural icons such as Princess Diana, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren.

Key August month shows mixed performance of tourism sector

Key August month shows mixed performance of tourism sector

29th September 2025 at 4:20 pm

The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) today publishes its latest monthly dashboard which captures CSO and business data for the key tourism month of August. International visitor numbers for the month were up 1% on the same period last year although expenditure was down 9%

A Ticket to Ride from Belfast to Liverpool with Stena Line

A Ticket to Ride from Belfast to Liverpool with Stena Line

29th September 2025 at 4:12 pm

Thanks to Stena Line, enjoying a short break in the home of The Beatles, The Royal Albert Dock, Anfield, The Cavern Club and Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium has never been easier.
Whether you’re looking to enjoy a fantastic shopping experience at Liverpool One, embrace a festival on Hope Street, or surround yourself with an intricate blend of culture, history and vibrant city life, there is no shortage of unforgettable experiences to be had.