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Ireland’s luxury hotels are great at selling rooms, but for many four- and five-star independents, particularly those with strong dining, spa, golf, wellness or destination experiences, commercial focus often stops at the bedroom door. And that’s a problem. In the Irish hotel market, margins are under pressure, and room-led growth has natural limits. Fáilte Ireland’s March 2026 Quarterly Economic Update shows hotel room occupancy was effectively flat in 2025, rising only marg

Luxury cruise group Scenic has unveiled early access to its 2028 Europe River cruise season. The new season sees the introduction of updated itineraries, elevated land extensions and new tours across key regions. The programme is designed to deliver deeper immersion, longer stays and flexible cruise‑and‑land combinations, all in Scenic’s ultra‑luxury, truly all‑inclusive style. New extensions in France and Central Europe join reimagined river and land journeys, including Spec

Adventure holiday operator Explore Worldwide has seen a 29% increase in bookings for Greece following the huge success of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. The release of Christopher Nolan's Hollywood blockbuster The Odyssey is inspiring travellers to look beyond the cinema screen and experience the landscapes, history and mythology that have shaped one of the world's greatest stories, according to the adventure travel company. With the epic film now playing to audiences aroun

Luxury cruise line Oceania Cruises has launched a new onboard entertainment series called Curated Conversations - featuring discussions with influential figures from the worlds of technology, film, culture and the arts. Debuting on select sailings in 2027, Curated Conversations will welcome speakers including Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Inc., aboard Oceania Allura™ and Karen Allen, the acclaimed actress and director best known for her role in "Raiders of the Lost Ark,"

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has highlighted the Middle East's outlook as a story of short-term disruption and long-term resilience, with the region expected to overcome current challenges and remain one of the world's strongest Travel & Tourism growth markets. New forecasts from WTTC's latest Economic Impact Research (EIR): Global Trends Report, sponsored by Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner, show the Middle East is expected to be the only region worldwide to

MSC Group has revealed the details of a new beach destination on Catalina Island, off the coast of La Romana, Dominican Republic. The destination has been named Catalina Sugar Beach and operated in partnership with other brands, is receiving enhancements to create a premier leisure destination in the region. Operated in partnership with CTL Maritime and Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, the destination is receiving significant enhancements to create a premier leisure destinatio

Crystal Cruises has formally announced a contract with Fincantieri for the construction of its third next-generation ocean ship. The vessel, scheduled for delivery in 2034, is covered by the option exercised in 2024 and reflects Crystal's continued investment in the future of luxury cruising. The new vessel will join Crystal Grace, currently under construction at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard, scheduled to debut in 2028, along with her sister ship arriving in May 2031. Toge

In celebration of Anantara Hotels & Resorts' 25th anniversary, Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel has unveiled an exclusive new experience in partnership with the iconic Irish brand, Waterford. The new Waterford — A Master Cutter Experience is a bespoke half-day journey that introduces the rich heritage and world-renowned artisanship of the storied glassmaker in unique Anantara The Marker style. Designed for discerning travellers seeking authentic connections with destination a

Torre Saracena Beach Club, one of Capri's most iconic beach clubs, is celebrating 120 years of authentic Caprese hospitality while unveiling Villa Tenuta Saracena, a newly redesigned private villa estate overlooking the Faraglioni. As one of the island's most beloved beach clubs – opened in 1906 and celebrating its 120th anniversary this year – Torre Saracena embraces an understated philosophy based on old world charm and classic Caprese style. With direct views of the Faragl

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched the Floating Pastry Academy, a new three-year pastry and baking excellence initiative developed in partnership with The Butter Book, further strengthening Regent’s commitment to Epicurean Perfection and continuous professional development across the fleet. View the latest instalment of Regent's Pride Behind Every Plate video series, highlighting the Floating Pastry Academy, here. The Floating Pastry Academy represents Regent’s belief tha

Curaçao's Kontiki Beach Resort - on Willemstad's Cabana Beach - has announced a significant expansion of its luxury offering. A total of 22 new rooms and suites. That's the next step for The Kontiki Beach Resort. Easy and full of life, exactly as the resort has welcomed guests since 2006. An expansion that marks the resort's growth, without losing sight of what has set The Kontiki apart for twenty years: a barefoot jungle chic atmosphere where nature, calm, and hospitality co

Atlas Ocean Voyages has unveiled Extraordinary Expeditions, a new collection of immersive extended voyages aboard Atlas Adventurer, the world’s first luxury expedition sailing yacht debuting in November 2028. Designed for travellers seeking deeper cultural discovery, each Extraordinary Expedition offers an enriched journey across Asia and Africa, paired with exclusive privileges available only to guests sailing these longer itineraries. The Grand Odyssey Expedition is an 128-

Azamara Cruises has partnered with American Wine School to introduce an exclusive onboard enrichment experience: the WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines presented by American Wine School. Launching on select sailings beginning aboard Azamara Quest in December 2026, where guests will also be among the first to experience the latest enhancements introduced through the brand’s fleet-wide Azamara Forward renovation initiative, the programme gives guests the unique opportunity to earn a

Emirates is set to engage with its corporate clients, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and travel management companies at the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention in Chicago, running from 3 to 5 August. Emirates’ participation in the travel exhibition will enable the airline to provide meaningful insights into its initiatives, premium products and services designed to meet the needs of its growing corporate travel segment. Emirates welcomes all visito

Holland America Line has opened bookings for Zuiderdam's first collection of voyages following the ship's transformation through Holland America Evolution, the cruise line's largest fleet investment in its 153-year history. The ship's enhancements will debut April 2, 2028, as Zuiderdam returns to service in the Mediterranean before spending the summer sailing from Amsterdam on voyages throughout Northern Europe and Iceland. From the vibrant cities and coastal cultures of Sout

For more than a decade, Japan has dominated conversations around cultural travel in Asia. From Kyoto's ancient temples and centuries-old traditions to Tokyo's food scene and contemporary design, it has become a bucket-list destination for those seeking authentic cultural experiences. Now, according to luxury travel specialist OROKO, a growing number of experienced holidaymakers are asking a different question: "We've done Japan. Where next?" Rather than revisiting familiar de

Luxury and expedition cruise line Silversea has appointed Nicola McNeish as Senior Director of Sales, UK & Ireland, effective from the end of September 2026. Reporting to Andreas Nuessel, Silversea’s Managing Director, UK and EMEA, Ms McNeish will lead Silversea's UK & Ireland trade sales strategy, nurturing the brand’s strong relationships with local trade partners while strengthening its position within the luxury cruise market. Ms McNeish brings more than 20 years of ex

The Doyle Collection has appointed Katie Farrell as Chief Commercial Officer, marking a new chapter for the Irish luxury hotel group as it continues to strengthen its global commercial and marketing strategy. The Doyle Collection owns hotels in Ireland, the UK and the US. In Ireland, it owns Dublin hotels The Croke Park and the iconic Westbury Hotel. In Cork, it owns the River Lee Hotel and in Washington DC it owns The Dupont Circle Hotel. In London, the group owns The Maryle

As periods of extreme summer heat become an increasingly familiar feature across southern Europe, Irish luxury travel specialist OROKO is seeing growing demand for destinations that offer a cooler, more active alternative to the traditional Mediterranean beach holiday. The shift reflects wider travel trends. Research from the European Travel Commission found that 28% of European holidaymakers are actively considering cooler destinations to avoid extreme summer temperatures. F

Radisson Hotel Group has collaborated with Accenture in launching an AI-powered hotel discovery app in ChatGPT, helping travellers move from trip intent to search, comparison and planning through natural conversation. Available as @RadissonHotels in ChatGPT, the app enables travellers to search for Radisson Hotels properties across over 100 countries, and more than 1,000 hotels through natural conversation. Through starting a new ChatGPT conversation with @RadissonHotels at t