inCruises Unveils Celestyal Cruises as Latest Cruise Partner
Global subscription-based travel club, inCruises has announced Celestyal Cruises as its latest cruise line partner.
Celestyal is a specialist in Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf cruises.
"More and more Cruise lines are joining the inCruises family and that means more options for our Members,” said Tatiana Wegzyn, Commercial Partnerships...
Air Canada Marks Earth Month with Green Milestone at Québec City Airport
To mark Earth Month, Air Canada has announced that its ground operations in Québec City will be the airline's first station in Canada to achieve 100% electrification of its GSE fleet across all main categories by the end of 2025.
This milestone will represent a complete transition...
ITA Airways Approved for Star Alliance Membership in 2026
ITA Airways has officially received approval to start the integration process into Star Alliance following a verdict by the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB).
Building on its induction into the Lufthansa Group earlier this year, this decision paves the way for its much...
G Adventures Launches ‘Indonesia Unlocked’: 20 Trips in Unexplored Regions
In one of its most exciting and biggest product developments to date, small group adventure company, G Adventures, has launched 20 new trips in the beautiful islands of Indonesia.
In line with G Adventures’ commitment to community tourism, the new adventures, which join the...
ITAA’s Irish Travel Trade Shows Wrap Up at Dublin’s InterContinental Hotel
Following up on a great evening in Cork on Tuesday, the Official Irish Travel Trade Show – organised by the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) – rolled into the InterContinental Hotel, in Ballsbridge, last night, for its Dublin date.
More than 120 of the world’s...
Brand USA & United Airlines Host The Great USA Road Trip Event in Dublin
Brand USA was out in force with Jackie Ennis (Vice President, Global Trade Development for Brand USA), Holly Jordan (Sales & Marketing Senior Account Director) and Serena Gray (Trade Manager) hosting The Great USA Road Trip in conjunction with United Airlines with Aoife Gregg (Leisure...
Riviera Travel Expands Operations in Ireland with Search for New Country Manager
Riviera Travel is intensifying its focus on the Irish market, with plans to recruit a Country Manager to uptick sales in Ireland.
The move marks a significant step in the company's expansion strategy, as it aims to mirror the success achieved in the UK...
Avalon Waterways Hosts Agents in Amsterdam to Experience its Five-Star Product
Jo-Ann Raleigh (ASM Ireland & GSA for Avalon Waterways) hosted agents to Amsterdam on Sunday to gain a first-hand experience of the 5-star Avalon Waterways product.
Avalon Waterways operates a fleet of 17 river cruise ships in Europe, featuring Panorama Suites with open-air balconies and panoramic windows.
Agents...
Azamara Cruises Appoints David R. Siewers Chief Sales Officer for International Markets
Small ship cruise line Azamara Cruises has appointed David R. Siewers Chief Sales Officer International, effective as of May 22.
In this role, Mr Siewers will oversee all markets outside of North America, demonstrating Azamara Cruises’ commitment to supporting travellers and agents across the world,...
IATA Goes Live with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Registry
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry with its release to the Civil Aviation Decarbonisation Organisation (CADO).
The Registry, now live under CADO management, will enable a global market for SAF that will accelerate the transition to net zero...
Loganair Includes Dublin and City of Derry Flights in Winter Schedule Advance Booking Offer
Loganair has launched over one million seats to book as part of its winter schedule – including on Irish routes to/from Dublin and City of Derry airports.
The UK’s largest regional carrier’s winter schedule will operate between October 2025 and March 2026.
The winter schedule provides customers with...
Playa Hotels & Resorts ‘Supercharges’ Earning Potential for UK & Ireland Agents
Playa Hotels & Resorts is "supercharging" agents’ earning power with another round of bonus offers during the month of April.
Agents across the UK and Ireland can now earn double Playa Points on every single Wyndham Alltra booking they make and log via Playa...
Belfast International Airport Unveils Latest Element of Passenger Retail Transformation
Belfast International Airport and its retail project partner Lagardère Travel Retail have unveiled the latest transformation to the airport’s fast-evolving passenger retail offering.
This week sees the transition to a new Aelia Duty Free walkthrough outlet, bringing a blend of Duty Free, Food & Beverage...
Princess Cruises’ ‘Majestic Princess’ Emerges From Dry Dock after Renovation
Princess Cruises’ Majestic Princess ship has exited drydock and departed Palermo after a complete refurbishment.
The overhaul of the ship was done in preparation for its 2025 Mediterranean season.
Guests aboard the freshly renovated ship will be greeted by a host of new enhanced features, including...
Ireland Makes the Cut at IAGTO Asian Golf Tourism Convention in Vietnam
Tourism Ireland – together with five golf and tourism operators from Ireland – has been promoting the island of Ireland's world-class golf at the IAGTO Asian Golf Tourism Convention in Da Nang, in Vietnam, this week.
The convention, which was attended by golf and travel...
Planeterra Launches New Round of Sustainable Tourism Funding
Planeterra, the global non-profit community tourism company, has announced a new round of funding through its Global Community Tourism Fund.
Since its launch in 2022, the programme has awarded 40 grants across 23 countries, helping local communities develop and enhance sustainable tourism experiences that create...
WTTC Slams UK ETA Visa Scheme as ‘Barrier to Tourists’
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has slammed the UK's new ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) visa programme, which has come into force for European visitors as of this week.
As of Wednesday, European visitors (excluding those from Ireland) – not previously in need of...
Croatia Gearing Up for 2% Visitor Growth this Summer
Croatia is gearing up for a busy tourist summer, with the Adriatic country’s national tourist board revealing that it will be directly accessible via 122 foreign city airports this summer.
In total, Croatia is expecting a 2% increase in passenger aircraft operations this summer.
Kristjan Staničić,...
Stena Line Extends Foot Passenger Sale to April 8
Stena Line has extended its recently announced foot passenger sale to April 8 – next Tuesday.
Last week, Stena Line released research showing that more than 20% of all its passengers on the Irish Sea, during 2024, travelled as foot passengers – with nearly 60%...
Swan Hellenic Unveils Africa Grand Voyages Details
Cultural expedition cruise specialist Swan Hellenic has launched its Africa Grand Voyages schedule, which will offer the opportunity to travel the entire west coast of Africa.
The programme offers the chance to sail from Cape Town to Casablanca and on to Lisbon, or south from...
