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Ready, Jet, Go: Shannon Airport Launches Mega Giveaway to Celebrate 80 Years of Transatlantic Flight

Ready, Jet, Go: Shannon Airport Launches Mega Giveaway to Celebrate 80 Years of Transatlantic Flight

2nd September 2025 at 12:03 pm

This Autumn marks a major milestone in aviation history: the 80th anniversary of the first scheduled, commercial, transatlantic passenger flight landing at Shannon Airport on 24th October 1945. To commemorate eight decades of global connection, Shannon Airport is launching “Ready, Jet, Go” – a mega giveaway of 80 flights to dreamy destinations around the world.

Tourism Ireland’s latest research reveals what motivates overseas visitors to choose the island of Ireland

Tourism Ireland’s latest research reveals what motivates overseas visitors to choose the island of Ireland

2nd September 2025 at 11:35 am

Tourism Ireland has unveiled the findings of its latest programme of research today (2 September). The research was commissioned to understand the current views of consumers in our top tourism markets regarding international travel and what would compel them to choose the island of Ireland for a holiday.

Malta’s New Blue Lagoon booking system reduces visitor concentration by 68%

Malta’s New Blue Lagoon booking system reduces visitor concentration by 68%

2nd September 2025 at 10:16 am

The highest recorded concentration of visitors at the Blue Lagoon at any one time in July and August was registered on the afternoon of Friday, 22nd August, at an estimated 3,830, down by 68% when compared to the peaks of summer 2024.

ITAA and Positive2Work Skillnet Leadership Excellence in Travel Industry Programme

ITAA and Positive2Work Skillnet Leadership Excellence in Travel Industry Programme

1st September 2025 at 12:15 pm

There is just one place remaining on the Positve2Work Skillnet and Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) Leadership Excellence in the Travel Industry Programme, which begins on the 5th September.

Turkish Airlines Launches New Istanbul-Dublin Flights, Strengthening Australia Connections

Turkish Airlines Launches New Istanbul-Dublin Flights, Strengthening Australia Connections

1st September 2025 at 10:11 am

This new route marks an important milestone in the airline’s global network strategy, with a clear focus on providing even better connections between Ireland and Australia. Optimized second–wave connections via Istanbul will ensure smoother travel to in Far East, South East Asia and onwards to Australia

See the world for less: The Aer Lingus Sale has landed!

See the world for less: The Aer Lingus Sale has landed!

1st September 2025 at 9:43 am

Aer Lingus is helping customers ease into autumn by offering unbelievable savings on flights across its global network. Aer Lingus customers can enjoy up to 30% off all fares to the UK and Europe, including sunshine hotspots like Malta and Marrakesh and city destinations like Paris and Rome.

Riviera Travel Launch Irish Incentive

Riviera Travel Launch Irish Incentive

1st September 2025 at 12:10 am

Riviera Travel is thrilled to announce the launch of The Riviera Vault in Ireland, an exciting new incentive programme designed exclusively for valued travel agent partners. Running from 1st September to 6th October 2025 to co-incide with mini-peaks, this initiative offers agents instant access to a wide range of rewards

Open dates for Netflix House Philadelphia and Dallas announced

Open dates for Netflix House Philadelphia and Dallas announced

29th August 2025 at 12:36 pm

Spanning more than 100,000 square feet, Netflix House is a first of its kind, permanent, year-round home for fans that’s free to enter and brings some of our most popular shows and movies to life

Aer Lingus touchdown at the Aviva!

Aer Lingus touchdown at the Aviva!

29th August 2025 at 9:47 am

What. A. Game! Iowa State clinched a nail-biting 24–21 victory over Kansas State at the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin!

NCL’s NEW Dawn with Sunway Cruise

NCL’s NEW Dawn with Sunway Cruise

29th August 2025 at 9:30 am

Deirdre Sweeney and the Sunway Cruise team joined Aaron Fletcher from Norwegian Cruise Line in a sunny Dún Laoghaire Harbour for a special gathering of Sunway Cruise competition winners.