Royal Caribbean Unveils 2026/27 Australia & New Zealand Cruise Itineraries
Royal Caribbean has revealed its most thrilling summer Down Under in 2026-2027.
Joining Anthem of the Seas in Sydney, fan-favourite Quantum of the Seas will make its highly anticipated return to Brisbane in October, packed with more short getaways and weekend departures than ever before. Between October 2026...
Air France-KLM Posts 8% Increase in First Quarter Revenues
Air France-KLM has reported a near 8% year-on-year increase in first quarter revenues, generating €7.2bn in the opening three months of the year.
The group’s operating loss, for the three months, stood at €328m; representing an improvement of €161m compared to the same period last...
‘In the Drink’: Crystal Cruises Sails into the World of Golf with Inaugural Crystal Cup
Crystal Cruises has launched The Crystal Cup, an exclusive golf tournament in collaboration with Troon, the world’s leading golf management company.
This prestigious event invites golfers to experience the ultimate fusion of world-class travel and golf, culminating in a final at the renowned Sea...
Emirates and AEGEAN Group Enhance Loyalty Scheme Partnership
Emirates and AEGEAN Group have enhanced their partnership to offer frequent flyer members reciprocal loyalty benefits.
As of now, Emirates Skywards members can earn and redeem miles on all flights operated by AEGEAN and its subsidiary, Olympic Air, to 162 destinations across Europe, the...
Tourism Bodies Promote Ireland as Business Tourism Destination in Texas
A total of 10 tourism companies from Ireland joined Tourism Ireland in Texas this week to promote the island as the ideal destination for corporate meetings and incentive travel.
The ‘Meet in Ireland’ showcase visited Dallas and Houston and involved B2B events in each city,...
Tourism Authority of Thailand Backs Reef Protection Factor Certification for Sunscreen Products
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced its backing of the Reef Protection Factor and new reef safe sunscreen - Coral Care.
TAT hosted a sunscreen swap recently on Ao Nang Beach in Krabi to raise awareness of protecting Thailand's marine life and this month...
€200m Development Plan for Cork Airport Officially Launched
The most significant capital investment plans for Cork Airport in nearly a quarter of a century were officially launched by An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin today.
The Cork Airport Capital Development Plan outlines an investment of €200 million by daa in Ireland’s fastest-growing airport, future...
I LOVE NY Brings 1920s Glamour to Dublin with New York State Promotional Evening
ITTN’s Sharon Jordan was a guest of New York State’s Division of Tourism, which brought a touch of 1920s glamour to Dublin to mark the 100th anniversary of the publication of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby.
Led by I LOVE NY Executive Director Ross...
TTR Portugal Roadshow Finishes Up with Memorable Night in Cork
The TTR Destination Roadshow in association with Visit Portugal concluded last night in another stunning location of St. Peter's Visitor Centre in Cork city.
The evening began with drinks and canapés in the visitor centre built on the grounds of a 12th century church, which houses...
Tennessee Cooking Experience in Dublin – Sounds Perfect
Tennessee Tourism, in conjunction with Tennessee Whiskey Trail, Visit Franklin, Memphis Tourism & Visit Sevierville, hosted a "VIP Cooking Experience" in the Dublin Cookery School on Thursday, 1st of May for travel trade and media. It was an immersive evening inspired by Tennessee flavours...
Do Something Different Names Irish Winner of ‘Book and Bingo 2025 Incentive’
Do Something Different has named an Irish winner of its DSD Book and Bingo 2025 Incentive.
Earlier this week, DSD headed out to surprise Dawn Nolan from Click & Go - the WINNER of a magical 7- night holiday to Walt Disney World in Florida including flights,...
DAA Confirms Commitment to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050
Airport operator daa has confirmed it is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and is working with its airline customers and supply chain partners to reduce Scope 3 emissions.
At the start of 2024, daa unveiled details of 20 sustainable environmental initiatives...
TripAdvisor Lists Cork International Hotel Among Top Hotels Worldwide
The Cork International Hotel has once again cemented its place as one of TripAdvisor’s most popular destinations with the travel guide listing it among the top hotels in the world.
This is the second year in a row that the hotel has received the Travellers’...
NCL to Refurbish Norwegian Epic & Pride of America Ships Ahead of Summer Travel Season
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that its Norwegian Epic and Pride of America ships will both undergo revitalisation projects just in time for the 2025 summer travel season.
The new enhancements range from the addition of a reimagined water park for children, the expansion...
73 Years Ago Today: The World’s First Jet Airline Commercial Flight Takes Off
Today – May 2, 2025 – officially marks the 73rd anniversary of the first jet airline commercial flight.
The Comet 1, developed and manufactured by De Havilland paved the way for modern air travel. Following its successful prototype flight in 1949, it was taken on...
Dalata Upbeat Despite Slow Trading; Strategic Review of Business Ongoing
Dalata Hotel Group – which owns the Clayton and Maldron brands – has said trading levels in March were lower than expected.
March is traditionally Dalata’s most significant month of the first quarter of the year. The group said trading was lower due to a...
Emmy-Winning US Travel Series Shines Light on Wild Atlantic Way
A new season of an Emmy award-winning travel series called Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi will begin airing to millions of viewers on PBS in the United States and parts of Canada this week.
Mickela Mallozzi is the producer and host of the series,...
Ireland West Airport Announces Return of 5K Charity Runway Fun-Run
Ireland West Airport has announced that - in partnership with Portwest - its hugely popular annual 5k runway fun run will take place on the runway at Ireland West Airport on Saturday, September 13 at 6pm.
Runners and walkers will take off down the runway at...
Travel Centres Selects Trust Payments as Payments Platform Provider for Membership Base
Irish travel agency consortium, Travel Centres has selected Trust Payments as its payments platform provider of choice across its broad membership base.
Travel Centres is a multi-award winning travel agency consortium with over 59 members located across the length and breadth of Ireland. Founded back...
Fáilte Ireland West Cork & Kenmare Networking Event Attracts Over 50 Tourism Businesses
More than 50 tourism businesses from West Cork and Kenmare attended a special Fáilte Ireland networking event in the West Cork Hotel, in Skibbereen this week.
Fáilte Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way team provided the attendees with an update on key initiatives for the destination.
The...
