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Fáilte Ireland has published its Corporate Strategy 2026–2029, setting out a clear programme to support strong tourism performance for Ireland through sustainable growth, greater regional and seasonal balance, and a more competitive and resilient tourism sector. Delivering the ambition set out in A New Era for Irish Tourism, the Government's national tourism policy, the strategy outlines how Fáilte Ireland will work with industry, government and communities to unlock the full

The Doyle Collection has appointed Katie Farrell as Chief Commercial Officer, marking a new chapter for the Irish luxury hotel group as it continues to strengthen its global commercial and marketing strategy. The Doyle Collection owns hotels in Ireland, the UK and the US. In Ireland, it owns Dublin hotels The Croke Park and the iconic Westbury Hotel. In Cork, it owns the River Lee Hotel and in Washington DC it owns The Dupont Circle Hotel. In London, the group owns The Maryle

Crowne Plaza, InterContinental and Holiday Inn owner IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced the beta launch of AI-powered conversational search on IHG.com and the IHG One Rewards mobile app, marking a new chapter in the evolution of the travel discovery experience. The new conversational search functionality brings intuitive, customized trip planning directly into IHG’s digital channels, making it easier and faster than ever for guests to move seamlessly from inspiration an

The Metropole Hotel, one of Cork's most iconic landmarks, invites guests to rediscover the timeless tradition of afternoon tea with the launch of a new menu inspired by the flavours, producers and the summer season in Cork. The carefully curated afternoon tea is served daily from 1.00pm to 4.00pm in the hotel's newly restored lobby on MacCurtain Street. Created by Executive Head Chef Eoghan O'Flynn and his team, the menu celebrates the finest ingredients from across the regio

MSC Cruises has appointed Roberto Bruzzone as President of the company. Based at the company’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Mr Bruzzone will work closely with the leadership teams worldwide to support the continued growth and development of MSC Cruises’ fleet, operations and people. He brings more than 20 years of experience in the cruise industry, having held senior operational and executive leadership roles across major global cruise companies. Throughout his career

MSC Cruises has welcomed Marine Mammal Observer (MMO), Maria Snell, aboard MSC Poesia as part of an industry-first partnership with marine conservation organisation ORCA. Ms Snell will conduct research on responsible passenger ship operations in whale-rich environments, assess shore excursions through a conservation lens and engage guests through educational lectures and whale-watching experiences. During peak whale season, Snell will conduct a new research protocol deployed

More than 527,000 passengers are expected to arrive and depart through Dublin Airport over the four-day August Bank Holiday weekend, making it one of the busiest weekends of the summer. Passenger numbers are expected to exceed 134,000 on Friday, with 129,000 travelling on Saturday. Sunday will be the busiest day of the weekend, with 136,000 passengers forecast to pass through the airport, before a further 128,000 passengers travel on Bank Holiday Monday. The August Bank Holid

As TIPTO wraps up its Face2Face events for another year, figures reveal a record-breaking number of agents have joined its supplier members at 35 training events during the year. Across the 31 roadshow and four SuperShow events held in Y27, 2,037 agents – TIPTO’s highest ever attendance total – have joined 26 suppliers to boost their knowledge and improve their sales conversions. Year 27 has also seen an increase in homeworkers attending events, who now make up 48% of total a

TUI River Cruises has announced TUI Luzia, the first purpose-built ship for the brand, was floated out in Kladovo, Serbia marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Scheduled for delivery in June 2027, TUI Luzia will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries on the Douro Valley in Portugal. “The float out of TUI Luzia marks another significant milestone for TUI River Cruises and our longstanding partnership with Concordia Damen,

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is advising Irish holidaymakers travelling in destinations where wildfires are affecting parts of southern Europe - including Spain and south west France - to remain vigilant, follow local authority guidance and stay informed throughout their trip. While the majority of holiday destinations continue to operate as normal, wildfires can develop rapidly and may lead to travel disruption, road closures, evacuations and changes to transpo

As periods of extreme summer heat become an increasingly familiar feature across southern Europe, Irish luxury travel specialist OROKO is seeing growing demand for destinations that offer a cooler, more active alternative to the traditional Mediterranean beach holiday. The shift reflects wider travel trends. Research from the European Travel Commission found that 28% of European holidaymakers are actively considering cooler destinations to avoid extreme summer temperatures. F

Fáilte Ireland and Kerry County Council have officially marked the opening of the enhanced Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point at Bray Head, Valentia Island, Co. Kerry, following an investment of €2.1 million by Fáilte Ireland. Delivered in partnership with Kerry County Council, the project has transformed the visitor experience at one of the Wild Atlantic Way’s key coastal locations. The project included the restoration and conservation of the historic Bray Head Signal Tower a

The Government has officially turned the sod on a transformative tourism redevelopment project at Westport Estate in Co. Mayo. ​ Fáilte Ireland funding of up to €36m forms part of an overall €65.5m investment, with the remaining match funding to be provided by the Hughes Family, the owners of Portwest. This represents one of the largest single investments in the tourism sector, delivering a world class visitor attraction that will drive significant tourism impact across the n

Twenty-five years ago, Princess Cruises helped transform the future of cruising in Alaska by becoming the first cruise line to connect a ship to Juneau's hydroelectric shore power system. Today, that pioneering partnership continues to serve as a model for ports around the world while delivering lasting environmental and community benefits. Since 2001, Princess Cruises, the City and Borough of Juneau and Alaska Electric Light & Power (AEL&P) have worked together to connect cr

Intrepid Travel, a global leader in responsible travel for over 30 years, aims to reforest 15 acres of land in Kenya with the support of travellers, a local NGO, and the Kenyan government. In an ambitious initiative to combat deforestation, the tour operator has received a licence from the Kenya Forest Service to plant 20 000 trees across 15 acres of land in the Mau Forest in Kenya. The initiative forms part of local efforts to achieve the Kenyan government’s goal of planting

Radisson Hotel Group has collaborated with Accenture in launching an AI-powered hotel discovery app in ChatGPT, helping travellers move from trip intent to search, comparison and planning through natural conversation. Available as @RadissonHotels in ChatGPT, the app enables travellers to search for Radisson Hotels properties across over 100 countries, and more than 1,000 hotels through natural conversation. Through starting a new ChatGPT conversation with @RadissonHotels at t

India has established itself as one of the world's fastest-growing Travel & Tourism economies, driven by a thriving domestic market, significant investment in infrastructure, and an extraordinary tourism offering that keeps international visitors staying longer than almost anywhere else in the world. According to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the country's next opportunity is to build on these achievements by attracting a greater share of intern

Shannon Airport is preparing for a busy August Bank Holiday, with more than 65,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport over the period. This represents an increase of 7% on the passenger numbers for the same period last year. The strong Bank Holiday forecast reflects Shannon Airport's continued growth in 2026. The airport welcomed 1.17 million passengers during the first six months of the year, a 12% increase on the same period in 2025. Growth has been supported

Hilton Hotels has reported a near 4% year-on-year jump in RevPAR (revenue per available room) – a key growth metric for the hotel industry – for the second quarter of this year. The hotel giant’s latest quarterly results also show $482m in net income and adjusted earnings growth of 5% - to $1.05bn. During the period, Hilton approved 42,900 new rooms for development; bringing its development pipeline to 541,300 rooms – a 6% jump, year-on-year. It also added 24,100 new rooms to

Marella Cruises has announced its headline acts for its adults-only themed cruise, ‘Electric Sunsets 80s vs 90s’ including legendary pop star, Tiffany; Martin Kemp; and Claire Richards (from STEPS). The themed cruise will set sail in April 2027 and will be the ultimate music showdown at sea. The legendary pop star, Tiffany, known for her UK number one hit single “I Think We’re Alone Now” will be headlining the themed cruise. Tiffany is best known for setting a record as the y