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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released new operational guidance to airline to support them in managing in-cabin pet travel at every stage of the journey from booking to check-in, boarding, the on-board experience, and arrival. It follows IATA’s recently launched Guidance on Travelling with Service Dogs, reflecting a broader effort to improve consistency in the transport of dogs by air. “A pet is a much-loved member of the family. People traveling with

Luxury expedition line, Seabourn Cruises has unveiled a new offering - The Ruby Collection: a curated series of 54 voyages in 2028 to commemorate the line's 40th anniversary. Spanning its fleet of five luxury ships, the collection features enhanced onboard offerings, exclusive experiences, and access to destinations where larger ships cannot reach. Now open for booking, the Ruby Collection spans the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, Japan, Alaska, Northern Europe, the

Windstar Cruises has announced More Reasons to Say Yes, a limited-time offer that "makes saying yes to an intimate yacht voyage even easier." Available on new bookings made between 1st July and 17th November 2026, the promotion combines a complimentary All-Inclusive upgrade worth more than £1,000 for two guests on a seven-night voyage, a reduced £300 per stateroom deposit and additional loyalty savings for Yacht Club Members — all while putting the spotlight on Windstar's mos

ITTN's Zoe Walsh attended a Wendy Wu Tours' celebration at The Opium in Dublin, where members of the travel trade and media came together enjoy an evening with incredible food. The evening was a great opportunity to hear about the latest developments within Wendy Wu Tours. As the evening went on the trade were treated to a fantastic selection of food, alongside an informative presentation highlighting everything that's new at Wendy Wu Tours. Wendy Wu Tours is one of the leadi

ITTN is hiring for a full-time writer and social media executive! Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid: 2 to 3 days in-office, remainder remote) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Role We are looking for a creative, analytical content creator/writer to join our team and drive our two travel brands Travel Times (B2C) and ITTN (B2B) across digital platforms. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Dublin where you will be responsible for writing daily travel articles and p

Crystal Cruises has released new details about Crystal Grace, introducing a collection of thoughtfully designed family and outdoor spaces that will "elevate the guest experience" aboard the brand's newest ship set to debut in 2028. A new outdoor destination for families Located on deck 11, Crystal Grace's dedicated youth area has been designed as a vibrant gathering place where younger guests can enjoy the freedom of open-air play while surrounded by the sea. The space will f

Domes - the Greece-based lifestyle luxury hospitality brand - has announced the opening of Helestia Pocket Hotel & Concierge Club; a new boutique concept at Caldera, Santorini and the latest addition to its curated Domes Finds collection. Perched in the peaceful clifftop village of Firostefani near Fira, with sweeping views of the iconic Caldera, this novel adults-only concept is designed for travellers seeking a slower pace without compromising on style or location. It featu

Explora Journeys has unveiled details of its new food and beverage, wellbeing and entertainment experiences for ‘A Serene Mediterranean’ – the Winter 2026-2027 Journeys Collection of EXPLORA II. Highlights include: Immersive Culinary Discoveries: Shore-to-Table experiences, featuring local market visits and chef-led masterclasses in Palermo, Marseille, Barcelona, Bari and Brindisi, alongside exclusive Meet the Winemaker experiences at celebrated Mediterranean vineyards and es

Etihad Airways has announced a further enhancement to its onboard experience – with it extending its complimentary WiFi to passengers in its Business Comfort class. From today, complimentary Wi‑Fi access will be extended to Business Comfort customers, in addition to the existing entitlements for First cabin guests, Etihad Guest Platinum Members, Business Deluxe and Economy Deluxe guests. Etihad said: “This enhancement reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional

YES Insurance has said it is continuing to build strong momentum within the Irish travel trade, with a growing number of travel agents joining the platform and praising its ease of use, competitive pricing and straightforward customer journey. Early feedback from agents has been extremely positive. One travel consultant recently commented: "I just issued a policy. Honestly, it's a lovely site to use. The pricing compared to what we would normally sell is really good." Anothe

Holland America Line has announced Zuiderdam as the next ship in its Holland America Evolution programme, bringing signature Pinnacle Class experiences as part of the line's largest fleet update in its 153-year history. In addition to revealing the newest ship to be part of this fleet enhancement, Holland America Line also is releasing renderings of the new Pinnacle and Bridgeview Suites for the first time—offering an inside glimpse into this new stateroom category that is a

Radisson Hotel Group continued to accelerate its growth strategy in the first half of 2026, signing and opening 160 hotels, representing more than 22,000 rooms. During the first half of the year, the group strengthened its presence across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific through a combination of signings, openings, market entries, and brand extensions. Activity continues to be driven by a diversified portfolio spanning luxury, lifestyle, upscale, resort, conv

Roam by Tauck, Tauck’s new brand designed specifically for travellers in their 40s and 50s, has launched a partnership with Approach Guides, providing travel advisors with instant access to personalised, co-brandable marketing content and a fully co-branded version of the Roam by Tauck website. Introduced in August 2025, Roam by Tauck is shaped around the pace and preferences of travellers in their 40s and 50s, drawing on Tauck’s century of travel expertise. Created for trave

Solmar Villas has appointed Lewis Cooper into a newly created role, head of distribution. Mr Cooper previously held the role of business development manager and joined the company in 2024. In the new role, Cooper will be working across all distribution channels, supporting wholesale, trade and OTA teams and partners. An executive position has also been created in the sales and distribution team, and recruitment is underway. Lewis Cooper said: “I’m excited to step into the rol

Luxury small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has appointed Carla Hines as manager, sales operations and enablement, a newly-created role focused on making it easier for teams and partners around the world to sell Windstar’s style of small-ship exploration and immersive cultural discovery. Based in the UK and reporting into Windstar’s managing director, global commercial Helen Beck, Ms Hines will support the company’s global commercial teams by improving sales processes, too

MSC Cruises has announced that MSC World Asia will feature the largest Venchi chocolate experience ever seen at sea, bringing the premium Italian chocolate brand and new exclusive offerings to guests. The partnership with Venchi reflects MSC Cruises’ ongoing commitment to enriching its onboard offering through collaborations with leading experts. The new flagship will cater to every taste and temptation when it begins sailing the Mediterranean from December 2026. It will offe

Club Travel is pleased to announce the acquisition of the business and goodwill of Mullingar Travel, a long-established and highly respected retail travel agency, following the retirement of its owner and Managing Director, Connie Galligan.

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has proposed a 15% cut in the amount airlines have to pay to use Dublin Airport; leading to vastly different reactions from stakeholders.

Viking Cruises has announced two new river voyages for 2030 that will offer guests the rare opportunity to experience the world-renowned Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, which has been performed every 10 years for nearly 400 years.

AITO, The Specialist Travel Association, has welcomed luxury rail holiday specialist Planet Rail to its membership, reinforcing the association’s commitment to the sustainable tourism sector. In the year that AITO celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Association has been actively expanding its membership from both tour operators and agents. Travel businesses specialising in slow travel and conservation/nature-focused tourism are a primary target for AITO which established its