Visit Wales Launches International Marketing Campaign: ‘Feel the Hwyl…Only in Wales’
Visit Wales has launched a widespread marketing campaign – under the banner ‘Feel the Hwyl…Only in Wales’ - aimed at significantly boosting international visitor numbers during 2025.
‘Hwyl’ has no direct translation in English, but describes a deep state of joy that comes from being...
Holiday World Show Dublin Set to Feature 1,000 Travel Professionals
The 33rd edition of the Holiday World Show Dublin, taking place from 24th to 26th January 2025 at the RDS Simmonscourt, is getting closer.
It is the only show in Ireland where you can meet over 1,000 travel industry professionals from all around the world, ready to answer all your questions...
Further 288 Students Graduate from Emirates’ Aerospace & Aviation University
Emirates Aviation University (EAU) – the education arm of Emirates Group - has graduated another diverse, highly skilled class of 288 students who have mastered academic success to officially enter the rapidly evolving world of aerospace and aviation.
Held at the EAU campus in Dubai,...
Expedition Cruise Network Launches Live Expert Webinar Series for 2025
For 2025, the Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) is launching a brand-new live interview series with experts from within the luxury and expedition cruise sectors, bringing unique insights from five experts including a luxury hotels mystery shopper and a captain onboard an expedition cruise ship...
Dalata Announces Completion of €21m Clayton Whites Hotel Sale to Neville Hotel Group
Dalata Hotel Group – the owner of the Clayton and Maldron hotel chains – has formally announced the completion of its previously-agreed sale of Clayton Whites Hotel, located in Wexford town centre.
Dalata previously announced, in November, its agreement to sell the hotel, for €21m,...
Azamara Cruises Reveals Details of its Largest Ever World Cruise for 2027
Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line, has revealed details and open reservations for its 2027 World Cruise aboard Azamara Quest – which will be the line’s largest ever world cruise.
This extraordinary 188-night journey around the globe explores 37 countries, 103 destinations, and 5 continents.
This...
Aer Lingus Regional Launches Biggest January Sale at Belfast City Airport
Aer Lingus Regional – via its operator Emerald Airlines – has announced its largest ever January sale on its route network out of Belfast City Airport.
The carrier is the largest operator out of Belfast City Airport and is offering customers up to 25%...
Conor Murphy Warns of NI Tourism Downturn if North Included in UK Digital Travel Permit Programme
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy – in his role as Northern Ireland Economy Minister – is continuing to push for the North to be excluded from the UK’s new digital travel permit plan, warning that if not it could have a devastating impact on...
Riviera Travel Welcomes 70% Capacity Increase from Dublin to its European River Cruise Destinations
Riviera Travel has welcomed the introduction of more air options from Ireland for its cruises.
This significant increase means that more guests than ever can now fly from their local airport in Ireland to the departing European cities for its cruises, which include Porto, Budapest,...
Solmar Villas Showcases 500 New Properties on Offer for 2025, as Portfolio Grows 20%
Solmar Villas has over 500 new properties on offer for 2025, taking its total collection to almost 2,500 and representing a 20% increase to its portfolio.
A large proportion of the new properties for this year are in the Greek Islands.
Skopelos is a new...
Holiday World Show Season Returns: Belfast Underway; Dublin Pre-Registration Opens
It is, of course, Holiday World Show/Holiday Show season again - with the opening weekend, in Belfast, in full swing; and the organisers announcing the opening of pre-registration for trade and media for the upcoming Dublin show.
Today sees the first of the three nationwide...
Luxury Hospitality Giant Jumeirah Appoints Thomas B. Meier CEO
Luxury hospitality giant Jumeirah has appointed Thomas B. Meier as its new Chief Executive.
With extensive industry experience, Mr Meier has been instrumental in guiding Jumeirah through several important milestones and will now lead the next stage of the brand’s sustainable growth under its...
Costa Cruises Undertakes First LNG Refuelling at Port of Dubai
Costa Cruises has undertaken the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) refuelling for a cruise ship in the port of Dubai.
The Costa Smeralda – Costa’s flagship vessel – undertook the refuelling last weekend during its winter cruise in the UAE.
The “Green Zeebrugge” tanker ship filled...
Return to the Emerald City: 8 Must-Do Experiences that Define Seattle
Nestled between snow-capped mountains and the waters of the Puget Sound, Seattle offers a rich tapestry of culture, innovation and natural beauty. From iconic landmarks to quirky attractions, check out eight experiences which showcase the heart and soul of the Emerald City, as selected...
Quark Expeditions Unveils its Biggest Ever Wave Season
Quark Expeditions has unveiled its biggest wave season ever, offering travellers an unprecedented opportunity to experience the Polar Regions like never before with its Triple Bonus Event.
For a limited time, Quark Expeditions is offering an exclusive pre-voyage package, valued at up to $3,500, designed...
Supplier Spotlight: Celebrity Cruises Wave Incentive Continues
Celebrity Cruises is setting travel partners up for success this Wave season after launching a collection of incentives and resources back in December and continuing until early March, to not only support agents better in selling to their clients, but also give them the chance...
Air Passenger Demand Up 8.1% in November
Air travel passenger demand jumped by over 8% in November, year-on-year, latest monthly data from industry group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show.
Demand for international flights grew by 11.6%, year-on-year, with domestic flight demand up 3.1%.
IATA Director General, Willie Walsh, said: “November was...
Cunard Unveils Highly Anticipated Alaska 2026 Cruise Programme
Luxury cruise line Cunard has unveiled its highly anticipated Alaska 2026 programme.
Between May and September 2026, Queen Elizabeth will sail 15 roundtrip voyages from Seattle, ranging from seven to 12 nights. Guests looking for a longer vacation that combines contrasting destinations can enjoy extended voyages of up to 42 nights, taking...
Belfast Entertainment Venues Ban Single-Use Plastic Product Usage
Entertainment venues around Belfast have joined a new scheme to eradicate single use plastic amongst public guests, with the aim of removing around 2 million plastic cups and 40 tons of plastic waste from Belfast’s nightlife economy per year.
The scheme will see Waterfront Hall,...
LA Wildfires: Visit California Advises Against Non-Essential Travel in Impacted Areas
Visit California has urged tourists and residents, alike, to avoid non-essential travel to areas impacted by the devastating wildfires engulfing parts of Hollywood and Los Angeles.
While, LAX Airport remains largely unaffected, Hollywood Burbank Airport has witnessed disruption and many LA tourist attractions – including...
