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NCL’s Walk for Wellness Supported by 1,200 Agents Walking Over 70k Miles

NCL’s Walk for Wellness Supported by 1,200 Agents Walking Over 70k Miles

20th May 2025 at 3:19 pm

Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) second annual Walk for Wellness scheme is picking up pace, with over 1,200 travel agents across the UK and Ireland already clocking up nearly 70,000 miles — the equivalent of almost walking three times around the globe — at just the halfway point of the initiative.

Northern Flights – Finnair announces record-breaking winter schedule to Lapland

Northern Flights – Finnair announces record-breaking winter schedule to Lapland

20th May 2025 at 9:58 am

Leading Nordic airline, Finnair, has unveiled its record-breaking schedule to Finnish Lapland this coming winter, as it continues to offer unrivalled connectivity across the region. The new flights come as demand for travel to the Nordic nations continues to rise among customers searching for Santa, the Northern Lights, and an authentic Arctic adventure.

Best4Travel Embarks on Inhouse Familiarisation Trip to Gran Canaria with Cordial Hotels & Resorts

Best4Travel Embarks on Inhouse Familiarisation Trip to Gran Canaria with Cordial Hotels & Resorts

20th May 2025 at 8:55 am

Best4Travel, one of Ireland’s leading retail and homeworking travel agencies, has embarked on a dedicated inhouse familiarisation trip to Gran Canaria to strengthen its longstanding relationship with Cordial Hotels & Resorts and enhance product knowledge across its experienced retail and support teams.

Choose Chicago Celebrates 2024 Visitation and Record-Breaking Economic Impact at 2025 Annual Meeting

Choose Chicago Celebrates 2024 Visitation and Record-Breaking Economic Impact at 2025 Annual Meeting

20th May 2025 at 8:47 am

Choose Chicago hosted its 2025 Annual Meeting of Partnership last week at the historic James M. Nederlander Theatre, where leaders from across the local tourism, hospitality, business, and civic sectors gathered to celebrate their collective accomplishments and learn about the latest trends impacting the tourism industry

Royal Caribbean gives thrilling first look at Perfect Day Mexico, Plus Three More Destination Experiences to Come

Royal Caribbean gives thrilling first look at Perfect Day Mexico, Plus Three More Destination Experiences to Come

19th May 2025 at 12:13 pm

The world’s boldest vacations are on the horizon as Royal Caribbean is raising the bar with its newly revealed Ultimate Destination lineup – with headliner Perfect Day Mexico* set to break records with never-before-seen features.

The Shannon Airport Group Welcomes Return of Delta & United Nonstop Summer Flights to the Big Apple and Windy City!

The Shannon Airport Group Welcomes Return of Delta & United Nonstop Summer Flights to the Big Apple and Windy City!

19th May 2025 at 11:41 am

The Shannon Airport Group is soaring into summer with this week's return of Delta’s increased direct flights to New York-JFK, offering 52,000 seats until 20th September - 5,600 more than in 2024 - and United Airlines’ non-stop to Chicago, with 44,000 seats until 24th September.  

MSC Virtuosa Stars in Channel 5’s Cruising with Susan Calman

MSC Virtuosa Stars in Channel 5’s Cruising with Susan Calman

19th May 2025 at 11:26 am

MSC Cruises is thrilled to announce that the stunning MSC Virtuosa will be featured in the latest Channel 5 series ‘Cruising with Susan Calman’. Airing on 23 May 2025, this episode will follow presenter and comedian Susan Calman as she sails through the Caribbean

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19th May 2025 at 10:30 am

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Less than a third of travel operators have implemented mobile-first innovations across booking & payment platforms; integration the biggest challenge

Less than a third of travel operators have implemented mobile-first innovations across booking & payment platforms; integration the biggest challenge

19th May 2025 at 9:49 am

Stats show that, globally, 98% of Millennials and Generation Z own a smart phone and, according to Hilton, more than 80% use them to book trips online with two thirds of Millennials using apps.

AmaWaterways Launches First-Ever Luxury River Cruise Ship on Colombia’s Magdalena River

AmaWaterways Launches First-Ever Luxury River Cruise Ship on Colombia’s Magdalena River

16th May 2025 at 4:15 pm

AmaWaterways has officially welcomed AmaMagdalena, the first-ever luxury river cruise ship to navigate Colombia’s Magdalena River. The historic launch, which took place on 12 April 2025, marks a significant milestone for the company and a transformative breakthrough for tourism in the country.