IPW 2026 Takes Off in Greater Fort Lauderdale – And Ireland Shows Up in Style!
What an incredible opening to IPW 2026 in Greater Fort Lauderdale, as the Irish travel trade and media delegation arrived in force to connect, collaborate and champion our valued USA partners representing all 50 states.
Sports Entertainment Tours expands UK & Ireland agent network through Travel Counsellors partnership
Sports Entertainment Tours, a specialist provider of premium sports and entertainment travel experiences, has secured a major new UK and Ireland partnership, strengthening its position within the travel trade and expanding access to its offering through one of the industry’s most established advisor networks.
Emirates completes first-ever retrofit of two-class A380 aircraft
Emirates has reached a defining milestone in its ambitious multi-billion dollar retrofit programme with the successful reconfiguration of its first two-class A380 aircraft. The newly refurbished aircraft (A6-EUX) has taken to the skies operating as EK 39/40
Celebrity Cruises Supercharges Summer Sale with New Agent Incentive and Limited-Time Offers
Celebrity Cruises has launched a new, limited-time incentive for travel agents who book a European or Caribbean cruise. Running until 30 June 2026, agents can boost their earnings on every booking
It’s not all work there just has to be some IPW Irish play time.
Such an honour to be here with our amazing Irish travel trade and media partners at IPW 2026 in a sun-soaked Fort Lauderdale! Don is proudly flying the Irish flag alongside the entire crew, connecting with our valued USA partners both on and off the shop floor, attending incredible events
Azamara Cruises Unveils 2028 Sailings Designed for Deeper Discovery
With more than 360 late nights and overnights, a first-ever full Asia season, and 12 maiden ports, the 2028 itineraries expand opportunities for meaningful destination immersion.
Riviera Travel Rolls Out Dedicated Cruise Hosts to Elevate Onboard Experience
Riviera Travel is pleased to announce the introduction of a new Cruise Host role across its European river cruise fleet, further enhancing the onboard experience with added entertainment and guest engagement.
Travel Centres and Visit Portugal fab fam trip to Alentejo
Travel Centres Fam trip (Dominic Burke Travel Centres) with TAP Air Portugal (Carlos de Pinto Alveiro and Cindy) to Alentejo is wonderful so far. Our first night was perfect and just look at my stunning room in Pousada de Alcacer!
New Titanic Distillers Experience package Titanic Hotel Belfast
Titanic Hotel Belfast is offering guests a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Belfast’s maritime whiskey story with an exclusive new Titanic Distillers experience package.
Royal Caribbean Brings the World’s Biggest Sporting Event From Pitch to Ship
This summer, Royal Caribbean is giving vacationers a front row seat to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ live onboard, powered by Sport 24. From June 11 – July 19, 2026, holiday goers and football fans can get in on the action from pitch to ship in ways only Royal Caribbean can deliver.
Aer Lingus is celebrating a new addition to its summer short haul schedule, as the airline’s first flight EI540 from Dublin Airport to Montpellier departed today. Flights to Montpellier will operate twice weekly, providing an attractive new destination for city breaks and longer summer holidays.
The Grafton Hotel X Silver Works – Bringing Friends Together for a Creative Neighbourhood Experience
The Grafton Hotel is celebrating its creative Dublin 2 neighbourhood with its Create & Celebrate City Break, created in collaboration with Siver Works, the jewellery making workshop, located on Drury Street, Dublin 2.
Las Vegas Launches Playful New “Pack For Vegas” Campaign
Visit Las Vegas today debuts six new “Pack for Vegas” campaign spots by acclaimed filmmaker Jody Hill, celebrating the hilarious, unpredictable energy that begins long before visitors arrive. Rolling out across broadcast, streaming, and social, the comedic 15-second spots
Brand USA Launched New Initiatives to Build Traveler Confidence and Inspire International Visitation During Milestone Year for U.S. Tourism
Brand USA President and CEO Fred Dixon this week announced a major expansion of the organization’s America the Beautiful brand platform. Two new supporting initiatives expand the organization’s messaging: Get Facts. Get Going
Emirates breaks ground on US$ 5.1 billion ultra-modern engineering facility at Dubai South
Emirates has broken ground on its new US$ 5.1 billion engineering complex at Dubai South slated to become the world’s most modern and advanced maintenance, repairs and overhaul (MRO) facility
The Washington, DC Special Agents Academy welcomes travel professionals to participate in destination training.
The program is designed to train and engage our agents to become a master-of-influence. Be trained in what makes Washington, DC so captivating to travelers.
Explora Journeys has opened sales for its Summer 2028 Journeys Collection, a milestone season defined by the arrival of EXPLORA VI. Her debut in August 2028 brings the fleet to its full six-ship scale, realising the brand’s original vision on time and exactly as planned at its inception.
LaGuardia Airport has completed an $8 billion transformation to a single, structurally unified main terminal with better transportation access and first-class passenger amenities—the first complete rebuild of a US airport in over 25 years.
MSC Euribia’s Northern Europe Season is now underway exploring the Norwegian Fjords
MSC Cruises has officially commenced its Northern Europe season for MSC Euribia, marking the start of a summer of unforgettable sailings through some of the region’s most dramatic and breath taking landscapes.
Transatlantic Travel Takes Off from Shannon Airport for Summer 2026 – Delta and United summer schedules return with 95,000 seats to New York and Chicago
Transatlantic travel from Shannon Airport strengthens this week with the return of two key seasonal routes, significantly boosting capacity to the US for Summer 2026. Shannon Airport will offer 40 routes this year to the UK, Europe and the US – its largest schedule in 17 years.
Air Canada/MSC/Do Something Different/Universal Orlando Fam Finale
The final two days for the fam trip group was spent sampling the delights of MSC Seashore, including the Premium selection of restaurants, the Spa and Thermal suite facilities and of course all the top-notch entertainment, including the MSC White party.
