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Virgin Voyages has announced the return of its True Crime Voyage for 2027, following the sell-out success of its inaugural sailing in 2025. Created in partnership with iHeartMedia – America’s largest podcast publisher - the cruise will feature a new line-up of true crime podcasts including: Disgraceland - hosted by Jake Brennan, who explores the criminal stories behind some of music’s most famous names.Buried Bones - journalist Kate Winkler Dawson and forensic investigator Pa

Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has launched its inaugural collection of S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) Culinary Voyages, with itineraries built around experiencing each destination through food, flavors, and people. Each voyage is guided by four themes – Gather, Craft, Celebrate, and Indulge – that connect guests with regional ingredients, traditions, and culture through immersive experiences. The collection debuts with a series of seve

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities today announced the launch of a new Digital Visa-on-Arrival System, a major step in the country’s digital transformation strategy to modernize entry procedures and enhance the experience of international travellers. The pilot phase of the new system will begin on 1 August 2026 at Cairo International Airport (all arrival terminals), marking the first stage in a nationwide rollout that will extend to Egypt’s other airports accordin

Emirates is revealing another world first in the sky, transforming journeys for Economy Class passengers with the introduction of the U-Dream Headrest - a game-changing new seat addition that enables Economy Class customers to experience a whole new level of support and comfort inflight.

Cunard, the world’s most iconic luxury cruise line, today reveals plans for an extensive transformation of Queen Victoria, with the elegant ship set to emerge from dry dock this autumn with refreshed signature spaces including Cunard Grills suites and the introduction of The Pavilion Wellness Café.  The luxurious 2,000-guest ship will enter dry dock at Damen Shiprepair in Rotterdam from 17 October to 5 November 2026, returning to service ready to welcome guests on board for t

Four new shows are taking center stage on Holland America Line's Oosterdam, expanding the cruise line's award-winning entertainment lineup with fresh productions and iconic collaborations. The four original shows were created exclusively for Holland America Line in partnership with RWS Global, the world leader in live moments across entertainment and sports. The most anticipated debut is a new rock show created by RWS Global in collaboration with Rolling Stone: "Holland Ameri

According to the June 2026 On-Time Performance (OTP) report from aviation data and analytics company OAG, Pegasus Airlines ranked fifth in the world in the ‘Major Airlines’ category for carriers operating more than 20,000 flights in the month - with an on-time performance of 83.10%. The On-Time Performance report, published monthly by OAG, analyses data from millions of flights worldwide. Under OAG's methodology, a flight is considered on time if it arrives within 15 minutes

As schools prepare to break up across the UK this week, easyJet and easyJet holidays are set to see their biggest ever summer with over 80,000 network wide during the school holidays and over 380k flights across the summer season. Over seven million UK customers are set to take to the skies on over 45,000 flights to and from the UK alone during the school break. The airline is operating its biggest ever summer this year, with eight additional Airbus A320 family aircraft havin

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang, a 158-key conversion property in partnership with Chok Deesuk Co., Ltd., further expanding the company’s presence in one of Thailand’s most sought-after leisure destinations. Following a rebrand, the hotel will join IHG’s globally recognised Holiday Inn Express brand and is set to open by the end of 2026.The signing builds on IHG’s longstanding r

American Airlines is expanding and enhancing its premium customer experience at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), unveiling plans for a dedicated Flagship® check-in experience and two new lounge spaces, all designed to make travel more effortless, comfortable and tailored to each customer. The investments further strengthen DFW as American’s largest hub and reflect a focus on delivering a world-class premium journey. Customers traveling through DFW can look forwa

Cape Verde’s remarkable FIFA World Cup campaign has indeed translated into a significant boost for tourism demand. New booking data from Data Appeal Company / Almaviva Group and the African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA®) has revealed a sharp rise in both immediate and forward travel for the little-known nation located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Senegal. Analysis shows that flight bookings made through Global Distribution Systems (GDS) between 11 and 30 Jun

Premier Inn, the UK’s largest hotel brand, has confirmed it is coming to Hunstanton. The chain’s parent company, Whitbread PLC, intends to invest in a 108-bedroom Premier Inn hotel on Southend Road, subject to planning. The company is in early discussions with planners at the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk on the design of the new hotel, with a planning application expected to be submitted in the autumn. The multimillion-pound Premier Inn will feature the br

Fattal Hotel Group, owner and operator of 329 hotels in 22 countries, including the flagship Leonardo Hotels brand, has signed an agreement to acquire The Blakely Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The acquisition marks the company’s first hotel investment in the United States and a significant milestone in its evolution from a leading European hospitality operator into a global hotel group. The acquisition completed on 7th July 2026. Located on West 55th Street between Sixth and Se

Etihad Airways and Abra Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening connectivity between Latin America, the Middle East and Asia through the combined networks of Etihad and Abra’s airlines: Avianca, GOL and Wamos Air. The MoU reflects Abra’s strategy of leveraging the complementary strengths of its airline portfolio to create new growth opportunities, expand connectivity for customers and develop innovative

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new full-service national carrier, today officially commenced operations to Spain as its maiden flight from Riyadh touched down at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) this morning. The historic landing of flight RX0531 establishes the only direct scheduled air link between Madrid and Riyadh, ushering in a new era of economic, tourism, and cultural connectivity between Spain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The celebratory arrival in Madrid co

AI search is becoming a new travel companion for Irish holidaymakers, with almost half (44%) of people surveyed by loveholidays already using it for travel or holiday planning. A survey of 1,000 Irish respondents conducted by the online travel agent found that AI has moved firmly into the mainstream as a search tool, with three in four (76%) saying they use AI search in their personal life (41% use it at least weekly, while 14% use it every day). AI search is changing how pe

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome Messe Berlin Americas as a Regional Member. The partnership brings together WTTC and the organizer of ITB Americas, the newest addition to Messe Berlin’s global ITB brand portfolio, reinforcing their shared commitment to advancing the global Travel & Tourism industry. As the first and only travel trade show bringing together North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean under a single B2B platf

Virgin Voyages has revealed the onboard programme for its two Solar Eclipse Voyages taking place in August 2026. The adults-only cruise line will operate European itineraries on Valiant Lady and Scarlet Lady, with both ships positioned in the path of totality for the solar eclipse on August 12. The sailings are:Solar Eclipse: Iceland & British Isles: A 15-night voyage roundtrip from Portsmouth onboard Valiant Lady, departing August 5. The itinerary calls at Dublin, Glasgow, L

The Travel + Leisure 2026 World’s Best Awards, one of the most prestigious awards in the travel industry and selected entirely by Travel + Leisure readers, once again recognized leading global hospitality brand Hilton with widespread accolades across numerous categories. Twenty-two properties representing five of Hilton’s industry-leading brands – Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Curio Collection b

Cruise holidays and trusted European favourites are shaping how Irish people will travel over the next 12 months, according to booking data from Travel Counsellors Ireland. Booking trends for the premium leisure and corporate travel specialists over the coming 12 months saw Greece record the strongest growth in bookings compared with the same period last year, while Japan, South Africa and Singapore emerged as standout destinations. Cruise sales also increased by 18%, reflect