Celebrity Cruises is taking its sought-after President’s Cruise sailing to new heights in 2026, offering an unforgettable Mediterranean holiday on the brand-new Celebrity Xcel. This year’s President’s Cruise will welcome Captain’s Club members on an elevated, eight-night holiday through Greece and Turkey on 13 September to...

Tourism Ireland has unveiled its new global campaign ‘Ireland Unrushed’, encouraging visitors to enjoy journeying around Ireland this summer and beyond. Based on the insight that 80% of overseas visitors who choose non-sun holidays are seeking a sense of exploration on their trips, the...

For my first time traveling to the United States, I was ecstatic to fly to Orlando from Dublin with Aer Lingus recently. Of course, Aer Lingus has been my go-to airline since I've been living in Dublin. However, I had never flown more than...

SeaDream Yacht Club has revealed details of 16 new Caribbean voyages spanning 28 of the most exclusive destinations of the Caribbean, including idyllic beaches and yachting harbours, from the spectacular Virgin Islands to glorious Grenadines, in November and December 2027 – with New Year’s voyages...

Both Dublin and Cork airports saw record passenger numbers in May, latest monthly data from airport operator daa show. Cork Airport welcomed more than 330,000 passengers in May, 17% more than the same month last year which makes this May Cork Airport’s busiest ever....

Dalata Hotel Group - which owns the Clayton and Maldron chains - has rejected a proposed €1.3bn takeover on the grounds of its board deeming it to undervalue the business and its prospects. Dalata - which operates hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands...

Turkish Airlines and TAP Air Portugal, have announced an expansion to their existing codeshare partnership. As part of the recently expanded agreement announced during the IATA Annual General Meeting held in New Delhi, both carriers will now provide their guests with a broader range of...

The Shannon Airport Group has welcomed Ryanair’s announcement of the addition of a 4th based aircraft, three new routes to Lapland, Madeira and Madrid,and extra flights on six existing popular routes - Alicante, Edinburgh, Kraków, Lanzarote, Manchester, and Wrocław at Shannon Airport for Winter...

The Travel Partners Group, in association with Shannon Airport, is thrilled to host the Cork Agent Appreciation Event at Bocelli Restaurant, Maylor Street, on Thursday, 12th June, starting at 6 PM.Expect an evening packed with all the usual fun, fantastic food, and fabulous prizes—plus...

Ryanair carried 19.6 million passengers across its extensive route network in May, latest monthly operational figures for the airline show. The May passenger total represented a 4% increase when measured on a year-on-year basis. Load factor – which measures how full planes are – was 95%. Ryanair...

VisitPITTSBURGH has relaunched its annual KidsBURGH® promotion - just in time for peak summer travel season.  The promotion, due to run from 2 June - 22 August, features a free KidsBURGH® 2025 Passport, a discount pass for Pittsburgh’s most iconic family-friendly attractions.  The mobile-exclusive, powered by Bandwango, offers access to passholder-exclusive discounts redeemable at select locations....

TTC Tour Brands is offering 30 lucky travel agents the chance to win a coveted place on one of its FAM trips this November, showcasing five immersive, seven-day guided tours from its iconic brands, Trafalgar and Insight Vacations. Spanning destinations from Hawaii to India, these...

Responsible tourism operator Intrepid Travel has announced the acquisition of two new properties, a 17-room Riad in Marrakech, Morocco and the 20-room Edge of the Bay resort in Tasmania, Australia. In Marrakech, Intrepid’s new traditional Moroccan guesthouse covers 470m2 and is located within 5 minutes’...

Here is the sign you’ve been waiting for to book your customers’ 2025 European cruise holiday now! With NCL, they can choose from over 100 exciting cruise holidays, departing from 14 ports across Europe, on board 9 contemporary ships! Whether they’re dreaming of exploring...

ITTN’s Julia Labedz recently travelled to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, flying on the 15:30pm service from Dublin, which landed smoothly at Istanbul Airport at 23:00 local time. The flight was comfortable and seamless, with attentive service, generous seat space, and a good selection of inflight...

A consortium comprising Swedish hotel owner Pandox and Norwegian property company Eiendomsspar has proposed a potential €1.3bn takeover offer for Ireland’s largest hotelier, Dalata Hotel Group – which owns the popular Clayton and Maldron chains. Dalata operates its core brands across Ireland, the UK and...

Princess Cruises has announced its 2027 Europe cruise programme will feature more than 200 sailings across five Princess ships – Sun Princess, Enchanted Princess, Majestic Princess, Sky Princess, and Caribbean Princess. Running from February to November 2027, the Europe season includes 86 unique itineraries...

On Thursday (June 5) EU transport ministers are scheduled to vote on the revision of Regulation (EC) No. 261, the cornerstone of Europe’s passenger rights law. EC 261 has set the gold standard for air passenger rights for over 20 years and is considered...

Cunard has unveiled its latest programme of voyages, with 195 new itineraries across its iconic fleet - visiting 115 destinations in 32 countries between April 2027 and January 2028. The new itineraries include 93 UNESCO World Heritage sites. With 18 overnight port calls and 33 late-evening departures, the...

Argentina is set to see a significant surge in tourism business this year. Latest research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasts inbound tourism will contribute nearly $39bn to Argentina’s economy this year – representing around 6% of the total national economy. Argentina’s inbound...