Marvel-ous! APT Travelmarvel Christens Two Ships
It may have been Easter but, that didn't stop our good friends in APT Travelmarvel christening not one, but two, river ships in Europe this past week.
Kicking off the first of the big events was the Porto-based Travelmarvel ship MS Estrela. Christened under a...
American Airlines to Launch Improved Passenger-Friendly Mobile App Next Month
American Airlines is set to launch its redesigned mobile app over the course of the next month.
The airline is revamping the app to fulfill customers’ most-requested features. A redesigned look and feel on a new platform sets the foundation for future app upgrades...
Explora Journeys Strengthens Sports Sponsorship Presence with Gonet Geneva Open Tie-In
Explora Journeys - the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group - has expanded its sports sponsorship presence with the announcement of its partnership with the Gonet Geneva Open, the leading tennis tournament in French-speaking Switzerland, for its 2025 edition.
As a...
Number of Irish People Booking Trips to Rome Soars 100% in Wake of Pope Francis Passing
The number of Irish people booking trips to Rome has soared by 100% in the past 24 hours as mourners plan their pilgrimage to the Eternal City to pay their respects to Pope Francis who passed away on Monday morning.
Online travel agent On the...
Holland America Line Announces Details of Grand Voyages 2027
Holland America Line has announced itineraries for its two Grand Voyages sailing in 2027, offering guests the choice to embark on an ambitious 129-day circumnavigation of the globe on the 2027 Grand World Voyage or a 70-day, region-specific in-depth exploration on the Grand South America &...
Etihad Becomes Latest Airline to Join IATA’s Turbulence Aware Programme
Etihad Airways has become the latest airline to join the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA’s) Turbulence Aware programme.
Turbulence Aware collates anonymised data about turbulence from flights operated by participating airlines.
This real-time, accurate reporting in turn helps pilots and flight dispatchers minimise the effects of...
MSC Cruises Partners with Miami Herald to Boost Climate Change Reporting in Florida
MSC Cruises has announced a partnership with the Miami Herald to support the newspaper's climate reporting efforts through the Impact Journalism Fund and Journalism Funding Partners.
The cruise line’s contribution will support a multimedia journalist focused on climate change—connecting readers of the Miami Herald...
TTR Portugal Roadshow Hits Dublin, Waterford & Cork Next Week
Next week marks the start of the TTR Portugal Roadshow, showcasing all things Portugal. This year’s event promises to be exciting, and bigger and better than ever, visiting three cities:
Dublin – Tuesday, 29th April - Smock Alley
Waterford – Wednesday, 30th April - Treasures Museum
Cork – Thursday, 1st...
Crystal Cruises Announces Itineraries for Second Half of 2027
Crystal Cruises has unveiled its collection of itineraries for the second half of 2027, aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.
From July to December, 2027, guests can explore more than 90 destinations across four continents, from the dramatic fjords of Norway to discovering the...
London’s Heathrow Airport Confident of 2025 Performance After Strong First Quarter
London’s Heathrow Airport has said it remains on course to outperform its 2024 results, after a strong first quarter showing.
In the first three months of 2025, Heathrow’s revenue increased by 2.1% to £825m. The higher revenue was driven by more long-haul flying, and improved...
Dublin Still Top Route for London Stansted During Busiest Winter Season on Record
Dublin remained the top individual route destination for London Stansted, which recently rounded-off its busiest ever winter season with a record-breaking 2.31 million passengers taking to the skies in March.
That was 7.5% up on the same month last year and surpassed the previous record...
Banyan Group Details Climate Friendly Progress in 19th Annual Sustainability Report
Singapore-based sustainable hospitality specialist Banyan Group has published its 2024 Sustainability Report—One Banyan, One Sustainable Future.
The 19th edition reports on the hospitality group’s advancements in driving action and impact across key environmental, social, and economic dimensions, reaffirming sustainability as a core foundation of its business.
Guided...
Lufthansa Group Set to Simplify Online Bookings with Visa Partnership
Lufthansa Group is set to simplify the online flight booking process for all passengers later this year.
From October, Lufthansa Group will introduce the online payment option 'Click to Pay' on the booking portals of its airlines Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines in...
My Booking Rewards Celebrates Record Start to 2025
Travel agent rewards and incentives specialist My Booking Rewards (MBR) has marked a record start to 2025; reporting significant growth figures for agent rewards, new agent sign-ups and supplier sales revenue.
In the first three months of this year, MBR saw UK and Irish agents...
14 Henrietta Street & Skellig Michael Ranked Most Underrated Tourism Hotspots in Ireland
Dublin’s so-called 'Tenement Museum' – at 14 Henrietta Street, in the north inner city – has been ranked as the most underrated must-visit hotspot, in the whole of Ireland, for visiting tourists, in a new survey.
The address – which shows what life was like...
The Shannon Airport Group Selects Clare Crusaders and Little Blue Heroes as 2025 Charity Partners
The Shannon Airport Group has selected Clare Crusaders Children's Clinic and Little Blue Heroes as the two charities for which it will fundraise during 2025.
Clare Crusaders Children's Clinic provides free therapy and specialist treatment to over 450 children with special needs in County Clare.
Little Blue...
Seabourn Cruises Unveils New Japan, Southeast Asia & Caribbean Itineraries for 2026/’27 Season
Luxury and expedition cruise specialist Seabourn Cruises has announced details of its 2026-2027 autumn, winter and spring cruise season, featuring new itineraries around the Caribbean and Japan and southeast Asia.
Between November 2026 and April 2027, the award-winning, ultra-luxury Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Quest will offer 31 departures to 73...
Gloria Gaynor to Return to Crystal Serenity in October
Legendary soul singer Gloria Gaynor is set to return to Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity ship for a second residency at sea in October.
It follows on from her successful residency on board Serenity last year.
This year, Ms Gaynor – known for her hits I Will...
TAP Air Portugal Announces April/May Sale on Flights to Europe, Africa & the Americas
TAP Air Portugal is giving travellers flying between September 2025 and March 2026 great deals on flights to Europe, North America, South America and Africa.
For tickets purchased between 22 April and 4 May, return flights to Portugal and Europe start at €49, Return flights...
Me-moons, Sister-moons & Wellness Retreats: Czechia’s Spa Season Opens
The month of May celebrates the opening of Czechia’s spa season and the spa towns burst into life with lively parades, cultural events and all the pomp you can imagine.
The arrival of spa season is more than just a date to book a facial...
