MSC to Introduce Thrill Ride Robotron Onboard Seascape in December
MSC Cruises is debuting some exciting entertainment options on the line’s upcoming ship, MSC Seascape.
When she debuts this December, MSC Seascape will feature Robotron– an amusement ride that offers the breathtaking thrill of a rollercoaster at sea combined with a personalised DJ music...
The ITAA Benevolent Fund – Here to Help
The trustees of the ITAA (Irish Travel Agents Association) Benevolent Fund would like to remind travel industry professionals of the many services available to them, should they find themselves in difficult times as we move out of summer.
The purpose of the fund is...
Celebrity Cruises Thanks Travel Agents with New ‘Celebrity Auctions’ Rewards Scheme
Celebrity Cruises is thanking travel agents for their invaluable support by introducing more ways than ever before to utilise Celebrity Rewards towards benefits for themselves and their clients.
The luxury cruise line is ramping up its Celebrity Rewards offering with the launch of brand new...
Photographer of the Year 2022
This is your last chance to get your entries in for August. August has been a fantastic month for weather in Ireland and we're sure a lot of you have been away as well. There have been plenty of opportunities to take stunning photographs!...
First Lufthansa ‘Dreamliner’ Lands in Frankfurt
The first Boeing 787 for Lufthansa landed at Frankfurt Airport today. Making it a new addition to its fleet.
The aircraft was originally built for another airline but had not been integrated into its fleet, so it will now be refurbished in Lufthansa’s colours and design...
Adventure Travel Expected to Quadruple in Value by 2032
The rise of so-called ‘adventure tourism’ – taking in virtually everything from hiking and trekking to cycling and scuba diving – is showing no signs of slowing down, with latest estimates suggesting the sub-industry could quadruple in scope and value over the course of...
Dalata Hotel Group Returns to Profit
The Dalata Hotel Group returned to profit in the first half of this year, as the tourism industry's recovery from the Covid crisis continued to gather pace.
Latest financial results for the group - which owns the Clayton and Maldron hotel chains - show it...
North Fork, the Hamptons’ Less Flamboyant Little Sister
Stretching over 30 miles of pristine beaches, wineries, and farmland, enveloped between Peconic Bay and Long Island Sound, the North Fork is a quieter and more agricultural version of the South Fork, otherwise known as the Hamptons.
Leaving New York City and driving east for...
Ryanair: No Changes to Stansted Schedule Despite Airport Strike Threat
Ryanair has stressed that there is currently no changes pending to its recently expanded services from London's Stansted airport, despite the looming threat of strike action at the airport.
Ryanair recently added a further 500 flights to its Stansted schedule to cover mid-term school holiday...
Hotelbeds Signs Destination Marketing Deal with iGA Istanbul Airport
Travel technology company Hotelbeds has signed a destination marketing deal with iGA Istanbul Airport.
Calling it “ground-breaking”, Hotelbeds said the deal is the first of its kind for the company.
As a business-to-business hotel accommodation wholesaler, Hotelbeds’ platform is accessible to travel agents, tour operators, airlines...
Enda Corneille Stepping Down as Emirates Ireland Head
Enda Corneille has announced he is to step down as head of Emirates in Ireland, after 8 years in the job.
Mr Corneille joined Emirates as country manager for Ireland in 2014 after 26 years with Aer Lingus.
In an announcement on his LinkedIn account, Mr...
Stansted Airport Facing Temporary Closure Threat if Strikes Go Ahead
London’s Stansted Airport could, effectively, close operations if airport staff vote in favour of strike action, the UNITE trade union has warned.
Ryanair is, by far, the biggest airline by routes at the airport – which acts as the Irish airline’s largest hub.
Airport staff –...
Eurostar Axes London to Disneyland Paris Service After 27 Years
Eurostar has announced that it will no longer run direct trains from London to Disneyland Paris from June 5, 2023, ending the service which started in 1996.
It comes in the same week that the company announced it wouldn't be serving Ebbsfleet and Ashford International...
Travel Without Luggage- and Still Arrive With Everything
How relaxed, and dare I say smug, would you feel if you could skip the suitcase queues at the airport on both sides of your journey, yet still arrive with everything you want?
All the 'travel light' tips which include 'only bring one cardigan' etc,...
After the Wedding: The Top 5 Luxury Honeymoon Destinations
Luxury honeymoons shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all, they should be carefully tailored to suit you.
The Travel Specialists at OROKO Travel are sharing reasons why you should leave your honeymoon in their hands and their top five recommended destinations.
A honeymoon is a trip to remember.
It’s the first...
NCL Boss Optimistic Over Cruise Rebound
The head of cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has expressed confidence in the company’s short-term outlook, saying bookings are already better than pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
“On August 8, we made the announcement that we would allow unvaccinated guests on board the ships,” said NCL...
Travel Partners Group Hosting Galway Trade Event Onboard the Corrib Princess
TPG - Travel Partners Group is hosting its Galway travel trade event onboard the Corrib Princess on Wednesday 14th of September.
The Corrib Princess is a luxury cruise boat departing from Galway City Centre on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Guest will dock at Woodquay at 18.30...
Final Call for TIGS President’s Prize at Royal Dublin
Just a quick final reminder on our upcoming President's Prize at Royal Dublin Golf Club on Tuesday, September 6
The outing is sponsored by The Castlerosse Park Resort Killarney, courtesy of our President Con Horgan
This is an opportunity to play a truly magnificent links course,...
Much-Maligned Kingston Keeping Pace with Jamaica’s Tourism Revival
Jamaica has, this year, proven to be a blueprint for destination recovery as the global tourism industry finally begins to rebound from three years of damage brought on by the Covid crisis.
Last month, the popular Caribbean island nation was officially ranked as the fastest...
Supplier of the Week – Hertz Car Hire
Hertz is one of the most recognised brands in the world. It has been in operation for over 100 years in 160 countries, throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, the Middle East and New Zealand.
With product and service...
