VIVA Cruises appoints Stephen Sands as Consultant to accelerate growth in Ireland
3rd November 2025 at 9:22 am European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, has announced the appointment of Stephen Sands as Consultant, reinforcing the company’s ongoing commitment to the Irish market and its valued trade partners across the UK and Ireland.
New in Nashville 2026
31st October 2025 at 9:48 am As the calendar turns to 2026, Music City invites visitors to celebrate a year of historic milestones, highly anticipated openings and the expansion of vibrant neighborhoods. From exciting new restaurants and hotels to the two-day celebration of America 250, Nashville
Travelbiz and Travelfinders Announce Dynamic New Partnership with Chalk and Cheese Travels
31st October 2025 at 9:43 am Don Shearer (MD Travelbiz and Travelfinders) is delighted to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Chalk and Cheese Travels, Ireland’s fastest growing travel media company. Headed up by Paul Micheau, John McGarry and Maria Eduarda Uchoa, the team are taking the travel Industry media space by storm with innovative and highly energized content.
Celebrating the Future Leaders of the Travel Industry
31st October 2025 at 9:25 am Graduates of the Leadership Excellence in the Travel Industry programme were presented with their qualifications at a graduation ceremony in the Shelbourne Hotel. The programme was developed by Positive2Work Skillnet in association with the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) and travel experts
PATA news – Pacific Asia shines again in Best Travel Lists for 2026
30th October 2025 at 11:29 am Yamagata Prefecture, Japan - Celebrated for its hot springs, traditional festivals, and scenic beauty. Beijing, China - Noted for its rich history, cultural landmarks, and modern developments. Manila, Philippines - Recognised for its vibrant urban life, historical sites, and culinary scene
Which? Names Istanbul One of Europe’s Best City Escapes
30th October 2025 at 10:25 am Straddling Asia and Europe along the Bosphorus Strait, İstanbul continues to captivate travellers with its iconic landmarks, rich culinary scene, and inviting accommodation. The city, that welcomed 13.5 million visitors in the first nine months of 2025, has been named among the top five European city breaks
Exclusive media breakfast with Etihad in Dublin
30th October 2025 at 10:21 am The Etihad Airways international team led by Alpna Matthews (Regional General Manager for the Americas, UK & Ireland), Jeremy Pollack (General Manager UK & Ireland), Jason Kearns (Account Manager-Corporate Ireland) and Shauna Fitzgerald (Account Manager-Leisure Ireland ) hosted a breakfast in the Dylan Hotel.
Visit Qatar to Lead a Delegation of 48 Partners at World Travel Market London 2025
29th October 2025 at 4:20 pm Visit Qatar is set to showcase the best of Qatar’s thriving tourism offering at World Travel Market (WTM) 2025, taking place from 4-6 November 2025 at ExCeL London. Leading a high-profile delegation of 48 partners - including hotels, resorts and destination management companies
Volaris Chooses SabreMosaic for First Travel Marketplace and GDS Integration
29th October 2025 at 2:20 pm Volaris (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR), Mexico’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, and Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, announced a new multiyear agreement that will make the airline’s content available to users through SabreMosaic™ Travel Marketplace.
Royal Caribbean’s Seventh Oasis Class Vacation Begins Construction
28th October 2025 at 4:22 pm Royal Caribbean’s seventh Oasis Class ship is officially under way. The start of the newest game-changing vacation’s construction was marked at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, with a steel-cutting ceremony.