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AMADEUS River Cruises has launched its 2027 5-Star Tailor-Made River Cruises brochure featuring a new luxury ship, 30 brand new experiential excursions, a selection of pre-and post-stays and no-fly options on selected itineraries. In addition, to coincide with the launch and to support agents, AMADEUS River Cruises has increased its commission payments on all 2026 and 2027 departures. The 148-page brochure features 15 different itineraries through France, the Netherlands, Ger

Loganair has named its newest aircraft ‘Scott Grier’ after its former chairman and president and one of Scotland’s main aviation pioneers. Mr Grier spent 36 years at the airline - growing it from five aircraft and 44 staff to the largest regional carrier in the UK. He joined Loganair in 1976 as financial manager. By 1983 he was managing director, steering the airline through a period of unprecedented growth. Luke Farajallah, Loganair's chief executive, paid tribute to Mr Grie

ternational Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS), providing comprehensive statistical data through to 2025. Updated annually, WATS provides data related to demand, supply, and operational performance. WATS also includes data collections on the global airline fleet, top routes, employment, and financial performance (costs and revenues). WATS incorporates data from the 1,315 airlines in the IATA Annual Sta

Emerald Cruises & Tours has introduced an exclusive Rhône River cruise solely for Spanish and Portuguese-speaking guests. Created exclusively for the Latin American market, this immersive eight-day voyage through southern France combines world-class cuisine, celebrated wine country, rich cultural experiences and the comfort of travelling with Spanish and Portuguese-speaking onboard support. Sailing aboard an award-winning Emerald Cruises’ Star-Ship, guests will journey throu

Ryanair is set to feature 1,700 routes across 35 countries - including more than 140 new routes - as part of its upcoming winter 2026 schedule. The airline is yet to fully confirm the new destinations but said they will cover the full winter gamut of city breaks, winter sun destinations, ski trips and Christmas markets.

Thailand is introducing a series of updated visa measures designed to simplify entry arrangements while strengthening security and making the system easier for international travellers to understand. The revised measures have been approved by the Thai Cabinet and will come into effect 15 days after publication in the Royal Gazette, with current entry requirements remaining in place until then. Under the updated framework, the previous 60-day visa exemption will be replaced by

United Airlines has beaten market expectations by delivering a set of second quarter financial results toward the upper end of its guidance. The airline delivered pre-tax profits of $1bn and operating revenue of $17.7bn; with flight capacity up 3.5% year-on-year. Diverse revenue streams all contributed to this quarter's success and United's ongoing resilience: Premium revenue was up 16% compared to the second quarter of 2025, revenue from Basic Economy was up 11%, loyalty rev

Aer Lingus is to cut four US routes in a major cost cutting plan. The airline has said its Dublin-Las Vegas, Dublin-Denver, Dublin-Seattle, and Dublin-Minneapolis routes will be discontinued later this year. The move could also see as many as 500 jobs under threat across Aer Lingus’ head office, cabin crew and pilot departments. The airline is looking to stabilise its operating margins in order to attract ongoing investment. In all, Aer Lingus will be reducing its annual flig

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