Morzine-based chalet company, AliKats, run by British couple Al and Kat Judge has officially achieved B Corp™ Certification, making it one of the few chalet operators worldwide to hold this globally recognised standard for social and environmental impact.  AliKats, founded more than a decade ago,...

Hilton Hotel Group has unveiled a new brand, Outset Collection by Hilton. It is the company’s 25th brand, in total, and eighth in its growing Lifestyle portfolio. According to the hotel giant: "The new brand underscores Hilton’s dramatic growth trajectory and focus on offerings for...

Viking Cruises has once again been voted number one for rivers and number one for oceans by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. This marks the fifth consecutive year Viking has been rated at the top of both the river and ocean...

The Shannon Airport Group has received further national recognition for its commitment to sustainability, operations, and customer service. The Group won the Chambers Ireland Environment & Biodiversity Award for its Thady’s Hill conservation grazing project, which forms part of its 5-year Biodiversity Action Plan. In...

IHG Hotels & Resorts - one of the world’s leading hotel companies - has announces its first signing in Iceland for its midscale long stay brand Candlewood Suites, by IHG. Signed as part of an agreement with ALVA Capital, IHG will look to develop up...

RedClick dublinbikes announced today that the highly popular bike-sharing scheme has officially surpassed 40 million journeys.  To celebrate this landmark occasion, RedClick dublinbikes commissioned renowned Dublin muralist Holly Pereira to create a specially designed RedClick dublinbike, showcasing the intersection of sustainable travel and Dublin's vibrant artistic culture. The momentous 40-millionth...

Tourism chiefs have given a broadly positive, but still mixed reaction to this week’s Budget 2026 measures outlined by the Government on Tuesday. As had been expected, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe announced a lowering of the VAT rate for food -serving hospitality businesses from 13.5%...

Clayton and Maldron Hotels owner Dalata Hotel Group expects the sale of its business to be fully completed by early November. Dalata - which, as well as Ireland, operates in the UK, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands - opened a strategic review of its business...

Albufeira Tourism Board & Albufeira Council, in conjunction with AE Consulting, hosted a workshop and networking, followed by a 3-course dinner with Portuguese wines, presentations and lots of lovely prizes at Medley on Dublin's Fleet Street. With over 50 attendees from trade and media,...

Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has announced the official opening of sales for the F1 Paddock Club™ VIP Hospitality experience for guests reserving a suite aboard EXPLORA I during the FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2026. Docked...

Princess Cruises' stunning Sphere-Class ship, Sun Princess, has once again been recognised as the #1 Mega Cruise Ship in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers' Choice Awards. This marks the second consecutive year that Sun Princess has earned the top honour, underscoring her reputation for delivering unforgettable voyages...

Stena Line has entered into a temporary agreement to share freight and passenger space on the Irish Sea. A strategic collaboration with Irish Ferries will enable essential dry-docking of vessels whilst ensuring service continuity, quality and reliability. This temporary agreement will take effect from 20 November until...

Türkiye’s 18 cruise ports welcomed nearly 1.5 million passengers by the end of August this year—marking the highest arriving number in the last 12 years—which highlights the country’s growing allure as a premier cruise destination.  With more than 8,000 kilometres of breathtaking coastline at the...

French-based chalet company AliKats has added three brand-new self-catering properties to its bespoke collection, in the French Alps resort of Morzine, bringing the company’s total number of properties for the 2025/26 winter to 16.   The company is adding two chalets and one apartment, each...

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has officially welcomed the arrival of its NCL Aqua ship to her new homeport of Miami, kicking off her winter season of Caribbean cruises with calls to the company’s quintessential private island, Great Stirrup Cay. Following her first season of Bermuda...

A group of French business travel professionals – all specialists in organising international meetings, incentive travel programmes and product launches – has been visiting Ireland, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, Tourism NI and destination management company Horizons by TPG.  The aim of the...

Tour operator support group TIPTO is celebrating spooky season with the launch of its latest training incentive prize draw. Two lucky agents from across the UK and Ireland have the opportunity to win a tasty tin of Halloween themed treats from the legendary Biscuiteers...

The stunning Causeway Coastal Route was highlighted to millions of TV viewers across GB this week on ITV’s This Morning, as part of a popular travel segment called Destination Dupes, presented by Craig Doyle. Filming for the segment was supported by Tourism Ireland. Leaning into the travel...

MSC Cruises has opened sales for its Summer 2027 Alaska itineraries. Starting 26 April 2027, MSC Poesia will homeport in Seattle and offer seven-night itineraries to some of the region’s most breathtaking destinations, departing each Monday through to September 2027.   As recently announced, MSC Poesia will undergo one of...

Premium guided travel group Tauck has announced significant enhancements to its Advisor Rewards Program for their global network of travel advisors. Building on advisor feedback, Tauck has streamlined the programme to provide more flexibility and higher value. Advisors can now redeem up to 100 points...