Hastings Hotels Expands Executive Head Chef Damian Tumilty’s Roles Across Both Grand Central Hotel and Europa Hotel in Belfast
Hastings Hotels has appointed Damian Tumilty as the Executive Head Chef of the world-renowned Europa Hotel in Belfast, in addition to his existing role at the 5-star Grand Central Hotel.
With over 25 years culinary experience, Mr Tumilty will lead the combined team of more...
Dominican Republic Set for Record Year of Inbound Tourism
The Dominican Republic is set for a record-breaking inbound tourism year for 2025, new research suggests.
According to latest research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the Caribbean island nation is set for a 3.3% tourism growth this year, with inbound travel likely...
MSC Cruises Unveils ‘Next Level’ Entertainment Offering for Upcoming MSC World Asia Ship
MSC Cruises has unveiled details of entertainment options for guests onboard its upcoming MSC World Asia ship.
Setting sail in the Mediterranean from December 2026, guests will have no shortage of entertainment venue options to choose from day and night, as the cruise line reveals...
Newpark Hotel Kilkenny Awarded ‘Great Place to Work’ and ‘Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Hospitality’ Accolades
Newpark Hotel Kilkenny has received two significant accolades recognising its outstanding workplace culture. The four-star hotel has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work™, and separately named one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Hospitality 2025.
The double recognition comes as Newpark also marks...
TIPTO Adds SPL Villas to Supplier Member Roster
TIPTO - the tour operator support group active across the UK and Ireland - has announced SPL Villas will join its supplier member line up.
Joining from September 1, SPL Villas, an ATOL-protected villa specialist offering four- and five-star holidays across parts of the...
Barbados Tourism Reaches Out to Irish Holidaymakers to Experience CARIFESTA XV this August
Irish holidaymakers seeking a cultural adventure like no other are being invited to experience CARIFESTA XV in Barbados this August – the Caribbean’s premier celebration of creativity, community, and cultural pride.
Running from 22–31 August 2025, CARIFESTA XV (The Caribbean Festival of Arts) will bring...
Explora Journeys Hosts Intimate Gathering of Travel Partners & ITTN at Wineport Hotel, Athlone
ITTN's Shane Cullen attended an exclusive overnight event at the luxurious Wineport Lodge, Ireland. Anna Nash (President of Explora Journeys), Priti Mehta (Head of Sales for UK & Ireland) and Jenny Wade (Business Relationship Lead, UK & Ireland), along with the Head of Sales...
DTH Travel Launches ‘The Essential Tour Guide Handbook’ for Agents Looking to Book Asia
DTH Travel - the Asia-focused destination management company (DMC) - has strengthened its offering to travel agents with the launch of The Essential Tour Guide Handbook, aimed at helping agents book Asian trips with greater confidence.
Put together by DTH Travel co-founder Thomas Maurer, the...
Virgin Voyages Announces True Crime-Themed Cruise Around the Caribbean
Virgin Voyages has announced details of its first ever true crime-themed cruise – which will sail around the Caribbean in October.
True Crime Voyage will be a five-night Caribbean sailing, setting sail on October 10 and promising “a haunting experience on the high seas, blending...
Ryanair Extends MAAS Aviation Paint Deal to Cover New Fuel-Efficient Fleet Arrivals
Ryanair has extended its aircraft paint agreement with MAAS Aviation, which will cover the airline's expanded fleet of sustainable tourism-focused more fuel-efficient planes.
This extension will see the Ryanair undertake 500 aircraft repaints at the MAAS facilities in Maastricht and Kaunas over the next 10...
Visit Waterford Unveils New Website & ‘Digital Concierge’ Service
Visit Waterford has launched its new website, describing it as "a bold and innovative platform that reimagines how visitors discover Ireland’s oldest city and its surrounding treasures".
According to the Visit Waterford team: "This isn’t just another tourism website – it’s a personal invitation...
American Airlines Extends 40-Year Payments System Partnership with Mastercard
American Airlines and Mastercard have extended their near 40-year long payments partnership.
The agreement secures Mastercard as the exclusive payment network partner for American’s co-branded credit cards, building on nearly 40 years of collaboration between the two companies. Together, American and Mastercard will continue...
Cork’s Metropole Hotel Unveils Major Refurbishment of 127-Year Old Ground Floor & Ballrooms
Cork's legendary Metropole Hotel has officially unveiled a major refurbishment of the 127-year old hotel’s ground floor area and two ballrooms.
The project, which took 12 months to complete, has completely transformed the lobby and reception area and the Merchant restaurant at the rear...
Work Commences on First Leg of Fáilte Ireland’s Midlands Trails Network
Tourism and Transport Ministers Peter Burke and Darragh O'Brien have jointly announced the commencement of construction on two new walking and cycling trails in Longford and Westmeath, under Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme.
Co-funded by the Government and the EU, through the...
SeaDream Yacht Club Announces Spring 2028 Caribbean Season
Boutique luxury cruise line SeaDream Yacht Club has announced its spring 2028 Caribbean season, offering 32 new voyages between January and April aboard the newly upgraded mega-yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II.
Each itinerary is curated to showcase the Caribbean’s most intimate and exclusive...
Germany Set for Record Year of Inbound Tourism, WTTC Predicts
Germany is on course for a record year of tourism, with every major performance indicator – in new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) – reaching new heights.
International visitor spending is forecast to hit an unprecedented €57bn this year, marking the...
Princess Cruises Reveals Significant Upgrades to ‘Premier’ and ‘Plus’ Passenger Packages
Princess Cruises has announced a series of updates to its popular Premier and Plus packages - on sale from today - for voyages sailing in 2026, offering even greater flexibility and benefits travellers have been asking for.
The refreshed packages now include highly requested...
Cunard Unveils New Shore Experiences for ‘Queen Elizabeth’ Guests Sailing from Miami
Cunard has announced a treasure trove of new and exclusive shore experiences for guests sailing on its Queen Elizabeth ship during her maiden season sailing from Miami.
The exclusive programme will be available on voyages departing from October 16, 2025.
The carefully curated collection of 32 experiences spans 12...
Emirates Group Launches Massive Worldwide Recruitment Drive: 17,300 People Wanted Across 350 Roles
The Emirates Group - which covers Emirates, Emirates SkyCargo, dnata and others 0 has kickstarted a global talent scouting and acquisition drive.
This financial year, the Dubai-based aviation powerhouse is looking to onboard 17,300 people, equivalent to a mid-size town or the seating capacity...
Supplier Spotlight: Grecotel and the LUXME® Holiday Concept
Grecotel created the innovative “LUXME®” concept – Luxury Made Easy® to include everything you dream about your holidays! It’s a unique lifestyle proposition in amazing value, combining a spectacular beachfront location with tailored accommodations, impeccable service, outstanding dining and entertainment, dozens of family activities...
