Loganair Ranked 2nd Best Airline for Short Haul Flights in UK
Loganair has been ranked second highest airline for short haul flights in the UK by consumer choice brand Which?.
The Scottish airline also connects Ireland to the UK via Belfast (City), Dublin, City of Derry Airport and Donegal.
Luke Farajallah, CEO, Loganair said: “Loganair is renowned...
Arabian Adventures DMC Launches Oman Operations to Meet Growing Demand
Arabian Adventures, the UAE’s leading destination management company (DMC), tour and safari operator, is launching operations in Oman to meet increasing demand from global travel partners. The move will provide customers with bespoke, best-in-class travel and event itineraries in the Sultanate, with optional stopovers...
Victoria Smurfit Named Grand Marshal for National St Patrick’s Day Parade
Actress Victoria Smurfit has been named Grand Marshal for this year’s National St Patrick’s Day Parade, in Dublin.
Ms Smurfit - renowned for her performances in Ballykissangel, Once Upon a Time, and Disney+’s Rivals, will lead this year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities through the heart of the city...
Tourism Boards Promote Ireland as MICE Destination to German Travel Agents
A total of 11 German travel agents – all specialists in business travel and members of a travel agency network called Lufthansa City Center – have been visiting Ireland, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.
The travel agents have been following a bespoke...
Princess Cruises Appoints Abbie Cook Sales Manager for Ireland
Princess Cruises has appointed Abbie Cook sales manager for Ireland.
Ms Cook will take over the role in mid-March.
She will report to Marc Bellows, senior sales manager for Europe, and will work alongside Danielle Gordon, sales operations executive, forming a dedicated three-person team for the...
Qatar Airways Reaches Halfway of Starlink WiFi Fleet Retrofit 70% Ahead of Schedule
Qatar Airways has reached the halfway point of equipping its Boeing 777 fleet with Starlink WiFi capability 70% ahead of schedule.
Qatar Airways is the largest global airline to offer Starlink’s high-speed internet on board.
Qatar Airways has significantly accelerated its Starlink rollout, cutting installation time...
Time Running Out to Win Place on 5-Star Emerald River Cruise
ITTN has teamed up with Emerald Cruises to offer one lucky agent an incredible opportunity to experience 5* luxury river cruising first-hand. This ITTN exclusive competition gives you the chance to secure a coveted spot on a two-night FAM trip aboard one of Emerald Cruises’ stunning...
Wendy Wu Considering Country Manager Role for Ireland; Targeting Massive Sales Growth Here
Wendy Wu Tours is, reportedly, targeting huge sales growth in Ireland and is likely to create a dedicated country manager role as it builds an on-the-ground presence here.
In a recent interview, Wendy Wu’s head of trade sales Gary King was quoted as saying the...
European Car Hire Prices Showing Decrease When Booked in Advance
Figures released by CarHireExcess.ie show a drop in European car hire prices for people booking well in advance in 2025.
Experts at the company compared prices across seven popular destinations in the region focusing on a week-long rental from July 26th - August 2nd...
Cork-Based Trigon Hotels Accredited as a Great Place to Work for 3rd Year in a Row
Cork-based hospitality group Trigon Hotels has been certified as a ‘Great Place To Work’ for the third year in a row.
The certification is based on confidential team member feedback and is a reflection of how a company values its team.
Team members at Trigon Hotels...
Marriott Planning Two Luxury Tented Safari Camps in Kenya
Marriott International has unveiled plans to open two luxury tented safari camps in Kenya, following the signings of The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp and JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp with Lazizi Mara Limited and Lazizi Solio Limited, respectively, both part of the...
IHF Annual Conference: Nearly 80% of Irish Hoteliers to Invest in Upgrades this Year
More than three quarters of Irish hoteliers surveyed – 77%, to be precise - plan to invest more in their business this year, according to research by the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) carried out to coincide with its Annual Conference, which has been taking...
Norse Atlantic Grows European Long-Haul Services with New London Gatwick to Bangkok Route
Norse Atlantic Airways has expanded its European long-haul operations with a new route from London Gatwick to Bangkok.
Norse will begin flying from London to Thailand's capital on October 26 and run the seasonal service until March 27, 2026.
The airline will fly the route up...
Windstar Cruises Unveils 2026 Southeast Asia Programme for New Yacht ‘Star Seeker’
Windstar Cruises has unveiled its 2026 Southeast Asia programme for its newest yacht, Star Seeker, which debuts December 2025.
The line is offering two core itineraries combinable in 17 different variations including inland pre- and post-cruise tour programmes.
Star Seeker's Southeast Asia programme offers an...
Virgin Atlantic and WestJet Expand Codeshare Agreement
Virgin Atlantic and Canadian carrier WestJet have expanded their existing codeshare agreement, strengthening vital business, leisure, and visiting friends-and-family connections between Canada and the UK and key connecting regions including India.
The partnership will provide seamless connectivity for customers travelling between the UK and Canada...
Emirates and Garuda Indonesia Expand Partnership with Joint Loyalty Programme
Emirates and Garuda Indonesia have strengthened their partnership with the launch of a joint loyalty programme offering.
Emirates Skywards and GarudaMiles members can now earn and redeem Miles while travelling across a combined network of more than 200 destinations.
The two carriers launched a codeshare agreement...
NCL Donates $50,000 to Alaskan Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Centre
Cruise giant Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) - the owner of the NCL and Oceania Cruises lines - has donated $50,000 to the Alaska Raptor Center, a leading wildlife rehabilitation and education facility dedicated to the care and conservation of birds of prey.
Located...
Flexible Autos Announced as First Travel Suppliers Network Guest Supplier of 2025
“We are delighted to partner with Flexible Auto's for some of roadshows this year" said Craig Donnelly, from Accident and General, on behalf of TSN. "We hope that this years roadshows will be highly beneficial for all those wonderful travel professionals out there by...
Private Jet Operator Falcon Luxe to Grow Fleet by 40 Planes by End of 2026
UAE-based private jet operator Falcon Luxe is set to receive as many as 40 aircraft by end of 2026.
This will increase the fleet size to more more than 50 private jets in operation.
Today, Falcon Luxe operates a diversified modern private jet fleet comprising...
SAS Scandinavian Airlines Leads Unified Call for Better EU SAF Policy
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has called for EU policy action to unlock e-SAF (electric sustainable aviation fuel) potential across the EU.
The airline has made the call as a leading member of aviation and energy lobby group Project SkyPower.
In a newly signed open letter from Project...
