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Tomorrow - Saturday, September 5 - Brazil celebrates Amazon Day, a commemorative date aimed at raising awareness around the world of the importance of preserving the planet’s largest tropical rainforest. Protecting the Amazon, however, goes far beyond combating deforestation, which in 2026 reached the lowest level of deforestation alerts in the historical series recorded by Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE). It also means addressing the cities of the regio

As the world’s leading golfers prepare to compete for the Amgen Irish Open, Waterford is putting its own golfing credentials in the spotlight – with the prestigious tournament trophy once again being handcrafted in Ireland’s oldest city. Designed by Waterford Senior Product Designer Matt Kehoe and introduced in 2022, the Amgen Irish Open trophy is created entirely from Waterford crystal at the House of Waterford. Its sculptural design represents the journey and progression of

Holland America Line has unveiled upgrades to its Ocean Bar aboart its Oosterdam ship, as part of the Holland America Evolution fleet upgrade programme.

Radisson has debuted its Radisson Individuals brand in Hungary with Budapest's Hotel Erzsébet City Center Budapest becoming the latest member of the programme, which sees Radisson become development partner with independent hotels.

United Airlines has launched a new, time-saving benefit for customers: the ability to order food, drinks and other travel essentials in advance through the United app and have their order waiting at the gate.

Virgin Atlantic has appointed Richard McCord as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who will join the travel company and its Executive Leadership Team from 5 October.

HX Expeditions - the world’s first and longest-running expedition cruise company - is introducing a series of new guest-focused enhancements across its fleet, designed to elevate the expedition experience at every stage of the journey, from booking and pre-departure planning through to life onboard and exploration ashore.

Hibernia Line - the new Irish ferry operator linking Cork to France - has signed up as corporate partner of the Cork Harbour Triple Crown Series 2026. This is a unique sailing competition that brings together four of Cork Harbour’s leading sailing clubs for three weekends of exciting racing this September. Now in its second year, the Triple Crown combines three iconic harbour races into one championship series, celebrating Cork’s rich maritime heritage, outstanding sailing ta

Qatar Airways has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with Priority Pass, the world’s largest independent airport lounge and travel experiences programme, to offer enhanced value and rewards to business travellers through its Beyond Business corporate travel programme.

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke TD has launched Fáilte Ireland's national consultation on Accessible and Inclusive Tourism. People across Ireland are being invited to share their experiences of accessible and inclusive tourism, helping Fáilte Ireland better understand barriers, opportunities, and priorities for the future development of tourism. Accessible and inclusive tourism ensures all people can travel, participate, and enjoy visitor experienc

The Portugal United product and destination presentation - in Dublin this week - brought together leading Portuguese tourism partners for an inspiring evening dedicated to promoting Portugal’s meetings industry, luxury travel experiences, and unspoiled destinations.

Emirates has announced a further enhancement to its is elevating its award-winning Premium Economy experience - with the launch of the world’s first electrically powered Premium Economy seat, featuring a full-height adjustable privacy screen between every seat.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced details of its upcoming Global Summit 2026, taking place in Malta in October.

Adventure travel specialist Intrepid Travel has announced a month of agent giveaways and rewards - including trips to Morocco, discounts and vouchers worth up to £1,000 - to celebrate UK & Ireland Travel Agent Day today.

Etihad Airways has upgraded its recently announced seasonal Abu Dhabi to Gothenburg route to a year-round service after just three weeks in operation, due to huge demand.

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland has announced a new Masterclass series with industry experts, designed to give practical insight into the issues that matter most.

The Islands of Tahiti are the ultimate luxury holiday destination, hosting an abundance of stunning, world-class resorts which are ready and waiting to be explored. Visitors can choose from renting a whole island to themselves to overlooking the crystal-clear turquoise water from a luxury overwater bungalow. Here, we look at five luxury hotspots in the Islands of Tahiti. Five Luxury Hotspots in The Islands of Tahiti Private Islands Nukutepipi, Tuamotu Nukutepipi is considered

Decompressing amongst the serene and picturesque views of the thermal and volcanic region of Austria is one of luxury travel’s best-kept secrets, but one I believe everyone should experience at least once in their life. Whilst mostly known for cities such as Vienna or Salzburg, Austria is home to some of the world’s best thermal spa resorts. Thermal baths in Austria have a rich history dating back to the 1800s, when the Habsburg Monarchy were in power; however, over the years

Bodrum has long been synonymous with glamorous yachts docking at the marina and luxurious summer escapes; now the Turkish Riviera is set to welcome a new arrival. NG Sign Bodrum is the latest addition to the NG portfolio and is scheduled to open in the summer of 2027. It brings a more private, low-density villa resort along the coastline on the Bodrum peninsula. Set across 40,000 Sq metres, NG Sign is a boutique villa hotel rather than your conventional hotel resort. The conc

September is increasingly becoming one of the smartest months to travel in Europe. Recent travel data and industry commentary point to a growing appetite for shoulder-season holidays, with travellers looking to avoid the intensity of July and August while still enjoying a genuine summer atmosphere. Another excellent reason to consider travelling in September is the opportunity to experience luxury accommodations without the summer crowds. Many of Europe’s sought-after five-st