What’s New in the Algarve for 2026
9th February 2026 at 12:36 pm With its mild climate, golden beaches, luxury resorts and excellent connectivity, the Algarve in southern Portugal offers the perfect setting for every visitor type. Guests can enjoy a unique mix of leisure, gastronomy, sports and nature, making the Algarve
Emirates responds to latest weather warning – this is your sign
9th February 2026 at 11:54 am Another day, another weather warning. If you’re still battling sideways rain and rain-drenched clothes – consider this your sign. While Ireland braces itself for yet more wet weather
Era of Endorfans: Aer Lingus research shows experience-led travel will dominate in 2026
9th February 2026 at 11:32 am Destination events are set to fuel travel in 2026, according to Aer Lingus. Research from the airline shows that over one third (34%) of Irish adults plan to tick an overseas event off their bucket list this year.
TAP Air Portugal announces New International Route to SÃO LUÍS
5th February 2026 at 5:54 pm TAP Air Portugal takes another step in its expansion strategy in Brazil and announces the launch of the Lisbon – São Luís route, starting on October 26, 2026. Two weekly flights
Sabre solves look-to-book constraints with Cache-powered Intelligent Shopping.
5th February 2026 at 3:34 pm When travellers search for flights, agencies must send large numbers of requests to airline systems to check availability and prices, which generates significant processing costs and increases the likelihood of timeouts, slow responses and inconsistent results for both agents and travellers.
Visit Iceland Comes to Ireland
5th February 2026 at 9:22 am The Irish travel trade had the opportunity to experience full-on Icelandic inspiration as Visit Iceland hosted a fantastic workshop in Dublin’s Iveagh Garden Hotel this morning.
The Norwegian Group with 1.52 million passengers in January
5th February 2026 at 8:29 am In January, the Norwegian Group had 1.52 million passengers. For Norwegian, the passenger number was 1.24 million, while for Widerøe it was 282,000. January is generally a month with lower travel activity, and capacity was well-adjusted to the seasonally lower demand.
PATA to deliver training to 600 travel agents over coming months
4th February 2026 at 3:51 pm Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland, plans to deliver even more training for its travel agent members, as the organisation looks to boost bookings further through the UK & Irish market.
Brand USA is delighted to be bringing back our iconic Destination Immersion in 2026 “formerly known” as MegaFam for its 11th year
4th February 2026 at 3:09 pm Brand USA is delighted to be bringing back our iconic Destination Immersion in 2026 "formerly known" as MegaFam for its 11th year, offering agents the chance to rediscover the USA!
TAP increases connections to the south of BRAZIL – Greater choice for UK & Irish travellers
4th February 2026 at 9:02 am TAP Air Portugal will increase its operations in southern Brazil starting from the next European summer season, with the introduction of a fourth weekly frequency on the routes between Lisbon and Porto Alegre and between Lisbon and Florianópolis