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Ireland’s first cutting-edge, pantograph electric bus chargers have been unveiled at Dublin Airport in a €17 million investment in sustainable electric transport. Dublin Airport’s pantograph infrastructure will deliver ultrafast charging for its new 14-vehicle, zero-emission electric shuttle bus fleet, which is operated by Aircoach and can accommodate up to 120 passengers per journey. Pantograph charging is an automated high-power system that uses retractable charging arms to

Dublin City Council has announced ‘Bright Nights, Big City – Culture, Music and the Future of the Night-Time Economy.’ This new one-day conference, which is being organised by AIM Ireland in partnership with the Council’s Night-Time Economy Office, will take place on 22 September at the National Concert Hall. It brings together Irish and international leaders from culture, music, hospitality, tourism, government and city development to explore how cities can build vibrant, s

Carnival Corporation has been included in the inaugural TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 list, recognising the company for excellence in employee satisfaction, sustained financial performance and sustainability achievements.

Luxury and expedition cruise specialist Silversea has introduced a new collection of golf-focused voyages in partnership with PerryGolf, a leading worldwide provider of international golf travel.

Planeterra, the leading non-profit organisation dedicated to uplifting communities through tourism, has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting how Community Tourism initiatives helped strengthen local enterprises, create income opportunities, support community-led climate action, and expand access to tourism for communities around the world.

Riviera Travel has announced the introduction of regional flights from Cork and Shannon to connect with their cruise departure points – making it even easier for guests to start their holidays.

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has appointed Travel Department CEO James Coughlan to its Board of Directors.

Atlantis Dubai has partnered with Emirates to reward international guests staying at Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal.

In just a few weeks, Lufthansa’s special anniversary fleet will welcome another addition. The very first A350-1000 that Lufthansa Airlines will take delivery of from Airbus was painted at the Toulouse plant in blue, featuring a white XXL crane and the lettering “1926 | 2026” and “100” – using a total of 432 litres of blue paint and 246 litres of white paint. The Airbus A350-1000 is scheduled to be transferred from Toulouse to Munich this autumn. Until then, several test fligh

SAS Scandinavian Airlines has confirmed that its chief executive, Anko van der Werff will leave the airline at the start of 2027 to take up the decision of CEO of Air Canada. Mr Van der Werff will remain in his current role until departure, ensuring stability and continuity as SAS continues to execute its strategic priorities and deliver reliable operations and a high-quality experience for customers, colleagues and stakeholders. SAS will continue operating according to its e

EasyJet suitor Castlelake has confirmed it is considering its options “in respect of its possible offer” after the British airline tentatively accepted a higher proposed offer from a rival bidder over the weekend.

Tour America and Cruise Holidays has announced a 30% increase in bookings for USA Cruise & Stay holidays, with Irish travellers continuing to embrace the value, convenience and variety offered by combining a Florida holiday with a Caribbean cruise.

Carnival Cruise Line has revealed details of its newest ship, Carnival Destiny – which is also the first of the company’s new Ace-Class ships – holding the traditional steel-cutting ceremony for the vessel in Italy at Fincantieri’s shipyard.

A new chapter in Ireland–China connectivity begins this summer as China Eastern Airlines launches a new non-stop service between Dublin and Shanghai. The route will commence on 20 July 2026 and operate three times weekly, providing Ireland with a direct link to one of Asia’s most important economic, cultural and tourism centres.

MSC Cruises has appointed Rob Scott to the new role of Senior Advisor, Guest Experiences & Growth Strategy – UK & Ireland; a newly-created role by the cruise giant.

Emerald Cruises & Tours has unveiled one of its most exciting deployments yet. Launching exclusively for November 2026, Emerald Cruises has introduced two new 13-Day Seychelles & Indian Ocean Adventure sailings aboard Emerald Kaia, the brand’s newest luxury yacht.

Riviera Travel has announced its newest ship MS Riviera Resplendence has officially returned from her maiden voyage along the Rhine River, taking guests on Riviera’s 7-day Rhine Cruise to Switzerland River Cruise itinerary.

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced double-digit growth across all key performance indicators for the second quarter of the year.

For many travellers, choosing a destination is no longer just about the weather, the scenery or the beach. Increasingly, holiday decisions are also shaped by the experiences available in-destination and the opportunity to enjoy personal passions while travelling. This trend is part of the wider growth of sports and active tourism, a segment that accounts for around 10% of global tourism expenditure and is expected to grow by 17.5% between 2023 and 2030, according to UN Touris

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World, a global initiative designed to identify and celebrate the landmarks and buildings created since 1801 that have had the greatest impact on Travel & Tourism, local communities and economic development, and continue to redefine the future of destinations around the world. For the first time in history, people around the world will have the opportunity to nominate and h