Loveholidays Travel Trend Survey: Portugal, Spain Still Top with Irish Holidaymakers; but Malta, Bulgaria & Tunisia Catching Up
A new travel trends survey shows hearty annuals like Portugal and Spain remain top of the agenda for Irish holidaymakers; but the likes of Malta, Bulgaria and Tunisia are also on the radar.
Online travel agent loveholidays has unveiled the major Irish holidaymaker trends in...
Travel Centres Publishes Beginners’ Guide to Ocean & River Cruising for Members
Travel Centres has published an 80-page beginners’ guide to both ocean and river cruising which has recently been distributed to the consortium’s 60 members across Ireland.
The move consolidates Travel Centres' reputation for innovation and member support as the groups’ cruise sales continue to grow...
Cunard Named 2nd Best Large Ship Ocean Cruise Line in World
Luxury cruise line Cunard has been named the number 2 Best Large-Ship Ocean Cruise Line in Travel + Leisure’s prestigious 2025 World’s Best Awards.
The award comes as the brand celebrates 185 years of delivering unforgettable vacation memories with the legendary White Star service Cunard...
Eurocamp Owner ECG Buys Spain’s Largest Camping Resort Operator, Alannia
European Camping Group (ECG) – which, ultimately, owns the popular Eurocamp brand amongst others – has completed the acquisition of Alannia, Spain’s largest operator of large-scale camping resorts.
The deal enables ECG to expand into the Spanish market under the Alannia brand, adding a network of...
Dublin Airport Included on List of World’s Top Airports
Dublin Airport has made a list of the world’s top airports – ranked on punctuality, customer opinions and food and retail offerings.
Dublin was the only Irish airport to make the list of the world’s top 250 airports, conducted by air passenger rights group AirHelp.
Dublin...
Club Med Confirms Launch Dates for South African Safari Resort
Premium all inclusive pioneer Club Med has confirmed the launch date for its much-anticipated South African resort and safari.
Club Med South Africa Beach & Safari's doors will open in July 2026, meaning the one year countdown is officially on! Customers won’t have to wait till then...
Ryanair Ranked ‘Greenest’ Large Airline in World in Global Aviation Emissions Survey
Ryanair has been ranked most sustainable large airline in the world in latest airline emissions rankings.
The list – by aviation analytics company Cirium – ranks Hungary’s Wizz Air as the overall most emissions-efficient airline, with Ryanair ranked 20th.
However, in terms of large airlines –...
Say Adiós to Winter: The Countdown is on to Aer Lingus’ First Flight from Dublin to Cancún
If you’ve been dreaming of trading the Irish drizzle for turquoise waters and golden sands, Aer Lingus has the perfect escape on the horizon. The airline’s brand-new direct service to Cancún, Mexico, takes flight from 6 January 2026, marking the first time Aer Lingus...
TTR Flags Return of ‘TTR Travel Industry Roadshow’ – to Dublin, Cork & Limerick – in September
Travel Trade Representation (TTR) has announced the return of its popular TTR Travel Industry Roadshow event.
The roadshow returns with three events – spanning Dublin, Limerick and Cork – in late September (details below).
Key suppliers will be on hand, at each event, and will be...
Bus Éireann Expands Eurolines Service Linking Dublin with Major UK Destinations
Bus Éireann has announced a significant expansion of its Eurolines service linking Dublin with major UK destinations.
From 18 July, new connections and additional weekly departures will provide greater flexibility and convenience for passengers traveling between Ireland and the UK.
In partnership with National Express,...
Shannon Airport’s Pioneering Solar Energy Farm Project ‘Progressing’
Shannon Airport has said construction of its planned new solar PV farm is progressing.
The project will mark the first solar PV farm ever built on an airfield in Ireland and will provide up to 20% of Shannon Airport’s electricity needs.
The move is being hailed...
WTTC Publishes Report Calling for Smarter Tourism Management in Popular Holiday Destinations
As Travel & Tourism enters the height of the summer season and another round of potential anti-tourism protests loom, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a new report calling for a more balanced approach to managing tourism in popular destinations.While overcrowding...
TPG Enjoys Annual Day Trip to Wales with Irish Ferries
The Travel Partners Group (TPG) recently held its annual day trip to Wales, in conjunction with Irish Ferries via its MV Ulysses ship.
A clearly delighted Paul Manning - of Hertz Ireland/TPG fame - summed up the occasion by saying: “Sunday morning kicked off with...
Wizz Air Expands Payment Options by Accepting American Express
Wizz Air has announced it has started accepting American Express as a payment option for flight bookings and onboard purchases.
The Hungarian low fares airline said it is continuing to broaden its payment ecosystem to meet the needs of "a growing and increasingly diverse customer...
Lindblad Expeditions Expands Partnership with Approach Guides to Offer More Tools to Agents
Expedition cruise specialist Lindblad Expeditions - the global seller and operator of the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions co-brand - has expanded its partnership with Approach Guides to provide travel advisors with more sales tools, including new customised content experiences and a personalised, conversion-optimised website.
The new website...
Windstar Cruises Introduces Free All-Inclusive Upgrades for UK & Ireland Customers
Luxury cruise operator Windstar Cruises is dialling up the ease and indulgence with its latest “Travel is Better When You’re All In” add-on: a complimentary All-Inclusive upgrade on select voyages through to the end of next March.
Available to book through 30th September 2025, the promotion creates...
KLM Expansion at Cork Airport Hailed as Further Boost for Inbound Tourism
News of Dutch airline KLM expanding its services at Cork Airport, this coming winter, has been hailed as a potential welcome boost for inbound tourism for Ireland.
KLM has had a presence at Cork Airport for 25 years. The airline has just announced the addition...
Ryanair Reaffirms Zero Tolerance Stance on Disruptive Passengers
Ryanair has welcomed the Dublin District Court’s decision to convict an unruly passenger who disrupted one of its flights from Kosice to Dublin last September by behaving aggressively towards crew and other passengers.
This disruptive passenger pleaded guilty in court and received a 3-month suspended...
KLM Grows Operations at Cork Airport with 3rd Daily Service to Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM is to expand its operations at Cork Airport through the addition of a third-daily service to Amsterdam Schiphol this winter.
Through Amsterdam Schiphol, passengers can travel to KLM’s network of over 160 destinations worldwide.
The new service excludes lower season dates from January 4 to...
Emirates Introduces Premium Economy and Upgraded Business Class on Dublin-Dubai Route
Emirates has unveiled its newly retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft on its popular Dublin–Dubai route.
The move offers Irish passengers an upgraded experience as they connect via Dubai to over 140 destinations worldwide.
Emirates is now the only carrier to operate a four-class offering from Dublin...
