Ryanair Extends Partnership with Erasmus Student Network – for 9th Year – Into 2026
Ryanair and the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) have announced an extension of their long-standing partnership for 2026, marking the 9th year of supporting European students with low fares so that they can travel during their educational exchange.
Through this exclusive partnership, registered ESN students can access...
Viking Cruises Opens Bookings for 2027–2028 Ocean and Expedition Voyages
Viking Cruises has announced that its 2027–2028 ocean and expedition voyages are now open for booking.
With destination-focused journeys on all seven continents, additional departures are now available across Viking’s award-winning ocean and expedition fleet, including the company’s most popular itineraries.
The new sailing dates...
Rachael Blackmore Unveiled as Face of FBD Hotels & Resorts in 2-Year Brand Ambassador Partnership
Irish jockey Rachael Blackmore has been unveiled as the new face of FBD Hotels & Resorts, following the announcement of an exclusive two-year brand ambassador partnership.
The collaboration was revealed at The Curragh last Saturday. As part of the partnership, Ms Blackmore will feature in...
Dublin City Council Unveils Details of Bram Stoker Festival Programme for Japan’s Expo 2025 in Osaka
Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival today announced details of its programme for Expo 2025 taking place in Osaka, Japan, where specially-commissioned performances will represent Irish cultural innovation and the country’s legacy as the authentic Home of Hallowe’en.
The festival’s presence at Expo 2025 Osaka is supported by the Department of...
EasyJet Invests in ‘Game-Changing’ Navigation Software to Unlock Airspace Efficiencies and Boost Punctuality
EasyJet has invested in FANS-C a navigation software system, which will enable the low-cost airline's dealing with ATC (air traffic control) airspace disruptions and help with its on-time performance.
EasyJet has now completed the retrofit of FANS-C on 54 of its A320 and A321 neo family aircraft,...
Etihad Reports 19% Surge in Monthly Passenger Numbers to 1.7 Million
Etihad Airways has reported a 19% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic for July - going from 1.7 million customers to 2 million.
The latest increase comes as the Abu Dhabi-based carrier continues to grow its route network. Passenger load factor - which measures how full...
Intrepid Travel Unveils New Premium Walking and Trekking Range
Intrepid Travel has unveiled a new Premium Walking and Trekking trip range.
Spanning five continents and ranging from three to nine days, the 10 new Premium trips feature hikes through Italy, Madeira, Vietnam, Nepal, Morocco, Peru, Jordan, and the United States.
Since its 2022 launch, Premium has...
Fred. Olsen Travel Selects Travelport as New GDS Provider to Boost Booking Efficiencies
Fred. Olsen Travel has announced details of a new multi-year agreement with Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide. Under the deal, Fred. Olsen Travel will exclusively adopt Travelport+ as its global distribution system (GDS).
The multi-year...
Dermot O’Leary Returns for Second Season of ‘Dermot’s Taste of Ireland’
Following a hugely successful first series, which has reached over 3.3 million viewers in Britain, TV and radio presenter Dermot O’Leary is back in Ireland this week filming for a second series of Dermot’s Taste of Ireland.
In the first series, Dermot visited Cork, Wexford, Dublin and...
The Shannon Airport Group Confirms the Departure of its CEO, Mary Considine
The Shannon Airport Group has today confirmed that Mary Considine will be departing her role as CEO after six transformative and successful years, during which she led significant growth and innovation. She will be taking up the post of CEO of Iarnród Éireann (Irish...
Emirates to Ban use of All Power Banks Onboard Flights
Emirates has announced that using any kind of power bank will be prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights, effective from 1 October 2025.
Emirates customers are still permitted to carry one power bank onboard with specific conditions listed below, but the power banks may not be used...
TAP Air Portugal Privatisation gets Go-Ahead
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has formally approved a government decree authorising the privatisation of TAP Air Portugal, marking a pivotal development in the future of the national carrier. The legislation sets a clear timeline for the process: interested investors will have 60...
Constantinou Bros Asimina Suites Cyprus Offers Agent Booking Incentive for 2026
5* Constantinou Bros Hotels 2026 agent booking incentive offers you the opportunity to earn a free 7 night luxury holiday to the Asimina Suites Hotel in Paphos, Cyprus.
Make 1 booking at the Asimina Suites Hotel in a 1 bedroom suite or higher category and...
Shannon Airport Becomes a Gallery of Ireland’s Most Iconic News Moments
In the lead up to World Photography Day 2025, which is dedicated to celebrating the power of images, The Shannon Airport Group is delighted to launch the Press Photographers Ireland CLG Exhibition, currently on display at the Airport for the next two weeks.
The AIB...
TIPTO Launches new Summer Training Incentive
TIPTO is offering all Irish agents, UK agents and homeworkers the chance to WIN a luxurious bottomless brunch for two people at London’s iconic five-star Royal Horseguards Hotel. Supporting agents in their quest to boost knowledge and convert those all important enquiries into bookings,...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Strengthens Mainstream portfolio in Nepal
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Hotel Eastern Nepal Pvt Ltd for the development of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dhulabari in South-Eastern Nepal. Set to open in 2026, the latest development reinforces...
London Stansted Records Busiest ever July with Dublin as Top Destination
The start of the school summer holidays helped London Stansted record its busiest ever July as the airport welcomed more than 2.92m passengers during the month, with Dublin as one of it's top destinations.
The airport also recorded its busiest day ever for departing passengers...
Holland America Line Enriches 2026 Solar Eclipse Cruises with the Addition of Astronomy Experts
As astronomical wonders continue to capture global attention, Holland America Line announces the addition of astronomy experts to its three 2026 solar eclipse cruises. A total solar eclipse will be visible on Aug. 12, 2026, and guests aboard Nieuw Statendam, Oosterdam and Zuiderdam will have exclusive...
Crystal Launches ‘By Abercrombie & Kent’ Experiences
Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, today unveiled By Abercrombie & Kent, an exclusive partnership with travel pioneer and sister brand Abercrombie & Kent, transforming the traditional ocean cruising experience. This innovative programme extends Crystal's exceptional voyages beyond the ship, offering guests both curated...
All-Inclusive, Redefined Again – Blue Diamond Resorts Is Now Royalton Hotels & Resorts
After fifteen years of redefining the all-inclusive experience, Blue Diamond Resorts is taking the next step in its evolution. Beginning August 11, 2025, the company will officially transition to Royalton Hotels & Resorts, consolidating its brand identity under the name that has defined its guest...
