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Torre Saracena Beach Club, one of Capri's most iconic beach clubs, is celebrating 120 years of authentic Caprese hospitality while unveiling Villa Tenuta Saracena, a newly redesigned private villa estate overlooking the Faraglioni. As one of the island's most beloved beach clubs – opened in 1906 and celebrating its 120th anniversary this year – Torre Saracena embraces an understated philosophy based on old world charm and classic Caprese style. With direct views of the Faragl

Cork Airport has marked a double celebration, this week, with the 20th birthday of its terminal building AND the 2 millionth passenger of 2026. “Twenty years young and two million strong” was the cause for celebration as staff from across the airport campus gathered to mark the double milestone. Shortly after 07.30 on August 1, 2006, the first passengers to use Cork Airport’s new terminal building arrived on a Ryanair flight from London Stansted. Twenty years later, over 47 m

Crystal Cruises has appointed Captain Placido Libro as master of Crystal Serenity. Effective August 14, Captain Libro succeeds Captain Birger J. Vorland, who recently concluded his distinguished career of nearly five decades of service with the brand. A highly accomplished seafarer with more than four decades of maritime experience, Captain Libro brings extensive operational expertise, leadership and technical knowledge to his new role. Since joining Crystal in 2024 as direc

Windstar Cruises has promoted Augustus Lonsdale to the newly created role of director of international sales, reflecting a growing focus on building momentum across its international markets and strengthening the company’s commercial investment in this region. Previously head of UK sales, Mr Lonsdale will now work closely with Helen Beck, managing director global commercial to drive Windstar’s international sales strategy, with a particular focus on strengthening relationship

Ahead of its official grand opening on 4th September 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has today unveiled the very first look at Great Tides Waterpark - a brand new, six-acre adventure zone on its private Bahamian island, Great Stirrup Cay. Designed for both thrill seekers and families, it brings a host of industry firsts and regional exclusives to the Caribbean. Key Highlights Include: ● Adrenaline thrills: 19 waterslides, including Breakwater Blasters (the Caribbean'

On 12 August 2026, millions of people are expected to travel to Spain to witness one of Europe’s most anticipated natural events - a total solar eclipse. Searches for “total eclipse” reached 1.5 million over the past month alone, but new analysis from global travel booking platform Omio suggests the country’s best viewing location isn’t where many visitors would expect. Using its new Solar Eclipse Index, Omio analysed destinations across Spain, considering factors such as ecl

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched the Floating Pastry Academy, a new three-year pastry and baking excellence initiative developed in partnership with The Butter Book, further strengthening Regent’s commitment to Epicurean Perfection and continuous professional development across the fleet. View the latest instalment of Regent's Pride Behind Every Plate video series, highlighting the Floating Pastry Academy, here. The Floating Pastry Academy represents Regent’s belief tha

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its latest Economic Impact Research (EIR): Global Trends Report, highlighting how investment and policy support are key drivers of growth in the global Travel & Tourism sector. The research, sponsored by Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner, shows that global Travel & Tourism investment exceeded $1 trillion in 2025, growing by 8.5% year-on-year, as the whole sector outperformed the wider global economy and contributed a r

Hiking holidays are associated with rugged backpacks, tents as lodgings and long days trekking rough, gruelling terrain. But now we see a new trend emerging: "Luxury hiking holidays". These trips combine the fun of adventure, walking through breathtaking landscapes, with the comfort of luxury accommodation, gourmet dining, wine tasting and expert guiding, with luggage transfers to ease your hike. For travellers who want more than a sun lounger by the pool, Luxury hiking has b

The Travel Suite was honoured to be invited as a guest to experience the official preview voyage of the spectacular Explora III, the newest ultra-luxury ship from Explora Journeys, sailing from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Barcelona. As Ireland’s leading seller of Explora Journeys, The Travel Suite was among a select group of travel professionals from around the world invited to experience first-hand what is set to become one of the most luxurious cruise experiences at sea. The fo

During Easter break, we are always faced with the same dilemma: where to go without going on holiday with the kids. And Portugal, especially the Algarve, is always top of our list. This year led us to discover another Marriott resort, the recently acquired Marriott Salgados Golf Resort and Spa. On paper, it had everything we were looking for: 2 bedrooms, large modern rooms. On site there were six swimming pools, a playground, a restaurant and bar, a golf resort and close enou

There’s a special kind of magic that comes from travelling by canal, where the journey is as indulgent as the destination, and the water dictates the pace of life. In the Languedoc, that magic is magnified. We set off from Port Cassafières, six friends boarding Le Boat’s sleek Horizon 4, with Béziers as our aim and the Canal du Midi as our guide. By the time we docked beneath its ancient bridges and cathedral spires, we understood why this stretch of France has inspired artis

Wafaifo Resort Hoi An has unveiled Thượng Uyển Royal Garden, a new luxury enclave combining the elegance of Vietnam’s royal heritage with contemporary design and elevated hospitality. Wafaifo Resort is a luxury lifestyle resort. Located only a 10-minute walk from the UNESCO Hoi An ancient city. Perfect for exploring the unique culture of Vietnam. It first opened its doors in September 2024. Guests entering the Royal Garden are welcomed into a serene environment of winding sto

Irish families who have the flexibility to travel after the peak summer season can save almost €1,000 on the cost of a family holiday by choosing to travel in September instead of August, according to new research from Click&Go Holidays. The online travel company compared package holiday prices for a family of two adults and two children across five of Ireland's most popular family holiday destinations – Salou, the Algarve, Majorca, the Costa del Sol and Gran Canaria – and fo

Curaçao's Kontiki Beach Resort - on Willemstad's Cabana Beach - has announced a significant expansion of its luxury offering. A total of 22 new rooms and suites. That's the next step for The Kontiki Beach Resort. Easy and full of life, exactly as the resort has welcomed guests since 2006. An expansion that marks the resort's growth, without losing sight of what has set The Kontiki apart for twenty years: a barefoot jungle chic atmosphere where nature, calm, and hospitality co

Hilton is expanding its presence in Ireland with a range of signings, openings and brand debuts, marking a significant step in its growth and building on its existing portfolio of eight hotels across six brands. The upcoming openings will create more than 150 jobs and will bring the number of team members working at Hilton hotels in Ireland to nearly 1,000. The growth is boosted by an agreement to bring DoubleTree by Hilton to Ireland with the conversion of a 156-room hotel i

August sees the return of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic to the Aviva Stadium for the first U.S. college football game of the 2026 season, known as ‘Week Zero’. The highly anticipated match between Texas Christian University’s (TCU) Horned Frogs and University of North Carolina’s (UNC) Tar Heels will take place on Saturday, 29th August at 5pm Irish Time.

Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Europe season, offering travellers more opportunities to explore the continent with expanded sailings across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and beyond.

ITTN and Viva Cruises Launch ‘Viva Moments – Photographer of the Year’ – An Agent Category in the Irish Travel Trade Awards 2026.

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