Windstar Cruises Takes Official Ownership of Newest Yacht ‘Star Seeker’
Luxury small boat cruise line Windstar Cruises has officially taken ownership of its newest all-suite yacht, Star Seeker, following a handover ceremony on 15th December at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
The 224-guest yacht is the first new build in Windstar’s Star Class...
United Airlines Upgrades Passenger Mobile App with New Features
United Airlines has launched new features to its award-winning mobile app to save customers even more time and further improve the overall travel experience.
"The more information our customers have, the more confident they feel about their trip - and that's particularly important during the...
Tauck Taps into Female Wellness Demand with Riverboat Retreat Danube Cruise
Demand for women’s wellness and professional enrichment within the travel industry continues to rise, and Tauck responded this November by bringing 120 guests on its first ever Cruise Control: A Riverboat Retreat for Women in Travel along the Danube.
Supported by sponsors Silversea, United Airlines, and Approach...
The Ultimate Jet-Setter Christmas Gift Guide
They’ve mastered the art of packing light, know their way around airport lounges better than their own kitchen, and consider a boarding pass a love language. Shopping for the ultimate traveller can feel daunting, but the secret lies in gifts that elevate the journey...
MSC Cruises Unveils Top 6 Booking Trends for 2026
MSC Cruises has unveiled six travel trends today that are shaping guests’ booking patterns and driving itinerary offerings heading into 2026. From travellers planning holidays centered around sporting events, to children influencing family holiday choices, these emerging trends are setting the scene for how...
Explore St Louis Appoints Black Diamond as PR and Trade Representative for UK & Ireland
Explore St Louis has appointed Black Diamond as its public relations and trade representation agency for the UK and Ireland, as the destination looks to significantly expand its visibility in the market ahead of the launch of the new British Airways’ direct route launching in April...
AWTE Unveils New Committee & Nationwide Membership Drive
The Association of Women Travel Executives (AWTE) Ireland has announced its new committee for 2026 and a bold new direction aimed at strengthening its nationwide presence and expanding its membership.
The newly appointed committee members are:
· Olwen McKinney (Amadeus)
· Caroline Quigley (Keith Prowse)
· Jackie Spain...
Lufthansa Group Unveils New CEOs for Eurowings and SunExpress
Lufthansa Group has unveiled new Chief Executives for its SunExpress and Eurowings airlines.
Max Kownatzki, currently CEO of SunExpress, will assume the role of CEO of Eurowings on February 1, 2026. He succeeds Jens Bischof, who will step down from the management board at the...
Tourism Ireland Launches Details of 2026 ‘International Programming Ireland Fund’
Tourism Ireland has confirmed it will run its International Programming Ireland Fund again in 2026, with two funding rounds planned in February and May. Applications are invited for Round 1, to be submitted by 3pm on Wednesday 11 February 2026.
This co-production fund is designed...
Dolphin Dynamics Partners with Widgety to Launch ‘Cruise Content Capture’ Booking Module
Travel technology company Dolphin Dynamics has announced the launch of its new Cruise Content Capture module, developed in collaboration with Widgety, the UK-based cruise content specialists.
Dolphin Dynamics traditionally specialises in developing integrated information solutions for tour operators, travel agents and TMCs.
The integration enables...
Explora Journeys Launches ‘Explora Club Referral Programme’ for Loyalty Members
Explora Journeys - the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group - has launched the Explora Club Referral Programme, designed to recognise and reward the loyalty of existing Explora Club Members while inviting their friends and loved ones to discover the world of Explora Journeys.
Since...
MSC Cruises Unveils Brand new Class of Ship – ‘New Frontier’ – with Order for 4 Next-Generation Ships
MSC Cruises has announced a major new order for four next-generation cruise vessels and two additional options from MEYER WERFT in Papenburg marking the launch of its new “New Frontier” platform - a brand-new class of ships.
The order will secure full capacity at...
Petition Launched to Reopen Galway Airport for Commercial Flights
A petition calling for the reopening of Galway Airport has been officially opened, according to a report by the Flying In Ireland news service.
Since 2015, the airport has been used by the Galway Flying Club. It has also been used, in recent years, for...
Access Bookings Marks 10th Anniversary in Ireland with Celebratory Event in Druids Glen Hotel
Access Bookings, a leading travel management specialist in the media, entertainment, and corporate sectors, marked its tenth anniversary in Ireland with a celebratory evening at the stunning Druids Glen Hotel in Co Wicklow.
The event brought together many of the company’s media-focused clients, partners, and...
Emirates Teams Up with United for Wildlife on Long Haul Amenity Kits Project
Emirates Premium Economy and Economy Class customers on long haul flights globally will be treated to a new range of complimentary amenity kits, onboard in December.
The buttery-soft new pouches incorporate bio-based materials including cactus and form a collectible range designed in partnership with United for...
AWTE Hosts Annual Christmas Lunch at Dublin’s Morgan Hotel
The spirit of the season was well and truly alive as agents and suppliers gathered at The Morgan Hotel for the much anticipated AWTE Annual Christmas Lunch. A firm favourite in the Association of Women Travel Executives calendar, the event once again brought together...
Flying to Barbados with Aer Lingus is Easier Than Ever
ITTN’s Julia Labedz has returned from the Barbados FAM trip hosted by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), Aer Lingus, and Travel Trade Representation (TTR), and while the island left a lasting impression, one of the most important takeaways was just how easy it now...
Royal Caribbean Officially Opens ‘Royal Beach Club Paradise Island’ in the Bahamas
Royal Caribbean has officially marked the debut of Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in The Bahamas with a ribbon cutting ceremony just days ahead of welcoming its first vacationers on December 23.
Royal Caribbean executives and Bahamian government officials gathered at the all-new beach club to celebrate the...
Hebridean Island Cruises Launches 2027 Itineraries for ‘Hebridean Princess’ Ship
Hebridean Island Cruises has launched the 2027 itineraries for its iconic ship, Hebridean Princess, featuring a new photography cruise, a new European voyage of discovery to the Netherlands, four exciting ‘Footloose’ walking itineraries and a return to the south coast of England and London’s Tower...
Etihad Monthly Passenger Numbers Surge Nearly 30% to 2.1 Million Guests
Etihad Airways carried 2.1 million passengers in November, achieving a 28% year-on-year increase, and marking a new peak in the airline's traffic for 2025, latest monthly traffic statistics for the Abu Dhabi-based carrier show.
The airline maintained strong operational efficiency with passenger load factor 89%...
