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Titanic Belfast Launches Month-Long Historic Food Showcase

TITANIC Belfast is set to host a month-long celebration of food with the launch of Flavours of Titanic: A Journey Through Taste, Seasoned with Stories, featuring a calendar of festivities running every weekend from 4th October - 2nd November. Visitors will be taken on a culinary journey inspired by...

Loganair Outlines Benefits of Avios Improvements to Passengers

Improvements to Avios will see passengers fly further with Loganair, the UK’s leading regional airline has said. Members of Loganair Loyalty – the airline’s newly rebranded rewards programme – can now transfer their Avios not only to the British Airways Club, but also to AerClub...

Step Aboard Travelmarvel: Relaxed Luxury, Exceptional Service and Savings Now Available

This week, we’re delighted to feature a guest piece from Michelle Ryan of Travelmarvel, who takes us behind the scenes of life onboard their river cruises. With Cruise Week in full swing, Michelle shares what sets the Travelmarvel experience apart - from its relaxed...

CroisiEurope Reveals Details of New Amazon Eco-Tourism Itineraries Aboard ‘Brasilian Dream’

Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has revealed details of its three brand new itineraries on the Amazon which are set to launch in 2027 aboard the luxury 32-guest Brasilian Dream, and will offer a unique eco-tourism experience. Featuring an exclusive exploration of the meandering...

PATA Wraps Up Irish Travel Agent Training Roadshow with Events in Belfast & Dublin

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland are just back from their training roadshow to Ireland, visiting travel agents in Belfast (16th September at Clayton Hotel) and Dublin (17th September at Herbert Park Hotel).   PATA was joined by the following 13 suppliers from the...

Türkiye’s Pegasus Airlines Wins Three Prestigious Sustainability Awards

Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines received three prestigious awards at the Airline Economics Aviation 100 European & Sustainability Awards 2025. These accolades - Sustainability Team of the Year, European Treasury Team of the Year and Sustainability Aviation Financing Excellence Awards - highlight Pegasus’ strong team collaboration and pioneering...

Low Carbon, Slow Tourism Enterprise, Making Tracks, Opens on Back of Fáilte Ireland Funding

Making Tracks, a new low-carbon, slow tourism enterprise, has officially opened in Ballybrophy, Co. Laois, offering a unique visitor experience that includes glamping, horse-drawn wagon tours, and an Irish country house hostel. The project was awarded €250,000 in funding through Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and...

TUI Care Foundation Launches Support Service for Sustainable Tourism in Laos

Travel and tourism giant TUI - through its TUI Care Foundation philanthropy arm - has launched an initiative to support boost sustainable tourism in Laos. Tourism is a key driver of the Laos economy, contributing over 10% to national GDP before the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting hundreds...

JWT Cruise Show in Galway Sees 300 Guests in Attendance

The JWT Cruise Show took place in the Salthill Hotel in Galway on Sunday, 14th September. Despite the downpour on the day, the event was very well attended with an estimated 300 guests in attendance. This year, the JWT Cruise Show provided a dedicated area...

Popular Italian TV Travel Programme Filming at Various Locations Around Ireland

A popular Italian TV show called Amarsi un po' – Istruzioni per l'uso (which roughly translates as ‘Loving Yourself a Little – Instructions for Use’) has been filming at various locations in Ireland this month. The show focuses on health, wellness and self-care and has around...

Supplier Spotlight: Domes Resorts: Cultures Connected – Destinations Celebrated

Domes Resorts is Europe’s leading luxury hospitality brand, offering a curated collection of award-winning lifestyle resorts across Greece and Portugal. Renowned for design, personalised service, and transformative experiences, Domes properties seamlessly blend contemporary sophistication with authentic cultural resonance. Each stay is guided by the...

Irish Travel Tech Firm Datalex Goes Live with Payment Platform DLX Pay with Air Transat

Irish travel technology company Datalex - a market leader in airline e-commerce solutions - has announced the go-live of its payment platform, DLX Pay, with its partner airline, Canadian carrier Air Transat. Launched in April 2025, DLX Pay is Datalex’s cutting-edge payment platform, designed specifically...

Oceania Cruises Reveals Over 230 New Voyages Across 7 Ships

Oceania Cruises has announced more than 230 thoughtfully curated voyages, each offering immersive experiences in some of the world's most alluring and desirable destinations. Encompassing more than a year of itineraries across seven intimate, luxurious ships, sailings range from 7 to 96 days across...

Princess Cruises Appoints Carmen Roig Senior VP of Sales

Princess Cruises has announced the promotion of Carmen Roig to senior vice president of sales, further cementing her leadership role in expanding consumer demand through strong trade relationships. Since joining Princess in 2022 as Vice President of Sales, Ms Roig has successfully led North America Trade Sales,...

Ryanair Downsizes Operations in Austria Due to Aviation Tax and Airport Fees

Ryanair is set to significantly reduce its operations in Vienna, by removing three based aircraft and closing three routes (Billund, Santander and Tallin) from Vienna for the winter 2025 season. This is due to what Ryanair calls Austria’s "punitive" €12 Aviation Tax and "excessive"...

Contiki Announces South Africa FAM Trip for Industry Newbies

Contiki - the youth travel brand and part of TTC Tour Brands, has announced a FAM trip to South Africa that’s EXCLUSIVE for apprentices and those new to the travel industry. The opportunity will see 20 rising stars aged 18 to 25 undertake a range of...

Leading European Private Jet Firm AirX Raises €115m, in Bond Sale, to Fund Fleet Expansion

AirX - one of Europe’s largest private jet charter operators - has announced the successful completion of a €115m bond on Nordic documentation, managed by Arctic Securities. The landmark transaction cements AirX’s status as an institutional-grade platform and provides capital to support its next...

Landmark Heritage Buildings in Sligo, Donegal, Monaghan & Galway Secure €28m in THRIVE Funding

Four landmark heritage buildings in Sligo, Donegal, Monaghan and Galway have secured up to €27.6 million in funding under the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme (THRIVE) which will see them transformed into vibrant community and tourism spaces. The THRIVE scheme is part of the...

Pret A Manger Opens 11th Irish Outlet at Belfast International Airport

Popular high street food and coffee shop Pret A Manger has announced its continued island of Ireland expansion with a new outlet in Belfast International Airport. Scheduled to open in the coming weeks in the airside Departures concourse adding to the current food and beverage...

Shannon Airport Welcomes Expanded Aer Lingus Boston Schedule from Next Year

The Shannon Airport Group has welcomed the announcement, today, by Aer Lingus of an expanded schedule for its Shannon to Boston service in Summer 2026. The airline will operate three additional flights per week from mid-May to 20th August, significantly boosting transatlantic connectivity from...

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