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Irish boxing legend Katie Taylor touched down in Dublin at the weekend, courtesy of Aer Lingus, ahead of her highly anticipated fight at Croke Park on 5 September.

ITTN's Sharon Jordan, Zoë Walsh and Lorraine Hales joined travel industry colleagues at the AWTE Summer Soirée, sponsored by CV Villas, in Café en Seine last night for an evening of catchups and celebration.

Leading luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has announced The Seven Continents by Private Jet: One Extraordinary World, a 28-day expedition running from 3 to 30 January 2028 that will become the first journey in the company's Private Jet programme to touch all seven continents in a single itinerary.

Viking Cruises has signed a contract for the construction of two new cruise ships with leading Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.

Riviera Travel hosted its Senior Leaders Lunch at The Westbury in Dublin yesterday, bringing together key agent partners and a hard hitting collection of its UK and Ireland leadership team to discuss performance, product development and future growth plans for the market.

14 Henrietta Street, Dublin City Council’s social history museum, has marked its European Heritage Award / Europa Nostra Award 2026 at an official presentation ceremony held at the museum during Heritage Week. The awarding of the 2026 European Heritage Award / Europa Nostra Award to this Dublin museum recognises 14 Henrietta Street’s work in citizens’ engagement. It celebrates the museum’s people-first approach to linking the history and architecture of the building with the

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has said it expects to reach the major milestone of one million members of its Sfeer passenger loyalty programme this month.

Iarnród Éireann has confirmed that it is to introduce a pilot catering trolley service on selected trains on the Dublin Heuston to Galway route from Monday coming 24th August 2026, operated by Irish company Sambos.ie. Some trolley services will be provided on services over the coming days in advance of the pilot commencing, for staff familiarisation purposes. The pilot will be for a six-month period, on a commercial basis without Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding to he

Viking Cruises has reported a strong performance for the second quarter of this year - the three months to the end of June - and has given a strong forecast for performance going into next year.

UNESCO Together, a new all‑island initiative, is bringing Ireland’s UNESCO‑designated sites into a single collaborative network for the first time. Led by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark, the project is fully funded through the PEACEPLUS Change Makers Programme and will run for two years, focusing on peacebuilding, reconciliation, youth engagement and shared heritage. Dublin will play a key role in shaping this n

Dublin Airport has been shortlisted in this year's prestigious Routes World Awards, which recognise excellence among the world's airports in the areas of route development, airline partnerships and aviation marketing.

G Adventures has launched a new flexible booking option for customers, going under the banner of Stay Flexy Adventure Plans.

CV Villas - the leading premium villa holiday specialist with over 50 years of expertise in curating exceptional holiday stays - has officially expanded its operations in Ireland.

Riviera Travel's latest booking data from the trade reveals the destinations and experiences driving the strongest growth across escorted touring and river cruising, helping agents identify where customer demand is and shape sales opportunities ahead of 2027.

Norway-focused expedition cruise business Hurtigruten Group has completed a comprehensive €430m refinancing of its debt facilities, establishing a long-term financing platform that lowers costs and improves financial flexibility.

Solo travellers are increasingly seeking wellness-focused adventures and meaningful connections, embracing these journeys for self-discovery and the flexibility to explore on their own terms. With the growth of solo travel worldwide, Kandima Maldives emerges as the ultimate island destination for solo female travellers. This active lifestyle resort offers a perfect blend of serene escapes and thrilling bucket-list activities. Kandima is home to tranquil beaches where you can

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has officially unveiled details of its newest and largest ship to date, Norwegian Aura, ahead of her inaugural voyage in May 2027.

MSC Cruises has announced updates for the Winter 2027/2028 season, enriching deployment in key regions - the Western Mediterranean and South Caribbean.

Shareholders of Irish Ferries owner Irish Continental Group (ICG) have, again, been urged to accept the proposed €1.2bn management buyout of the business.

Virgin Voyages recorded the biggest revenue day in its history on August 13, surpassing its previous record set during Black Friday 2025.