Air France Becomes First Major European Airline to Operate Inflight WiFi Service
Air France has announced that its new in-flight WiFi service, for passengers – originally announced last autumn – is now operational.
With this innovation, Air France is the first major European airline to offer such a service on board. It plans to offer this service...
Ryanair Announces Booking Partnership with Skyscanner
Ryanair has announced a partnership agreement with Skyscanner, which guarantees that Skyscanner will now have direct access to Ryanair content, offering customers Ryanair’s low-fare flights to travellers as part of their dynamic product offerings.
This partnership represents great news for Skyscanner customers who want to access...
New Study Shows Boom in Senior Travellers Opting for Cruise Options
Baby Boomers are one of the largest generations and are cruising more than ever, taking an average of 3.3 trips per year while fuelling demand for easy, comfortable excursions.
New booking trends from Shore Excursions Group reveal that in 2025, senior travellers are prioritising ease, culture...
Shannon Airport Shortlisted for Prestigious Sustainable Business Award
The Shannon Airport Group has been shortlisted for the prestigious Chambers Ireland 2025 Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact Award.
This brings to three the number of national sustainability award nominations which the Group has received in recent weeks. These nominations recognise the Group’s...
JetBlue Becomes First US Airline to Adopt SkyBreathe Fuel Optimisation Application in Bid to Reduce Emissions
JetBlue has become the first commercial airline in the US to integrate SkyBreathe MyFuelCoach, an innovative application designed to help pilots optimise fuel usage and reduce emissions.
Part of the SkyBreathe suite of fuel efficiency tools from OpenAirlines, MyFuelCoach enables pilots to analyse their individual fuel...
Irish Open to be Held at Donald Trump’s Doonbeg Resort Next Year
The Irish Open will be held at Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg – US President Donald Trump’s golf property in Ireland.
The decision was confirmed, today, by the DP World Tour and it comes just days after Rory McIlroy’s dramatic late win at this year’s...
North’s Hotel Landscape Grows Further with Official Opening of Moxy Belfast City
Moxy Belfast City has officially opened its doors. Owned and operated by MHL Hotel Collection, the hotel, located on Clarence Street West, is the first Moxy Hotel in Northern Ireland.
Moxy Hotels is part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 31 brands. MHL Hotel Collection...
ESTA Visa Fee to Increase from $21 to $40 from September 30
It has been confirmed that the fee for the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) visa - necessary for holidaymakers to have before entering the US - will almost double to $40 from the end of this month.
While widely anticipated, the move will become...
Intrepid Travel Issues Annual ‘Not Hot List’ of Must-Visit Lesser-Known Destinations
Sustainability and community tourism company Intrepid Travel has released its annual Not Hot List, showcasing 10 lesser-known destinations ready to welcome more visitors in 2026. The list is designed to direct travellers towards regions where their presence can have a positive impact.
All the destinations...
National Geographic Launches Galápagos Fly/Cruise Brochure for UK & Ireland Market
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has launched its first ever Galápagos fly/cruise brochure exclusively for the UK and Ireland market.
The brochure focuses on the 10-day Exploring Galápagos itinerary on National Geographic Endeavour II with prices from £6,789 per person for six departures in 2026. The price includes international flights from London, recommended...
Explora Journeys Unveils 2027-28 ‘Journeys Collection’, Debuting EXPLORA V Ship
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has unveiled its highly anticipated 2027–2028 Journeys Collection, a "bold and expansive" portfolio of experiences across five continents.
At the heart of this collection is a momentous milestone: the brand’s inaugural Journeys...
A Taste of Ireland in Germany: Tourism Ireland Launches New Food Campaign
Tourism Ireland has launched a new food campaign in Germany, in partnership with the well-known German barbecue brand MONOLITH Grill and German tour operator Wolters Rundreisen.
Called ‘It’s All About Food’, the initiative will celebrate Ireland’s world-class produce and the passionate producers behind it,...
Stena Line Appoints Sarah West Managing Director of UK & Ireland Ports Business
Stena Line has announced a strategic restructuring of its Ports Leadership Team with the creation of a new Managing Director (MD) role for UK and Ireland Ports.
The newly appointed MD, Sarah West, will join Stena Line in January 2026, bringing extensive experience and...
Royal Caribbean Celebrates Start of Construction on Fourth ‘Icon Class’ Ship
Royal Caribbean’s fourth Icon Class ship has officially started physical construction, with the milestone being marked, this week, with a keel-laying ceremony.
The moment took place at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, where the first block of the ship was lifted and...
AIDA Cruises Updates on Sustainability Transition Progress
German cruise company AIDA Cruises - part of the Carnival Corporation - has updated on its emissions reduction progress.
As part of its decarbonisation strategy, AIDA Cruises has been investing for many years in a sustainable cruise market and is helping to pioneer the maritime...
Daa Apologises for Car Park Overcharging Error and Starts Refunding Affected Customers
Daa - the operator of Dublin and Cork airports - has formally apologised for an overpricing error relating to car park facilities earlier this year and has said it is currently in the midst of refunding affected customers and rectifying the issue.
In a statement,...
TUI Care Foundation Launches Conservation Partnership in Rwanda
The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and the TUI Care Foundation have launched a pioneering initiative to support community-driven conservation and biodiversity science in Rwanda’s renowned Volcanoes National Park.
The two-year TUI Wildlife Programme Rwanda aims to strengthen biodiversity monitoring and foster greater youth and...
Windstar Cruises Launches New Range of Themed Voyages for 2025/26 Season
Luxury small ship cruise specialist Windstar Cruises has announced the launch of its themed voyages collection, a line-up of beyond-ordinary sailings "designed to make passions come alive at sea".
Whether it’s swapping brushstrokes with celebrated artists, taking the helm on a tall ship or flowing...
Royalton Hotels & Resorts to Take Over Management of Two Cancun All-Inclusive Properties
The recently formed Royalton Hotels & Resorts has announced it will officially take over the management of Royalton Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino, and Royalton Hideaway Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only, from 07 December 2025.
The transition comes...
Playa Hotels & Resorts Launches Fresh Booking Incentive for UK & Ireland Agents
Agents across the UK and Ireland can boost their earning potential this month with the launch of Playa Hotels & Resorts’ latest booking incentive.
With a focus on its Mexican property portfolio, this lucrative bonus offer will see agents earn double Playa Points on...
