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Global hospitality giant IHG Hotels & Resorts has posted a strong performance for the first half of the year. The group - which owns the likes of Holiday Inn, InterContinental, Vignette Collection, Crowne Plaza, Ruby Hotels, and Iberostar - saw global RevPAR (revenue per available room; a major growth metric in the hotel industry) jump 4%, year-on-year. The first six months of 2026 also saw IHG generate €1.25bn in revenue; a 7% improvement on the first half of 2025. Operating

Air Canada has achieved IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries certification for shipments with Air Canada Cargo, further strengthening its specialised cargo capabilities and reinforcing its commitment to safety, compliance and operational excellence. The certification validates Air Canada’s adherence to globally recognised standards for the safe handling, storage and transportation of lithium battery shipments, a growing segment of the global air cargo market driven by demand from indu

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced details of its 2027 RiverView Conference, which will celebrate the event's 15th anniversary with a two-night sailing through three of the Danube's iconic capitals. Taking place from March 5-8, delegates will be hosted onboard one of three ships - AmaSofia, Riviera Radiance or VIVA TWO - each sailing a two-night cruise from Budapest to Vienna, offering breakfast, dinner and entertainment. Delegates will also get to ex

Park Hotel Kenmare has announced the opening of Landscape - a 900m₂ spa and wellness destination that marks one of the most significant developments in the hotel’s 129-year history. Landscape is built on a simple belief: that our relationships to the land, to water, to nature, to ourselves, and to one another, are what determine how well we live. The outer landscape of is understood here not as a backdrop, but as a powerful, active ingredient. “We wanted to create something

Tourism chiefs want the Government to commit to a €50m investment package, for the industry, in the October Budget. Ahead of the Budget 2027 announcement, due on October 6, the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) - the representative body for the inbound and domestic tourism industry - has called for investment to further diversify Ireland's tourism offering. That, it said, should cover boosting AI readiness, growing business tourism attractiveness and pushing a culin

Lufthansa Group has formally announced it is going live with its new onboard high-speed passenger WiFi service from this month. Next week, a Lufthansa Group aircraft will take off for the first time equipped with the fastest in-flight internet connection for passengers currently available. A Lufthansa Airbus A320neo will be the first to offer the new product. Guests will experience an internet bandwidth above the clouds that, in many cases, is faster than their internet conne

MSC Cruises has announced it will bring Halloween to life across its fleet this October, with a full programme of themed entertainment running on every ship from the 1st to the 31st of October. The line-up includes parties, quizzes, arts and crafts and live shows for guests of every age. With the entertainment built into the sailing and included in the fare, there’s no planning required, so families can simply turn up and take part, whether that’s a dance lesson, a costume co

The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) has unveiled the agenda for its Global Summit in Paris (8-9 Dec 2026), bringing together senior leaders from hospitality, finance, technology and sustainability at a critical moment for the sector to tackle the industry's most pressing challenges. As hospitality faces rising climate risk, shifting regulation, cost pressure and rapid technological change, the Global Summit will focus on the partnerships, insights and practical

TUI has said it is continuing to perform “well” in a “volatile market” and is noticing a customer trend of later booking behaviour. The global holiday giant said, in its latest trading update, that group revenue for the year to date is around €14.5bn; down 1.6% year-on-year; while underlying earnings are around €40m ahead at €123m. It said its products and business model have remained “resilient” – with good showing from the TUI Musement, Hotels & Resorts, and Cruises divisio

Following its recent refurbishment, and five-star accreditation The Great Southern Killarney, part of Scally Hotel Collection, has unveiled a range of new offers for guests, via a new programme of ‘Untamed Adventures’. From outdoor pursuits, such as falconry and foraging, to poetry reading, yoga classes and luxury boat tours on world famous waters, this luxury hotel in the heart of Killarney, County Kerry, offers guests countless opportunities to immerse themselves in authen

The TUI Care Foundation is deploying a comprehensive support ecosystem on Sal Island, in Cape Verde, to empower local youth and accelerate small business growth. Implemented in collaboration with Sal Academy Vocational Training School and development agency Target 8.9, the initiatives position sustainable tourism as an active catalyst for long-term community development. The expanding tourism economy on Sal Island faces a critical socio-economic challenge. A mismatch exists

Regent Seven Seas Cruises - the ultra luxury line of NCL Group - has revealed the senior officer team that will lead Seven Seas Prestige, the inaugural vessel in Regent’s first new ship-class in a decade, into service ahead of her highly anticipated debut this December. Led by Captain Luksa Kristovic, the seven senior officers bring more than 150 combined years of maritime and hospitality expertise, years of experience working together across The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet®

Ryanair and Google Cloud have announced a new five-year partnership. Under the agreement, Ryanair will deploy Google Workspace and Google Cloud services to 35,000 employees across its network to support its growth to 300 million passengers per year by 2034. This rollout includes Gemini Enterprise – Google Cloud’s agentic AI platform designed to connect organisational data, automate workflows, and create custom AI agents. Gemini Enterprise will be used to help automate decisio

Travel Centres, Ireland’s largest agency consortium, has announced Royal Caribbean - along with sister brands Celebrity Cruises and Silversea as returning joint headline sponsors of this year’s conference which takes place at Lawlor’s Hotel, in Naas, Co. Kildare on November 6th & 7th. This year’s keynote speaker is Jo Rzymowska MBE (formerly Vice President and Managing Director of Celebrity Cruises in EMEA). Other speakers confirmed so far for this year’s event are Kevin Kell

The Ensana Aquahouse in the Bulgarian spa town of St. Constantine and Helena has become the first hotel in the Greater Varna area to be recommended by the prestigious Michelin Guide. The recognition highlights the five-star resort’s unique combination of contemporary luxury, a holistic health and wellness concept based on natural resources, and its beachfront location on the Black Sea. The listing marks a significant milestone for both Ensana and the city, which has developed

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced Spanish tourism and property group Piñero as its latest Global Member. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Piñero is an international tourism and real estate group with an integrated business model covering development, management, and services across the travel value chain. With over 50 years of experience, the company has grown into a global player focused on delivering high-quality experie

Dublin Airport has recorded its busiest month in its history, with more than 3.8 million passengers travelling through its two terminals in July. That figure was up 2.3% on the same month last year as the busy summer travel season continued. A total of 3,839,635 passengers travelled during the month, marking the 16th consecutive month of passenger growth. July was also the busiest month in Dublin Airport’s history. Through the first seven months of 2026, just under 22 million

Radisson Blu Hotel Cork has appointed Robin Van Ieperen as General Manager, signalling a significant new phase for the hotel as it continues its strategic repositioning and investment programme. Mr Van Ieperen joins the property with over a decade of international hospitality experience across leading global brands, bringing a strong track record in operational transformation, food and beverage innovation, and large-scale conference and events delivery. Originally from the Ne

Ashford Castle has appointed one of its longest-serving team members as Head Sommelier, marking a significant milestone in Nicholas Heneghan's 28-year career at the five-star luxury hotel. Mayo native Nicholas joined Ashford Castle in 1998 and spent his first six years in food and beverage service as Chef de Rang, while also working across room and lounge service. He transitioned to the castle's renowned sommelier team 22 years ago, steadily progressing through the ranks. For

Radisson Hotel Group has launched Long Stays by Radisson Hotels, a new global proposition designed to capture growing demand for extended-stay travel, while strengthening the Group's commercial offering for corporate partners. Bringing together participating hotels with apartment units across the Group’s portfolio, the initiative introduces a more unified and seamless approach to long stays – ensuring consistency in service, comfort, and flexibility for guests, while supporti