SIXT and Accor announce multi-year partnership
International mobility provider SIXT has teamed up with Accor in a new strategic partnership.
The alliance will provide additional benefits for guests and employees of Accor – globally and free of charge.
As part of the long-term collaboration, Accor with ALL – Accor Live Limitless members...
The World’s Newest Wonder
The awe-inspiring Wonder of the Seas sets sail from Barcelona and Rome in 2022.
Get ready to roam around Rome, play in Provence and make merry in Majorca. Or experience kayaking around the Amalfi coast, wine tasting in Provence and sampling Italy’s unmissable cuisine....
Love is in the Aer: Aer Lingus launch flash Valentine’s sale
Aer Lingus has announced a 72-hour flash sale on flights to Europe, with fares from €29.99.
Celebrate love in style and visit one of these popular European destinations, including Budapest, Prague, Venice, Milan, and more.
Stroll through the streets of Prague or visit Budapest where...
New Deal Europe invites Irish travel trade to live trade show
New Deal Europe is inviting the Irish travel trade to their first-ever live trade show.
The trade show which focuses on the Balkan regions will be held in London on 4th April.
New Deal is the largest travel platform dedicated to the Balkans and South-East Europe...
Etihad earns stage 2 IATA Environmental Accreditation
Etihad Airways has received a Stage 2 environmental accreditation from IATA.
The airline received accreditation in four operational areas: facilities management, flight operations, its technical division and catering services.
The IATA program is voluntary and aims to independently assess and improve airlines' environmental management. Stage 2...
New domestic airport to open in Maldives
A new domestic airport will open in the Maldives in early February.
Madivaru Airport will open in the Maldives Lhaviyani Atoll, improving accessibility to the resorts.
Until now Lhaviyani has been serviced only by seaplanes, where operation is limited to daylight. Flights to and from Male’s Velana International Airport to Madivaru...
Wizz Air launches new car rental reward scheme
Wizz Air announced a new car rental reward scheme with Green-Motion.
Through their partnership with online car rental platforms Rental Cars.
Travellers will receive up to a 10% cashback reward when choosing to rent an electric or hybrid vehicle via Green Motion, a provider of lower...
Ryanair carried 7 million passengers in January 2022
Ryanair carried seven million passengers in January 2022.
This was up from 1.3 million in the same month of 2021, but a drop compared to December as restrictions to tackle the Omicron variant.
The carrier operated more than 46,400 flights last month, with a 79% load factor.
Last...
Ethiopian Airline’s Boeing 737 Max returns to the skies since deadly crash
Ethiopian Airlines has returned its B737 MAX back to the skies today.
Tuesday's demonstration flight had journalists, diplomats and officials on board. It was initially scheduled to reach neighbouring Kenya but remained within Ethiopia due to poor weather.
It was the first time the aircraft flew...
Travel and tourism contribution to global GDP could reach $8.6 trillion in 2022, says WTTC
Global Travel & Tourism's contribution to the global economy could reach $8.6 trillion this year, according to research from World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC).
The sector’s contribution to the global economy and jobs could reach almost pre-pandemic levels this year if the recovery of the...
CLIA UK and Ireland announces 2022 conference dates
CLIA UK & Ireland has announced its 2022 conference will take place in Southampton from May 20-22.
The 14th conference will include a trade fair, daily conference sessions and a gala dinner.
The first day will offer the chance to visit MSC Virtuosa, followed by the...
Dalata Hotel Group announces first Continental Hotel into Europe
Dalata Hotel Group is to expand with its first continental hotel in Europe.
The group, one of Ireland's largest hotel operators, has agreed to acquire Hotel Nikko Düsseldorf in Germany.
The hotel is owned by Art-Invest Real Estate (“Art-Invest). It has already begun the transition...
British Airways and Loganair expand codeshare agreement
British Airways and Loganair have announced a “major expansion” of their codeshare agreement.
The addition of 18 new routes means BA customers now have access to 38 of Loganair’s UK services.
BA customers travelling from Aberdeen or the Isle of Man to Manchester will also now...
NYC & Company Announces NYC Off-Broadway Week
2-For-1 Tickets on Sale Today
NYC Off-Broadway Week Returns for Its 13th Year, in Partnership with Mastercard & The Off-Broadway League with 17 Productions Offering 2-for-1 Tickets from 14 - 27 February 2022
NYC & Company and Mastercard, today announced that NYC Off-Broadway Week 2-for-1 tickets...
In pictures: Lunar New Year 2022
Happy Lunar New Year!
People around the world have ushered in the Year of the Tiger as they celebrated the Lunar New Year.
Each year is named after one of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac in a repeating cycle.
It is the third Lunar New...
Discovery Princess officially delivered to Princess Cruises
Discovery Princess has been officially delivered to Princess Cruises.
Discovery Princess expands the Princess Cruises fleet to 15 MedallionClass vessels.
The Discovery Princess handover was attended by John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises, Captain Gennaro Arma, and Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager Merchant Ships Division of Fincantieri.
What's onboard the...
Portugal ranked best country in the world for remote working
Portugal has been ranked as the best country in the world for remote work by travel metasearch site Momondo.
The country’s dedicated digital nomad visa, the high level of English among its population, its political stability, low violence, and great climate placed Portugal at the...
Travelport launch agreement with Trainline to become official rail partner
Technology system Travelport has launched a new partnership with Trainline.
As part of the agreement, Trainline’s content from major rail operators in Europe will be integrated into Travelport.
Global agents connected to Travelport will now be able to manage and book cross-European rail offers as seamlessly...
Dublin crowned 7th most unique travel destination
Dublin has been ranked 7th as the world's most unique travel destination.
New research from William Russell has revealed Dublin as 7th in a list of unique travel destinations.
The study ranked cities based on the number of unique, hidden and interesting things to do as...
Supplier of the Week: Wendy Wu Tours
Wendy Wu is this week's Supplier of the Week.
Wendy Wu Tours is the UK and Ireland’s leading award-winning tour operator specialist to China, Japan & Southeast Asia. The company launched a new Central Asia & Middle East holidays collection in 2019 and now operates over...
