Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands to be Extended into Co Fermanagh in New Year
The Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands brand is to be extended into Co Fermanagh from next year as part of a £300,000 marketing campaign aimed at boosting visitor numbers to the northern county.
The Irish News has reported, however, that the hope of having the Wild Atlantic...
Fáilte Ireland Celebrates Conference Ambassadors for Generating €117m in Business Events
Fáilte Ireland has honoured the outstanding contributions of 109 sector leaders at the biennial Conference Ambassador Recognition Awards held at The Royal Dublin Society on Thursday 27th November.
These leading academics and industry experts, known as conference ambassadors, were celebrated for hosting international conferences...
Tourism Ireland Shines Spotlight on Belfast in the Netherlands
Tourism Ireland hosted a special Belfast-themed, B2B event in The Hague this week, bringing together 20 leading Dutch travel professionals with four tourism companies from Belfast and celebrating the city’s vibrant culture and rich maritime heritage.
The Dutch guests were invited to attend a ‘Titanic...
SAS Scandinavian Airlines Launches Integrated Booking Platform ‘SAS Holidays’
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has expanded its offering with the launch of SAS Holidays.
The new concept reflects the rising demand for integrated leisure travel solutions, giving customers the possibility to arrange their entire journey in one place. By combining flights with accommodation, transfers and...
Cork Airport Partners with Cork University Foundation on Student Bursary Project
Cork Airport has announced a new partnership with Cork University Foundation, supporting Access UCC, PLUS programme for students from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. The new four-year partnership will fund bursaries for students wishing to further and enhance their education at UCC.
This ACCESS PLUS Programme offers...
Explore Worldwide Unveils Four New Family-Focused Adventure Itineraries
Award-winning small group adventure tour operator Explore Worldwide has added four exciting new additions to its growing portfolio of adventures tailor-made with families in mind.
Taking the operator’s family range to 27 itineraries, families can now enjoy two new coastal adventures, with Family Amalfi Coast Adventure and Family Turkey Coastal Adventure available to book in 2026. ...
Berlin Looking to Adopt Copenhagen Sustainable Tourism Action-Reward Policy
Berlin has, reportedly, expressed interest in adopting Copenhagen’s successful sustainable tourism policy of rewarding tourists for adopting green and sustainable travel options while visiting the city.
The Danish capital has been successful with its CopenPay programme, which rewards tourists who use sustainable practices like using...
Over a Million Irish Holidaymakers Risk Invalidating Insurance by Skipping Travel Jabs, Research Shows
One in five - 20% - Irish holidaymakers are willing to travel abroad without getting the recommended vaccinations, new research from travel insurance specialist JustCover reveals.
The findings come from a new survey of Irish holidaymakers, which examined how often travellers skip recommended jabs, their reasons for...
KLM Ramps Up Transition to Modernised and Sustainble Fleet
KLM is taking the next step in renewing its fleet. The first Boeing 737-800 aircraft has completed its final flight and has been flown to Twente Airport for dismantling and recycling.
After disembarking its last passengers at Amsterdam-Schiphol, the plane departed for a short trip...
Ljubljana, Slovenia: A Fairytale Weekend Escape
Tucked between the Alps and the Adriatic, Ljubljana may be one of Europe’s smallest capitals, but it packs a big punch. With cobbled streets, pastel façades, and leafy riverbanks, it feels like stepping into a storybook. Compact, charming, and wonderfully walkable, this Slovenian gem...
Emirates Launches ‘Emirates Asia Pass’, Allowing Passengers to Explore Southeast Asia
Emirates has unveiled an exciting new way for travellers to explore Southeast Asia with the launch of the Emirates Asia Pass.
Designed for travellers seeking cultural discovery and flexible itineraries, the pass simplifies multi-city travel across the region, offering convenience, value, and flexibility on...
Cork International Hotel Launches Annual ‘Giving Tree’ Charity Appeal
The Cork International Hotel has launched its annual Giving Tree charity appeal, which helps support families struggling with the financial burden of the festive period.
The Giving Tree, which is a collaboration with St Vincent De Paul, helps to ensure children from around Cork receive...
Seabourn Unveils Exclusive Annual ‘Explore More’ Event Featuring Savings on Most 2026-2028 Worldwide Voyages
Seabourn - Carnival Corporation's luxury expedition cruise line - has unveiled its exclusive annual "Explore More Event," featuring savings and offers on most 2026 through 2028 worldwide ocean voyages and expeditions to Alaska, Antarctica, Japan, the Mediterranean, and more.
Available now until February 17, 2026, Seabourn's "Explore More Event"...
Leonardo Hotels Expands in Central Europe with Four New German Properties
Leonardo Hotels - which owns the rebranded Jurys Inn in Ireland - has strengthened its presence in mainland Europe; announcing the takeover of four InterCityHotels in Germany across the cities of Nuremberg, Freiburg, Magdeburg and Erfurt.
These will initially operate under a white label...
Tourism & Hospitality Chiefs Broadly Welcome Government’s National Tourism Policy Report
Industry reaction to the Government's new National Policy Framework for the recovery and growth of Ireland's inbound and domestic tourism sector has been a cautiously welcome one.
On the one hand, welcoming of tourism - the single largest indigenous industry on the island and the...
MSC Cruises Begins 1-Year Countdown to MSC World Asia Launch
MSC Cruises has set the 1-year countdown ticking until the launch of its newest ship, MSC World Asia.
The state-of-the-art flagship is set to become the latest World Class ship to join the cruise line’s fleet, inviting guests to experience the Art of Cruising beginning...
Expedia TAAP Hosts Key Trade & Media Guests at Dublin’s Bang Restaurant
ITTN's Katie Doyle joined Expedia TAAP with key stakeholders for a lovely afternoon in Bang Restaurant today as they celebrated the year to date and the excitement of what 2026 will bring!
Expedia TAAP helps travel agents to grow their business, earn commissions and deliver...
Ryanair Passes Significant Passenger Milestones at Shannon and Kerry Airports
Ryanair has announced two significant passenger milestones at two Irish airports - Shannon and Kerry.
The airline has passed the 22 million passenger milestone at Shannon Airport since beginning operations there in 1987. Additionally, Ryanair has carried 7 million passengers through Kerry Airport since beginning...
Qatar Executive to Link Entire Fleet with Starlink WiFi by Early Next Year
Qatar Executive - the private jet charter division of the Qatar Airways Group - has announced that, by early 2026, every Gulfstream and Bombardier aircraft in its fleet will be equipped with Starlink ultra-high-speed, low latency internet WiFi capacity.
Half of the Gulfstream G650ER’s and...
Dublin & Cork Airports See 11% Jump in Combined Passenger Volumes, to 2.8 Million People, in November
Latest monthly operational figures from State airport operator daa show November was another record-breaking month at both Cork and Dublin airports, with the State's two busiest airports handling more than 2.8 million passengers collectively; up 11% on the same month last year.
Sunday, November...
