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Belfast City Airport and EasyJet are celebrating five years since the airline’s first flight from the heart of Belfast. Since taking to the skies in July 2021 with flights to London Gatwick, easyJet has carried over 2.5 million passengers to an established network of nine destinations, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, and Manchester. A new route to London Southend will also take off in October 2026, with the partnership continuing to deliver greater choice, convenienc

AMADEUS River Cruises has launched its 2027 5-Star Tailor-Made River Cruises brochure featuring a new luxury ship, 30 brand new experiential excursions, a selection of pre-and post-stays and no-fly options on selected itineraries. In addition, to coincide with the launch and to support agents, AMADEUS River Cruises has increased its commission payments on all 2026 and 2027 departures. The 148-page brochure features 15 different itineraries through France, the Netherlands, Ger

Loganair has named its newest aircraft ‘Scott Grier’ after its former chairman and president and one of Scotland’s main aviation pioneers. Mr Grier spent 36 years at the airline - growing it from five aircraft and 44 staff to the largest regional carrier in the UK. He joined Loganair in 1976 as financial manager. By 1983 he was managing director, steering the airline through a period of unprecedented growth. Luke Farajallah, Loganair's chief executive, paid tribute to Mr Grie

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum has been selected to feature in the internationally broadcast World's Greatest! television series, with a dedicated episode airing on Bloomberg Television this Saturday (18 July) and again on 25 July. Chosen through an independent selection process, EPIC joins a line-up of organisations recognised for excellence across industries, making it one of the few Irish cultural attractions to be profiled by the long-running international series. Filme

Carnival Corporation – the world’s largest cruise company – has cut its greenhouse gas intensity by 21% compared to its 2019 benchmark and slashed food waste by 42% as part of its Less Left Over strategy, this year. Earlier this year, the company was also honoured by the ESG Shipping Awards with the Community Contribution Leader Award, recognising Celebration Key’s enduring economic impact and meaningful contribution for Bahamians. Carnival has just been named in TIME’s Ameri

ternational Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS), providing comprehensive statistical data through to 2025. Updated annually, WATS provides data related to demand, supply, and operational performance. WATS also includes data collections on the global airline fleet, top routes, employment, and financial performance (costs and revenues). WATS incorporates data from the 1,315 airlines in the IATA Annual Sta

Emerald Cruises & Tours has introduced an exclusive Rhône River cruise solely for Spanish and Portuguese-speaking guests. Created exclusively for the Latin American market, this immersive eight-day voyage through southern France combines world-class cuisine, celebrated wine country, rich cultural experiences and the comfort of travelling with Spanish and Portuguese-speaking onboard support. Sailing aboard an award-winning Emerald Cruises’ Star-Ship, guests will journey throu

Ryanair is set to feature 1,700 routes across 35 countries - including more than 140 new routes - as part of its upcoming winter 2026 schedule. The airline is yet to fully confirm the new destinations but said they will cover the full winter gamut of city breaks, winter sun destinations, ski trips and Christmas markets.

ITO, The Specialist Travel Association, has welcomed luxury rail holiday specialist Planet Rail to its membership, reinforcing the association’s commitment to the sustainable tourism sector. In the year that AITO celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Association has been actively expanding its membership from both tour operators and agents. Travel businesses specialising in slow travel and conservation/nature-focused tourism are a primary target for AITO which established its

Delta Air Lines is scaling SAF through a multi-airport collaboration supported by Shell Aviation that aims to expand SAF availability and adoption. Together, the two companies will expand SAF availability across key U.S. hubs and priority cities — including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Portland International Airport (PDX), John. F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Logan International Airport (BOS) and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) — while bu

Thailand is introducing a series of updated visa measures designed to simplify entry arrangements while strengthening security and making the system easier for international travellers to understand. The revised measures have been approved by the Thai Cabinet and will come into effect 15 days after publication in the Royal Gazette, with current entry requirements remaining in place until then. Under the updated framework, the previous 60-day visa exemption will be replaced by

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced its Six Senses AMAALA hotel is due to open this month, bringing the Six Senses way of life to a second remarkable setting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea. The visionary wellness destination of AMAALA spans more than 1,600 square miles of protected Red Sea coastline, fringed by ancient desert peaks on one side and glittering coves that are home to thriving coral reefs on the other. Within this

United Airlines has beaten market expectations by delivering a set of second quarter financial results toward the upper end of its guidance. The airline delivered pre-tax profits of $1bn and operating revenue of $17.7bn; with flight capacity up 3.5% year-on-year. Diverse revenue streams all contributed to this quarter's success and United's ongoing resilience: Premium revenue was up 16% compared to the second quarter of 2025, revenue from Basic Economy was up 11%, loyalty rev

Aer Lingus is to cut four US routes in a major cost cutting plan. The airline has said its Dublin-Las Vegas, Dublin-Denver, Dublin-Seattle, and Dublin-Minneapolis routes will be discontinued later this year. The move could also see as many as 500 jobs under threat across Aer Lingus’ head office, cabin crew and pilot departments. The airline is looking to stabilise its operating margins in order to attract ongoing investment. In all, Aer Lingus will be reducing its annual flig

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released new operational guidance to airline to support them in managing in-cabin pet travel at every stage of the journey from booking to check-in, boarding, the on-board experience, and arrival. It follows IATA’s recently launched Guidance on Travelling with Service Dogs, reflecting a broader effort to improve consistency in the transport of dogs by air. “A pet is a much-loved member of the family. People traveling with

Luxury expedition line, Seabourn Cruises has unveiled a new offering - The Ruby Collection: a curated series of 54 voyages in 2028 to commemorate the line's 40th anniversary. Spanning its fleet of five luxury ships, the collection features enhanced onboard offerings, exclusive experiences, and access to destinations where larger ships cannot reach. Now open for booking, the Ruby Collection spans the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, Japan, Alaska, Northern Europe, the

Windstar Cruises has announced More Reasons to Say Yes, a limited-time offer that "makes saying yes to an intimate yacht voyage even easier." Available on new bookings made between 1st July and 17th November 2026, the promotion combines a complimentary All-Inclusive upgrade worth more than £1,000 for two guests on a seven-night voyage, a reduced £300 per stateroom deposit and additional loyalty savings for Yacht Club Members — all while putting the spotlight on Windstar's mos

ITTN's Zoe Walsh attended a Wendy Wu Tours' celebration at The Opium in Dublin, where members of the travel trade and media came together enjoy an evening with incredible food. The evening was a great opportunity to hear about the latest developments within Wendy Wu Tours. As the evening went on the trade were treated to a fantastic selection of food, alongside an informative presentation highlighting everything that's new at Wendy Wu Tours. Wendy Wu Tours is one of the leadi

Three more speakers have been added to the stellar line-up for the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) conference on October 1st in the Convention Centre Dublin. BBC’s award-winning broadcaster Caitríona Perry will give the view from inside the cauldron of US politics, Des McCann will outline how Dalata Hotel Group plans to grow its business, and Misa Labarile from the EU Commission will talk about the impending European Sustainable Tourism strategy. They join a packe

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