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New figures published by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) show Shannon Airport recorded the strongest year-on-year passenger growth among Ireland’s major airports in June, with traffic increasing by 14% compared to the same month last year.Speaking today, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, Ray O’Driscoll said: “We are encouraged to see the recently published industry figures from ITIC showing Shannon Airport recording the strongest year-on-year passenger growth

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has revealed details for Cruise Week, which this year will take place from September 14-20. The annual, agent-focused event is designed to promote cruising and help raise awareness of the holiday options available via media and promotions. Throughout the week, CLIA will encourage agents, cruise lines and industry partners to share their offers, advice and experiences. This can be carried out in-person at special Cruise Week events

Airline group IAG has posted a net profit of €1bn for the first half of 2026 - almost 21% down on a year-on-year basis -competition, geopolitical unrest and increased operational costs for the slump. The group - which owns Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling - did, however, see revenues increase by 1% to just over €16bn, and stressed that it remains confident about its future prospects. IAG chief executive, Luis Gallego, said: “With these results IAG has again dem

MSC Cruises has revealed new retail offerings onboard its MSC World Asia ship. Whether searching for the perfect gift, a luxury statement piece, or a unique keepsake, guests will find a curated collection of boutiques and world-renowned brands all in one dynamic shopping destination at sea.​ Guests can experience the lively outdoor World Promenade, where luxury boutiques line the open-air waterfront setting, and the elegant indoor World Galleria, where shopping, entertainment

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

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced reimagined spaces and additions to its Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem ships, including the brand-new adults-only Vibe Beach Club and an enhanced Thermal Suite in the award-winning Mandara Spa and Salon. “Listening to our guests and delivering exceptional experiences across our fleet is at the heart of what we do,” said Marc Kazlauskas, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “These recent transformations bring some of our most beloved a

The Lufthansa Group has announced a number of senior leadership appointments across its brands - particularly Edelweiss, Eurowings and Lufthansa City Airlines. Edelweiss Edi Wolfensberger will become the new CEO of the Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss as of 1 October 2026. He will succeed Bernd Bauer, who is leaving the Lufthansa Group. Edi Wolfensberger has served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Eurowings to date. The Swiss national began his career in the aviation indust

Travel Suppliers Network has unveiled Grainne Corr, of O’Hanrahan Travel, as the latest winner in its TSN Spring Hotels competition.

British Airways has announced a number of changes to its Middle East route operations, given the ongoing uncertainty in the region. These changes include reduced frequencies and delayed route restarts. The airline now plans to restart its Heathrow to Bahrain service from March 28, 2027 and its Heathrow to Abu Dhabi service from January 10, 2027. In addition, BA is reducing some short-haul and long-haul route frequencies from this coming winter. Its London to Tel Aviv service

Aer Lingus has posted an operating loss of €34m for the first half of 2026, compared to an operating profit of €80m for the same period last year. The operating profit for the second quarter of 2026 was €69m, compared to an operating profit of €135m in the second quarter of 2025. This followed an operating loss of €103m in the first three months of this year. Aer Lingus’ costs increased by 8% in the first half and passenger revenue decreased by 3%. While passenger numbers inc

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) - the cruise group which owns NCL, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises - has posted a strong financial performance for the second quarter of 2026. Group revenue was up by nearly 5%, year-on-year, to $2.6bn; while adjusted net income amounted to $222m. “Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings delivered a solid second quarter with profitability ahead of guidance. At the same time, we continued to advance our strategic priorities to strengt

River cruise line VIVA Cruises has launched a limited-time groups offer, available on all of its 2026 and 2027 itineraries. New group bookings (a minimum of 10 guests) that are secured by October 31, 2026, will benefit from a complimentary shore excursions package, comprising: Two excursions for all departures of up to six nights Four excursions for all departures of seven nights or more The cruise line’s 2026 and 2027 itineraries feature its newest ship and first in the VIV

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has announced Royal Caribbean as the headline sponsor of the 2027 Irish Travel Industry Awards, which will take place in the Round Room at Dublin's Mansion House on Thursday, 21st January 2027. Now firmly established as the premier awards event for the Irish travel trade, the Irish Travel Industry Awards celebrate excellence, innovation and outstanding customer service across every sector of the industry. The awards recognise the ach

Global air travel demand fell by 1.7%, year-on-year, in June - driven by slowdowns in major markets and the lasting effect of the Middle East conflict on consumer confidence - latest month data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows. Outgoing IATA Director General, Willie Walsh, said: “Global demand for air travel was down 1.7% in June compared to 2025. This is largely due to domestic market declines in China, the US, and Japan, and weak but improving i

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

Ryanair expects to carry a record 310,000 passengers through its Irish airports this August Bank Holiday weekend. Ryanair’s Director of Communications, Jade Kirwan, said: “This August Bank Holiday weekend, more than 310,000 passengers in Ireland will fly Ryanair, enjoying Europe’s lowest fares, unrivalled route network, and industry-leading reliability. We look forward to welcoming families, friends, and holidaymakers on board as we deliver the busiest weekend of the year acr

Lufthansa Group has formally submitted a bid to Parpública, the Portuguese state-owned investment company, as part of the bidding process for TAP Air Portugal. The acquisition of an initial minority stake is intended to establish a long-term partnership between the Lufthansa Group and TAP Air Portugal in order to secure TAP’s successful future as Portugal’s national airline on a sustainable basis. Carsten Spohr, CEO of the Lufthansa Group, said: “The Lufthansa Group stands fo

Viking Cruises has taken delivery of the Viking Dagur, the company’s newest Viking Longship. The Viking Dagur was built at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany. The 190-guest Viking Dagur joins the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art sister ships and will sail Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. “We are proud to welcome the Viking Dagur to our award-winning river fleet,” said Leah Talactac, President and CEO of Vi

Dutch airline KLM has reported a financial improvement, but has stressed it is not sufficient for its long-term stability. For the first half of this year, KLM’s operating result reached €68m – an improvement of €92m, year-on-year – and achieved an 8% increase in revenue to €6.9bn. Despite this improvement, KLM said, the result is still not good enough to strengthen the financial foundation of KLM for the future. "In a market characterised by geopolitical uncertainty, fluctua

MSC Cruises has announced the sales opening of its summer 2028 Alaska season, the third for the company. The season will begin on April 24th 2028 and will see MSC Poesia sail weekly 7 night Alaska itineraries from Seattle under September 18th 2028. The newly enhanced MSC Poesia has recently completed a major refurbishment and now features a brand-new MSC Yacht Club, the cruise line’s luxury “ship-within-a-ship” concept offering 69 elegantly appointed suites, 24-hour butler