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Quark Expeditions to Visit UK for First Time in April
Polar expedition cruise line Quark Expeditions has announced it will visit the UK for the first time in April, whereupon agents will have the chance to go aboard for an exclusive overnight FAM trip.
Royal Caribbean Unveils 2028 Alaska Cruise Line-Up
Royal Caribbean has unveiled its 2028 Alaska lineup, offering more ways for vacationers to experience the beauty of the Last Frontier on Anthem, the newly amplified Ovation, Serenade and Voyager of the Seas beginning in April 2028.
Oceania Cruises Unveils 2027 & 2028 European Voyages
Oceania Cruises has unveiled an expansive collection of 2027 and 2028 European voyages, offering guests more opportunities to explore Europe through thoughtfully crafted itineraries, local traditions and exceptional culinary experiences.
Marella Cruises Reveals Summer 2028 Cruise Programme
Marella Cruises has announced its summer 2028 cruise programme, including a new Greek port, Patras.
Riviera Travel Builds on Irish Market Growth
ITTN’s Sharon Jordan recently sat down with Riviera Travel CEO Matt Luscombe and Carrie Day, Country Manager for Ireland, to discuss the company’s continued growth in the Irish market, its expanding river cruise portfolio and what’s next for Riviera Travel.
VIVA Cruises Unveils Largest-Ever Programme with 332 Sailings for 2028
VIVA Cruises has unveiled its largest-ever 2028 programme, featuring 332 departures.
MSC Cruises Offers Agents a Chance to Sail Aboard MSC World Asia
Agents have the opportunity to secure a spot on the MSC World Asia as part of MSC Cruises' ‘All Stars of the Sea’ festivities.
Expedition Cruise Network Launches New Industry Standard Around Responsible Tourism Practices
The Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) has today unveiled the ECN Responsible Expedition Framework, a new industry initiative designed to give travel advisors a clearer and more consistent way to understand and communicate the responsible tourism practices of expedition cruise operators.
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Key Takeaways from ATM 2026
The Arabian Travel Market closed last week in Dubai with the message of continued collaboration, a hopeful outlook and a celebration of all that the UAE and the Middle East has to offer for travellers from around the world.
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Luxury Travel
Best of Luxury Travel Honoured at the 2026 'ULTRAs' in London
The world’s leading hotels, destinations, airlines, and airports, as voted for by Ultratravel magazine readers and the 38 million members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, were revealed at the prestigious ULTRAs awards ceremony, held in London on Thursday 1st October 2026. Recognising the best in global travel, the ULTRAs (Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards) is an eagerly anticipated annual event for the luxury travel industry, organised by Nick Perry, Chairman of
2 days ago
IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Luxury Kimpton Brand in Italy, with Rome Signing
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a Kimpton property in Rome, bringing its Luxury & Lifestyle brand to the Italian capital. Expected to open in 2029, the hotel is owned by Castello Sgr’s Rome Hotel Development Fund, whose sole investor is 1AM Rome Prime Real Estate Development Fund. Castello Sgr is a leading Italian asset management company specialising in alternative investment funds, primarily in real estate. The Kimpton will become IHG’s third hotel in the
2 days ago
Oceania Cruises Unveils 2027 & 2028 European Voyages
Oceania Cruises has unveiled an expansive collection of 2027 and 2028 European voyages, offering guests more opportunities to explore Europe through thoughtfully crafted itineraries, local traditions and exceptional culinary experiences.
2 days ago
Egypt Sets Five-Year Goal to Double International Yacht Calls
The Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA) has set a goal of doubling international yacht calls to Egypt within five years.
4 days ago
Minor Hotels Unveils 'ExCelle Hotel San Gimignano, Colbert Collection' in Tuscany
Minor Hotels has announced the signing of ExCelle Hotel San Gimignano, Colbert Collection, its second Colbert Collection property in Italy and a strategic addition to one of the company’s most important growth brands. Scheduled to open in 2027 in the heart of San Gimignano, Tuscany, the hotel will strengthen the global expansion of Colbert Collection, Minor Hotels’ premium soft brand for independent properties shaped by cultural discovery, culinary expression and meaningful s
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Business Traveller
Air France Unveils New Menus by Signature Chefs on Long Haul Routes
Air France has announced new menus created by their signature chefs will be available on long-haul flights departing from Paris from this month onwards.
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Blue Insurance Announces Zurich as New Underwriting Partner
This morning Jeanette Taylor, representing Blue Insurance, has announced the company’s exciting transition to Zurich, marking a significant new chapter for the Irish travel insurance business.
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Discover Puerto Rico Launches New AI Agents to Connect Travellers with Island Businesses
Discover Puerto Rico has announced it has engaged Satisfi Labs to develop a new AI-powered experience and intent-matching platform for DiscoverPuertoRico.com.
3 days ago
Alaska Looking to Join Aer Lingus-Included Atlantic Joint Business Alliance
Alaska Airlines is planning to join the Atlantic Joint Business Alliance of airlines - which includes Aer Lingus among its members - in order to boost its global connectivity.
4 days ago
Star Alliance Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Lounge Named World's Best by Skytrax
The Star Alliance Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Lounge has once again been named the World’s Best Airline Alliance Lounge at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, marking the lounge’s third consecutive win in the category. The Star Alliance Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport also secured second place, with Star Alliance taking both the top two spots in this year’s category. The latest accolade continues a decade-long track record of being the world’s best for Star
4 days ago
Sustainability in Travel
TUI Care Foundation Launches 'Field to Fork' Support Mechanism in Western Balkans
Rural communities in Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro face growing economic and environmental pressures. Agriculture remains a key source of income for many households, yet small-scale farms often struggle with low productivity, limited market access and the increasing impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures, droughts and unpredictable rainfall threaten agricultural production, whilst migration, particularly amongst young people, continues to weaken rural econom
2 days ago
Carnival Corporation Takes Part in 41st International Coastal Clean-Up Day
In celebration of the 41st International Coastal Cleanup Day, team members from Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise company, reaffirmed their commitment to marine stewardship and coastal communities through a series of volunteer clean-up events organised in ports and destinations around the world. Alongside partners and local community volunteers, shipboard and shoreside team members mobilised to help clear debris and collect trash in a variety of communities and
2 days ago
Dublin Airport Community Difference Day Leaves Lasting Legacy at National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh
Patients, families and staff at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh are now benefiting from a transformed outdoor tranquillity garden following a major Community Difference Day project delivered by more than 70 volunteers from Dublin Airport.
2 days ago
KLM Cityhopper Trials New Initiatives on Dublin-Amsterdam Route
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is continuing its efforts to reduce its environmental impact by testing practical innovations both onboard and during flight operations, alongside key priorities such as fleet renewal and SAF.
3 days ago
Expedition Cruise Network Launches New Industry Standard Around Responsible Tourism Practices
The Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) has today unveiled the ECN Responsible Expedition Framework, a new industry initiative designed to give travel advisors a clearer and more consistent way to understand and communicate the responsible tourism practices of expedition cruise operators.
4 days ago
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