Former ITAA President Cormac Meehan Retires
6th June 2025 at 2:20 pm Former President of the Irish Travel Agents Association, Cormac Meehan has announced that he will retire at the end of August 2025. His retirement will see the closure of both Meehan Travel Worldchoice
Royal Caribbean Names Diana Ross Godmother for the Star of the Seas
6th June 2025 at 11:13 am The ultimate family vacation is getting ready to set sail, and a star-studded godmother is leading the way. Royal Caribbean has announced musical icon Diana Ross as the official godmother of Star of the Seas when the revolutionary Icon Class ship debuts August 2025.
Travel Trade Discover Dubai!
6th June 2025 at 10:33 am Hosted by Tabitha Meadows (Visit Dubai), Federica Varisco (Emirates), and Lize Smit (Kerzner), the evening gave guests a flavour of Dubai's luxury, innovation, and record-breaking appeal – and Ita Hendrick (Travelbiz) was there to capture it all!
Visit Malta Welcomes Irish Trade Partners to Celebrate Continued Support
6th June 2025 at 9:44 am Don Shearer, Managing Director of Travelbiz and Travelfinders, brings you the latest Visit Malta update. Tolene Van Der Merwe, Director of Tourism for the UK and Ireland at Malta Tourism Authority, hosted an exclusive evening in Dublin to thank Irish trade and media partners for their continued support.
Dublin Airport announces major improvements for passengers ahead of busiest ever summer
5th June 2025 at 5:32 pm With more than 10 million passengers set to travel through Dublin Airport this summer, airport operator daa has announced details of a whole host of improvements that will ensure smooth journeys and smiles on the faces of passengers over the months ahead.
United and Spotify Announce Unique Collaboration: Music, Podcasts, and Audiobooks Now Available on 130,000+ Seatback Screens
5th June 2025 at 3:20 pm United and Spotify today announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration that delivers an even more entertaining travel experience in the sky, with 450+ hours of content now available for free on the airline's 130,000+ seatback screens, many of which offer stunning 4K quality and Bluetooth audio compatibility.
Turkish Airlines and Icelandair Expand Codeshare Partnership
5th June 2025 at 10:33 am Turkish Airlines and Icelandair have announced the expansion of their existing codeshare partnership, strengthening connectivity between two key European countries. Since the beginning of their partnership in June 2023, the two flag carriers have cooperated under a codeshare agreement to offer passengers more seamless travel options.
Celebrity Cruises Announces 2026 President’s Cruise on Celebrity Xcel
5th June 2025 at 9:47 am Celebrity Cruises is taking its sought-after President’s Cruise sailing to new heights in 2026, offering an unforgettable Mediterranean holiday on the brand-new Celebrity Xcel. The cruise line revealed on this year’s President’s Cruise that it will welcome Captain’s Club members on an elevated, eight-night holiday through Greece and Turkey
Air Portugal Launches Direct Flight From Terceira to San Francisco
4th June 2025 at 4:14 pm TAP Air Portugal has launched a direct flight from the Azores to San Francisco, connecting UK and Irish passengers travelling via Portugal to California. Starting 3 June, one of TAP’s flights between Lisbon and San Francisco is scheduled to stop in the Azorean island of Terceira.
BIG NEWS! It’s Sue’s Cruises
4th June 2025 at 1:31 pm We’re thrilled to share that Sue’s Cruises is setting sail this July - a brand-new business dedicated to all things Cruise and River Cruise! At the helm is the incredible Susan Maxwell, bringing decades of industry experience and passion.