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IAA Launches Air Passenger Awareness Campaign as 50% Claim Not to Know Their Rights
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has launched an awareness campaign to protect consumers and to familiarise themselves with their legal rights in the event of flight delays, cancellations, or overbookings.
Aug 192 min read


MSC Foundation Completes Further Phase of Coral Restoration in Bahamas
The MSC Foundation has completed a further phase of coral restoration in The Bahamas, outplanting 32 nursery-grown fragments of critically endangered elkhorn coral on a reef near Browns Cay, bringing the total number of corals planted to 285, through its Super Coral Reefs Program. With marine scientists forecasting high ocean temperatures later this summer, the Foundation has also taken the precautionary decision to retain additional coral fragments in underwater nurseries un
Aug 192 min read


Explore Worldwide Reaches Milestone of 50 'Positive Impact Experiences' Across Global Portfolio
Explore Worldwide - the award-winning small group adventure operator - has reached more than 50 Positive Impact Experiences (PIEs) across its global portfolio, as demand increases for more meaningful and positive travel experiences, and is already looking for more.
Aug 194 min read


Club Travel Buys NI's Clubworld Travel, Marking 3rd Acquisition in a Month
Club Travel has acquired Clubworld Travel, one of Northern Ireland’s most established and respected travel businesses.
Aug 192 min read


Cork Airport Survey: European Capitals, New York & Direct Belfast Route Top Passenger Wish-Lists
European capital cities and New York - and a direct Cork to Belfast route - have emerged as the top priorities for future connectivity from Cork Airport for business travellers, according to the results of Cork Chamber’s Cork Airport Survey 2026.
Aug 183 min read


TUI Musement Unveils Range of Premium Dining Cruises on London's River Thames
TUI Musement, the global Tours & Activities business of TUI, has launched a new range of premium dining cruises on the River Thames.
Aug 182 min read


Regent Seven Seas Cruises Reveals Crystal Light Installation for New 'Seven Seas Prestige' Ship
Luxury line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed details of a stunning new crystal light installation that will debut aboard newest ship Seven Seas Prestige when she launches in December 2026.
Aug 183 min read


National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Expands to Europe with Inaugural River Itinerary
Expedition cruise specialist National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has officially launched its inaugural European river expedition, with this week's departure of the Holland & Belgium: Medieval History & Scenic Waterways itinerary.
Aug 182 min read


Management at Irish Ferries Parent Not Budging on Takeover Offer Price
The consortium behind the proposed €1.2bn management buyout at Irish Ferries parent, Irish Continental Group (ICG) has said it will not increase its offer, despite claims from certain shareholders that it hugely undervalues the business.
Aug 181 min read


Cork Airport Unveils PRM Engineering as Official Time Partner in First Such Deal in Ireland and UK
Cork Airport has announced PRM Engineering as its new Official Time Partner, a strategic brand partnership that will see the company become the exclusive brand partner associated with Cork Airport’s Flight Information Display Screens.
Aug 182 min read


Solmar Villas Expands Trade Sales Team & Launches Winter Sun Offer
Solmar Villas has expanded its trade sales team, with the appointment of Charlotte Slocomb in the role of Sales Executive. The appointment follows that of Lewis Cooper, who was named Head of Distribution last month.
Aug 183 min read


Airbnb Provides Free Emergency Housing for Colombia Earthquake First Responders
Airbnb - via its non-profit humanitarian division, Airbnb.org - is providing free emergency housing for first responders supporting relief efforts after the recent magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia.
Aug 182 min read


USA's Largest Irish Culture Gathering - Milwaukee Irish Fest - Kicks Off 45th Annual Edition
The 45th annual Milwaukee Irish Fest – the largest celebration of Irish culture and heritage in the United States – has been taking place on the shores of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin. The four-day festival – which has a large attendance of more than 130,000 visitors – was an ideal opportunity for Tourism Ireland to showcase the island of Ireland as a superb holiday destination to our important Diaspora audience and people with an interest in Ireland, inspiring them to begin pl
Aug 181 min read


Germany Showcases Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way in TV Travel Show
The Wild Atlantic Way was showcased recently in a popular German travel documentary series called Wunderschön (which roughly translates as ‘absolutely beautiful’). The special Ireland episode was seen by over 500,000 people across Germany on the public TV network WDR. It will air on other TV channels over the coming months, reaching an estimated 3 million viewers in total. Filming took place here last summer and was supported by Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The episode
Aug 181 min read


AAT Kings Launches 2027-28 Australia/New Zealand Itineraries
AAT Kings - the leading Australia and New Zealand escorted tour operator - has launched its 2027/28 season itineraries.
Aug 184 min read


Riviera Expands Amanda Docherty Head of Trade Role to Include Ireland
Riviera Travel has announced expanded roles for two of its senior executives.
Aug 182 min read


EXPLORA III Makes Maiden Port Call to Southampton
EXPLORA III, the third ship in the Explora Journeys fleet, made her maiden call to Southampton, welcoming 30 travel advisors from across the UK travel trade community on board to experience the ship first-hand.
Aug 182 min read


Scenic Group Strengthens US and LATAM Trade Links with Two Senior Sales Appointments
Scenic Group - the parent company of Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises & Tours - has announced two key appointments to its US and Latin America sales organisation, welcoming Marilyn Cairo as Vice President of Sales & Trade Relations and Nicole Shrem as Key & National Accounts Manager.
Aug 183 min read


SAS Scandinavian Airlines to Start Direct Copenhagen-Mumbai Route in October
SAS has announced a new year-round direct route from Copenhagen to Mumbai, marking the airline's return to India after 17 years.
Aug 172 min read


EU Approves €300m State Aid Package to Fund SAF Development in the Netherlands
The European Commission has approved nearly €300m in State Aid packages to the Netherlands for the funding of the country’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and project development plans. Approximately $335m (€290m) has been approved for various projects – with a dual focus on production and early-stage project development. According to the EU, projects that receive grants have the combined capability to produce around 285 kilotonnes of SAF per year – enough green f
Aug 171 min read
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