ITAA Annual Conference taking place in the sun-kissed Center of Portugal
The Irish Travel Agents Association Annual Conference is taking place this week in the captivating Center of Portugal. The theme for this year’s conference is ITAA - Our People Our Future based on the core value of people remaining at the heart of travel agent’s work.
Irish Travel Counsellor is top Princess Cruises booker out of Ireland & UK
Star Princess bookings in the period and showed us the most engagement. Out of the whole of UK/IE, Eleanor Roche who is an Irish Travel Counsellor was our top booker and so has won the following prize
US & German Tourists Drive Spending Surge During NFL Dublin Weekend
Visa, a world leader in digital payments, today releases new data revealing the uplift in consumer spending in Ireland during the NFL Dublin Game weekend on 28th September. Official figures from the NFL estimate that the event welcomed over 74,000 fans to the stadium on game day.
Our charismatic host, Chris Lee (Marketing & Events Manager), brought the PATA UK & Ireland Chapter to Dublin for a Roadshow that saw amazing suppliers apprise us of their wares. Like a speed dating event for travel agents, the novel approach is so clever in that each supplier traverses the tables for a 10 minute presentation
Experience Kissimmee launches Latin Culinary Trail in partnership with Atlas Obscura
Experience Kissimmee, in collaboration with Atlas Obscura, unveils the Latin Culinary Trail, a unique food journey celebrating the rich Hispanic and Latino heritage of Osceola County. Travellers increasingly seek destinations through the lens of local cuisine, looking for authentic flavours that tell the story of a place.
Riviera Travel Rolls Out Autumn Offers Agents Can Excite Clients With 50% Off River Cruise Extensions and Free Long-Haul Upgrades for Clients
Riviera Travel has launched a standout range of Autumn offers, giving travel agents an immediate way to delight clients with discounts and upgrades. Highlights include 50% off selected River Cruise extensions and complimentary long-haul upgrades worth up to £399 on select 2026 tours
Red Sea Global launches Shura Links, Saudi Arabia’s first island golf course
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has officially opened Shura Links, Saudi Arabia's first island golf course, on Shura Island at The Red Sea.
2025 winners of the annual Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards are announced
Celebrating Ireland’s gold standard champions of the food and hospitality industries, the winners of the Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards 2025 were announced at a gala lunch at the InterContinental Dublin Hotel this week.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has confirmed its 2026 RiverView conference, taking place in Amsterdam from March 8-10, is on sale from tomorrow (October 1, 2026) at 2pm.
Princess Cruises revealed that Camila and Matthew McConaughey will serve as godparents of the new Star Princess, carrying forward a tradition that has included cultural icons such as Princess Diana, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren.
Key August month shows mixed performance of tourism sector
The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) today publishes its latest monthly dashboard which captures CSO and business data for the key tourism month of August. International visitor numbers for the month were up 1% on the same period last year although expenditure was down 9%
A Ticket to Ride from Belfast to Liverpool with Stena Line
Thanks to Stena Line, enjoying a short break in the home of The Beatles, The Royal Albert Dock, Anfield, The Cavern Club and Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium has never been easier.
Whether you’re looking to enjoy a fantastic shopping experience at Liverpool One, embrace a festival on Hope Street, or surround yourself with an intricate blend of culture, history and vibrant city life, there is no shortage of unforgettable experiences to be had.
United Launches CBPs International Remote Baggage Screening on Select International Flights
United today announced the launch of a new U.S. Customs and Borders Protection (CBP) initiative, the International Remote Baggage Screening (IRBS), for connecting passengers with checked bags that eliminates re-checking bags on select international routes, making the connecting experience even easier and reducing potential missed connections.
The Discover Travel & Emirates Thailand FAM of a Lifetime
From unforgettable elephant encounters in the jungle 🐘 to luxury stays at La Flora Khao Lak and Ramada Plaza Bangkok Riverside, finishing with the magical Banyan Tree Apsara dinner cruise, our Magnificent 7 winners have been soaking up every last moment of magical Thailand with Emirates & Discover Travel as this dream FAM draws to a close.
Don Shearer (Travelbiz & Travelfinders) joined Graham Hennessy (Dosomethingdifferent) and Philip Britton (Kennedy Space Centre) in John Cassidy Travel Dundrum for a truly out-of-this-world afternoon and very special dinner with former NASA Astronaut and mission specialist aboard Space Shuttle Discovery, Joan Higginbotham.
Our Irish Travel Partners are LOVING Motown & Motors in Detroit!
Tony Lane (Woodstock Communications & Visit USA Ireland), Michelle MacBeath (Cellet Marketing & PR Ltd), Francesca McGill (Delta Air Lines), Debbie O’Brien (Atlas Travel), Jeni Ringland (Travel Counsellors Ireland), Mary Murphy (Tour America), Louise Doyle (Cassidy Travel) and Valerie (Selective Travel) are soaking up all things Detroit!
Handover Ceremony at Fincantieri Shipyard Marks Completion of Second Sphere-Class Newbuild
Star Princess - the second Sphere-Class ship in the Princess Cruises fleet - was officially delivered on 26 September during a celebratory handover ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The stunning Star Princess is the 17th ship in the cruise line’s dynamic line up of vessels sailing worldwide.
Sabre seizes first-mover position with comprehensive agentic APIs for travel
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading global travel technology company, today announced its first agentic solutions for travel – building on the expansive reach and richness of its industry-leading travel data cloud to power a new era of AIdriven retailing.
MAGIC TURNOUT FOR BIG 10 TRAVEL EVENT – with over 1250 attending!
The BIG 10 Travel Event , organised by Magic Vacations , had a magic turnout at their BIG 10 Travel Event beating last year's record with over 1250 guests through the doors on Sunday 21st September in Actons Hotel Kinsale Co Cork.
daa reports solid half-year financial performance with enhanced operational resilience
daa, the commercial semi-state group that operates Dublin and Cork airports, runs global travel retail through Aer Rianta International (ARI), and provides international airport management and consultancy via daa International, has announced unaudited interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Tourism Ireland showcases the best of Ireland in Paris
Tourism Ireland is bringing the island of Ireland to Paris this week at IFTM Top Resa, one of the leading travel and tourism shows in France. Joined by 15 tourism companies from the island of Ireland, Tourism Ireland is highlighting the diversity of experiences on offer in Ireland across regions and seasons.
Shannon Bear Lands at Shannon Airport to Support Children’s Charities
There’s a heartwarming new arrival at Shannon Airport! Meet Shannon Bear - a limited-edition, cuddly companion who’s here for a very special cause. Every Shannon Bear sold will help raise vital funds for The Shannon Airport Group’s 2025 charity partners: Clare Crusaders and Little Blue Heroes.
Your Career Could Take Off: Emirates Cabin Crew Open Days in Dublin & Cork
Emirates returns to Ireland this Autumn to recruit new cabin crew members, with Open Days scheduled in Dublin and Cork. The events give prospective applicants a direct route to a career that blends travel, service, and global adventure.
• Tuesday, 30 September 2025 at 9:00am - Hilton Dublin, Charlemont Place, Saint Kevin’s, Dublin 2 (D02 A893)
• Tuesday, 28 October 2025 at 9:00am - Cork International Hotel, Lehenagh More, Co. Cork (T12 H516)
Albufeira Returns to Dublin with Trade Workshop and Dinner, 7th October in Medley, Fleet Street.
Albufeira Tourism Board and Albufeira’s Council are heading back to Dublin this October to reconnect with the Irish travel trade and press. The event takes place on Tuesday 7th October 2025 at Medley, Fleet Street with a workshop at 6pm followed by dinner at 7.30pm.
