Riviera Travel Boosts Agent Fam Programme For 2026 with First-Ever Dedicated Ireland Trips
6th May 2026 at 12:20 pm Riviera Travel is reinforcing its commitment to the Irish travel trade as plans take shape for an expanded agent FAM programme in 2026, including three dedicated FAM trips exclusively for Irish agents - the first time the operator has run Ireland-specific trips.
MSC Poesia completes Panama Canal transit ahead of Alaska season debut
6th May 2026 at 12:15 pm MSC Cruises today announced the newly refurbished MSC Poesia successfully transited through the Panama Canal during her 18-night Grand Voyage from Miami to Seattle, marking a key milestone as she prepares for her inaugural Alaska season.
Brand USA Concludes 11th U.K. & Ireland Destination Immersion, Highlighting the Vibrancy of U.S. Communities and Travel Experiences
6th May 2026 at 10:40 am Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States, in partnership with Aer Lingus, American Airlines and British Airways, proudly concluded its 11th U.K. and Ireland Destination Immersion Program on May 1 with a finale event in Seattle, Washington State.
Tourism Ireland launches ‘Ireland Unrushed’ global campaign
6th May 2026 at 9:21 am Tourism Ireland has launched its new ‘Ireland Unrushed’ global campaign, encouraging visitors to enjoy journeying around Ireland at a slower pace this summer and beyond.
Air Canada Unveils Next Generation Glowing Hearted Cabins
5th May 2026 at 3:19 pm Air Canada today detailed its most significant cabin investment, unveiling new long-haul cabin designs at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany. The first major expression of its new Glowing Hearted standard, the design delivers a distinctly Canadian experience, emphasizing comfort, care, and connection for all customers on every flight,
Save the Date ITAA Conference 2026
5th May 2026 at 2:56 pm The ITAA Conference will take place in Costa Daurada Spain from the 1st to the 4th October 2026. Golfers will travel out on 30 September.
Fly and ride to Niagara Falls with Air Canada
5th May 2026 at 10:26 am From this summer, passengers travelling from Ireland can conveniently visit the iconic Niagara Falls with Air Canada’s new year-round seamless coach connections launching on 15 June 2026.
Emirates confirms near-full return to operations
5th May 2026 at 10:00 am Emirates has confirmed a near-full return to operations, with 96% of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East, Americas and Australasia.
Year-Long Commemoration of Nation’s 250th Underway in Washington, DC
5th May 2026 at 9:00 am With only-in-DC experiences, free attractions and a citywide collaboration of more than 85 partners, Washington, DC is kicking off its year-long commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Türkiye Welcomes 9.2 million International Visitors in Q1 2026, with Irish Arrivals up 17% Year-on-Year
1st May 2026 at 3:23 pm Türkiye experienced a 4.2% rise in international visitors for the first three months of 2026, totalling 9.2 million people – and it has reported an impressive €8.4 billion in tourism revenue for the first quarter, which is a 4.2% increase compared to the same period last year.