Virgin Atlantic Fam Trip to St Lucia with Celene Duffy, Irish Agents & ITTN
In conjunction with the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, Celene Duffy (Key Account Manager, APG Ireland) is hosting a fam trip of Irish travel trade to the sandy shores of the Caribbean Island with Virgin Atlantic.
Journeying to St Lucia for four nights is ITTN’s Shane...
Air Passenger Demand Continues Monthly Surge, IATA Figures Show
Global air passenger demand increased by just over 7%, year-on-year, in October, latest monthly research by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows.
International demand rose 9.5%, while domestic flight demand was up 3.5%, the IATA figures show.
IATA Director General Willie Walsh said: “Continued strong...
MSC Cruises Marks 10th Anniversary of ‘MSC Book’ by Thanking Agents
MSC Cruises has celebrating the 10th anniversary of its dedicated online reservations platform for travel agents, MSC Book, by offering its “heartfelt gratitude” to travel agents who have made it such a success.
Nearly 120,000 travel agents globally are now registered to use MSC Book,...
Princess Cruises Launches Highly-Anticipated 2026/27 Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Itineraries
Princess Cruises has unveiled its highly-anticipated 2026-2027 cruise itineraries for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
The highlight of the season is the return of the popular Circle Pacific Voyage, an epic 79-night roundtrip sailing aboard Grand Princess, that spans three continents and...
Explora Journeys Unveils ‘EXPLORA III’ Details and Itineraries
Explora Journeys has announced details of its third ship, EXPLORA III, which will be setting sail for her inaugural journeys in summer 2026.
EXPLORA III will feature 463 spacious Ocean Suites, Penthouses, and Residences, complemented by award-winning culinary offerings and ocean-inspired wellness experiences.
During her inaugural...
Dublin Airport Passenger Numbers to Exceed 33 Million this Year, Daa Confirms
Daa – which operates both Dublin and Cork airports – has confirmed passenger numbers at Dublin Airport will exceed the 32 million annual capacity cap this year, and will in fact be more than 33 million in total.
While Daa previously warned the passenger limit...
Rocco Forte Hotels Appoints Elena Black SVP of Marketing
Rocco Forte Hotels has appointed Elena Black as Senior Vice President of Marketing, joining the Italian-focused luxury hotel group's Executive Leadership team.
With over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Ms Black brings a wealth of expertise in brand development, marketing strategy,...
Aer Lingus Adds Christmas Magic to Onboard Menu, Inflight Entertainment and Passenger Lounges
Aer Lingus has ramped up the Christmas theme, kick-staring the festive season for passengers across its onboard menus, inflight entertainment and passenger lounges at Dublin, Heathrow and New York-JFK airports.
Customers flying across the Atlantic with Aer Lingus will be able to enjoy a classic...
Choice Hotels EMEA Opens Clarion Hotel Vienna South in Austrian Capital
Choice Hotels EMEA has continued its strategic agreement with CPI Hotels, the leading hotel operating company in the Czech Republic and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Region, with the opening of the Clarion Hotel Vienna South on Wienerbergstrasse 7, Vienna.
The 201 bedroom hotel – which also has...
Quark Expeditions Donates $248,000 to its Polar Partners
Specialist cruise line Quark Expeditions has marked Giving Tuesday by making a donation of $248,000 to its Polar Partners, raised entirely by its generous guests through onboard auctions during the Antarctic 23/24 and Arctic 24 seasons.
The funds distributed support groundbreaking research initiatives, including those...
Supplier Spotlight: Explore the Canary Islands & Moroccan Coastline with Scenic Eclipse
Tenerife’s Volcanic peaks, Málaga’s vibrant streets, a lot of culture in Tangier and a lot more is what can be expected on this 8-day cruise on board Scenic Eclipse.
Welcome aboard Scenic Eclipse
Australia's renowned Scenic Group, which includes Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours, is known...
Tourism Ireland on Promotional Trail at Travel News Market Event in Stockholm
Tourism Ireland, together with four tourism companies from Ireland, has been attending Travel News Market in Stockholm this week, promoting and selling Ireland to Swedish tour operators and travel agents.
Travel News Market – a one-day B2B event – was a valuable opportunity to connect...
Zurich Becomes Global Travel Insurance Leader with Acquisition of AIG’s Personal Travel Insurance Arm
Swiss insurance giant Zurich has acquired AIG’s global personal travel insurance and assistance business – instantly making Zurich one of the largest travel insurers in the world.
The $600m acquisition covers all of AIG’s global travel insurance business including its Travel Guard brand. Zurich will...
Bedsonline Announces Universal Orlando FAM Trip Offer for Booking Agents
Bedsonline has launched a new initiative where its agent partners will have the chance to win a place on its amazing Universal Orlando FAM Trip!
Here are some details from the company:
All bookings made between December 2nd, 2024, and the end of January 2025, will...
Cunard Reports Record-Breaking Bookings for 2024
Cunard has reported record-breaking bookings in 2024, following an exceptional year and the launch of its highly anticipated ship, Queen Anne.
From 1 January to 31 October this year, Cunard recorded an impressive 73,000 additional guest reservations compared to the same period in 2023, representing a...
Celebrity Cruises Announces First Ever Sailings from Port Canaveral, Florida
Celebrity Cruises has announced that it is bringing its premium holiday experiences to Port Canaveral, Florida, for the first time ever.
Starting today - Tuesday, 3rd December - guests can enjoy Caribbean escapes on Celebrity Equinox with 7-night sailings to tropical destinations including the Bahamas, St. Maarten,...
Aer Lingus Jumps 8 Places in AirHelp Top Airlines List
Aer Lingus has ranked as the best Irish airline – in terms of passenger service quality – in a new study.
The annual ranking, by leading air passenger rights organisation AirHelp, shows Aer Lingus in 32nd place with a score of 6.93 out of 10....
Tucson’s Food, Culture and History Celebrated as Arizona City turns 250
The US city of Tucson is celebrating its 250th Birthday in 2025, making it the best time to discover the distinct culinary culture, history and adventure offered by this Southern Arizona city, according to Visit Tucson.
Next year will mark 250 years since Tucson’s founding, which correlates to the founding...
Belfast City Airport Joins NI Public Health Agency’s ‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here’ Scheme
Belfast City Airport has become the latest organisation to join Northern Ireland’s Public Health Agency’s (PHA) Breastfeeding Welcome Here scheme – a programme that aims to increase the number of premises which actively show support to breastfeeding mums.
This new membership represents a huge support...
Central Park Tops List of Best Nature Spots on US East Coast
New York’s iconic Central Park has ranked top of a new list of best nature spots to visit on the East Coast of the US at this time of year.
The study – by online casino JeffBet - analysed the number of posts uploaded to...
