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JTA Holidays has officially launched in the Republic of Ireland, marking the company's first expansion beyond the UK market.

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has named Salika Kebschull managing director.

Loveholidays has been named winner of the Best use of Technology in Customer Experience at the 2026 Customer Experience Awards at a ceremony in Dublin.

Leading global air and travel services provider, dnata has appointed Clare native Siobhán Meaney as Managing Director of its Catering & Retail business in Ireland.

Irish travel and tourism industry stalwart John Galligan was acknowledged with a Lifetime Achievement award from The Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) this week at its ECN Awards 2026

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (BMOT) has appointed veteran Bahamian hospitality executive Jackson Alexander Weech Director General.

Visit Tampa Bay has expanded its 11-year partnership with UK-based public relations agency, Magic Torch PR, with the agency now adding the DMO’s sales and marketing initiatives in UK and Ireland to its portfolio of services.

FROSCH Ireland CEO Angela Walsh has been appointed Chair of Cork Airport Development Council, the stakeholder representative body for the airport.

MSC Cruises has been named Global Cruises Partner of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup - the world's oldest international sporting trophy.

Former EasyJet CEO, Johan Lundgren is set to take over as Chair of TUI Group's Supervisory Board.

Visit St Pete-Clearwater - the tourism promotional body for the popular Florida resort - has appointed Denis Zyuzin as Director of Global Travel Trade Strategy.

The Travel Corporation Tour Brands (TTC) has named its own Polly Poulton as Head of Sales – UK, Europe and Ireland, effective immediately.

Viking Cruises has announced that the Viking Astrea, the company’s second hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions, has “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water.

Vox Group, the leading guiding technology company operating in more than 150 countries, has launched a significantly expanded version of Vox Aura.

John Galligan has officially retired after a career spanning more than 50 years in the travel industry.

DT Minich, President and CEO of Experience Kissimmee, has been named the 2026 inductee into the VISIT FLORIDA’S Florida Tourism Hall of Fame, recognising more than three decades of leadership, innovation and service to Florida’s tourism industry.

US low cost carrier Southwest Airlines has announced plans for a series of passenger lounges in select American airports.

Turkish Airlines has signed up as main club partner and shirt sponsor of Liverpool FC, with the deal taking effect from the beginning of next season (2027/28).

Airbnb - the global holiday accommodation rental giant - has appointed former Tripadvisor and Booking.com executive Pepijn Rijvers as chief business officer with responsibility for the homes, hotels, global markets and enterprise operations divisions.

TUI Blue has appointed Louise Bates managing director, succeeding Artur Gerber.