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Silversea Departs on Grand South Pacific Expedition; Previews Grand Mediterranean Voyage
Luxury cruise line Silversea has departed on its Grand South Pacific Expedition 2026 – a 77-day voyage from Fremantle (Perth), Western Australia, to Valparaiso, Chile, aboard Silver Cloud.
Aug 254 min read


Over 14,000 US Fans Descend on Dublin for Aer Lingus College Football Classic
This week Dublin becomes the home of American College Football as Texas Christian University’s (TCU) Horned Frogs and University of North Carolina’s (UNC) Tar Heels face-off. The Week Zero clash, the first game of the U.S college football season kicks off on Saturday, August 29th at 5.00pm at Aviva Stadium. Over 14,000 U.S. fans are travelling to Ireland, bringing the atmosphere of a major American sporting occasion to Ireland’s capital. Irish fans can still be part of the ga
Aug 254 min read


Hilton Becomes First Internationally Branded Hotel at Istanbul Airport with 100th Opening in Türkiye
Hilton has opened a new hotel at Istanbul Airport - making it the first international hotel brand to do so and marking its 100th property in Türkiye.
Aug 252 min read


Radisson Adds 4 Norwegian Hotels to 'Verified Net Zero' Programme
As part of its journey towards achieving its goal of 100 verified net zero hotels by 2030, Radisson Hotel Group has announced that its portfolio of Verified Net Zero Hotels in Norway has grown to four, with the launch of Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen; Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel, Trondheim; and Radisson Blu Hotel, Tromsø. They join the existing Radisson RED Oslo City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel, making them four of the world’s first Verified Net Zero Hotels. Th
Aug 253 min read


EasyJet Sees Huge Take-Up of Over-50s Recruitment Drive
EasyJet has revealed that since first launching its initiative to recruit older workers in 2022, the number of cabin crew over the age of 50 has now more than doubled (up 127%) at the airline, with over 60s almost quadrupling in numbers.
Aug 254 min read


Belfast City Airport Submits Application Notices for Next Phase of 2040 Master Plan
Belfast City Airport has submitted Proposal of Application Notices (PANs) to Belfast City Council and Ards and North Down Borough Council, setting out the next step in delivering its Master Plan 2040 vision.
Aug 254 min read


SAS Scandinavian Airlines Signs 3-Year Flight Service Deal with Energy Giant Equinor
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has signed a new three-year corporate agreement with its largest private-sector customer, Norwegian energy giant Equinor. The agreement, commencing 1 February 2027, marks a significant expansion of the collaboration, featuring increased route commitments and dedicated capacity across key domestic and international routes. The new agreement broadens the long-standing collaboration by expanding dedicated capacity and flight schedules tailored directly
Aug 251 min read


United Airlines adds 10 International Cities for 2027 in its Largest Expansion Ever
United Airlines has announced its largest international network ever, with 10 new international cities and three new routes across Europe and Asia.
Aug 252 min read


Holland America Line Introduces Poolside Live Music Areas as Part of Ship Enhancement Programme
Holland America Line has announced the introduction of new bandstands at the Lido Pool on its Oosterdam and Zuiderdam ships, creating dedicated venues for live music and entertainment in one of the ships' most popular gathering spaces.
Aug 252 min read


Spring Hotels & Starmus Launch Biggest-Ever Agent Incentive with Tenerife Experience up for Grabs
Spring Hotels has teamed up with Starmus to launch SPRING FOR THE STARS, its biggest-ever travel agent incentive, with a seven-night Tenerife experience for two up for grabs.
Aug 252 min read


Choose Chicago Appoints Meryl Press Vissel VP Communications & Content
Choose Chicago has appointed Meryl Press Vissel as Vice President of Communications & Content, a newly structured leadership role that will oversee the organisation’s communications, media relations and social media functions.
Aug 242 min read


Hurtigruten Expands Arctic Exploration Offering with 6-Day 'Northern Delights' Package
Norway-focused cruise line Hurtigruten has expanded its Arctic exploration offering with a new six-day tour ‘Northern Delights: Svalbard and Arctic Norway.’
Aug 242 min read


Scenic & Emerald Unveil 2026/2027 Europe Festive River Cruise Collections
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises & Tours have unveiled their 2026 and 2027 Europe festive river cruise collection.
Aug 241 min read


Food-Focused Cultural Tour Operator Walks and Devour Rebrands as WalksDevour
Walks and Devour, the travel company renowned for its expert-led cultural tours and food experiences - has announced the launch of WalksDevour—bringing its two businesses together under a single global brand and website at walksdevour.com.
Aug 242 min read


Aircoach Introduces Double-Decker Buses to Dublin Airport Route
Aircoach has announced the introduction of double-decker buses to its fleet for the very first time.
Aug 243 min read


Stena Line Announces 'Sips & Stories' Irish Whiskey Tasting Session Onboard 'Stena Adventurer'
Stena Line has announced an immersive Irish whiskey tasting session - called Sips & Stories - aboard the Stena Estrid ship, sailing from Dublin Port to Holyhead, this Saturday, August 29.
Aug 241 min read


MSC Completes Dragon Sculpture Centrepiece Installation on 'MSC World Asia'
MSC Cruises has announced the installation of the spectacular dragon sculpture aboard its newest flagship, MSC World Asia, is now complete, marking a key milestone as the ship moves closer to welcoming its first guests.
Aug 242 min read


Wild Frontiers Unveils New Small-Group Eclipse Tours to Ecuador & 'The Three Guianas'
Wild Frontiers - the award-winning B Corp adventure travel company - has launched two new small-group Eclipse tours to Ecuador and The Three Guianas: French Guiana, Suriname & Guyana as interest in night-sky travel continues.
Aug 243 min read


IAG Participates in Funding Round for US Electric Plane Maker Ampaire
International Airlines Group (IAG) - the owner of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling - has participated in the £14m (€16m) Series B funding round for Ampaire, working with the start-up to explore how hybrid-electric APU solutions could reduce aircraft fuel consumption on the ground. IAG has been joined by new and existing investors including DiamondStream Partners and Alaska Airlines, among others. Ampaire, which was part of IAG’s 2025 flagship open innovation pr
Aug 242 min read


ITAA-Backed Travel Industry Leadership Excellence Skills Programme Returns for 2026
Positive2Work Skillnet, in partnership with the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA), has announced the return of the certified Leadership Excellence in the Travel Industry Programme for 2026.
Aug 242 min read
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