Shannon Airport has renewed its sponsorship of Munster Rugby for a further 3 years. It means Shannon will continue to be Munster Rugby’s official airport partner until 2026. That title means Shannon will provide connectivity to away games both for the team and supporters over the...

British Airways has announced a range of new initiatives aimed at making it easier and more comfortable with passengers affected by Alzheimer’s. These include bespoke customer service dementia training for customer-facing colleagues and the uptake of Dementia Friends across the organisation, an initiative that will...

Ryanair has added 7,000 extra seats for rugby fans travelling to next year’s highly anticipated Six Nations Championship, which kicks off on Friday February 2 with France hosting Ireland in Marseilles. Trading on what will hopefully be a triumphant Rugby World Cup for Ireland and...

Oceania Cruises has announced a new offering – the Oceania Nordic Fjords Sailing Adventure – departing from Dublin. Embarking from Dublin, passengers will embark on a 12-day voyage filled with awe-inspiring landscapes, charming coastal towns, and world-class amenities aboard the luxurious Oceania Sirena. The service is...

The US aviation regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has reinstated Mexico’s category 1 aviation safety rating – meaning the country is one of the safest to fly to from the US. It follows more than 2 years of Mexico being ranked a category 2...

Topflight Travel Group was named one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies, following the 15th annual awards programme, held in the Convention Centre in Dublin last night (14 Sept). The awards are led by Deloitte, in association with Bank of Ireland. The accolade followed a selection...

International award-winning travel journalist, Eoghan Corry, purchases TRAVELExtra. TRAVELExtra has officially been acquired from Business Exhibitions Ltd by travel journalist Eoghan Corry. The next edition of the popular travel trade magazine will be available online and in print from January 2024 when Mr. Corry assumes...

Ahead of CLIA Cruise Week, which runs from the 18th – 25th of September, MSC Cruises UK & Ireland has announced the launch of a new travel agent incentive to mark the occasion. The incentive will start today, 15th September and will end on 26th September...

Aer Lingus is delighted to announce a new recruitment drive aimed at hiring over 200 cabin crew members in partnership with Nobox Recruitment. These exciting job opportunities are designed to attract a diverse group of people, reflecting Aer Lingus’s wholehearted commitment to expanding and diversifying...

To celebrate CLIA Cruise Week which runs from 18th – 24th September, any 2024 cruise with Princess can be booked with just a €50pp deposit. Usually, the required deposit is 15% of the total cruise fare (excluding taxes). Included in the offer are itineraries on the line’s brand-new...

Royal Caribbean International unveils the first look at the highly anticipated adults-only beachfront paradise opening January 2024 on Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas: Hideaway Beach. This is also off the back of Royal Caribbean’s announcement that after a record-breaking response to the new Icon of the Seas, it is opening the...

BBC StoryWorks, the award-winning branded content studio of BBC Studios, and Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, have joined forces for the newest chapter of the USA Through Film campaign aimed at driving tourism to the United States. Produced by BBC StoryWorks, the multiplatform...

Belfast’s newest visitor attraction – Titanic Distillers at Thompson Dock – has been officially opened. The first working whiskey distillery to open in Belfast in nearly 90 years was officially opened by UK Business and Trade Minister Lord Offord. In all, £8m has been invested in...

New York State has posted record tourist visitor numbers for 2022, showing the region has more than fully recovered from the pandemic crisis. The State saw 291 million people visit last year – the largest number of inbound tourists ever and 10% up on pre-Covid...

TTS.com, a leading provider of technological solutions for the travel industry, has announced significant advancements in its corporate solution, TTS Corporate. The new feature, Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), strengthens TTS Corporate's current security measures with an extra layer of protection. To enable TTS Corporate's MFA, travel...

The Royal Thai Embassy presents a photographic exploration and celebration of Thailand’s entertainment, innovation and sustainability through the lens of Irish university student photographers.  Exhibition of Photography by UCD Students The Royal Thai Embassy, London, in association with University College Dublin hosted a unique exhibition of photographs curated to showcase Thailand's ongoing efforts...

Low fares holiday airline Jet2.com has included flights from Belfast on its new roster of ski destination offers for winter 2023/’24. The company will fly from Belfast International Airport to Salzburg. In all, the carrier will be flying to Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Lyon, Barcelona...

MSC Cruises has an array of incredible itineraries across various destinations. The cruise line company continues to provide unforgettable experiences for curious travellers with a fleet of 23 cruise ships currently on sale. From established favourites to new hotspots, short mini-cruises to enriching long...

Barter’s Travelnet, Cork one of the oldest Travel Companies in Ireland are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Leisure Sales Consultant to join their team and be able to deliver outstanding sales & customer Care. If you are looking for a career in the...

Playa Hotels & Resorts – which operates all-inclusive brands in Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Mexico - is offering UK and Irish agents the chance to earn big with double rewards now available on all Jewel Punta Cana and Jewel Palm Beach bookings. Travel Agents...