Tourism Ireland Brings ‘Flavours of Ireland’ Roadshow to London
Tourism Ireland’s ‘Flavours of Ireland’ event took place in London this week – connecting local tourism businesses from across Ireland with leading global inbound tour operators who bring visitors at scale to Ireland from around the world.
Now in its 23rd year, ‘Flavours’ is an annual...
Celebrity Cruises Sprinkles its Magic Over the Irish Travel Trade at Glamorous Appreciation Dinner in Dublin
Celebrity Cruises sprinkled its magic on the Irish Travel Trade last night at a glamorous appreciation dinner in Fire Restaurant on Dublin's Dawson Street.
The evening was hosted by Claire Stirrup, MD Celebrity Cruises; Nicola McNeish, Sales Director UK and Ireland; Charlotte Hallam, Head of...
Vroom Digital Triumphs at Global Search Awards for EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum Campaign
Irish digital marketing agency Vroom Digital has been recognised at the Global Search Awards 2025, taking home Best Use of PR in a Search Campaign (Small) for its work with EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.
The campaign, “The Love Story Before Love Story”, uncovered Taylor...
Supplier Spotlight: Riviera Travel’s Award-Winning Long-Haul Tours Now Available in Ireland!
Have you heard? The world just got a whole lot closer. Riviera Travel is bringing its top-selling, expertly curated long-haul escorted tours to the Irish market—with direct flights from Dublin to some of the world’s Bucket List destinations.
From the neon buzz of Tokyo to...
Royal Caribbean Reveals Alaska 2027 Line-Up of Sailings
Royal Caribbean has revealed its line-up of summer 2027 getaways for travellers to experience the wonders of Alaska.
Vacationers can secure their front-row seats to The Last Frontier on weeklong voyages on Anthem, Quantum, Serenade and Voyager of the Seas. The boldest adventures on land and at...
VIVA Cruises Launches 2027 Programme Featuring New Ships & New Itineraries
VIVA Cruises has launched its 2027 programme, which introduces a range of new ships and new itineraries, including routes such as: Basel–Brussels, Dresden–Prague and Amsterdam–Nuremberg.
The company has also expanded departures on some of its most popular routes, notably Amsterdam–Budapest, offering guests even more...
Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess Named ‘World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship’
Princess Cruises has revealed its Royal Princess ship has been named World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship by the prestigious World Culinary Awards, celebrating the very best in global gastronomy.
Voted on by the culinary community, industry experts and consumers from around the world, the awards celebrate...
Popular Swedish Radio Show Broadcasting from Ireland
Journalists from Swedish radio station Mix Megapol are broadcasting two live editions of their morning show, Gry Forssell med vänner (meaning ‘Gry Forssell with friends’), from Ireland this week. Reaching over 2 million listeners each week, Mix Megapol is one of Sweden’s most popular radio stations....
TUI Airline Named ‘Europe’s Leading Charter Airline’ for 5th Straight Year at World Travel Awards
TUI Airline has been named “Europe’s Leading Charter Airline” for the fifth year in a row at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA).
The award was presented Wednesday evening at a gala ceremony in Cagliari, Italy, recognising the very best in European travel and...
Eurostar Invests €2bn in Eco-Friendly Double-Decker Train Fleet: ‘Eurostar Celestia’
Eurostar has announced a landmark €2bn investment in up to 50 new double-decker trains built by Alstom Group – the first ever to operate through the Channel Tunnel and on the UK network.
Eurostar has confirmed an order for 30 trains, with an option for...
TIGS Wraps Up Season with Last Outing of the Year at The Castle Golf Club
TIGS (Travel Industry Golf Society of Ireland) played its last outing of the year at The Castle Golf Club last Friday.
Established in 1913 and designed by the renowned Harry Colt on the beautiful grounds of Rathfarnham Castle, the Castle Golf Club is one of...
Tourism Ireland’s Golf Tourism Promotional Drive ‘Lays Up’ at IGTM Cannes
Tourism Ireland’s drive to boost golf visitor numbers from around the world continues this week – at the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) in Cannes.
Eighteen (18) golf and tourism operators from Ireland have joined Tourism Ireland at this important event for the global golf travel...
Aer Lingus’ New Cork to Prague Route Officially Takes Off
Aer Lingus’ new service from Cork to Prague officially took off for the first time this morning.
Shortly after 8am, Aer Lingus EI832 departed with a full complement of passengers, bound for Václav Havel Airport Prague.
To mark the occasion, a special celebration was...
Ryanair Passes 12 Million Passenger Milestone at Ireland West Airport
Ryanair has announced it has surpassed 12 million passengers through Ireland West Airport Knock since it began operations to/from the airport in 1986.
This Winter, Ryanair is operating 86 weekly flights across 10 routes to/from Ireland West Airport Knock, including winter sun hotspots like Lanzarote, Malaga,...
Flying Virgin Atlantic to Jamaica: Memorable Service with a Huge Smile!
In partnership with the Jamaica Tourism Board, Celene Duffy (Key Account Manager for APG Ireland) hosted a fam trip of key travel trade to the vibrant island of Jamaica on a four-night fam that took place last week!
Virgin Atlantic is known for its vivacious red brand identity,...
Holland America Line to Mark USA’s 250th Birthday with Unique ‘Golden Age of Travel’ Cruise with Pan Am
Two icons of American travel — Pan Am and Holland America Line — have announced the launch of the first-ever cruise that will trace original flying Clipper routes across the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America.
The 28-Day Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage will immerse guests in the glamor...
Ikon Pass Adds 9 New Ski Destinations Across Japan, China & South Korea
Ikon Pass, the multi-destination ski pass, has added nine destinations to the pass, including seven in Japan and one each in China and South Korea.
For winter 2025/2026, the pass now offers up to 77 days total lift access throughout Asia and access to snow at 72...
Explora Journeys Embarks on Decarbonisation Journey with First LNG-Powered Ship, EXPLORA III
With the upcoming launch of its third luxury ship - EXPLORA III - Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle line of MSC, will also take a further leap on its decarbonisation journey.
EXPLORA III is set to embark on her maiden journey - from Barcelona to...
Lonely Planet Names Tipperary as One of the World’s Top Destinations to Visit in 2026
Tipperary has been named one of the world’s top destinations to visit in 2026 by Lonely Planet.
The leading travel media company unveiled the accolade in the prestigious Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026 – its collection of 25 destinations and 25 experiences around the globe...
Brand USA Travel Week Europe & UK 2025 with ITTN’s Shane Cullen – 2026 – a Year to Travel to the USA
ITTN's Shane Cullen is at Brand USA Travel Week Europe & UK 2025 along with a sizeable crowd from the Irish travel trade. These join the nearly 900 delegates across travel, media, suppliers & destinations at the event held in London.
The theme here is...
