Lufthansa Joins Growing List of ‘Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program’ Members
Lufthansa has become the latest travel industry-related company to join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program.
The global programme to support people with invisible disabilities enables affected individuals to discreetly indicate their needs in public spaces. The symbol is a yellow sunflower on a green background,...
Starhotels Collezione Enters Switzerland with Collina d’Oro Resort & Spa
A new chapter of beauty unfolds for Starhotels Collezione, welcoming Collina d’Oro Resort & SPA into its portfolio. This refined five-star property nestled in a natural oasis just minutes from Lugano is a haven of charm where the slow rhythm of nature meets the art...
Oceania Cruises Unveils Brand-New Culinary Concepts for Upcoming ‘Oceania Sonata’ Ship
Oceania Cruises - the NCL Group's luxury and culinary-focused line - has unveiled two brand-new culinary concepts aboard Oceania Sonata, the first vessel in its next generation Sonata Class launching in August 2027.
Debuting aboard Oceania Sonata will be the most exclusive fine-dining restaurant at sea, La Table par...
Princess Cruises’ Discovery Princess Ship Named ‘Coolest Way to See Alaska’
Princess Cruises' Discovery Princess has been named "Coolest Way To See Alaska" in the Good Housekeeping 2026 Travel Awards.
Discovery Princess earned top marks for its unique blend of innovation, luxury, and entertainment, offering a one-of-a-kind setting to celebrate milestones and create lasting memories...
Aer Lingus Formally Begins Inaugural Dublin-Tromsø Service
Aer Lingus has launched its inaugural Dublin-Tromsø service today, giving customers a new way to experience the magic of the Northern Lights.
This new route marks Aer Lingus' first ever direct service to Norway and direct access to the natural beauty of the Arctic.
Whether chasing...
What to Wear and Pack for a 3-Night Family Adventure in Lapland
A trip to Lapland is nothing short of pure winter magic. Think husky sleigh rides through silent forests, ice-fishing on frozen lakes, snowmobiles carving across sparkling landscapes, and then retreating to cosy, fire-lit restaurants as early sunsets cast a mystical glow across the snow....
Conrad Dublin’s Edward Kavanagh Named IHI Environmental & Facilities Manager of the Year
Edward Kavanagh, Chief Engineer at Conrad Dublin, was honoured as Environmental & Facilities Manager of the Year at last week's Irish Hospitality Institute 2025/2026 Hospitality Management Awards (HMAs).
The awards ceremony, held on Thursday, November 27th at Dublin’s Clayton Hotel on Burlington Road, was a prestigious celebration of excellence...
Australian Connection: Qatar Airways Officially Resumes Daily Service to Canberra, via Melbourne
Qatar Airways has resumed its daily service to Canberra via Melbourne, bringing enhanced global access to Australia’s capital, alongside Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide - and onward connections via Virgin Australia to major domestic destinations.
Qatar Airways now operates a total Australian network of six key...
Spring Hotels Supports Tenerife’s 20th Anniversary Walk for Life
With a long-standing commitment to the Tenerife community, Spring Hotels proudly took part in the 20th edition of the Walk for Life on Sunday 30th November, Tenerife’s cherished charity event supporting cancer awareness and research.
The milestone walk drew an impressive 7,500 participants and raised...
Riviera Radiance Naming Ceremony in Budapest with Irish Travel Trade & Media Onboard
Riviera Travel officially named MS Riviera Radiance on Thursday, 26th November 2025, on the Banks of the Danube in beautiful Budapest. Carrie Day (Country Manager for Ireland) hosted over a dozen from the Irish travel trade and media at the event. There was even...
Lufthansa Announces Further Expansion of Group-Wide Fuel Efficiency Programme, ‘OPS Sustainability’
Lufthansa Group is further expanding its group-wide fuel efficiency programme, “OPS Sustainability.”
The aim is to make the operational processes of all Lufthansa Group airlines more sustainable by increasing efficiency.
Since 2022, more than 90 individual measures have helped to save a total of...
Shannon Airport Wins Operational Excellence in Aviation Award at Aviation Industry Awards
Shannon Airport has been named winner of the Operational Excellence in Aviation award at the prestigious Aviation Industry Awards, which took place on Friday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Santry, Dublin.
The award honours aviation organisations in Ireland that have demonstrated exceptional operational performance...
MSC Foundation and UNICEF Unveil Next Phase of 16-Year Philanthropic Partnership
MSC Group's philanthropic arm - the MSC Foundation - and UNICEF have announced the next phase of their 16-year partnership, which has already generated $17m in cumulative contributions.
This new chapter introduces The Learning Bridge, a new programme designed to transform education and learning for around 400,000...
Why a Le Boat Canal Cruise Is the Ultimate Way to Travel
There’s a special kind of holiday that slows time down, where the pace is dictated not by airports or schedules, but by the gentle flow of water. That’s exactly what we discovered on a Le Boat canal cruise, a holiday that is as relaxing...
Explora Journeys Launches Inaugural World Journey: ‘Endless Worlds’, Featuring Australia/New Zealand Debut
Explora Journeys - the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group - has unveiled Endless Worlds, its highly anticipated Inaugural World Journey taking place aboard EXPLORA I.
Spanning 128 days from 6th January to 14th May 2029, this extraordinary east-to-west Journey is the brand’s first...
Ryanair November Passenger Numbers Up 6% to 13.8 Million People
Ryanair carried 13.8 million passengers across sits route network in November, latest monthly traffic figures from the airline show.
That figure represented a 6% increase on the 13 million passengers carried in the corresponding month last year. Load factor was unchanged at 92%.
Overall, Ryanair operated...
Pegasus Airlines Lauches Direct Flights Between Istanbul and Bilbao
Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has launched direct flights between Istanbul and Bilbao.
This new connection between Türkiye’s vibrant metropolis and one of Spain’s most exciting cultural and business hubs will offer affordable and comfortable travel options while strengthening cultural and economic ties between...
Government Outlines Ambitious Plans to Boost Inbound & Domestic Tourism Visitor Numbers, Revenues and Employment
The Government has published its new National Tourism Policy Statement, detailing - over nearly 90 pages - how it plans to attract more people to visit the country on holiday and entice them to spend more money here.
The new report - subtitled 'A New...
Tauck Opens New Brand ‘Roam by Tauck’ for Bookings
On the heels of Tauck’s centennial celebration, Roam by Tauck, the company’s newest brand, has opened bookings for its inaugural five journeys debuting in 2026, designed specifically for travellers in their 40s and 50s.
With five carefully curated itineraries offered in the brand’s first year and...
A Night to Remember – The ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards 2025
The spotlight has officially dimmed on another unforgettable edition of the ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards (#ITTNAwards25). This year’s ceremony delivered an evening of standout achievements, well-earned celebrations and exceptional entertainment, bringing together the very best of the Irish travel industry under one glittering...
