A Travelbiz day with an Astronaut
29th September 2025 at 10:37 am 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!
29th September 2025 at 9:36 am 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
29th September 2025 at 8:58 am 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
26th September 2025 at 4:58 pm 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!
26th September 2025 at 4:46 pm 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
26th September 2025 at 4:40 pm 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
26th September 2025 at 4:31 pm 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
23rd September 2025 at 2:14 pm 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
22nd September 2025 at 7:52 pm 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.
22nd September 2025 at 7:32 pm 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.