Disney Cruise Line Expands Europe Destination List for 2026 Schedule
Disney Cruise Line has announced an expanded list of itineraries - including more European destinations - for its 2026 sailing schedule.
Highlights include more Alaskan sailings than ever before, a new destination in Europe, and a new collection of Disney Adventure itineraries from Singapore.
With a soon-to-be expanded...
Sinéad Lonergan – Building a Family Centric Business
Sinéad Lonergan’s entrepreneurial journey is a true family affair. Sinéad has found the right balance with the unwavering support of her husband, Noel, and her daughter, Lucy – her two biggest fans! Sinéad’s Travel Counsellor story is a testament to how business and family...
Travel Counsellors, Sharon and Roger, Grow Their Businesses With TEAMS
Travel Counsellors working together has long been a feature within the wider community. It usually starts when a Travel Counsellor becomes very busy and needs that extra support or helping hand, so they reach out to someone that has extra capacity to offer; everyone...
Aer Lingus Signs 4-Year Partnership with Pittsburgh Steelers as NFL to Debut in Dublin
Aer Lingus has unveiled plans for a new four-year partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers, one of America’s most storied and successful football teams.
This agreement comes as the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to play a regular season NFL game in Ireland later this year...
Tourism Ireland Hosts ‘Lunch & Learn’ B2B Events in Bordeaux and Toulouse
A total of 11 tourism companies from Ireland are joining Tourism Ireland’s Lunch & Learn events in France this week.
The events are taking place in the cities of Bordeaux and Toulouse.
The Lunch & Learn events – which include presentations about Ireland as well...
Swan Hellenic Updates on Cruising4Oceans Marine Data/Ocean Health Project
Expedition cruise specialist Swan Hellenic has announced that its Cruising4Oceans initiative is now feeding vital marine data to the EU, helping scientists sharpen their forecasts on ocean health.
The initiative launched in August 2024 is now helping feed EU marine environment databases for scientists and meteorologists...
Celebrate International Women’s Day with AWTE at Café En Seine
Mark your calendars and get ready for an afternoon of celebration, connection, and camaraderie! The Association of Women Travel Executives (AWTE) invites you to their annual International Women’s Day Lunch on Friday, 7 March at the stunning Café En Seine. Thanks to the generous...
Ryanair Launches Portugal 2025 Schedule: More Frequency on Numerous Routes Including Dublin
Ryanair has added two new aircraft in Portugal for 2025 – a move which will aid Irish-based travellers as they will be used to add frequency on a number of routes including to Dublin.
Ryanair, this week, announced its Summer 2025 schedule for Portugal, with...
Riviera Travel Announces Dates for Next Online Training Sessions for Irish Agents
Riviera Travel has announced that its next virtual training sessions for Irish agents will take place on the 13th and 27th February.
The update came following the success of the first virtual training session, which took place last week, with the number of attendees exceeding...
Christine Duffy Celebrates 10 Years in Charge of Carnival Cruise Line
Christine Duffy has marked 10 years as President of Carnival Cruise Line, having taken the helm of the line in 2015.
Ms Duffy came to Carnival after serving as CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) following a career in the travel agency and...
Global Travel Tech Company Sabre Appoints Trish O’Leary Sales & Account Manager for Ireland
Sabre Corporation – the Nasdaq-listed global travel technology company - has expanded in Ireland by appointing Trish O’Leary as Sales & Account Manager for Ireland.
In this role, Ms O’Leary will support Irish travel agencies in adopting advanced solutions to optimise their operations and...
Pandaw Cruises Unveils Most Exclusive All-Suite Ship to Operate on Mekong River
In response to increasing demand for luxury suite-only ships, Asian river cruise specialist Pandaw has announced details of a new ship on the Mekong which, when it enters service on November 1, will be the most exclusive all-suite ship on the river.
The RV Tonle...
Amadeus River Cruises Launches 1st Half of 2026 European Programme: 17 Itineraries, 13 Countries & André Rieu
Amadeus River Cruises has launched the first half of its 2026 European programme featuring 17 itineraries in 13 countries on 14 luxury river ships including the new AMADEUS Aurea.
The 2026 itineraries, which are on sale now, range from five to 16 days including a...
Lufthansa Adopts Apple AirTag Location Feature for Baggage Tracing Across All Airlines
Lufthansa Group Airlines has announced the roll-out of Apple AirTag technology for baggage tracing across all of its wholly-owned airlines.
The move means Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings will integrate the Apple AirTag location feature into their baggage tracing.
Customers can now...
Click&Go Seeking Team Member to Join The Holiday Support Team
The Holiday Support team at Click&Go, is looking for a team member.
As the primary contact for our customers before travel and on holiday we operate at a high level of customer service, and we are proud of our 5-Star rating on Trustpilot. The...
Hilton Reports Record 2024 Profits; Expects 3% RevPAR Growth in 2025
Global hotel giant, Hilton Worldwide has reported record net profits of $1.54bn for 2024, after a strong final quarter where it generated net income of $505m.
The group – which includes the DoubleTree, Curio Collection, Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Garden Inn and Conrad brands among may...
Discover Qatar Passes 10,000 Monthly Visitor Milestone for 1st Time Since ‘Qatar Stopover Programme’ Relaunch
Discover Qatar, the destination management arm of Qatar Airways Group, has achieved a significant milestone, welcoming over 10,000 stopover visitors in a single month for the first time since the Qatar Stopover Programme’s relaunch in August 2021.
This achievement, it said, reflects Qatar’s growing...
Aer Lingus Enhances Transatlantic Travel Experience for Passengers
Aer Lingus has announced a number of onboard enhancements for passengers travelling on its transatlantic routes to North America.
Customers in Business Class can now enjoy a refreshed menu and elevated amenity kits. These upgrades are part of the airline's ongoing commitment to enhancing customer experience and...
Blue Insurance Launches 24/7 Travel GP Service for the Irish Travel Trade
Blue Insurance is delighted to unveil its latest innovation: the 24/7 Travel GP Service, now included with their exclusive travel insurance product. This cutting-edge offering provides travellers with anytime, anywhere access to professional medical consultations by phone or online, ensuring peace of mind and...
Travel Tech Firm Dolphin Dynamics Upgrades to Help Agents Make TUI Bookings
Travel technology company Dolphin Dynamics has announced the extension of its booking capture module to support TUI bookings.
Designed to simplify the process of handling holiday bookings made via trade websites, this functionality gives another boost to TUI’s courtship of the independent sector which...
