CLIA Marks RiverView with Raft of Event & Training Announcements
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland unveiled a number of trade events and training itineraries at its annual RiverView conference, in Budapest over the weekend.
CLIA is currently hosting its annual river conference, with almost 400 agents attending. The, which concludes today, has...
Seabourn Sells ‘Seabourn Sojourn’ Ship to Mitsui Ocean Cruises; World Cruise Bookings Unaffected
Luxury expedition cruise line Seabourn Cruises has sold its Seabourn Sojourn ship to Mitsui Ocean Cruises.
Following the sale, Seabourn will charter the ship back from Mitsui Ocean Cruises and continue to operate all published voyages on Seabourn Sojourn through completion of its world cruise...
Tourism Ireland Launches St Patrick’s Week Promotions Around the World
~ St Patrick’s Week attracts 100,000+ overseas visitors to the island of Ireland and is the time of year ‘holidays in Ireland’ are most researched online ~
Tourism Ireland has unveiled its programme of St Patrick’s Week promotions, with this time of year both attracting...
German Air Travel Cancelled as 24 Hour Strike Hits Main Airports
Air travel in and out of Germany has been all but cancelled today, as a 24 hour strike over workers’ conditions and pay levels has halted business at most of the country’s airports.
The one-day strike – called by trade union Verdi last Friday –...
ITTN Soaks Up VIP Treatment Onboard AMA Sonata at Pre-Night CLIA River Conference Event in Budapest
ITTN’S Sharon Jordan was 1 of 30 plus VIP guests from the UK & Ireland that were hosted onboard AMA Sonata on a pre-night exclusive evening before the CLIA river conference kicks off in earnest at 12pm, today, Saturday the 08th March.
The Ama team...
AWTE’s International Women’s Day Lunch: Heartfelt Shout Outs & Celebrating Women in Travel
On Friday 7 March, Café En Seine in Dublin was the place to be as the AWTE (Association of Women Travel Executives) hosted its much-anticipated annual lunch to mark International Women’s Day, kindly sponsored by the Spanish Tourism Office. With tickets flying off the...
Irish and Welsh Governments Pledge Closer Working Relationship Over Irish Sea Transport Issues
The Welsh and Irish Governments have announced they are working together on safeguarding and building on the links between the two countries across the Irish Sea.
Wales’ Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates, and Minister of State for International & Road Transport,...
Airbnb Reveals Top Trending Spring Getaway Destinations for Irish Guests
Airbnb has revealed the trending destinations Irish guests are looking to explore for their spring getaway this year – both home and abroad.
For those looking at staycations, rural escapes to counties Wexford, Limerick, Sligo, Mayo and Clare are in high demand.
Particularly popular for Irish...
Norway, Iceland & Scotland Seen as Ireland’s Main Competition Among Non-Sun Seeking Holidaymakers
New research by Tourism Ireland has revealed the key motivators for overseas visitors to choose Ireland as a holiday destination.
The research was commissioned to understand the current views of consumers regarding international travel and what would compel them to choose the island of Ireland...
AI, Super Apps, Sustainable Travel & Space Tourism – WTTC Outlines Future Trends in Travel at ITB Berlin
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group have unveiled Technology Game Changers: Future Trends in Travel & Tourism at ITB Berlin, spotlighting the innovations set to revolutionise the industry.
This groundbreaking report explores 16 transformative technologies shaping the future across four major...
IWD: Loganair’s Rachel Gilmour Becomes One of Europe’s Youngest Pilots, at 26
A female pilot from the town of Largs, in Scotland, is flying high this International Women’s Day as she earns her Captain stripes with Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, aged just 26 years old.
The average age of a pilot in Europe is 43...
Daa Announces 2025 Charity Partners
Daa, the operator of Cork and Dublin airports, has announced details of the three charities it will raise money for in 2025 as part of its hugely successful Charity of the Year programme.
The three charities, selected by daa employees, to support over the coming...
Travel Media to Host Annual USA Summer Soiree on July 10 in Shelbourne Hotel
Travel Media is reminding its industry colleagues that it will hold the 2025 edition of its annual USA Summer Soiree on Thursday July 10th in the Great Room of the iconic Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin.
USA Summer Soiree 2025Thursday 10th July 2025. Annual USA networking event....
Aer Lingus Flies Special Olympics Ireland Team to World Winter Games in Turin
After a year of dedicated training, Special Olympics Team Ireland has officially set off for the 2025 World Winter Games in Turin, Italy.
Excitement began yesterday evening when the team attended a press call at Terminal 2 before checking in luggage and equipment, ahead of their early...
Royal Caribbean Committed to Reducing its Carbon Intensity by 15% or More This Year
Royal Caribbean Group has said it remains dedicated to reducing its carbon intensity by 15% or greater as compared to 2024, ensuring sustainable and responsible growth.
The commitment forms part of the Perfecta Program – a newly launched initiative aimed at boosting the group’s financial...
MSC Cruises Announces Winter 2026-27 Season with 7 Ships Departing 4 US Ports
MSC Cruises has announced – and opened sales for - its Winter 2026-2027 season, offering sunny escapes from four embarkation ports across the US.
The cruise line will have seven ships in the region, offering a diverse array of itineraries across the Caribbean, the...
Ireland West Airport Announces 6 New Charity Partners for 2025
Ireland West Airport has announced six new charity partners for 2025.
The airport, near Knock in Co Mayo, has announced Connacht SBHI Branch (Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland), Dillon Quirke Foundation, Mayo Roscommon Hospice, Order of Malta (Knock Branch), The National Breast Cancer Research Institute and...
ANA Named 2025 Airline of the Year at ATW Awards
Leading Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) has been named 2025 Airline of the Year by Air Transport World (ATW) a its 51st annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards.
ASM Ireland is the travel trade representation partner and general sales agency (GSA) for ANA in the...
Royal Caribbean Group Announces ‘Perfecta Program’ Initiative to Drive Financial Growth
Royal Caribbean Group has announced a new 3-year financial initiative – under the title the Perfecta Program – aimed at bolstering the cruise group’s balance sheet.
The programme has two main goals to be achieved by the end of 2027:
20% compound annual growth rate in...
FBD Hotels & Resorts Takes Ownership of The Grand Hotel, Malahide Following Completion of €55m Purchase
FBD Hotels & Resorts has officially taken ownership of the Grand Hotel, Malahide, in north Co Dublin; following completion of its previously-announced €55m purchase of the property.
FBDH&R announced, in mid-Janaury, its agreed purchase of the Grand Hotel from the Ryan family, who had owned...
