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Adare Manor Included in Prestigious Condé Nast Traveller Gold List 2025

Adare Manor is the only Irish property to make the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller Gold List 2025 — the well-known and respected travel magazine’s annual guide to the very best hotels, resorts and cruise ships in the world. The Gold List 2025 is curated by...

Luxury Resort Developer Kerzner International Strengthens with Senior Appointments

Kerzner International - the international luxury resort developer and operator - has announced two significant leadership appointments as part of a new brand management structure that is designed to position Kerzner for continued growth and success in an ever-evolving market. This evolution establishes three distinct...

Oceania Cruises Announces New Year’s Sales Offering on Over 100 Global Voyages in 2025 and 2026

Oceania Cruises – the culinary-focused luxury cruise line owned by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) – has announced a New Year’s sale offering value deals on more than 100 global voyages in 2025 and 2026. On bookings made from December 11, 2024, through January 31, 2025,...

IATA’s Turbulence Aware Data Programme Expands with Six More Airlines Joining

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that interest in its Turbulence Aware Platform continues to expand, with six airlines having joined the programme in 2024. Most recently, this includes Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Scoot and Singapore Airlines. Managing turbulence will remain at the...

Intrepid Travel Sees Record Global Sales in November, Boosted by Annual Cyber Sale

Thanks to its annual Cyber Sale, Intrepid Travel, a world leader in responsible travel, achieved record global sales in November.  Global revenue growth increased by 39%, representing the company’s strongest November in the UK on record.  Among the top-selling destinations were Morocco, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka and...

Annual Global Air Passenger Volumes to Exceed 5 Billion for First Time in 2025

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Global airline passenger numbers are expected to reach 5.2 billion in 2025, while combined international airline profits should hit $36.6bn. Industry group, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said combined profits should jump nearly 4% next year, with a near 7% rise in passenger numbers...

Job Alert: The Travel Shop Looking for Consultant to Run New Dublin Office

The Travel Shop is looking for an experienced full and/or part time Travel Consultant to run its new office based in Dublin 4. This position would suit a driven, experienced all round Travel Expert who has an independent and dynamic personality.   To log your...

LVCVA & Aer Lingus Fam Trip to the One & Only – Las Vegas

Tryphavana Cross (Sales, Marketing & PR Senior Director, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority) and Jenny Rafter (Head of Global Leisure Sales, Aer Lingus) are hosting a trade and media trip to Las Vegas to showcase the vibrant city.  Joining Tryphavana and Jenny are Sharon...

United Airlines Expecting a Staggering 10 Million Passengers Over Festive Period

United Airlines is anticipating record passenger volumes during the December festive holiday season, with more than 9.9 million – almost 10 million – people set to fly with the airline between December 19 and January 6. That staggering amount would be a 12% increase on...

MSC Cruises Reveals 5 Travel Trends for Cruise Passengers in 2025

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Whether it’s switching traditionally hot getaways for something a little cooler or booking the next trip thanks to the latest hit TV show or film, MSC Cruises is revealing five travel trends that are driving guest holiday decisions into 2025 and beyond. The leading global...

Mexico’s Gloria Guevara Manzo Nominated for UN Tourism Secretary-General Role

Gloria Guevara Manzo, one of the most experienced and respected tourism leaders in the world, has been officially presented by the Mexican Government as a candidate to become the next Secretary-General of UN Tourism, formerly known as UNWTO. UN Tourism is a specialised agency of...

Ryanair Adds Shannon to Madeira Route to Summer 2025 Schedule

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Ryanair has added a new twice weekly service from Shannon Airport to Madeira for summer 2025. The new seasonal route will commence on March 30 and run to October 22. It will fly from Shannon every Wednesday and Sunday. Shannon Airport said the new route reaffirms...

Google Searches for ‘Flights to Paris’ Surge After Notre Dame Cathedral Reopening

A new analysis by travel experts at Seine River Cruises, based on Google Trends data, has revealed a remarkable 175% increase in searches for the term "Flights to Paris" on the day of the highly anticipated reopening of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral.   The surge...

TUI Profits and Revenues Surge; Strong Continued Growth Expected

Holiday giant TUI has reported strong double-digit percentage growth – in terms of both profit and revenue – for its latest financial year, with growth seen across all of its divisions. Underlying earnings - for the 12 months to the end of September - surged...

Carnival & Holland-America Rename Caribbean Idyll Half Moon Cay ‘RelaxAway Half Moon Cay’

Half Moon Cay, the highly-rated and award-winning exclusive destination known for beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters in the Bahamas, has been renamed RelaxAway Half Moon Cay in support of its enhancements and the experience guests can expect as they are immersed in this tropical paradise. The...

My Booking Rewards Launches Biggest Ever Peaks Campaign for 2025

Global rewards and incentives platform, My Booking Rewards (MBR), is kick starting its Peaks 2025 campaign with exclusive prizes from its supplier members. Offering UK and Irish agents the chance to super charge their earning potential with increased cash and point rewards, there is...

Travel & Tourism Leaders Meet with European Commission to Advance Sustainable Tourism Initiatives

Ten leading European travel and tourism organisations convened in the European Parliament, this week, for a high-level meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism; MEP Daniel Attard, other Members of the Tourism Task Force, the European Commission, and Member State representatives.  Building...

Princess Cruises Unveils 2025 Wave Campaign/’Come Aboard’ Sale

Princess Cruises has announced details of its 2025 Wave sales campaign – offering value deals on more than 2,000 itineraries for a limited period of time. Prices start from just €579pp for a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the stunning Sun Princess, the newest ship in...

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau Elected Star Alliance Chairperson

Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). He succeeds Scott Kirby, CEO of United, who held the post since December 2020. Assuming the role as the Chairperson, Mr. Rousseau said:...

Shannon Airport Passes 2 Million Passenger Milestone for First Time in 15 Years

Shannon Airport has announced it has passed the 2 million passenger mark for the first time since 2009. This achievement comes after a dynamic year, marked by a strong summer season that solidified Shannon Airport’s position as a key player in connectivity. To commemorate this milestone,...

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