Government Announces Funding for Local Festivals and Summer Schools
Arts and Tourism Minister Catherine Martin has announced a funding allocation of €69,945 for 16 events to support Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools taking place around Ireland in 2024.
The scheme is designed to assist local cultural events which may not be eligible...
MSC Cruises Cancels 2025 Greenland Cruise Itinerary
MSC Cruises has cancelled a cruise to Greenland, originally scheduled for next year.
The MSC Poesia cruise was set to sail from Copenhagen and visit eight destinations in Iceland, Greenland, Scotland and Germany over 3-weeks in June and July of 2025.
The cruise giant cited “operational...
Fans ‘Touchdown’ in Dublin for Aer Lingus College Football Classic
The countdown is now on for the 2024 Aer Lingus College Football Classic (ALCFC) between Georgia Tech and Florida State University, as over 25,000 US fans begin to touchdown this week in Dublin ahead of the big sell-out game.
The game, itself, will kick...
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board Gears Up for 4 Years of Sporting Attractions
The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is gearing up to promote an unrivalled decade of sport, culminating in the Californian city hosting the 2028 Summer Olympicsand Paralympics.
The board joined Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass at last week’s closing ceremony of this year’s Olympics...
Finnair Marks 5th Anniversary of Platinum Wing Lounge at Helsinki Airport
Finnair has marked the fifth anniversary of its exclusive Platinum Wing in Helsinki Airport, with the lounge having opened in summer 2019.
The iconic lounge, open to Finnair and oneworld’s top tier customers, continues to set the bar in premium air travel, offering travellers the option...
Ashford Castle Celebrates 50 Years of Service for Legendary Maître D, Martin Gibbons
Ashford Castle, in Co Mayo, has marked the 50th anniversary of its legendary maître d – and one of Ireland’s leading ones – Martin Gibbons.
It was August 1974 when Galway man Martin Gibbons stepped through the doors of Ashford Castle for the very first...
Qantas Invests in Nature-Based Carbon Credit Fund in Australia
Qantas has invested in a new nature-based carbon credit fund in Australia as part of its ongoing climate action plan.
The iconic Australian airline has joined with mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto as foundational investors in the new fund that will develop high-integrity, nature-based...
Supplier Spotlight: Malta – The Perfect City Break This Autumn
A city break in Malta during autumn offers a perfect blend of pleasant weather and fewer crowds, making it ideal for exploring a vibrant city like Valletta. Visitors can enjoy cultural experiences, historical landmarks, and breathtaking coastal views, all while indulging in the local...
Etihad Updates Trade on Business Class Fares from Dublin
Etihad has updated its trade partners in Ireland about its Business Class fares out of Dublin.
Booking period: 19 - 22 August 2024
Travel period: 01 September - 30 November 2024
All-inclusive Business class fares starting from:
Phuket€ 2,269 Singapore€ 2,377 Shanghai€ 2,411 Maldives€ 2,556 Seoul€2,582 Kuala Lumpur€2,598 Osaka€2,700 Manila€2,789
FAA to Pump $300m Into US Aviation’s Net Zero by 2050 Effort
The US aviation regulator the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has pledged almost $300m in grant aid to help achieve America’s goal of net-zero emissions from aviation by 2050.
The goal is a vital part of outgoing US President Joe Biden’s Investing in America Agenda.
The $291m,...
Cover-More Blue Insurance Services Appoints Jason Whelan Managing Director
Travel insurance specialist Cover-More Blue Insurance Services (formerly Blue Insurance) has appointed Jason Whelan as Managing Director.
Headquartered in Dublin, Cover-More Blue is a leading supplier of travel and specialist insurance products with operations in Ireland and the UK.
Blue Insurance was established in 2003 to...
TPG Welcomes Disneyland Paris Representative Abbey Travel & Breakaway Tours as Latest Member
Travel Partners Group (TPG) – which is celebrating 10 years in existence this year – has announced Abbey Travel & Breakaway Tours, representing Disneyland Paris, as the latest member to join the group.
Disneyland Paris is handled by Abbey Travel & Breakaway Tours in Ireland...
Fáilte Ireland Invests €1m in 5 Venues Under Gala Dinner Investment Scheme
Tourism Minister Catherine Martin and Fáilte Ireland have announced a €1m investment through the Platforms for Growth Gala Dinner Venues Investment Scheme.
The investment has been allocated to five projects to facilitate the development of gala dinner venues of scale in four of Ireland’s business...
European Heatwave Prompts Surge in Irish Staycation Numbers
This summer has seen a huge revival in staycation popularity in Ireland, according to new consumer spending figures.
The research by online bank and payments company Revolut showed a monthly 5% increase in consumer spend over the platform this July – with that spend being...
Seabourn Cruise Line Unveils ‘Seabourn Quest’ Itineraries for 2025/26 Australia & New Zealand Trips
Seabourn Cruise Line – Carnival’s ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel line - has announced a new programme of immersive itineraries available on Seabourn Quest as the ship explores Australia and New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii and the Panama Canal from December 2025 to April 2026.
Seabourn Quest will sail a total of 22 itineraries with 46 destinations in...
Istanbul Ranked Most Connected Airport in World for 2024
Istanbul has been ranked the most connected airport in the world for 2024.
The Turkish hub serves 309 destinations, driven mostly by Turkish Airlines, which serves more countries than any other airline.
Frankfurt Airport was ranked second most connected hub, with 296 destinations served in the...
A Third of Irish Holidaymakers Buy Cheapest Travel Insurance, Research Shows
A third of Irish holidaymakers buy the cheapest travel insurance they can find, without focusing on the coverage they fully need, according to new research from travel insurance specialist, Multitrip.com.
The research also shows that only 31% check that the cancellation limit amount would cover...
Tourism Ireland Hosts Inaugural ‘Taste of Ireland’ Event in Glasgow
The island of Ireland was promoted to more than 35 top Scottish tour operators and travel agents in Glasgow this week – at Tourism Ireland’s new ‘A Taste of Ireland' Networking Event.
Six tourism companies from the island of Ireland took part in the B2B...
Turkish Tourism Board Launches Industry Learning Platform for Agents and Tour Operators
The Turkish Tourism Board (TGA) has launched a new industry learning platform called All in Türkiye, aimed at educating travel agents, tour operators and other tourism employees about the history, culture and tourism attractions across the country.
Courses dive into the most popular cities and regions of...
Travel Department Appoints Trade Sales Account Manager for NI
Travel Department has appointed Lucy Park as Trade Sales Account Manager for Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Ms Park joins Travel Department from The Travel Chapter where she was head of Business Development.
Reporting into Stephen Mills, she will be tasked with increasing the footprint of...
