‘Kilimangiaro’ Travel Show Showcases Ireland to 1.2 Million Italian Viewers
A popular Italian travel TV show called Kilimangiaro – which has around 1.2 million viewers per episode – has been filming at various locations in Ireland this month. Filming was supported by Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.
The episode filmed here is set to air later this...
Royal Caribbean Ramps Up Passenger Experiences on Three of its Most Popular Ships
Royal Caribbean has announced a major upgrading of its passenger experiences on board its popular ships Ovation of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas.
“Royal Caribbean continues to raise the bar on delivering the best of every vacation with revolutionary...
Lindblad Expeditions Establishes UK Travel Advisory Board to Boost its Growth there
Expedition cruise specialist Lindblad Expeditions has established its first ever UK Travel Advisory Board, underscoring its commitment to growth in the UK market.
Lindblad is the operator of the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions co-brand.
Comprised of a select group of travel professionals from across the UK,...
Loveholidays Continues International Expansion, Launching in the Netherlands
Online travel agent Loveholidays has expanded into its fifth country in Europe; launching in the Netherlands under its weloveholidays brand.
The move follows comprehensive in-market product testing and refinement.
The Netherlands is the company’s fifth international market, following successful entries into Ireland, Germany and Austria in...
Cassidy Travel Launches Premium Travel Brand ‘Epitome Travel’
Cassidy Travel has launched its newest brand: Epitome Travel, a premium travel brand dedicated to curating "unforgettable, immersive and luxurious experiences for discerning Irish guests".
“Irish travellers are evolving,” said Sharon Harney, General Manager of the Cassidy Travel Group. “They’re no longer satisfied with cookie-cutter packages. They want...
Premier Inn ‘On Track’ Despite Challenging First Quarter
Budget hotel chain Premier Inn – which operates across the UK, Ireland and Germany – has said it is continuing to make progress on its growth plans despite its latest results showing a challenging first quarter to its latest financial year.
The chain - owned...
Supplier Spotlight: Discover the Wonder of it all in 2026 with Travel Department – Save up to €400pp!
Incredible wildlife tours, hidden European gems, and solo-friendly river cruises among top picks for 2026!
For nearly 30 years, Irish-owned and operated guided travel company Travel Department has been creating expertly guided holidays around the globe – and for 2026, they’re offering new amazing experience,...
United Airlines Further Expands Frequency Between Dublin and the US
United Airlines has announced a further expansion of its nonstop services between Dublin and the US, offering its highest ever capacity from Dublin.
The airline is extending the second frequency of its Dublin-New York service to almost year-round and its Dublin-Chicago O’Hare service to...
ITTN Onboard Uniworld’s SS Victoria from Amsterdam to Brussels
ITTN’s Sharon Jordan is one of the lucky guests onboard Uniworld Boutique River Cruise’s SS Victoria sailing from Amsterdam to Brussels.
Hosted by Angela Sloan, Sales Director, UK, Ireland and Europe, Brian Hynes, Head of Sales Ireland and the senior Uniworld Sales and Reservations Team,...
AirHelp: The Pros and Cons of Flying from Ireland this Summer
As the summer holidays approach and families from across Ireland prepare to take trips abroad, AirHelp, the leading travel tech company supporting passengers with flight disruptions, has analysed recent summer tourism trends to uncover which routes and airports are most likely to offer a...
Government Targets 2026 Take-Off Date for Dublin to Derry PSO Air Route
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has met with the Chief Executive of Derry City and Strabane District Council John Kelpie and management of City of Derry Airport to discuss progress to date on the establishment of a Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service between...
Grecotel: The Athens Riviera Upgraded
Grecotel, the leading luxury hospitality group in Greece, celebrating 50 years of excellence, has released details of two high-end upgrades and the debut of a new property that further strengthen its position in the Greek capital & Riviera’s hospitality scene – an enhanced lifestyle...
Tourism Expected to Contribute €1.9 Trillion to EU Economy This Year
Tourism is expected to contribute around €1.9 trillion to the EU economy this year – representing 10.5% of the region’s total economy.
Tourism and travel related employment – across the EU – is expected to total 25.7 million people, or 12% of the total EU...
Return to Splendour: Graceland (and lots more) Ranked Amongst World’s Most Overrated Tourist Attractions
Seemingly, you can't please anyone these days...unless there's a movie franchise-inspired theme park - or somesuch - located 50 metres, or less, from their hotel room.
Australia's Gold Rush village, the splendour of Warwick Castle in England, the floating villages of Cambodia, the mystical and...
Carnival Cruise Line to Introduce New Loyalty Programme – ‘Carnival Rewards’ – Next Year
Carnival Cruise Line has announced a new loyalty programme - to begin next year - adding new features, new ways to earn status, new reward categories and a new name: Carnival Rewards™.
The new programme will take effect in June 2026, providing guests plenty of time...
Ryanair Launches New ‘Travel Agent Direct’ Booking Partnership Platform for Italian Market
Ryanair has launched a new booking platform, in Italy, called "Travel Agent Direct" (TAD), which is a new direct and authorised distribution platform, designed to allow Italian physical travel agencies to book Ryanair flights directly, ensuring full transparency for passengers.
This new booking platform represents...
Cork Airport Named ‘Best Small Airport in Europe’ for Third Time
Cork Airport has been named Best Small Airport in Europe at the prestigious Airport Council International (ACI) EUROPE Best Airport Awards 2025, held during the aviation trade associations’ Annual Congress & General Assembly in Athens last night.
The award covers airlines catering for less than...
Honouring the Past, Elevating the Present: Villa Ardore Revives History
Nestled in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, Villa Ardore reintroduces itself with a renewed vision of understated elegance. Seamlessly blending its 16th-century roots with elevated modern features, the villa has emerged from a meticulous restoration. Led in collaboration with the owners by renowned architect Massimo Pierattelli and...
Airlink to Lease 10 New Fuel-Efficient Embraer Planes
South African regional airline Airlink has announced plans to lease 10 new Embraer E195-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft from Azorra, the Fort Lauderdale-based lease, finance and asset management firm.
Under the scope of an agreement to be finalised soon, Airlink will augment its current 68-strong fleet...
First Graduates Emerge from CLIA Travel Agent Cruise Training Programme
Two CLIA cruise training programmes for frontline travel agents have been successfully completed by the first cohort of graduates.
CLIA UK & Ireland introduced the six-month initiatives last year, with one focusing on river cruise and the other on expedition sailings. 33 agents qualified from...
