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Carnival Corporation - the world's largest cruise company, through its ownership of Princess, Cunard, Costa and more - has announced a new sustainability target to achieve a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 2029, measured on an available lower berth days basis compared to its 2019 baseline. After successfully reaching its 2030 goal five years ahead of schedule – cutting GHG emissions intensity by 20% in 2025 – the company raised its original target

The team at Accident & General know just how hard the Irish travel trade works day in, day out—and they reckon that deserves a proper slice of appreciation! To celebrate their trade partners and inject a bit of fun into the workday, A&G is launching a brand-new monthly initiative: A&G’s Agency Appreciation Pizza Party! Speaking about the launch, Craig Donnelly of Accident & General said: “As Ireland's ONLY 100% trade-only travel insurance provider, our mission is simple: we

Sports Entertainment Tours has announced the WINNERS of its July agent incentive. SET's Michael Baird said: "In what is typically a 'quieter' month we have received great support from all existing and new Travel Agents across the UK and Ireland, thank you everyone! "Thanks for all the support, we hope to run more of these giveaways in the future. "HUGE congratulations to our winners!" 🥊 Premium Tickets to Katie Taylor - Grace O'Callaghan - Inteletravel 🏉 Ireland v Fiji Ti

Marriott-owned hotel chain citizenM has partnered with Dublin Fringe Festival to launch an exclusive Marriott Bonvoy Moment, giving members the chance to bid on a one of a kind cultural weekend in Dublin, combining a stay at citizenM Dublin St. Patrick's with VIP access to Ireland's largest multidisciplinary arts festival. Launching on 14 August, Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to bid on a curated two night experience taking place from 18–20 September, including a stay a

Intrepid Travel, a global leader in responsible travel, has expanded its Premium range, launching three new trips in Costa Rica, Greenland, and Norway, alongside more than 50 new signature experiences across its Premium portfolio. Led by Intrepid’s most experienced local leaders, Premium is the company’s most comfortable travel style, offering handpicked feature stays, exceptional included experiences, and enhanced service throughout the trip. This launch comes amid growing

US asset management giant Apollo Global has won the race to buy EasyJet, with the deadline for bidding on the UK budget airline closing today. Apollo Global is buying EasyJet for $7.7bn/£5.7bn, having gazumped previous suitor Castlelake last month. Castlelake’s previous second £5.5bn proposal had been fronted by Irish aviation industry veterans Peter Bellew and Mark Breen, and had been tentatively accepted by EasyJet before Apollo entered the race. Castlelake, however, bowed

Adventure holiday operator Explore Worldwide has seen a 29% increase in bookings for Greece following the huge success of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. The release of Christopher Nolan's Hollywood blockbuster The Odyssey is inspiring travellers to look beyond the cinema screen and experience the landscapes, history and mythology that have shaped one of the world's greatest stories, according to the adventure travel company. With the epic film now playing to audiences aroun

Four tourism companies from the island of Ireland have joined Tourism Ireland in Palm Springs in California this week, for the annual Global Travel Marketplace West (GTM West). GTM West is a three-day event, involving a programme of bespoke one-to-one appointments and networking sessions. The event offers an excellent opportunity for the participating tourism businesses from Ireland to meet, do business with and present to top-producing travel advisors from the United States

Emirates has announced a long-term renewal of its commercial partnership with Premier League Champions Arsenal; already one of the longest running sports sponsorship tie-ins in the world. The agreement will see Emirates continue as Arsenal's front-of-shirt, training kit and stadium naming rights partner through to 2033, extending what is already the Premier League's longest-running front-of-shirt partnership - at 20 years - and marking the beginning of a new era in one of foo

WTM London 2026 has reported strong early demand from exhibitors, with businesses from across the global travel industry already signing up for the world's most influential travel and tourism event – and interest continuing to build as available space on the show floor becomes increasingly limited. Taking place at ExCeL London from 3–5 November 2026, WTM London will once again bring together travel professionals, tourism boards, airlines, hospitality brands, technology provid

Luxury cruise line Oceania Cruises has launched a new onboard entertainment series called Curated Conversations - featuring discussions with influential figures from the worlds of technology, film, culture and the arts. Debuting on select sailings in 2027, Curated Conversations will welcome speakers including Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Inc., aboard Oceania Allura™ and Karen Allen, the acclaimed actress and director best known for her role in "Raiders of the Lost Ark,"

Ryanair has announced its biggest ever Winter schedule in Morocco - offering 5.3 million seats to ad from 156 destinations. Ryanair’s record Winter 2026 schedule will connect Morocco with 14 countries, giving millions of European visitors the opportunity to discover the Kingdom’s imperial cities, Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, Atlas Mountains and desert landscapes while enjoying year-round sunshine. This record schedule is underpinned by the opening of Ryanair’s new R

Agents booking attraction tickets through DoSomethingDifferent.com this summer can win prizes for themselves and their customers, with two incentives on offer. The “Wish Upon a Booking” incentive gives agents a never-seen-before opportunity to win a prize of their choosing up to the value of €200. For every Disney Magic Ticket booked before 31 August, order numbers can be emailed to wish@dosomethingdifferent.com with "Wish Upon a Booking" in the subject - and include a Disne

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has highlighted the Middle East's outlook as a story of short-term disruption and long-term resilience, with the region expected to overcome current challenges and remain one of the world's strongest Travel & Tourism growth markets. New forecasts from WTTC's latest Economic Impact Research (EIR): Global Trends Report, sponsored by Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner, show the Middle East is expected to be the only region worldwide to

Lufthansa Airlines has successfully completed revalidation under the EMAS environmental management system (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) for the reporting year 2025. For the first time, Lufthansa City Airlines and Lufthansa Aviation GmbH were also recognised. Validation covered how the companies implement environmental measures and achieve measurable progress — whether in flight operations or on the ground. EMAS is a voluntary instrument of the European Union that support

Leitrim County Council has launched a new five-year strategy aimed at strengthening the county’s relationship with its global diaspora and creating new opportunities for tourism, enterprise and cultural exchange. Rooted in Leitrim, Growing Global Connections: Leitrim’s Diaspora Strategy 2026-2030 was launched this week at Margaret of New Orleans Birthplace, an authentic 19th century Irish cottage built in honour of Irish emigrant and philanthropist Margaret Haughery. The str

As couples across the UK and Ireland look beyond traditional honeymoon packages in favour of more personalised, experience-led escapes, Türkiye offers travel agents and operators a compelling luxury option for summer bookings. Its combination of coastal resorts, city breaks and cultural escapes also gives the trade flexibility to tailor itineraries around different interests, travel styles and lengths of stay. For many newlyweds, the traditional fly and flop honeymoon is no l

KLM and SkyNRG have marked the start of construction of the first facility in the Netherlands fully dedicated to the production of SAF, alternative aviation fuel. This milestone officially kicks off construction of the plant, developed by SkyNRG, and represents an important step in scaling up SAF production in the Netherlands. KLM was a co-founder of SkyNRG in 2009 and has been closely involved in developing the SAF market from the outset. Beginning in 2028, the plant is expe

Whether you're looking to unwind on a plush sunbed, enjoy exceptional seafood or sip cocktails overlooking the Aegean Sea, beach clubs deliver unforgettable experiences. The Glamorous Athens Riviera has it all. Here are my favourite beach clubs on Athens ' Riviera. Krabo Tucked away in the exclusive cove of Kavouri, Krabo is one of the Athens Riviera's most beautiful beach clubs. Hidden beneath pine trees and set on a secluded stretch of golden sand, it feels wonderfully remo

TTC Tour Brands has unveiled its enhanced Groups Programme; delivering its most significant set of improvements to date across Scheduled Groups, Custom Groups, Small Groups and Trafalgar River Cruises. Designed to make group travel easier to book, simpler to manage and more rewarding, the enhancements provide travel agents with greater flexibility, stronger benefits and an even more seamless booking experience across Trafalgar, Insight Vacations and Costsaver. "Group travel c