Keem Beach One of Only 8 European Entries in Annual World’s 50 Best Beaches List
Keem Beach, in Co Mayo, has been included in this year’s World’s 50 Best Beaches list – the only Irish location to make the list and one of only 8 European beaches to make the cut.
Located on Achill Island, along the Wild Atlantic Way,...
Brand USA’s Road Trip Itineraries: A Treasure Trove of Travel Inspiration
If there’s one thing Irish holidaymakers can’t resist, it’s a good old-fashioned adventure – and let’s be honest, few do it better than the USA.
From open roads and blue skies to iconic cities and hidden gems, there’s a reason the fly-drive remains a...
Ireland Promoted as Luxury Holiday Destination at Key US Travel Summit
Tourism Ireland is promoting the island of Ireland as a luxury destination in the United States this week – at the 12th annual Luxury Travel Advisors (LTA) ULTRA Summit which is taking place in Braselton, Georgia. CLIFF and Hastings Hotels are also attending.
LTA ULTRA Summit...
Discover The Wonders Of Istanbul With Pegasus Airlines
Fly low-cost and direct from Dublin Airport to Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines. With fares starting at €69.99 one-way, this summer is ideal to visit Türkiye’s cultural heart—an enchanting city blending modern energy with ancient heritage.
Straddling the Bosphorus where Europe meets Asia, Istanbul is a city...
Cruise Holidays Reach Record High Across UK & Ireland, with Cruisers Becoming Younger, CLIA Figures Show
The number of cruise holidays taken by consumers in the UK and Ireland hit a record high last year, according to figures from industry group Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
CLIA also revealed that the average age of UK and Ireland cruisers has decreased again....
Annual Visit USA Roadshow in Dublin with Hertz, Utah & Florida Tourist Boards
The annual Visit USA Roadshow lunch event was in Dublin on May 7th, hosted at the newly opened Leinster Hotel, drawing an impressive turnout from the Irish travel trade. The 2025 roadshow featured key representatives from Visit Utah, Florida Keys & Key West, Visit...
Swan Hellenic Launches ‘Celebration Voyages’ Bespoke Cruise Experience
Expedition cruise company Swan Hellenic has launched Celebration Voyages, a bespoke cruise experience that redefines how guests can mark life’s biggest moments.
According to the cruise line, the service aims to transform any big moment in life’s journey into a “cascade of unforgettable custom celebrations...
Stena Line to Return to Normal Irish Sea Timetable as Holyhead Port Repairs Near Completion
Stena Line has welcomed a statement from Holyhead Port that, following the completion of necessary repairs, Terminal 3 (T3) at Holyhead Port is on schedule to be brought back into operation on July 1.
Whilst Stena Line has operated a full sailing schedule since the...
Ryanair Agrees Sales & Booking Deal with OTA Aggregator Atlas
Ryanair has agreed a booking and sales partnership with global travel tech company Atlas, which is is third Approved OTA Aggregator partnership.
Atlas specialises in low-cost carriers’ (LCC) content distribution, who will now be authorised to offer Ryanair’s low fare flights to their network of...
MSC Cruises Appoints Erin Douglas Senior VP of Trade Sales for US Operations
MSC Cruises has appointed Erin Douglas Senior Vice President of Trade Sales in the US, starting May 12.
Ms Douglas joined MSC Cruises in 2022 and previously served as VP of Field Sales before being named VP of Strategic Partnerships for the company.
In her new...
TUI UK & Ireland Ranked Best Package Travel Company for Accessible Tourism
TUI UK & Ireland has been recognised as the Best Package Travel Company for accessible tourism by Good Housekeeping Magazine in the UK, cementing its position as a true leader in inclusive travel.
TUI offers one of the largest accessible holiday programmes, providing comprehensive support...
Finnair Launches New Route to Kirkenes, Opening Region to UK & Ireland Passengers
Finnair has launched a new route to Kirkenes in Northern Norway - the only scheduled international flight to the airport, opening the region up to customers from the UK and Ireland.
Kirkenes offers a brand-new route for Finnair and is the most northerly destination offered...
Emirates Becomes World’s Most Profitable Airline
Emirates Group has announced record profit and revenue levels for its latest financial year.
For the 12 months to the end of March, the Dubai-based aviation services giant posted a record pre-tax profit of AED22.7bn (€5.5bn), which was up 18% on the previous 12 months.
Revenue,...
Cork Airport Posts Massive 27% Increase in Monthly Passengers for April
Cork Airport welcomed 309,000 people through its terminal last month, representing a bumper April with a massive 27% customer increase on a year-on-year basis.
Kenny Jacobs CEO of daa, the operator of both Cork and Dublin airports, said: "Cork Airport's passenger numbers grew...
Tourism Ireland Promotes Island of Ireland in Four Key Cities Across Canada
A total of 11 tourism companies from the island of Ireland, together with three Canadian tour operators, joined Tourism Ireland in Canada last week for its 2025 ‘Senses of Ireland’ roadshow – visiting the cities of Victoria, Kelowna, Edmonton and Ottawa.
During the week, the...
Disney Announces Middle East Expansion with ‘Disneyland Abu Dhabi’ Theme Park Plan
Disney is set to expand its theme park operations to the Middle East with the development of Disneyland Abu Dhabi.
The project will be in conjunction with UAE-based entertainment giant Miral and will be a theme park resort.
To that end, it will be Disney’s seventh...
Royal Caribbean Unveils Entertainment & Dining Highlights for Upcoming Star of the Seas Ship
Royal Caribbean has highlighted a new season of entertainment and dining experiences on its upcoming Star of the Seas ship, which debuts in August from Port Canaveral (Orlando), in Florida.
“At Royal Caribbean, we know that dining and entertainment are at the heart of our...
Dublin Airport Sees First Monthly Passenger Increase of 2025, but ‘Clock is Ticking’ on Long-Term Growth Prospects
Dublin Airport saw passenger numbers grow significantly in April for the first time since last autumn, latest figures from the airport’s operator daa show.
The 7.5% year-on-year growth, last month, to 2.9 million passengers was helped by the winter stay on flight slots/the passenger cap...
ATTS Appointed Croatia Airlines Passenger GSA for Island of Ireland
ATTS Travel Representation Solutions has been named as the official Passenger General Sales Agent (GSA) of Croatia Airlines in Ireland, marking a significant milestone in enhancing the airline’s presence across the Irish market.
Croatia Airlines will operate three weekly flights between Dublin and Split -...
Trafalgar Announces Expansion into River Cruising
Trafalgar, renowned worldwide for its expertly guided land tours and decades of creating meaningful travel experiences, has announced its expansion into river cruising.
Launching in Spring 2026, Trafalgar will debut in Europe with two river cruise journeys along the Rhine and Danube, offering guests must-see...
