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Crystal Cruises has released new details about Crystal Grace, introducing a collection of thoughtfully designed family and outdoor spaces that will "elevate the guest experience" aboard the brand's newest ship set to debut in 2028. A new outdoor destination for families Located on deck 11, Crystal Grace's dedicated youth area has been designed as a vibrant gathering place where younger guests can enjoy the freedom of open-air play while surrounded by the sea. The space will f

Domes - the Greece-based lifestyle luxury hospitality brand - has announced the opening of Helestia Pocket Hotel & Concierge Club; a new boutique concept at Caldera, Santorini and the latest addition to its curated Domes Finds collection. Perched in the peaceful clifftop village of Firostefani near Fira, with sweeping views of the iconic Caldera, this novel adults-only concept is designed for travellers seeking a slower pace without compromising on style or location. It featu

Explora Journeys has unveiled details of its new food and beverage, wellbeing and entertainment experiences for ‘A Serene Mediterranean’ – the Winter 2026-2027 Journeys Collection of EXPLORA II. Highlights include: Immersive Culinary Discoveries: Shore-to-Table experiences, featuring local market visits and chef-led masterclasses in Palermo, Marseille, Barcelona, Bari and Brindisi, alongside exclusive Meet the Winemaker experiences at celebrated Mediterranean vineyards and es

Etihad Airways has announced a further enhancement to its onboard experience – with it extending its complimentary WiFi to passengers in its Business Comfort class. From today, complimentary Wi‑Fi access will be extended to Business Comfort customers, in addition to the existing entitlements for First cabin guests, Etihad Guest Platinum Members, Business Deluxe and Economy Deluxe guests. Etihad said: “This enhancement reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional

YES Insurance has said it is continuing to build strong momentum within the Irish travel trade, with a growing number of travel agents joining the platform and praising its ease of use, competitive pricing and straightforward customer journey. Early feedback from agents has been extremely positive. One travel consultant recently commented: "I just issued a policy. Honestly, it's a lovely site to use. The pricing compared to what we would normally sell is really good." Anothe

Holland America Line has announced Zuiderdam as the next ship in its Holland America Evolution programme, bringing signature Pinnacle Class experiences as part of the line's largest fleet update in its 153-year history. In addition to revealing the newest ship to be part of this fleet enhancement, Holland America Line also is releasing renderings of the new Pinnacle and Bridgeview Suites for the first time—offering an inside glimpse into this new stateroom category that is a

Radisson Hotel Group continued to accelerate its growth strategy in the first half of 2026, signing and opening 160 hotels, representing more than 22,000 rooms. During the first half of the year, the group strengthened its presence across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific through a combination of signings, openings, market entries, and brand extensions. Activity continues to be driven by a diversified portfolio spanning luxury, lifestyle, upscale, resort, conv

Roam by Tauck, Tauck’s new brand designed specifically for travellers in their 40s and 50s, has launched a partnership with Approach Guides, providing travel advisors with instant access to personalised, co-brandable marketing content and a fully co-branded version of the Roam by Tauck website. Introduced in August 2025, Roam by Tauck is shaped around the pace and preferences of travellers in their 40s and 50s, drawing on Tauck’s century of travel expertise. Created for trave

The Irish division of popular holiday park business Center Parcs put in a stellar performance in its latest financial year, company accounts show. Center Parcs Ireland – which operates the Center Parcs holiday village in Co Longford – increased pre-tax profits by 57%, to €17.4m, in the 12 months to the end of April. Operating profits jumped 4% to €34.5m and the resort generated revenues of over €2m per week. Overall revenues, for the year, rose by nearly 4.5% to €105.5m, acco

Solmar Villas has appointed Lewis Cooper into a newly created role, head of distribution. Mr Cooper previously held the role of business development manager and joined the company in 2024. In the new role, Cooper will be working across all distribution channels, supporting wholesale, trade and OTA teams and partners. An executive position has also been created in the sales and distribution team, and recruitment is underway. Lewis Cooper said: “I’m excited to step into the rol

Luxury small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has appointed Carla Hines as manager, sales operations and enablement, a newly-created role focused on making it easier for teams and partners around the world to sell Windstar’s style of small-ship exploration and immersive cultural discovery. Based in the UK and reporting into Windstar’s managing director, global commercial Helen Beck, Ms Hines will support the company’s global commercial teams by improving sales processes, too

MSC Cruises has announced that MSC World Asia will feature the largest Venchi chocolate experience ever seen at sea, bringing the premium Italian chocolate brand and new exclusive offerings to guests. The partnership with Venchi reflects MSC Cruises’ ongoing commitment to enriching its onboard offering through collaborations with leading experts. The new flagship will cater to every taste and temptation when it begins sailing the Mediterranean from December 2026. It will offe

The Shepherd Mayfair, London's newest boutique hotel - in the city's exclusive Mayfair district - is set to open on September 1; and has revealed the first menu from its signature restaurant, Fayre. Standing on one of the most storied plots in London, the hotel occupies the site of Mayfair's oldest house known as 'The Cottage', dating back to 1618, where a shepherd once tended his flock. The fields surrounding the cottage would later become home to the annual May Fair, before

Club Travel is pleased to announce the acquisition of the business and goodwill of Mullingar Travel, a long-established and highly respected retail travel agency, following the retirement of its owner and Managing Director, Connie Galligan.

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has proposed a 15% cut in the amount airlines have to pay to use Dublin Airport; leading to vastly different reactions from stakeholders.

Viking Cruises has announced two new river voyages for 2030 that will offer guests the rare opportunity to experience the world-renowned Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, which has been performed every 10 years for nearly 400 years.

AITO, 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

United Airlines has announced its latest United Economy® class innovation: a row of Economy Plus seats on its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft with extra elbow room and access to a shared table across an open middle seat.

The passengers travelling on Princess Cruises‘ Majestic Princess over the past week around Britain and Ireland must have thought they were in the Mediterranean. The weather has been so good that lots of sunscreen was required.

Air France has announced additional services for its long-haul passengers in its Business, Premium and La Première cabins – a new range of comfort kits, carefully designed to meet the needs of every passenger. Refined, elegant and practical, they contain a selection of items designed to help passengers relax and enjoy their flight.