Celebrity Cruises offering agents the chance to win a place on a Seminar at Sea
29th April 2025 at 1:05 pm For six weeks only, between 29th April and 3rd June, premium cruise line Celebrity Cruises is offering travel agents the chance to win one of 10 money-can’t buy places on a Seminar at Sea aboard the award-winning Celebrity Apex for them and a colleague – with two winners announced every week.
Dubai becomes first Certified Autism Destination
29th April 2025 at 10:32 am Dubai has officially gained recognition as the first Certified Autism Destination™ in the Eastern Hemisphere – a designation which underscores a citywide effort to make the tourism proposition more accessible and inclusive for all residents and visitors.
IAA issues Advice for Passengers affected by power outage in Spain, Portugal and France
29th April 2025 at 10:16 am If your flight is cancelled or is subject to a long delay by the airline, you are entitled to either a refund or re-routing to your destination and care and assistance while awaiting rerouting. This applies to all airlines departing Ireland and passengers booked with EU airlines arriving into Ireland.
Aer Lingus ranked No.4 in the Ireland Reputation Index 2025 – a study of the most highly regarded organisations in Ireland
29th April 2025 at 6:53 am Aer Lingus is today celebrating achieving 4th place in the Ireland Reputation Index 2025* study of the 100 largest, most familiar and most important organisations in the country. This represents Aer Lingus’ highest ever ranking in the annual study
New Representation in UK and Ireland – St John’s Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
28th April 2025 at 6:01 pm Destination St. John’s is pleased to announce a new partnership with Della Tully and Lisa Chamberlain at LC Marketing Plus Ltd, appointing the UK-based agency as its General Sales Agency (GSA) for the UK and Ireland Travel Trade Market.
Emirates announces second retrofitted aircraft from Ireland
28th April 2025 at 4:20 pm Emirates will introduce a slew of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380s with upgraded cabins to 8 more cities on its network in the coming months. Following the introduction of Emirates' first Premium Economy service from Dublin in June, the airline has announced that from December, both aircraft on its double daily service between Dublin and Dubai will feature the upgraded cabins.
Etihad Airways’ Signature Long-haul Luxury now on Short-to-Medium-Haul Aircraft: Introducing Etihad’s A321LR
28th April 2025 at 1:15 pm Etihad Airways is setting a new standard for single-aisle flying with the debut of its all-new Airbus A321LR, delivering wide-body comfort on short and medium-haul routes. Etihad’s A321LR represents a leap forward in guest experience and innovation
Seasonal Surge: Shannon Airport Sees Strong Growth in May Bank Holiday Passenger Numbers
28th April 2025 at 10:57 am Shannon Airport will experience a significant increase in passenger traffic across this May bank holiday period, with over 53,000 passengers expected to pass through the airport, a rise of 18% compared to the same time last year.
The Chancery Hotel Celebrate Sustainability Success
25th April 2025 at 3:00 pm Dublin’s luxury city centre hotel, The Chancery, continues to lead the way in sustainable hospitality following its recent achievement of LEED Gold Certification. The hotel attained the highest rating (70%) under the LEED Hospitality scheme across Ireland and the UK.
APT Travel Marvel – Christening of MS Estrela in Porto
25th April 2025 at 2:10 pm Any Porto in a storm? Easy to joke at Dublin Airport when the marvellous Michelle Ryan (Country Manager Ireland APT Travel Marvel) calls from Porto saying that a storm is brewing locally and we’ll embark our super ship at a further transfer point on the Douro River when we land.