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Riviera Travel – Lower Deposits, 10% off Bookings & Agent Incentive Prizes Plus Brand New Coffee Break with Carrie Day
As travellers look ahead to 2026, Riviera Travel is responding directly to what holidaymakers now say matters most: authentic experiences, deeper cultural connection and exploring the places that aren’t already all over their Instagram feed. Riviera has reduced the per-person deposit for all cruises that are seven nights or...
Dutch Transport Startup GoVolta Looks to Shake-Up European Train Travel with City Break Packages and Low Fares
GoVolta – a Dutch startup train service operator – has launched with a debut route; between Amsterdam and Hamburg, via Berlin; with prices starting at just €10.
The company – already dubbed the EasyJet of the railways – has a stated aim of making European...
SkyUp™: Connecting Dublin and Chișinău — and Opening New Horizons Across Europe
SkyUp™ is enhancing air connectivity between Dublin and Eastern Europe with new scheduled flights linking Ireland’s capital and Chișinău, the vibrant capital of Moldova.
Starting December 18, 2025, SkyUp™ will operate the route twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays, offering convenient options for both...
Carnival Lands FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcast Rights Across Princess, Seabourn & Holland America Fleets
Carnival Corporation has announced it has secured broadcasting rights to next summer's FIFA World Cup - which will be jointly hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada - across three of its most popular lines: Princess Cruises, Seabourn and Holland America Line.
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TBO.COM Appoints Beverleigh Hart VP Sales for UK & Ireland
A huge congratulations from all of the team at ITTN to Beverleigh Hart (more fondly known locally as Bev) who is assuming the position of Vice President for Sales at TBO.COM, focusing on the UK and Ireland markets.
The appointment follows her promotion to Commercial Director...
My Baggage Acquires Rival Luggage Logistics Firm Sherpr
My Baggage, one of the UK’s fastest-growing luggage shipping and personal effects logistics companies, has acquired London-based competitor Sherpr, a strategic deal that strengthens My Baggage’s leadership position in the rapidly expanding international travel-logistics market.
The acquisition was completed in late November, for an undisclosed...
Windstar Cruises Takes Official Ownership of Newest Yacht ‘Star Seeker’
Luxury small boat cruise line Windstar Cruises has officially taken ownership of its newest all-suite yacht, Star Seeker, following a handover ceremony on 15th December at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
The 224-guest yacht is the first new build in Windstar’s Star Class...
United Airlines Upgrades Passenger Mobile App with New Features
United Airlines has launched new features to its award-winning mobile app to save customers even more time and further improve the overall travel experience.
"The more information our customers have, the more confident they feel about their trip - and that's particularly important during the...
Tauck Taps into Female Wellness Demand with Riverboat Retreat Danube Cruise
Demand for women’s wellness and professional enrichment within the travel industry continues to rise, and Tauck responded this November by bringing 120 guests on its first ever Cruise Control: A Riverboat Retreat for Women in Travel along the Danube.
Supported by sponsors Silversea, United Airlines, and Approach...
The Ultimate Jet-Setter Christmas Gift Guide
They’ve mastered the art of packing light, know their way around airport lounges better than their own kitchen, and consider a boarding pass a love language. Shopping for the ultimate traveller can feel daunting, but the secret lies in gifts that elevate the journey...
MSC Cruises Unveils Top 6 Booking Trends for 2026
MSC Cruises has unveiled six travel trends today that are shaping guests’ booking patterns and driving itinerary offerings heading into 2026. From travellers planning holidays centered around sporting events, to children influencing family holiday choices, these emerging trends are setting the scene for how...
Explore St Louis Appoints Black Diamond as PR and Trade Representative for UK & Ireland
Explore St Louis has appointed Black Diamond as its public relations and trade representation agency for the UK and Ireland, as the destination looks to significantly expand its visibility in the market ahead of the launch of the new British Airways’ direct route launching in April...
AWTE Unveils New Committee & Nationwide Membership Drive
The Association of Women Travel Executives (AWTE) Ireland has announced its new committee for 2026 and a bold new direction aimed at strengthening its nationwide presence and expanding its membership.
The newly appointed committee members are:
· Olwen McKinney (Amadeus)
· Caroline Quigley (Keith Prowse)
· Jackie Spain...
Lufthansa Group Unveils New CEOs for Eurowings and SunExpress
Lufthansa Group has unveiled new Chief Executives for its SunExpress and Eurowings airlines.
Max Kownatzki, currently CEO of SunExpress, will assume the role of CEO of Eurowings on February 1, 2026. He succeeds Jens Bischof, who will step down from the management board at the...
Tourism Ireland Launches Details of 2026 ‘International Programming Ireland Fund’
Tourism Ireland has confirmed it will run its International Programming Ireland Fund again in 2026, with two funding rounds planned in February and May. Applications are invited for Round 1, to be submitted by 3pm on Wednesday 11 February 2026.
This co-production fund is designed...
Dolphin Dynamics Partners with Widgety to Launch ‘Cruise Content Capture’ Booking Module
Travel technology company Dolphin Dynamics has announced the launch of its new Cruise Content Capture module, developed in collaboration with Widgety, the UK-based cruise content specialists.
Dolphin Dynamics traditionally specialises in developing integrated information solutions for tour operators, travel agents and TMCs.
The integration enables...
Explora Journeys Launches ‘Explora Club Referral Programme’ for Loyalty Members
Explora Journeys - the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group - has launched the Explora Club Referral Programme, designed to recognise and reward the loyalty of existing Explora Club Members while inviting their friends and loved ones to discover the world of Explora Journeys.
Since...
MSC Cruises Unveils Brand new Class of Ship – ‘New Frontier’ – with Order for 4 Next-Generation Ships
MSC Cruises has announced a major new order for four next-generation cruise vessels and two additional options from MEYER WERFT in Papenburg marking the launch of its new “New Frontier” platform - a brand-new class of ships.
The order will secure full capacity at...
Petition Launched to Reopen Galway Airport for Commercial Flights
A petition calling for the reopening of Galway Airport has been officially opened, according to a report by the Flying In Ireland news service.
Since 2015, the airport has been used by the Galway Flying Club. It has also been used, in recent years, for...
Access Bookings Marks 10th Anniversary in Ireland with Celebratory Event in Druids Glen Hotel
Access Bookings, a leading travel management specialist in the media, entertainment, and corporate sectors, marked its tenth anniversary in Ireland with a celebratory evening at the stunning Druids Glen Hotel in Co Wicklow.
The event brought together many of the company’s media-focused clients, partners, and...
