Derry Environmental Education Project Gets £5,000 Funding Via Loganair’s ‘GreenSkies’ Community Fund
An environmental education initiative based in the heart of Derry has been awarded £5,000 through Loganair’s GreenSkies community fund to help power sustainable learning for local schoolchildren and community groups.
Shed the Light, based at Creggan Country Park, will use the funding to install a solar-powered...
Princess Cruises Offers UK & Ireland Customers €300 Off Flights Through ‘Princess Plane Sailing’ Booking Option
Princess Cruises is offering UK and Irish holidaymakers up to €300 per person off flights on over 750 fly cruise itineraries departing in 2025, 2026, and 2027, when booking flights through Princess Plane Sailing.
Available until 1 September 2025, the promotion spans popular destinations...
Cunard Sees ‘Significant’ Rise in Demand Following 2027 Programme Launch
Cunard has reported a significant uplift in demand following the launch of its 2027 programme, with a 55% increase in nights booked during the first seven days compared to the equivalent period for the 2026 launch.
Both the UK and North American markets contributed significantly...
Marella Cruises Introduces ‘All Inclusive Cruise Calculator’ to Illustrate Value and Savings Options
Marella Cruises has introduced the All Inclusive Cruise Calculator showing the value of going all-inclusive and the savings that can be made.
The TUI UK & Ireland-owned ocean cruise line’s free tool reveals the cost of sailing with the cruise line, showcasing the savings from booking...
Marriott-Owned CitizenM Hotel Brand Officially Opens First Property in Ireland
CitizenM has officially opened its first hotel in Ireland, located close to St Patrick’s Cathedral in central Dublin.
The aptly-named CitizenM Dublin-St Patrick’s also marks the first CitizenM hotel opening anywhere across Ireland and the UK since Marriott bought the brand earlier this year.
The hotel...
IHF Urges Government Not to Increase Insurance Costs
The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has urged the Government not to approve a proposed 17% increase in the value of personal injury awards, a move that the IHF claims would result in a hike in insurance costs for already struggling hospitality businesses.
Following recommendations...
Portugal Set for Record Tourism Year, WTTC Research Suggests
Portugal is on course for a strong year of international tourism, with visitor spend contributing record levels to the country’s national economy.
That is according to latest research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which expects inbound tourism to generate around €62.7bn to...
Hotel d’Inghilterra Roma – Starhotels Collezione Unveils Exclusive Spa Suite
Hotel d’Inghilterra Roma – Starhotels Collezione has unveiled its newest addition: the exclusive Spa Suite, which opens this July following a comprehensive renovation completed in Autumn 2024, that transformed its interiors. This intimate wellness sanctuary represents the hotel’s dedication to offering guests a complete luxury experience, away from the...
Global Air Passenger Demand up 5% in ‘Uneven’ Month’; IATA Optimistic Over Summer Growth Outlook
Global air passenger demand continued its monthly growth, with International Air Transport Association (IATA) data showing a 5% year-on-year increase for May, despite global unheaval.
IATA Director General, Willie Walsh, said: “Air travel demand growth was uneven in May. Globally, the industry reported 5% growth...
Ryanair to Increase Size Allowance for Onboard Personal Baggage by 20%
Ryanair has confirmed it will soon increase it size allowance for onboard personal baggage, in line with new EU guidelines.
“Ryanair’s current free “personal bag” size is 40x25x20cm. Following the new EU minimum bag size of 40x30x15cm, Ryanair will increase its max “personal bag” dimensions...
Radisson Hotel Group Announces Opening of ‘Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova’ in Montenegro
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova, a premium beachfront retreat nestled on an isolated peninsula along the Adriatic coast in Dobra Voda, Montenegro.
“Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova is a fantastic addition to our growing portfolio in Southeast Europe and a...
TCD’s Ground-Breaking Carbon Capture Tech Takes Off at Dublin Airport
Ground-breaking technology developed at Trinity College Dublin, which captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, is being put through its paces at Dublin Airport – with the team behind its creation hoping to demonstrate its wider potential for capturing carbon in the aviation and e-fuel...
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways Announce Strategic Partnership Plans
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), confirming the intention to enter a strategic partnership which will include a comprehensive codeshare agreement and increased flights between the East African state and Qatar Airways’ award-winning Doha hub, Hamad International Airport.
The...
Fáilte Ireland Launches Two Self-Guided Digital Trails Celebrating Connemara
Fáilte Ireland, in partnership with the Connemara and Aran Islands Tourism Network (CAITN), has launched two new self-guided digital trails that celebrate the unique landscape, heritage, and cultural richness of Connemara.
Developed as part of the Connemara Coast & Islands Destination and Experience Development...
Tourism Ireland Pushes Irish Golf Tourism Message at Prestigious BMW International Open in Munich
Tourism Ireland attended the BMW International Open golf tournament at Golfclub München Eichenried in Munich this past weekend. Three golf and tourism operators from Ireland – including Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort, EI Travel Group and Green Golf Ball – joined Tourism Ireland...
Cost of Living Influencing Two-Thirds of Irish Families’ Holiday Decisions, Survey Shows
Two-thirds - 66% - of people have said the cost of living in Ireland has influenced their decision when booking a holiday.
The finding forms part of Click&Go Holidays' latest Travel Sentiment Survey results for the second quarter of the year.
The survey also reveals...
Royal Caribbean Opens Bookings for Royal Beach Club Paradise Island Resort in Bahamas
Royal Caribbean has opened bookings for its new upcoming first-of-its-kind beach club experience in The Bahamas.
Combining the vibrant culture and beauty of The Bahamas with signature Royal Caribbean touches, Royal Beach Club Paradise Island* will redefine the ultimate beach day across all-inclusive experiences for every vibe,...
Holland-America Line Marks America’s 250th Anniversary in 2026 with Cruise to Historical US Ports
In honour of America's 250th birthday in 2026, Holland America Line is sailing a landmark cruise roundtrip from Boston — the epicenter of the American Revolution.
The seven-day "America's 250th Celebration: Stars & Stripes Voyage" aboard Zuiderdam departs July 4, 2026, and includes a visit to Saint John, New...
UK Travel Media Explores Wild Atlantic Way & Causeway Coastal Route
Four journalists and a travel photographer – representing various British magazines and newspapers with a combined reach of over 1 million – have been exploring locations along the Causeway Coastal Route and Wild Atlantic Way, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism...
Fáilte Ireland Unveils 5-Year Tourism Strategy for Dublin City
Fáilte Ireland has unveiled a new five-year strategy aimed at boosting and sustaining tourism across Dublin City.
The Dublin City Destination and Experience Development Plan (DEDP) was officially launched, this week, at Bewley’s Café on Grafton Street, with the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor...
