APT Travel Marvel – Christening of MS Estrela in Porto
Any Porto in a storm? Easy to joke at Dublin Airport when the marvellous Michelle Ryan (Country Manager Ireland APT Travel Marvel) calls from Porto saying that a storm is brewing locally and we’ll embark our super ship at a further transfer point on the Douro River when we land.
Seasonal Surge: Shannon Airport Sees Strong Growth in May Bank Holiday Passenger Numbers
Shannon Airport will experience a significant increase in passenger traffic across this May bank holiday period, with over 53,000 passengers expected to pass through the airport, a rise of 18% compared to the same time last year.
What a night! The Travel Partners Group hosted an unforgettable trade appreciation evening in the Deise, bringing together some of the industry's best for…The Perfect Gathering.
United Invests in Next Generation Blended Wing Aircraft Start-Up JetZero
United today announced an investment in blended wing body (BWB) aircraft start-up JetZero. The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly enhanced customer experience.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has become the latest airline to join IATA’s Turbulence Aware programme. Turbulence Aware collates anonymised data about turbulence from flights operated by participating airlines.
Crystal Launches New Sailings for Second Half of 2027
Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, announced today its collection of itineraries for the second half of 2027, offering travellers an extraordinary lineup of sailings aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.
Celebrating the all new Aer Lingus Direct non-stop service to Las Vegas, Tryphavana Cross (Sales and Marketing Senior Account Director Ireland) along with Fletch Brunelle (Vice President Marketing LVCVA) Jenny Rafter (Head of Global Sales Aer Lingus) and Ivan Beacom (Business Development Manager Aer Lingus) joined 13 key destination partners from Nevada.
Launch of New €3m Luxury Suites Transforms Premium Tourist Offering in Kilkenny City
Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny, the multi award-winning boutique hotel located in the heart of Kilkenny city, has just added an entirely new floor of Luxury Suites following a two-year building project and an investment of €3 million.
TAP Air Portugal is giving travellers flying between September 2025 and March 2026 great deals on flights to Europe, North America, South America and Africa.
Irish Ferries moves to sustainable HVO on the Dublin – Holyhead route with the Dublin Swift
Irish Ferries has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to sustainability and innovation with the transition of its Dublin Swift service on the Dublin–Holyhead route to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) supplied by Circle K, Ireland’s leading fuel and convenience retailer.
Beyoncé reveals highly anticipated Las Vegas Shows at Allegiant Stadium
Beyoncé has announced the Cowboy Carter Tour will feature back-to-back Las Vegas performances on July 25-26, 2025 at Allegiant Stadium.
Avalon Waterways Announces New Exclusive Agent Incentive in Ireland
Following unprecedented success in Ireland, Avalon Waterways continues to reward agents with a new incentive for every booking made between now and 31st May 2025. Agents will be given a huge €100pp per booking and are another example of Avalon Waterways commitment to the travel trade within the Irish market.
Riviera Travel responds to ‘unprecedented growth’ in Solo Holiday category with five new European itineraries for 2026
In response to experiencing unprecedented growth in its Solo Holidays category, Riviera Travel has launched five new itineraries for solo travellers for 2026. With a significant increase in the number of solo passengers travelling year-on-year
Etihad Grows Footprint in Africa as Flights to Nairobi Double
Through strategic collaborations with partners such as Ethiopian Airlines and Air Seychelles, Etihad expands its footprint in Africa, introducing new destinations and increasing frequencies between Abu Dhabi and the continent.
Emirates Cabin Crew Recruitment Returns to Ireland – Meet Irish Crew Member Asia O’Brien
Emirates returns to Ireland this April to recruit new cabin crew members, with Open Days taking place in Cork on Monday, April 28th at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, and in Dublin on Wednesday, April 30th at the Hilton Dublin, Charlemont Place.
Princess Cruises Celebrates the Opening of the 2025 Alaska Cruise Season
Delightfully carrying more guests to Alaska than any other cruise line, Princess Cruises begins its 2025 season at the end of this month, with seven amenity-filled ships, five pristine wilderness lodges and an expanded catalogue of renowned cruisetours, visiting five awe-inspiring national parks – featuring the most visits to Glacier Bay National Park.
