MSC Foundation Supports Coral Relief Research at COP29 in Baku
The MSC Foundation – MSC’s not-for-profit philanthropic division - is supporting valuable new research by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species™ which has warned a staggering 44% of reef-building coral species are at risk of extinction.
The findings...
Spanish Tour Operator Special Tours Explores NI Hotspots
Eleven representatives from top Spanish tour operator Special Tours have been exploring Northern Ireland, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland.
The group of travel professionals specialise in curating cultural travel experiences for their clients and are important partners for Tourism Ireland in...
InteleTravel Appoints Anne-Marie Durkin Country Manager for Ireland
InteleTravel has created a new role in the Republic of Ireland, to oversee its commercial growth and manage its 2025 partner engagement programme.
Anne-Marie Durkin joins as country manager, bringing over 30 years of experience to the role.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Irish team,...
SAS Scandinavian Airlines Retains Title of Europe’s Most Punctual Airline
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has retained its title of Europe’s most punctual carrier, latest monthly data from aviation industry analyst Cirium confirms.
The October stats show SAS has an on-time flight arrival percentage of just over 86.6%. The top five was balanced out by Austrian Airlines,...
AWTE to Host Free Online Evening Session With ‘The Fabulous Pharmacist’ Next Week
AWTE Ireland would like to remind members that Laura Dowling, also know to her online followers as The Fabulous Pharmacist, will be joining them for an evening session on Tuesday 19 November at 7.30pm. The session, which is a free for members, will be focused on...
Dublin Ranked One of Europe’s Top Autumn City Break Destinations
It may be a tad late for this year, as winter begins to take a hold, but there’s always next year – Dublin has been ranked as one of the most beautiful European cities to visit in the Autumn time.
Long haul travel specialist Travelbag...
Tourism Ireland Promotes Ireland for Business Events in Britain
Some 38 leading British meetings and events professionals attended the recent ‘Ireland Meets the West End’ event in London.
The annual B2B event – organised by Tourism Ireland in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism NI – saw the buyers from Britain meet, and...
IHF Launches 10-Point Tourism Recovery Plan as Part of Election Manifesto
The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has issued its General Election manifesto outlining 10 key points it wants the next Government to address in order to aid a recovery in the domestic tourism market.
The IHF has called on all political parties and candidates in the...
TUI Announces New Cork-Dalaman Route for Summer 2025
Holiday giant TUI has announced a new Cork to Dalaman route, which will form part of its summer 2025 route network.
TUI said it will operate the brand-new direct route from Cork Airport to Dalaman, Turkey for a 4-week rotation.
The first of four weekly flights...
Madeira to Extend Travel Tax on Hiking Holidays in New Year
Madeira is set to introduce a blanket charge on visitors looking to walk any of its 30 hiking trails, in a bid to protect the Portuguese island’s natural beauty from tourism.
The new extended charge will come into being on January 1.
Currently, tourists have to...
Oceania Cruises Launches 60 New Itineraries for 2026
Oceania Cruises has unveiled the second swathe of its 2026 Collection of Voyages which are available to book from tomorrow, November 13.
The NCL-owned line bills itself as being the world's leading culinary and destination-focused cruise lines.
Travellers can choose from more than 60 new itineraries,...
Ireland Boasts Joint Highest Number of Entries on Prestigious Global Climate-Friendly Destination Index
A total of 7 Irish cities/regions have made the prestigious 2024 international GDS Index, which measures how climate friendly and sustainable destinations really are; which, along with Denmark, is the highest amount of entries on the list for any country.
The annual list is compiled...
Avalon Waterways Partners with ASM Ireland to Sell its Global Itineraries in Ireland
International river cruise company Avalon Waterways has announced its entry into the Irish market, by way of selling its global itineraries here.
The company said it has responded to increased Irish demand and interest in river cruising by launching a new partnership with ASM Ireland...
Travel Tip Tuesday with SnowTrex
How can you make your ski holiday as pleasant as possible? The following 10 lifehacks provide you with clever solutions, from planning your holidays to the hangover breakfast after après ski. Here are the 10 top tips from snow holiday and winter sports online...
London Landmarks Dominate Survey of UK Visitor Attractions
London has dominated a new survey of the top places to visit in the UK.
A new study by online casino comparison service, Casino Alpha, ranks London as the most “instagrammable” destination in the UK.
While that’s not surprising, in itself, the top 10 list...
France, Switzerland…Japan and Dubai Triumph at World Ski Awards 2024
World Ski Awards – the only global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in ski tourism – has revealed the winners of its 12th annual programme.
Winners include Europe’s highest ski resort, Val Thorens in France, named ‘World’s Best Ski Resort’, in recognition of setting the global...
Etihad Enhances Digital Platforms for More Personalised Passenger Service
Etihad Airways has enhanced its digital platforms with new features that make travel easier and more personalised for guests.
The improvements to etihad.com and the Etihad Airways mobile app introduce new market-specific payment options, expanded self-service capabilities, and enhanced loyalty programme features. Guests can now...
Riviera Travel Adds Mekong Cruises to Ireland Market
Riviera Travel has announced it is adding 2026 Mekong river cruises to its collection of itineraries available in the Irish market.
The cruise and escorted tour specialist operator will offer a total of 19 departure dates across two 12-day voyages, departing from January to December....
Worldchoice to Hold ‘Worldchoice 2024 Conference’ in Dundalk on November 23
Worldchoice has announced that its Worldchoice 2024 conference will take place on Saturday, November 23, at The Fairways in Dundalk.
Royal Caribbean, Silversea, and Celebrity Cruises will be the Headline Sponsors of this year’s conference.
Carol Anne O’Neill Commercial Manager Worldchoice commented: “With just under...
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Experience the city of Madrid with Iberia’s stopover product ‘Stopover Hola Madrid’With Stopover Hola Madrid, your clients can fly from Dublin Airport to Madrid and onwards to one of Iberia’s long haul destinations including Africa and the Middle East, Asia and America. Find out...
