KLM Cityhopper Upgrades Embraer 195-E2 Fleet of Planes: More Seats, Less Emissions
Dutch carrier KLM has announced a major upgrade of its fleet of 22 Embraer 195-E2 planes, as used by its KLM Cityhopper service.
Earlier this month, the first upgraded Embraer 195-E2 operated by KLM Cityhopper took off on its flight to Porto. All 22 Embraer...
SAS Scandinavian Airlines Expands WestJet Partnership with New Codeshare Agreement
SAS and WestJet have entered into a codeshare agreement that gives travelers greater flexibility and easier access across Scandinavia and Canada, enhancing connectivity between the two airlines’ networks.
The agreement enables SAS customers to travel seamlessly via Toronto Pearson International Airport and through SAS-served gateways...
Star Alliance Continues Winning Streak with ‘World’s Leading Airline Alliance’ Gong at World Travel Awards 2025
Star Alliance has once again been recognised as the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards 2025, continuing its six-year winning streak.
This year’s recognition reflects the Alliance's continued focus on shaping a more seamless experience across the customer journey — from...
Snow-Sure & Selling Fast: Söll’s Stunning Start to the Ski Season
It’s ski time – with the best opening season ski conditions in years, it’s time to book that Söll ski holiday for your clients!
The travel trade in Ireland can always be confident about booking a Ski Holiday to Austria.
Austria continues to hold first position...
Brand USA Launches “America the Beautiful Game” Trip Planning Hub to Inspire 2026 World Cup Fans
With the world’s largest single-sport event set to return to the United States for the first time in over three decades, Brand USA today announced the launch of America the Beautiful Game, a dynamic new trip planning hub designed to guide football fans as they explore the United States...
CLIA Christmas Dinner in Dublin
The CLIA Christmas Dinner in Dublin was very well attended despite the Orange weather warning. Rough skies hampered the CLIA Team’s efforts to traverse the Irish Sea. After three aborted takeoffs from London City Airport, they were grounded and Angela Sloan (Director, UK, Ireland...
ITTN Continues Exploring Barbados with South Coast Site Visits
ITTN’s Julia Labedz is in Barbados on a FAM trip hosted by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), Travel Trade Representation (TTR) and Aer Lingus. The week-long visit, which includes both Irish and UK agents, is designed to give travel agents a deeper understanding of...
Etihad Adds Carbon-Offset Enhancement to ‘Etihad for Business’ Corporate Travel Platform
Leveraging its existing collaboration with CarbonClick, Etihad Airways has introduced a new enhancement to its Etihad for Business (EYB) platform, enabling corporate clients to redeem EYB credits for carbon-offsets directly through the Etihad for Business portal.
Javier Alija, Vice President Global Sales & Distribution at...
Emirates Ends Successful Year with 5 More Accolades at World Travel Awards
Emirates is ending 2025 on a sky-high note with another 5 global accolades won, this time at the 32nd annual World Travel Awards, held in Bahrain.
Adding to its impressive portfolio of more than 20 accolades received in 2025, the latest titles celebrate Emirates as...
All Aboard, Breathe Deep & Go Far: The Hottest Travel Trends for 2026
The world of travel is evolving, and the most discerning globetrotters are ready to embrace it. Here’s what’s on the horizon for 2026.
1. Retro Railways: The New Pinnacle of LuxuryThe romance of the rails is being rewritten for the modern traveler. Think the...
The Cruise Globe on Track to Become Number 1 Cruise App in the World
Just 10 months since it launched, The Cruise Globe - the world’s first free-to-use digital platform that allows global travellers to accurately map out their entire cruise history - is well on its way to becoming the number 1 cruise app in the world with over...
TUI Reports Stellar Year with Surge in Bookings and Record Earnings
Holiday giant TUI has reported a stellar 2025 performance, with record group earnings and a strong increase in guest bookings.
The group said annual revenues rose by 4.4% to €24.2bn and underlying earnings were up by 12.6% at €1.46bn, their best ever total.
Total group bookings...
Dublin Airport Set for Busiest Christmas Ever, with 1.8 Million Passengers Due
Dublin Airport is gearing up for its busiest ever Christmas this year with around 1.8 million passengers set to pass through the airport's terminals over the busy festive period.
Numbers travelling this year are likely to be up by around 22% (c.330,000 passengers) compared to...
Royal Caribbean Expands Seasonal Line-Up of 2027-28 Caribbean Adventures
Royal Caribbean has unveiled the newest line-up of ways to explore the Caribbean in 2027-28.
Starting April 2027, families and vacationers can kick back or go all out on adventure across 13 Royal Caribbean ships, from the bold new Legend of the Seas and amplified Allure of the Seas to more action-packed...
Virgin Atlantic Unveils ‘Virgin Atlantic Concierge’ Personal Travel Planning & Booking Tool
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled the full rollout of its innovative Virgin Atlantic Concierge across both the Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidays websites, giving every guest access to an intelligent, always-on travel companion that "redefines how journeys are planned and booked".
Powered by OpenAI and...
Giulia Rondini of Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford Named IHF South-East Employee of the Year
Giulia Rondini, Food & Beverage Supervisor at Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford has been announced as the 2025 Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) South East Branch ‘Employee of the Year’ at a special awards ceremony in the Riverside Park Hotel & Leisure Club, Enniscorthy, Wexford.
Over 120...
IATA: SAF Production Growth Rate Slowing Down, ‘Essential’ to Correct Course
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has issued a stark warning that the growth in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is slowing, stressing it is "essential" to correct that course.
IATA has released new estimates for SAF production showing that:
In 2025, SAF output is expected...
Crystal Cruises Unveils New Suite Renderings on ‘Crystal Grace’
Crystal Cruises has unveiled new suite renderings of Crystal Grace, set to debut in May 2028.
The ship’s all-suite, all-veranda accommodations have been reimagined with enhanced storage and select suites offering expansive wraparound verandas, a first-ever configuration for Crystal.
Designed by leading cruise ship architectural firm GEM, with...
CLIA UK & Ireland Confirms Expedition Summit 2026 Details
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has confirmed details for its next Expedition Summit, taking place on May 8, 2026.
The annual trade event will feature a ship visit to HX Expeditions’ MS Fram in Dover, giving agents the chance to step on...
Dublin Ranked Among Top Global Cities for Tourist Airport-City Centre Transport Connectivity
Despite arguments to the contrary, on a local basis, Dublin has been ranked amongst the top global cities in terms of connectivity and accessibility for tourists.
Research by ground transportation specialist Mozio has revealed Dublin as being in the top 15 cities for tourists –...
