Aer Lingus to Cancel 10%-20% of Flights from Next Wednesday for First 5 Days of Pilot Work-to-Rule Action
Aer Lingus has confirmed it will cancel between 10% and 20% of flights between next Wednesday (June 26) and the following Sunday (June 30) – the first 5 days of the planned work-to-rule period by the airline’s IALPA trade union-aligned pilots.
The airline has said...
Travel Department Hosts Mini-Tour in Dublin City Centre
Travel Department hosted Irish travel media last night for mini flavours of the world tour in Dublin City Centre to celebrate the launch of their 2025 brochure. This event gave attendees a glimpse into what they would experience on Travel Department tour.
We started in...
Aer Lingus Regional Flights to Continue Operating as Scheduled
Aer Lingus Regional flights, operated by Emerald Airlines, are set to remain operating as scheduled, despite the disruption being caused in Aer Lingus' wider mainstream services by the ongoing pay dispute engulfing the airline.
Aer Lingus, last night, announced it will cancel 10%-20% of international...
SeaWorld Orlando Announces Grand Opening of Penguin Trek
SeaWorld Orlando has announced the grand opening of its highly anticipated new attraction, Penguin Trek, on 07 July 2024. A family launch coaster like no other, Penguin Trek is located within the all-new Antarctica Realm. This immersive area promises the adventure of a lifetime,...
TPG Cork Agent Appreciation Event Brings Sunshine and Knockout Crowd
TPG – Travel Partners Group, together with Shannon Airport, held their Cork Agent Appreciation Event at Clancy’s Bar in Princes Street last night. The evening was filled with sunshine and agents from the 'Real Capital'.
Jeanette Taylor (Blue Insurance) welcomed agents, asserting there would be...
Waterways Ireland Granted €637,500 in Funding for Two Projects in Midlands
Waterways Ireland has been allocated funding of €637,500 under the EU Just Transition Fund for two projects in the Midlands.
The funding is also part of Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme.
Waterways Ireland has received funding of €487,500 for the Royal Canal Greenway....
MSC Launches UK & Ireland Discount Offer on Drinks Package + Cabin Upgrades on Selected Winter Sailings
MSC Cruises is offering a promotion on its Winter sailings with a price reduction of the premium drinks package of up to £130/€130 - along with cabin upgrades - on selected sailings.
Customers can take advantage of this exclusive offer by booking in-between 20th June and...
Premier Inn Owner Whitbread Confident of Growth After Strong First Quarter
UK hospitality giant Whitbread has said it remains confident of a strong performance this year following a good showing in the first quarter of the year.
The group – which operates its Premier Inn budget hotel brand in the UK, Ireland and continental Europe –...
Double Cruise Credits for Captain’s Circle Guests with Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises has announced a new Captain’s Circle Loyalty Accelerator programme that offers guests double the cruise credits with the purchase of the inclusive Princess Plus and Premier Packages.
Princess guests sailing with a Princess Plus or Premier Package on voyages sailing between 01 August...
Explora Journeys Sets New Date for Delivery of Explora II
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of MSC Group, and shipbuilder Fincantieri announced a joint decision to set a new date for the delivery of EXPLORA II. After careful review, it was decided that more time is needed for the final finishes...
Premier Inn Plans 5,000 Bedroom Expansion in Ireland
Premier Inn – the UK-owned budget hotel chain – is looking to expand its Irish operations by opening a further 5,000 bedrooms here; in Dublin and around the country.
This would represent a 30% increase in its room portfolio in Ireland.
Whitbread, the UK’s largest hospitality...
Donegal Branch of IHF Celebrates Paul Diver at Gala Dinner
The Donegal Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) recently hosted a ‘Thank You Gala Dinner’ in honour of Paul Diver, owner of the Sandhouse Hotel in Rossnowlagh, who earlier this year stepped down as Branch Chair.
The celebration, which was held at the Shandon...
MSC Cruises Remains Committed to 2050 Net Zero Emissions Target
MSC Cruises has published its 2023 Sustainability Report with a performance review of the 12-month period in the areas of environment, social and governance.
The report also includes information on the line’s sister company and luxury travel brand, Explora Journeys, which launched EXPLORA I...
Travel Solutions Launches Summer Charter Service from Belfast City Airport
Travel Solutions has commenced a summer charter service from Belfast City Airport to Reus and will launch flights to Palma de Mallorca on 25th June 2024.
Known for its charm and historic culture, direct flights from Belfast City Airport to Reus, which operate once a...
Delta One to Feature Italian Luxury Brand Missoni
The Delta One experience has forged a new partnership with Italian luxury fashion house Missoni. Together, Delta and Missoni will elevate Delta One with a new customer amenity kit and top-of-the-line details woven into key touchpoints throughout the Delta One travel experience.
"We’ve been intentional...
Etihad Airways Launches Flights to Eight More Destinations
Etihad Airways is celebrating the launch of flights to eight destinations this June, taking the total number of operating routes this summer to 76.
Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer at Etihad, said: "It is an exciting month for Etihad as we deliver on our plans to...
Explora Journeys Celebrates Partnership & Announces Collaboration
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, yesterday (19 June 24) hosted a launch event of its partnership with the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup, held on board the luxurious EXPLORA I in the port of Barcelona, Spain. This occasion...
Cathay Pacific Releases Traffic Figures for May 2024
Cathay Pacific released its traffic figures for May 2024. In the first five months of the year, Cathay Pacific and HK Express together surpassed the 10 million mark for passengers carried, with a combined 11.2 million passengers carried during the period.
Cathay Pacific carried a...
Attraction World goes Live with Intrepid Urban Adventures.
Attraction World Group have announced a strategic partnership with Intrepid Urban Adventures, the day tour arm of Intrepid Travel, specialising in immersive local experiences. This collaboration aims to broaden the range of unique and authentic travel opportunities available to customers, combining Attraction World Group's...
Dalata Hotel Group Secures Green Tourism Sustainability Certification
Dalata Hotel Group has secured a Green Tourism sustainability certification for all of its Clayton, Maldron and partner hotels.
The group – which operates across Ireland, the UK, Germany and the Netherlands - attained the ‘Gold’ standard in Green Tourism certification for all 48 previously...
