TBO’s Tek Travels Acquires JumbonlineAccommodations
Leading global travel distribution group TBO has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tek Travels DMCC, has acquired JumbonlineAccommodations & Services, which has been demerged as an online business from Jumbo Tours Group.
With this acquisition, TBO intends to further increase its presence in Europe....
Celebrity Cruises Officially Opens Bookings for 2025/2026 Asia Itineraries
Celebrity Cruises has officially opened bookings for its 2025/2026 Asia itineraries, inviting guests to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure onboard Celebrity Millennium and Celebrity Solstice and explore the beauty of the Asian continent.
It features overnight stays in 11 different cities and Celebrity Millennium offering sailing year round.
Celebrity Millennium will sail...
How to Beat the Crowds at Disney World in 2024 – EXACT Dates Revealed for a Quieter Visit!
New data has been released detailing the EXACT best days to visit Disney World, in Florida, if you want to avoid the huge crowds.
Disney travel planning expert MagicGuides has compiled a list of top tips for visiting Disney World and the Magic Kingdom next...
Emirates Marks One of its Most Successful Years in Ireland by Carrying Over 450,000 Passengers on Dublin-Dubai Route
Emirates has carried more than 450,000 passengers on its popular Dublin-Dubai route during 2023, marking one of its most successful years operating out of Ireland.
Emirates named Australia as its top international destination from Ireland, as thousands of passengers headed down under for holidays and...
Cork and Kerry Front and Centre on Dutch Travel Programme
Images of Cork and Kerry were beamed into the homes of around 2 million people in the Netherlands earlier this month, when the two final episodes of a popular reality TV series called Het Perfecte Plaatje (meaning ‘The Perfect Picture’) aired on Dutch television channel RTL...
Princess Cruises Opens 2025-2026 Americas Season for Sale, Featuring ‘Sun Princess’ and ‘Star Princess’
Princess Cruises has opened for sale its 2025-2026 Americas season, which will be headlined by the eagerly awaited winter/spring itineraries for its two newest ships, Sun Princess and Star Princess.
The vessels will sail 7-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Port Everglades (Ft. Lauderdale),...
Conrad Dublin Guest Relations Supervisor, Leyre Veloso Cruz, Named Employee of the Year at IHF Awards
Leyre Veloso Cruz, Guest Relations Supervisor at Conrad Dublin, was honoured as Employee of the Year at the recent Irish Hotels Federation 2023/2024 Employee of the Year Awards.
The awards ceremony, held on Thursday 7th December at Dublin’s Aloft was a momentous evening celebrating some...
Tryphavana Cross Elected Chair of Visit USA Committee Ireland
Visit USA has confirmed Tryphavana Cross as the chairperson of the executive board of its Ireland Committee.
The appointment was made following a member vote at the recent Visit USA Committee Ireland annual general meeting, held at Dublin's Dean Hotel.
Ms Cross is account director with...
JWT Travel Launches JWT Cruises as Caroline O’Toole Joins the Team
JWT Travel has launched JWT Cruises, a dedicated cruise booking division, which will be headed up by experienced luxury travel and cruise specialist Caroline O’Toole who has joined the company.
JWT Cruises destinations include classic Mediterranean and Greek Isles, Northern Europe, Alaska, Asia, the Caribbean...
JetBlue WOWs Agents at the Iveagh Garden Hotel
Over 45 members of the Irish travel trade gathered together in the stunning Elle’s Bistro & Bar, at the Iveagh Garden Hotel, on Monday evening to celebrate JetBlue’s expansion into the Irish market.
Caitriona Toner (Senior Sales Manager) and Francis McCabe (Sales Support Coordinator)...
Iceland Volcano: Flights Unaffected; Blue Lagoon Closed, but Accessibility to be Monitored Hourly
Obeo Travel has issued a statement updating the travel situation concerning Iceland in light of last night’s volcanic eruption in the country.
The volcano, close to the town of Grindavik in the south-west of Iceland, roughly 30 miles from Iceland’s capital Reykjavik erupted last night.
As...
Irish Ski Holidaymakers Warned to be Aware of ‘Snowballing’ Cost of Car Hire Extras
Irish holidaymakers are being warned to be aware of the “snowballing” cost of car hire extras ahead of hitting the slopes for their winter ski holidays in mainland Europe.
Irish insurer Carhireexcess.ie studied six rental companies – Avis, Budget, Sixt, Europcar and Hertz – in...
Ryanair Enhances Business Travel Offering with SAP Concur Deal
Ryanair has enhanced its business/corporate business travel offering through a new agreement with SAP Concur, the world’s leading brand for travel, expense and invoice management.
The deal will integrate Ryanair’s low fares and network of over 3,300 daily flights to over 230 destinations across 36...
IATA Rolls Out Next Generation Contactless Travel System
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has rolled out the next generation travel documentation and verification system which supports contactless travel and enhances the passenger experience.
An updated version of IATA's Timatic product, Timatic AutoCheck offers a streamlined and interactive experience enabling travellers, airlines and...
Courchevel Voted Most Popular Ski Destination
Courchevel, in the French Alps, has been voted the most popular skiing destination in a new survey.
The research was carried out by BonusInsider and based on TikTok and Instagram popularity.
Courchevel garnered around 523,500 posts on Instagram and nearly 454 million views on TikTok.
The next...
Lufthansa to Resume Israel Flights in January
Lufthansa will resume flights to Israel in January, despite the ongoing conflict in the region.
The group said the return will cover the Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines brands.
January will see the group resume around 30% of its original Israel schedule.
Lufthansa will begin the return,...
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Opens Trademark Brand in Malta
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has introduced its Trademark Hotels brand to Malta, with the first opening in the town of St Julian’s, just north of the capital Valletta, and famed for its beaches and nightlife.
The hotel – called the Quadro - is close to...
Tourism Ireland to Launch 2024 Promotional Plan on January 9
Tourism Ireland is set to launch details of its 2024 marketing strategy and plan to promote the island of Ireland overseas early in the new year.
It will launch the details at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin, on January 9.
The event will be attended...
More Than 70 Mayo Tourism Businesses Attend Fáilte Ireland Networking Event in Castlebar
More than 70 tourism businesses from across Co. Mayo attended a special Fáilte Ireland networking event in Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar last week.
The event was organised by Fáilte Ireland to build collaboration across the tourism industry in the county, encouraging businesses to collaborate...
MSC Cruises Connects MSC World Europa to Shore Power in Valletta
MSC Cruises has successfully connected its MSC World Europa ship to shore power in the port of Valletta, Malta – the first operational shore power facility in the Mediterranean.
The line is committed to the use of shore power wherever it is available, as it is an...
