Ryanair Sets New Record with 20.7 Million Passengers in July
Ryanair has reported its highest-ever monthly passenger traffic, carrying 20.7 million passengers in July 2025 — a new record for Europe’s largest low-cost carrier. The figures, released today, represent a 3% year-on-year increase, up from 20.2 million passengers in July 2024.
The airline operated over...
Riviera Travel Launches 30% Agent Discount On River And Ocean Cruises
Riviera Travel, the UK’s leading river cruise and tour operator, is delighted to unveil a brand-new agent rates initiative offering travel agents a discount of 30% on personal river and yacht cruise bookings in Europe. The offer is available immediately, with no restrictions on...
Princess Cruises Continues Partnership with Aer Lingus for its 2026 Mediterranean Cruise Programme
Princess Cruises has confirmed it has secured flight allocations with Aer Lingus for its 2026 Mediterranean cruise programme. Launched in 2023, Princess will continue its successful partnership with the airline to provide travel agents with the ability to book convenient flight and cruise packages...
Spring Hotels Group Increases Irish Trade Support with Agent Roadshow and New Online Training Hub
Spring Hotels has reaffirmed its commitment to the Irish market with an ambitious new focus on the travel trade, including the launch of a bespoke online education platform and an in-person agent roadshow led by UK Key Account Manager, Lawrence Peachey, who is currently...
England Rugby Legends Set Sail with MSC Cruises this Summer
This summer, MSC Cruises is bringing sporting history to the high seas with the launch of its Rugby 03 Champions Cruises, a special sailing series aboard MSC Virtuosa. Guests will have the rare opportunity to sail alongside some of England’s most iconic rugby heroes from...
Aer Lingus Unveils Major Mobile App Upgrade
Aer Lingus has unveiled a major refresh of its mobile app, as part of an extensive upgrade programme designed to transform the digital travel experience for its customers. This multi-million euro app investment is a key milestone in the airline’s broader digital vision to...
SEESPORTS Becomes Officially Recognised Sports Tour Operator in RoI
Belfast-based Tour Operator SEESPORTS, has announced it is now officially recognised by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) as a Tour Operator.
With this approval, SEESPORTS can now arrange and sell 100% financially protected sports travel packages to customers across the Republic of Ireland - both...
Popular German Travel Show Wunderschön Films in Ireland
Filming for an episode of a popular German travel TV show called Wunderschön has been taking place at various locations along the Wild Atlantic Way, with production supported by Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.
The special Ireland episode will air on WDR, a public TV network in...
Solmar Villas Introduces 10% Discount on all 2025 Villa Holidays Booked Before September 2
Solmar Villas has a 10% discount offer available on all 2025 villa holidays booked before midnight on 2nd September.
The offer applies to Solmar’s ‘Exclusive’ collection only, with more than 1800 villa holidays available in destinations including Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey and the...
NCL Generates Record Second Quarter Revenues; Earnings Ahead of Target
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has reported record second quarter revenues of $2.5bn – up 6% year-on-year – for the six months to the end of June. Earnings exceeded guidance at $694m.
“We delivered another record quarter, demonstrating once again the strong customer demand environment, the...
Travelmarvel Moments Bank Holiday Reminder – Watch Video Below!
As the deadline draws near, Travelmarvel is reminding agents to submit their #TravelMarvelMoments for a chance to win an incredible 8-day European river cruise for two. With the August bank holiday upon us, there’s no better time to sift through your favourite travel snaps...
Royal Caribbean Celebrates 100 Million Guest Milestone
Royal Caribbean has achieved a memorable milestone; celebrating 100 million guests.
The cruise giant marked the moment this month on the world’s best family vacation, Icon of the Seas, by recognizing the 100 millionth guest as one of the millions of families who vacation with...
Accor Sees Surge in Earnings, Revenue and RevPAR
Hotel giant Accor - which owns the likes of Ibis, Sofitel and Novotel - has reported a strong performance for the first half of 2025.
Group revenue jumped 2.5% - year-on-year – to €2,75m; earnings jumped 10% to €552m and RevPAR increased by 4.6%.
Sébastien Bazin,...
Seabourn Unveils First Ever Pole to Pole Grand Voyage
Luxury and expedition cruise specialist Seabourn has unveiled its first-ever expedition Grand Voyage – the 94-day "Pole to Pole: Grand Expedition" - on the purpose-built Seabourn Venture ship.
Departing on August 17 and concluding November 19, 2027, the voyage will span more than 20,500 nautical miles, charting a course...
Isle of Man Sweeps 12 Gongs at Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards
A total of 12 Isle of Man experiences and services and seven hotels on the island have been recognised in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2025, which covered Hotels and Experiences.
The award honours businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top...
JetBlue-United Airlines Loyalty Programme Collaboration Gets Formal Approval to Proceed
The US Department of Transportation has approved Blue Sky - the recently announced loyalty programme collaboration between US carriers JetBlue and United Airlines.
The two airlines - both of which have fly to and from Ireland - announced the deal at the end of...
Türkiye Sees Continued Rise in Irish Visitor Numbers This Year
Türkiye has seen a continued increase in Irish visitor numbers this year, according to latest data.
Türkiye is the world’s fourth biggest incoming tourism market according to UN Tourism’s 2024 data, and has announced its tourism performance results for the first six months of 2025....
American Sky Launches €100 Guarantee of Hassle-Free Immigration Experience for US-Bound Holidaymakers
With travel to the USA continuing to grow in popularity, and the usual online chatter stirring up a few myths, American Sky is keen to reassure customers that entering the US remains smooth and straightforward.
To give travellers even more confidence, the tour operator has...
From Colombia to Patagonia: Explore Worldwide Reports Surge in Demand for South America Trips
One of the world’s leading small tour operators, Explore Worldwide, has reported a record-breaking year for South America trips, with several destinations showing significant growth year-on-year.
Reporting on its current financial year, running from 1 November 2024, revenue for its South American excursions is up 28%...
France Ranks as Top Travel Destination for Irish Ferry Holidaymakers
Despite France ranking as one of the top travel destinations for holidaymakers from Ireland, just 3% feel very confident speaking French, according to new research by Irish Ferries.
While French remains the most widely taught foreign language at secondary school level, the overwhelming majority of people...
