LEGO Group Buys 29 Visitor Centres from Merlin Entertainments for €200m
The LEGO Group has agreed to acquire LEGO Discovery Centres and LEGOLAND Discovery Centres from Merlin Entertainments.
The acquisition will include 29 Centres in nine countries which attract around five million visitors each year.
The deal only relates to the actual ownership of the centres....
Tourism Ireland appoints UM Global as Media Strategy, Planning and Buying Agency
Tourism Ireland has appointed renowned global media agency UM for the provision of its media strategy, planning and buying services.
The appointment follows a statutory requirement to re-tender for this service every seven years. This was an EU-wide tender and UM, as the successful...
Emirates Marks 25 Years of ‘Emirates Skywards’ Loyalty Programme
Emirates Group has announced a series of customer-focused celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of Emirates Skywards - its award-winning loyalty programme for Emirates and flydubai passengers.
Emirates Skywards is celebrating its Silver Jubilee by giving back to its members with 25 days of prestigious...
Radisson Hotel Group Expands ‘Radisson Individuals’ Brand with Three New Categories
Radisson Hotel Group has expanded its Radisson Individuals brand with the inclusion of three new hotel type segments: premier, boutique, and retreats.
Radisson Individuals is a soft brand offering independent hotels and regional chains the opportunity to join Radisson Hotel Group’s global network and distribution...
Magic Vacations Sees Record Turnout for ‘Big 10 Travel Event’ in Kinsale
The BIG 10 Travel Event, organised by Magic Vacations, had a magic turnout at its 2025 event last weekend, beating last year's record with over 1,250 guests through the doors on Sunday in Acton's Hotel Kinsale Co Cork.
Cruises proved extremely popular on the day...
WTTC Announces Stellar Line-Up of Speakers for Upcoming Global Summit in Rome
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced its full line-up of renowned speakers set to join its Global Summit in Rome, with the opening ceremony featuring a special performance from Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.
The global tourism body’s 25th Global Summit will take place...
Gothenburg Named Host City for UN Sustainable Lifestyle Hub Project
The United Nations has officially announced Gothenburg in Sweden as the new host city for its Sustainable Lifestyle Hub.
This accolade positions the Swedish city as a global leader in climate-smart living - an international platform where global and local stakeholders will come together with the aim...
IATA: SAF Technology Rollout is Main Bottleneck to Net Zero, Not Feedstock Availability
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with Worley Consulting, has published a study demonstrating that sufficient sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock exists to enable the airline industry to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. All feedstocks considered meet stringent sustainability criteria and do...
Fiat Fantastico Finale with Blue Insurance – Winners Announced!
The Blue Insurance Fiat Fantastico Competition concluded today at the Intercontinental Hotel in Ballsbridge. The fantastic prize of a brand new Fiat 500 was won by one of the twelve finalists who have already won a monthly competition prize of €200.
A visibly delighted...
Ireland’s Luxury Destination Cred on Show at ‘Connections Luxury UK & Ireland’ Event in Manchester
Seven tourism companies from the island of Ireland have joined Tourism Ireland in Manchester this week at Connections Luxury UK & Ireland – a three-day event connecting luxury hotels and travel businesses with over 100 global high-end travel buyers.
Connections Luxury UK & Ireland involves...
Celebrity River Cruises Fully Opens Inaugural 2027 Season for Sale
Celebrity Cruises’ inaugural season of river vacations will open to the public tomorrow Thursday, September 25.
“We are thrilled to open remaining inventory on 2027 Celebrity River Cruises sailings, following Priority Booking Access selling out earlier this month in just six minutes,” said Laura...
TUI ‘On Track’ for Strong Year After Good Summer and Positive Start to Winter Season
Holiday giant TUI has it remains on track to deliver its targeted 2025 growth results, following a strong summer and a positive start to the winter holiday season.
In a pre-close trading update, the group said it still expects to see earnings rise by 9%-11%...
TUI Reduces Hotel Plastic by 19% Per Guest Night; Reaffirms Commitment to Plastic Reduction
The TUI Group has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing plastic in tourism.
With the publication of its updated guidelines on plastic reduction, the company is supporting its more than 430 hotels and thousands of partners in identifying and eliminating problematic and unnecessary plastic in...
Storyland Studios Partners with MSC Foundation on Guest Pavilion at Bahamas Marine Research Facility
Storyland Studios, a global destination and experience design firm has entered a partnership with MSC Cruises and the MSC Foundation to design a new iconic building at the Marine Conservation Center on Ocean Cay in The Bahamas.
The MSC Foundation’s Marine Conservation Center, inaugurated in April this year, is a base...
Destination British Columbia Launches Two New Packages ‘The Infinite Coast’ and ‘Valleys & Vineyards’
Destination British Columbia (DBC) - the official tourism marketing office of the western Canadian province - has launched two new holiday journeys for the UK & Ireland market, 'The Infinite Coast' and 'Valleys & Vineyards'.
The new journeys follow last year's 'Rainforest to Rockies' and...
Travel Portland Refocuses on UK & Ireland Market After 5 Years with Black Diamond Partnership
Travel Portland - the official destination marketing organisation for Portland, Oregon - has officially returned to the UK and Irish market after a five-year hiatus, reaffirming its commitment to one of its most valuable international audiences.
The company is doing so in partnership with Black...
Atlantis, The Palm Launches ‘The Casablanca Beach Club’ in Partnership with Luxury Fashion House Casablanca and Ounass
Atlantis, The Palm, in partnership with luxury fashion house Casablanca and Ounass, has launched The Casablanca Beach Club.
Drawing inspiration from Casablanca's signature pastel hues, the new venue brings a French-Moroccan charm to Dubai. With sweeping views of Palm Island and the city's skyline, it's the...
Ryanair to Switch to 100% Digital Boarding Passes from November 12
Ryanair has confirmed that it will move to 100% digital boarding passes from Wednesday, November 12, instead of Monday November 3, in order to ensure a seamless transition for customers in the less busy travel period after the mid-term break.
Ryanair’s switch to 100% digital boarding...
Daa Posts Revenue & Passenger Growth, but Airport Charges Debate Begins as Rising Costs Stymie Profit Growth
Daa – the operator of Dublin and Cork Airports – has reported a strong operational performance for the first half of 2025; with passenger volumes up by 4%, year-on-year, and group turnover ahead of the same period last year by 6%.
Passenger numbers – across...
MSC Cruises to Overhaul MSC Poesia in One of Line’s Biggest Ever Ship Upgrades
MSC Cruises has announced one of its largest ship upgrades with an overhaul of its MSC Poesia ship ahead of its summer 2026 season in Alaska.
The upgrades will include the introduction of the MSC Yacht Club, speciality dining and more.
MSC Cruises is bringing its...
