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Celebrity Cruises has announced that Celebrity Beyond will sail from Southampton in summer 2028, marking the award-winning Edge Series ship’s return to Europe for the first time since 2023. Offering seven-to-14-night sailings, guests can explore some of Europe’s most spectacular destinations across Norway, Iceland and Scandinavia. Beginning in November 2026, Celebrity Beyond will also offer an elevated onboard experience with new venues, including Orange Peele Bar and Grille,

Quinta do Lago, one of Europe's premier luxury lifestyle resort, is redefining luxury summer stays with Q Experiences, a curated portfolio of bespoke services that bring the resort's five-star hospitality directly to its guests. Located in the heart of the Algarve, just 15 minutes from Faro Airport and set between the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the golden beaches of the Atlantic coast, Quinta do Lago is a leader in world-class sporting facilities, wellness offerings and di

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has announced its highly anticipated 2028–29 deployment, unveiling a new season of voyages that will bring travellers deeper into the fjords, take them farther into the South Pacific and provide them with more time to explore polar ice regions. Building on a 60-year heritage of expedition expertise, the new, expanded and returning itineraries are meticulously developed and timed to align with peak moments in nature and delivered by exp

Emirates has outlined five ways it is making customer travel easier. From free date changes to industry-first comprehensive travel insurance, Emirates continues to give customers greater flexibility and more choice, as well as the ability to tailor their travel plans for more peace of mind, from booking to the moment they arrive at their destination. Here are the latest measures at a glance: 1. Unlimited free date changes to Dubai From 10 August 2026, customers travelli

KLM is to introduce a new onboard service concept on European flights, from October: Grand Café KLM. Under this new concept, passengers will enjoy greater choice in food and beverages, with the option to pre-order a meal before departure or select items from an onboard menu during the flight. With this enhancement, KLM is responding to a broader trend among European full-service airlines and to travelers' growing desire for more choice and flexibility. Passengers will be able

Azamara Cruises has unveiled its collection of 36 new AzAmazing Evenings® for 2027, expanding its signature line-up of exclusive evening experiences designed to bring travellers closer to the heart of every destination. Launched in 2011 exclusively for passengers of Azamara, AzAmazing Evenings are one-of-a-kind, complimentary events that celebrate the people, traditions, music, and artistry of destinations around the world — from the islands of Hawaii and the fjords of Northe

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

ITTN's Katie joined key travel trade on Friday for a wonderful cruise ship visit on Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady as she docked in Dun Laoghaire Harbour for the first time ever!.

Marella Cruises is expanding its drinks offering with 18 new alcohol free cocktails, six 0% ABV spirits, four 0% wines, plus non-alcoholic beer and cider alternatives.

Royalton Hotels & Resorts continues to demonstrate its commitment to the travel trade across the UK and Ireland with the launch of another strong double rewards booking incentive. With a focus on its property in Grenada – the Royalton Grenada, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – this new incentive offers double cash rewards of up to £40 on every single room booked and logged before 31 August 2026.

Shangri-La Group has expanded its JEN by Shangri-La portfolio with the soft opening of JEN Hangzhou by Shangri-La, marking the brand’s debut in the Chinese city.

Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is once again partnering with Moët Hennessy to offer members an extraordinary money-can’t-buy experience through Skywards Exclusives. The exclusive four-night journey through France’s celebrated Champagne region and Paris, will showcase the pinnacle of French hospitality, exceptional gastronomy and the heritage behind some of the world’s most prestigious champagne maisons.

Pharmacy, health and beauty retailer Boots has unveiled a new store at Belfast City Airport. The store, which has created 13 permanent jobs, alongside additional seasonal opportunities, officially opened its doors on 5th August 2026, allowing customers to pick up all their summer travel essentials before they fly.

Carnival Corporation - the world's largest cruise company, through its ownership of Princess, Cunard, Costa and more - has announced a new sustainability target to achieve a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 2029, measured on an available lower berth days basis compared to its 2019 baseline. After successfully reaching its 2030 goal five years ahead of schedule – cutting GHG emissions intensity by 20% in 2025 – the company raised its original target

The team at Accident & General know just how hard the Irish travel trade works day in, day out—and they reckon that deserves a proper slice of appreciation! To celebrate their trade partners and inject a bit of fun into the workday, A&G is launching a brand-new monthly initiative: A&G’s Agency Appreciation Pizza Party! Speaking about the launch, Craig Donnelly of Accident & General said: “As Ireland's ONLY 100% trade-only travel insurance provider, our mission is simple: we

Sports Entertainment Tours has announced the WINNERS of its July agent incentive. SET's Michael Baird said: "In what is typically a 'quieter' month we have received great support from all existing and new Travel Agents across the UK and Ireland, thank you everyone! "Thanks for all the support, we hope to run more of these giveaways in the future. "HUGE congratulations to our winners!" 🥊 Premium Tickets to Katie Taylor - Grace O'Callaghan - Inteletravel 🏉 Ireland v Fiji Ti

Intrepid Travel, a global leader in responsible travel, has expanded its Premium range, launching three new trips in Costa Rica, Greenland, and Norway, alongside more than 50 new signature experiences across its Premium portfolio. Led by Intrepid’s most experienced local leaders, Premium is the company’s most comfortable travel style, offering handpicked feature stays, exceptional included experiences, and enhanced service throughout the trip. This launch comes amid growing

US asset management giant Apollo Global has won the race to buy EasyJet, with the deadline for bidding on the UK budget airline closing today. Apollo Global is buying EasyJet for $7.7bn/£5.7bn, having gazumped previous suitor Castlelake last month. Castlelake’s previous second £5.5bn proposal had been fronted by Irish aviation industry veterans Peter Bellew and Mark Breen, and had been tentatively accepted by EasyJet before Apollo entered the race. Castlelake, however, bowed

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

Emirates has announced a long-term renewal of its commercial partnership with Premier League Champions Arsenal; already one of the longest running sports sponsorship tie-ins in the world. The agreement will see Emirates continue as Arsenal's front-of-shirt, training kit and stadium naming rights partner through to 2033, extending what is already the Premier League's longest-running front-of-shirt partnership - at 20 years - and marking the beginning of a new era in one of foo