Riviera Travel’s New Incentive Gives Agents Chance to Win a River Cruise for Two
Riviera Travel is giving one lucky Irish travel agent the chance to win a 7-night European River Cruise for two! Agents must make bookings between 1 - 31 March and the winners will be drawn in the first week of April. Riviera will be...
Luxury Tour Operators Scott Dunn & Jacada Travel Join The Conscious Travel Foundation
The Conscious Travel Foundation, a non-profit membership organisation championing sustainable and positive-impact travel, has welcomed a significant number of new members - including leading luxury tour operators Scott Dunn and Jacada Travel - as it continues to expand its influence in the travel industry.
Founded...
Atlantic Joint Venture Trade Evening Event in Dublin with ITTN Reporting
Travel trade and media were invited to the Atlantic Joint Venture trade evening in the Mayson Hotel in Dublin, part of the Atlantic Joint Venture Roadshow.
The Atlantic Joint Venture consists of 7 airlines: Air Canada, United Airlines, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa and Swiss.
Congratulations...
Riviera Travel Announces Two New Cruises for the Irish Market
Riviera Travel has unveiled two new itineraries to its 2026 cruise collection, for the Irish market.
The Budapest, Bratislava & Vienna: A Danube Discovery Cruise and the Magical Paris & Festive Seine River Cruise are available to book from March.
Sailing on the new Riviera...
Clayton & Maldron Owner Dalata Hotel Group Considering Sale as Part of Strategic Review
Dalata Hotel Group has effectively put itself up for sale by commencing a strategic review of its business.
Dalata is the largest hotel owner in Ireland, through its two well-known brands Clayton and Maldron. In recent years it has grown outside of its home market...
Blue Diamond Resorts Debuts £25m Transformation of Neighbouring Dominican Republic Properties
Blue Diamond Resorts has unveiled a £25m transformation of two of its Dominican Republic properties - Royalton Punta Cana, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino, and its neighbouring Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino – Adults Only....
DCT Abu Dhabi & Etihad Airways Launch Abu Dhabi Pass at ITB Berlin
DCT Abu Dhabi (the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi) has launched the new Abu Dhabi Pass in partnership with Etihad Airways.
The Abu Dhabi Pass – which was launched, this week, at ITB Berlin – aims to transform the visitor experience to Abu...
IWD: G Adventures on How to Empower Women 365 Days A Year
With International Women’s Day here, global adventure operator and community tourism pioneer, G Adventures, is calling on travellers to rethink how they travel, with a list of simple actions that demonstrate how empowering women is something that can be weaved into holiday plans 365...
Paul Kelly Stepping Down as Fáilte Ireland CEO to Take Over as RDS Boss
Fáilte Ireland has announced that Paul Kelly is to step down as CEO of the National Tourism Development Authority after over 8 years in the role to take up a new role as chief executive of the RDS.
Ruth Andrews, Chairperson of the Fáilte Ireland...
Tourism from Ireland to Portugal Hits Record High, with More Growth Expected
Portugal has achieved its best year ever for tourism from Ireland in 2024, welcoming 557,647 Irish visitors—an increase of 6.3% compared to 2023.
The number of bednights also rose by 5%, reinforcing Portugal's appeal as a top destination for Irish travellers, and further strong growth...
Pegasus Airlines Achieves World’s 2nd Youngest Aircraft Fleet Accolade
Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines has received the World’s 2nd Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2025 in the ‘100+ aircraft in their fleet’ category by ch-aviation, further solidifying its position as one of the world’s most modern and efficient airlines.
Building on its 2024 ranking as the world’s...
Swan Hellenic Announces Expanded Programme of 2026-27 Antarctic Season Cruises
Swan Hellenic has announced its 2026-2027 Antarctic Season cruises, featuring an expanded selection of enhanced Antarctic voyages, and enabling expedition cruise enthusiasts to plan well in advance.
The cultural expedition cruise pioneer has attracted continually increasing interest with its expert-led expeditions and extensive choice of...
Dublin-Based Broker Brady Insurance Launches Lifeline Scheme for Experience Industry Businesses
Dublin-based commercial and personal insurance broker Brady Insurance has introduced a new scheme to help companies in the so-called experience economy – covering everything from leisure, sports and visitor/community centre operators to more niche businesses like petting zoos, glamping sites, snooker halls, mobile saunas...
Emirates and Costa Cruises Renew Partnership to Position Dubai as Major Global Cruise Hub
Emirates and Costa Cruises have renewed their partnership up to 2027, further positioning Dubai as a major global cruise hub.
Announced at ITB Berlin, the renewed partnership builds on two decades of successful collaboration, uniting both the airline and cruise company’s expertise to elevate the passenger...
Government Announces €67m Funding for Delivery of Nationwide Greenway Projects
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State Seán Canney and Minister of State Jerry Buttimer have announced €67m in funding for Greenways and National Roads Active Travel infrastructure through Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in 2025.
This allocation is dedicated to developing walking and...
MSC Cruises Names Drew Barrymore Godmother of ‘MSC World America’
MSC Cruises has named Hollywood A-Lister Drew Barrymore as the Godmother of its new US flagship, MSC World America.
Ms Barrymore, along with actor Orlando Bloom, were recently unveiled as the celebrity faces of MSC’s new US market ad campaign, which kicked off with a...
Win Lunch for Your Agency with TTC Tour Brands
With TTC Tour Brands tours kicking off their 2025 season here in Ireland, you will see their beautiful coaches travelling around Ireland for the next 7 months or so. Brian Hynes, Head of Sales Ireland, has advised that "this is a great sales tool...
Marriott International Posts Record Year of Property Growth Across EMEA Region
Marriott International has announced another year of strong growth across Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) with a record-breaking number of annual signings of 291 deals representing over 34,000 rooms in 2024.
The company added over 180 properties to its operating portfolio in EMEA...
Radisson Named as Operator of Manchester City’s New 401-Bedroom Etihad Stadium Hotel
The Radisson Hotel Group has teamed up with Manchester City FC to develop and operate a 401-bedroom hotel, set to open in late 2026 close to the club’s Etihad Stadium home.
The long-planned hotel, which will operate all year round and be called The Medlock,...
Siobhán O’Sullivan Appointed to Drive Transformation of Westport Estate into Premier Tourism Destination
Siobhán O’Sullivan has been appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Westport Estate and will help lead the transformation of the Co Mayo estate into a premier global tourism destination.
Current redevelopment plans include The Grace at Westport Estate, a flagship hotel opening in Spring 2026, as...
