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Tourism Ireland has warmly welcomed Air Canada’s announcement of a new flight from Toronto to Shannon, which will operate three times a week from June to October next year. The new service will make it easier than ever for Canadian holidaymakers to explore the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way. Canadian visitors to the island of Ireland have increased by around 30% since 2023 and, in terms of spend by overseas visitors, Canada is now a top five market. Welcoming the announcement,

Cultural expedition cruise line Swan Hellenic has announced an Autumn offer called “Upgrade your view. Elevate your expedition” to reflect the double upgrade attraction and freedom of choice provided.

Supporting the UK and Irish travel trade with true property insights from the comfort of their home or office, Royalton Hotels & Resorts has announced its first live resort webinar.

ITTN's Lorraine Hales had the pleasure of being invited onboard this beautiful ship on its first visit to Dublin. James Scott, Director of Sales for the UK and Ireland, welcomed an intimate group of agents onboard the luxury yacht on Saturday morning in Dublin. Once onboard, the agents were immediately given a glass of champagne to relish the luxury of what is offered on board from the time you embark on this luxury Yacht. It was a busy day for the 95 crew members onboard as

Barbados, located in the eastern Caribbean, is known for its stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters, but there is so much more to discover beyond the coastline. From its rich cultural heritage and centuries-old traditions to its vibrant calendar of events, culinary scene and globally recognised icons, the island has a unique story to tell. Here are a few fun facts that showcase what makes Barbados truly one of a kind. 1. Barbados is one of the world’s newest republics Barb

Riviera Travel has appointed Craig Randell as Chief Technology Officer to lead Digital Transformation. Craig joins Riviera’s Executive Team at a pivotal time as the company accelerates its strategic shift toward becoming a more technology- and marketing-led operator. His appointment supports Riviera's long-term ambitions to continuously innovate, differentiate its product, and protect its market-leading position. Craig brings extensive technology leadership experience across

Passengers departing from Shannon Airport can now bring liquids, aerosols and gels in containers up to two litres in their hand luggage. This replaces the previous 100ml restriction, following enhancements to security screening processes announced today. The change, which is now in effect, comes following a further investment in Shannon Airport's high-tech security screening technology and upgraded elements of its 3D C3 scanners, which were first installed at the airport in 2

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the updated 2027 editions of key industry manuals for cargo and ground operations, which incorporate major changes and revisions to align with evolving global standards. Highlights of revisions include: Dangerous Good Regulations (DGR) Instructions to improve clarity on DGR packaging requirements Restrictions and requirements for spare batteries and power banks Requirements for lithium battery-powered mobility ai

Ryanair, today (Mon, 7 Sept), called on the EU Commission to immediately extend the Entry/Exit System (EES) derogation until at least Apr 2027, following its expiry on Sun, 6 Sept. The derogation allowed Member States to temporarily suspend EES to prevent severe border control congestion. However, despite the ongoing disruptions being suffered by passengers, the EU Commission has allowed this important flexibility to expire. Airlines, airports and industry bodies have repeat

For Irish travellers seeking a European destination that combines cultural depth, impressive landscapes and excellent value, Romania deserves a prominent place on the 2026–2027 travel calendar. With direct services from Dublin to both Bucharest and Bacău, DAN AIR offers convenient access to two distinct regions without the need for a connecting flight. The routes offer practical options for city breaks, organised tours and visits to friends and relatives. With a journey time

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed its 2027 RiverView conference will go on sale on September 16 at 11am. The event, which is marking its 15th anniversary, will take place from March 5-8 and is open to all CLIA member agents. As part of the conference, delegates can join a two-night sailing from Budapest to Vienna via Bratislava, with an additional overnight in Vienna. They will be hosted onboard one of three ships - AmaSofia, Riviera Radiance or VIVA

Tomorrow - Saturday, September 5 - Brazil celebrates Amazon Day, a commemorative date aimed at raising awareness around the world of the importance of preserving the planet’s largest tropical rainforest. Protecting the Amazon, however, goes far beyond combating deforestation, which in 2026 reached the lowest level of deforestation alerts in the historical series recorded by Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE). It also means addressing the cities of the regio

As the world’s leading golfers prepare to compete for the Amgen Irish Open, Waterford is putting its own golfing credentials in the spotlight – with the prestigious tournament trophy once again being handcrafted in Ireland’s oldest city. Designed by Waterford Senior Product Designer Matt Kehoe and introduced in 2022, the Amgen Irish Open trophy is created entirely from Waterford crystal at the House of Waterford. Its sculptural design represents the journey and progression of

Holland America Line has unveiled upgrades to its Ocean Bar aboart its Oosterdam ship, as part of the Holland America Evolution fleet upgrade programme.

Radisson has debuted its Radisson Individuals brand in Hungary with Budapest's Hotel Erzsébet City Center Budapest becoming the latest member of the programme, which sees Radisson become development partner with independent hotels.

United Airlines has launched a new, time-saving benefit for customers: the ability to order food, drinks and other travel essentials in advance through the United app and have their order waiting at the gate.

Virgin Atlantic has appointed Richard McCord as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who will join the travel company and its Executive Leadership Team from 5 October.

HX Expeditions - the world’s first and longest-running expedition cruise company - is introducing a series of new guest-focused enhancements across its fleet, designed to elevate the expedition experience at every stage of the journey, from booking and pre-departure planning through to life onboard and exploration ashore.

Hibernia Line - the new Irish ferry operator linking Cork to France - has signed up as corporate partner of the Cork Harbour Triple Crown Series 2026. This is a unique sailing competition that brings together four of Cork Harbour’s leading sailing clubs for three weekends of exciting racing this September. Now in its second year, the Triple Crown combines three iconic harbour races into one championship series, celebrating Cork’s rich maritime heritage, outstanding sailing ta

Qatar Airways has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with Priority Pass, the world’s largest independent airport lounge and travel experiences programme, to offer enhanced value and rewards to business travellers through its Beyond Business corporate travel programme.