TAP Starts Flying to Santa Maria, Azores
22nd May 2026 at 4:16 pm TAP Air Portugal launched its new route yesterday, connecting Lisbon to the island of Santa Maria in the Azores, with the first of two weekly flights, which operate on Thursdays and Sundays.
Countryside of Philadelphia Appoints GECTR to Lead UK and Ireland PR Strategy
22nd May 2026 at 1:08 pm The Countryside of Philadelphia has appointed GECTR as its new public relations agency to drive destination awareness and grow visitation from the UK and Ireland. The appointment marks a strategic step in strengthening Countryside of Philadelphia’s profile in two of its most important international markets.
Avalon Waterways/ Cosmos/Globus trade lunch in Dublin
22nd May 2026 at 12:05 pm Following on from their trade parter lunch in Cork, the team of Lesley Taylor (MD Avalon Waterways/ Cosmos / Globus) and Jayne Lambert (Key Account Manager) were joined by their GSA in Ireland Alan and Jo-Ann Sparling from ASM in hosting their top agents
It’s not all work there just has to be some IPW Irish play time.
21st May 2026 at 4:36 pm 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
The Grafton Hotel X Silver Works – Bringing Friends Together for a Creative Neighbourhood Experience
21st May 2026 at 3:35 pm 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.
Travel Centres and Visit Portugal fab fam trip to Alentejo
21st May 2026 at 3:22 pm 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!
Cork Agents Toast Strong Demand for River Cruising & Touring with Avalon Waterways and Cosmos Tours
21st May 2026 at 8:01 am Cork agents toast strong demand for River Cruising & Touring with Avalon Waterways and Cosmos Tours.
Emirates completes first-ever retrofit of two-class A380 aircraft
20th May 2026 at 12:56 pm 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
Sports Entertainment Tours expands UK & Ireland agent network through Travel Counsellors partnership
20th May 2026 at 12:45 pm 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.
Celebrity Cruises Supercharges Summer Sale with New Agent Incentive and Limited-Time Offers
20th May 2026 at 12:37 pm 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