Tauck Adds Two More Riverboats to Fleet Expansion Plans
Tauck has unveiled plans to add two new riverboats to its award-winning fleet in 2027.
Combined with two ships launching in 2026, this four-vessel expansion over two years represents the highest volume increase in Tauck's river cruising history, delivering overall capacity growth of 30%...
Barbados Eyes Medical, Sports & Wellness Tourism as Host Nation of Caribbean Tourism Conference
Barbados is set to host the 2025 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), the region’s most influential gathering of tourism leaders. The conference is scheduled for September 30th to October 3rd, 2025, at the Hilton Barbados Resort.
This year’s conference, which is being presented by the Caribbean...
BP Leads Industry Taskforce to Achieve Update to Defence Standard for Renewable Aviation Fuel
Energy giant BP - via its aviation fuel wing, Air BP - has successfully led a taskforce to achieve approval from the UK Ministry of Defence for co-processing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with up to 30% renewable hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty acids HEFA feedstock...
Crystal Ski Ireland Announces Norway as its Newest Destination for this Winter
Crystal Ski Ireland has announced Norway as its newest destination for this winter, bringing Irish skiers even more choice on the slopes.
Crystal Ski will offer weekly ski holidays starting Saturday 14th December 2025 and running through to April 2026. Flying from Dublin to Oslo...
Chicago Blues Night Hits Dublin as Choose Chicago Brings Windy City to Wicklow Street
Choose Chicago brought the sound of the Windy City to Dublin on Monday 8 September with a special Night of Chicago Blues at Little Pyg’s speakeasy on Wicklow Street. Guests from the travel trade and media were treated to a live set from renowned...
Swissport Calls for Pan-European Single ATC System to Combat Flight Disruption
The world’s largest airport ground services and air cargo business, Swissport, has entered the debate surrounding the rising frequency of international flight disruptions due to ongoing air traffic control (ATC) failures – calling for a new European-wide system to avoid issues arising in certain...
Travelmarvel Updates on Small Group Journeys Packages
River cruise specialist, Travelmarvel has put out reminder details of its strong small group journey offerings around southern Europe.
Here are the details direct from the Travelmarvel team:
At Travelmarvel, we have built upon our extensive touring experience and passion for creating dream touring holidays to...
HF Holidays Appoints James Gambling Chief Marketing Officer
UK specialist tour operator, HF Holidays has appointed James Gambling as Chief Marketing Officer.
HF Holidays is Britain’s only co-operative walking holiday provider.
Reporting into HF Holidays’ CEO Chris Simmonds, Mr Gambling will have day-to-day responsibility for Marketing, Partnerships and Membership, as well as the Contact...
Air Canada to Debut New Airbus A321-XLR Jet on Montréal-Palma de Mallorca Route
Air Canada has announced Montréal to Palma de Mallorca as its first brand new route to be operated by its Airbus A321 extra-long range (XLR) aircraft.
Delivery of the XLR fleet begins in the first quarter of 2026, and in June 2026, Air Canada...
Ryanair Lodges High Court Appeal Over Dublin Airport Night Flight Restrictions
Ryanair has applied for a High Court judicial review to challenge An Bord Pleanála’s cap on night flights at Dublin Airport.
According to Ryanair: “This unlawful cap, which artificially limits night movements, will block early morning (pre 7am) arrivals which are vital for transatlantic landings...
Swan Hellenic Unveils Full Details of its First Ever Asia-Pacific Voyage Schedule
Expedition cruise company Swan Hellenic has published full details of its first ever Asia-Pacific voyages.
These trips around untouched landscapes and ancient cultures of the South Pacific and Southeast Asia – onboard boutique ship SH Minerva – will take place during April and May 2026.
"We’re...
TIPTO Offers Agents Chance to WIN with New Training Module Content
Travel agent support group TIPTO is celebrating the launch of SPL Villas’, its newest supplier member, first online training module by offering all UK & Irish agents and homeworkers the opportunity to WIN a stylish, personalised, HB London suitcase.
Always supporting agents in their...
Shannon Airport Officially Marks 80th Anniversary of Transatlantic Flights with Time Capsule Project
Shannon Airport is officially commemorating the 80th anniversary of the first transatlantic flight from the airport with a nostalgic, community-driven Time Capsule initiative that encapsulates the past, present and future.
To mark the anniversary, The Shannon Airport Group is inviting members of the public –...
Emirates Airlines Hosts Irish Travel Trade at the Amgen Irish Open
Emirates Airlines hosted trade media at the Amgen Irish open in the K Club on Friday where guests were treated to some exceptional hospitality, amazing food, company and the hosted group of approximately 40 members of the Irish Travel Trade got to witness the...
Fáilte Ireland Swings Into Action to Leverage McIlroy’s Irish Open Masterclass
Rory McIlroy may have left it late to swoop in and transform a potentially humdrum Irish Open into something more akin to one of the four majors, at the K Club, in Co Kildare, on Sunday evening, but Fáilte Ireland was still working hard...
Supplier Spotlight: NCL – Inspire your Customers to Start Planning for MORE in Europe in 2026 with NCL!
There’s no time like the present to help your customers experience more in Europe in 2026 with NCL®, with 35% off all cruises and up to €300pp Airfare Credit to help them take off on select cruises. Our popular Mediterranean, Greek Isles and Baltic...
Laois to Fly the Flag for Ireland at EU’s Flagship Smart Tourism Awards
Ireland has made the shortlist for the EU’s annual flagship smart tourism award – the 2026 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Award - along with Croatia, Germany, Spain, Türkiye, Denmark, and Estonia.
According to the European Commission, the award goes to the destination which...
KLM Fends Off Further Strike Action with Ground Staff Wage Deal
Dutch flag carrier KLM has reached a negotiated pay agreement for ground handling staff with the trade unions NVLT, VKP, and De Unie.
Employees will receive, among other things, a 2.25% wage increase, a one-time payment, an improved profit-sharing scheme, and an attractive arrangement...
Qatar Airways Adds Red Sea Resort to Saudi Route Network
Qatar Airways has announced the addition of Red Sea Saudi Arabia onto its flight schedule – with three weekly flights from October 21; making it the 12th destination in Saudi Arabia to be served by the airline.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr...
Quark Expeditions Launches New Groups & Charters Training Module for Travel Advisors
Expedition cruise specialist Quark Expeditions has introduced a new addition to its advisor learning platform, PolarPRO.
A new Groups and Charters specialisation module has been designed to help travel advisors unlock new revenue opportunities. This module delivers in-depth knowledge on how to sell and customise...
