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Travel Centres wins another prestigious award

Travel Centres wins another prestigious award

20th January 2026 at 3:45 pm

At a glittering ceremony that was held at the Park Hyatt Hotel in London last week, Travel Centres picked up their latest award from Celebrity Cruises, recognising the consortium’s sales for the luxury cruise brand in 2025.

Shannon Airport Achieves Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation as it powers ahead with ongoing sustainability initiatives

Shannon Airport Achieves Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation as it powers ahead with ongoing sustainability initiatives

20th January 2026 at 2:00 pm

The Shannon Airport Group has announced that Shannon Airport has achieved Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation - a globally recognised programme which independently assesses the efforts of airports to manage and reduce their carbon emissions. 

Travel Counsellors Ireland 2026 Conference heads to Fota Island Resort

Travel Counsellors Ireland 2026 Conference heads to Fota Island Resort

20th January 2026 at 11:30 am

Travel Counsellors Ireland are delighted to announce that its 2026 conference will be held on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th March, at the 5* Fota Island Resort in Cork. The conference will feature engaging workshops and networking opportunities for all those who attend.

Spain Extremadura 2026: Inspiring Travel Ideas

Spain Extremadura 2026: Inspiring Travel Ideas

20th January 2026 at 8:30 am

On May 8, 2025, King Felipe VI inaugurated the new Protohistory Gallery at the Badajoz Archaeological Museum. It's home to over 400 artefacts, including the faces from the Turuñuelo site (Extremadura), the first human-faced figures from the Tartessian culture.

Introducing Riviera Reflection: Riviera Travel’s Newest Radiance-Class River Ship

Introducing Riviera Reflection: Riviera Travel’s Newest Radiance-Class River Ship

20th January 2026 at 12:01 am

Riviera Travel is delighted to announce the name of its newest river cruise ship – Riviera Reflection – which will officially go on sale on 18 March 2026.

MSC Cruises announce new incentive, Spin to Win

MSC Cruises announce new incentive, Spin to Win

19th January 2026 at 5:09 pm

MSC Cruises is giving agents the chance to spin and win with an exciting new incentive, offering a range of prizes including goody bags, cinema vouchers, pizza vouchers, luxury hampers, and many more amazing treats

Tourism Ireland Launches 2026 Marketing Plans

Tourism Ireland Launches 2026 Marketing Plans

19th January 2026 at 12:24 pm

Tourism Ireland today launched details of its marketing strategy and plans to promote the island of Ireland overseas in 2026, at an event attended by Tourism Minister Peter Burke and over 600 tourism industry leaders from around the country.

ECTAA and CzechTourism announce strategic partnership with Prague meeting in May 2026

ECTAA and CzechTourism announce strategic partnership with Prague meeting in May 2026

19th January 2026 at 10:45 am

The European Travel Agents' and Tour Operators' Association (ECTAA) and CzechTourism are pleased to announce a collaborative partnership aimed at promoting Czechia as a premier destination to European travel professionals.

‘Choice and trust matters’ as over 1,000 Travel professionals from over 50 countries come to Holiday World Show Dublin – now in its 35th year!

‘Choice and trust matters’ as over 1,000 Travel professionals from over 50 countries come to Holiday World Show Dublin – now in its 35th year!

16th January 2026 at 10:57 am

Holiday World Show Dublin, taking place at the RDS Simmonscourt Dublin from 23rd to 25th January 2026, is the only show where you can meet over 1,000 travel professionals from over 50 countries to plan your dream holiday and take advantage of show-only specials and deals

Record 36.4 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in 2025

Record 36.4 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in 2025

16th January 2026 at 10:22 am

More than 36 million passengers (36.43m) travelled through Dublin Airport in 2025, the airport’s busiest ever year. This represented a +5.1% increase on 2024, demonstrating the continued high demand for travel through Ireland’s national hub airport.