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Hibernia Line Unveils Rachel Allen as Brand Ambassador & Culinary Partner
Hibernia Line - the brand new ferry service linking Cork to France - has announced a new partnership with renowned Irish chef, TV presenter and bestselling cookery writer Rachel Allen.
Aug 171 min read


Tourism NI Hails Success of Belfast Hosting Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann as 'Incredible Moment'
Tourism NI has hailed the success of Belfast’s inaugural hosting of the annual Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann as “an incredible moment” and said it looks forward to welcoming visitors back next year, when Belfast hosts the event for a second consecutive year. Newly released footfall figures show 1.6 million people were in Belfast city centre during the Fleadh. Throughout the eight days of celebrations, Belfast’s streets came alive with energy and creativity, and Tourism Northern I
Aug 171 min read


Qatar Airways Adds Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix Tickets to Passenger Stopover Packages
Qatar Airways Holidays has launched a new exclusive boost to its passenger stopover packages - the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026 package.
Aug 172 min read


Viking Cruises Opens Bookings for 2028-29 Ocean Voyages
Viking Cruises has announced that its 2028–2029 ocean voyages are now open for booking, featuring more than 700 new departure dates on 80 voyages, spanning 301 ports across 84 countries and six continents.
Aug 172 min read


Yes Insurance Urges Holidaymakers to Add 'Trip Disruption' Cover to Travel Insurance in Wake of Mount Etna Activity
As thousands of travellers face cancelled flights, airport closures and extended delays following ongoing volcanic activity at Mount Etna, Yes Insurance is urging holidaymakers to check whether their travel insurance includes Trip Disruption cover before they travel.
Aug 172 min read


VIVA Cruises' 'VIVA Boutique' Ship Reveals Shore Excursion Programme for Italy 2027
VIVA Cruises' 'VIVA Boutique' ship has unveiled the shore excursion programme for its 2027 Italy programme.
Aug 172 min read


US Travel Media Experiences Galway Pride During Island of Ireland Visit
Leading travel journalists and popular content creators from the United States have been visiting Galway, Mayo and Northern Ireland this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism NI. The journalists and content creators – whose publications and online platforms have a reach of millions of people – were here to soak up the atmosphere of Galway Pride and to learn about some of the many great things on offer here for their readers and followers to see and do
Aug 171 min read


Europe Reinforces Position as World's Leading Leisure Travel Destination
Europe has reinforced its position as the world's leading leisure travel destination, capturing one-third of all global leisure travel spending in 2025, according to new 2026 data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Aug 172 min read


Explore Worldwide Sees 74% Growth in Premium 'Explore Upgraded' Brand in 2 Years
Adventure holiday specialist Explore Worldwide is celebrating two years of strong growth for Explore Upgraded - its premium adventure collection combining the company's signature small-group adventures and expert tour leaders with enhanced accommodation, special welcome meals and standout destination experiences.
Aug 173 min read


A-ROSA River Cruises Celebrates 25th Anniversary & Unveils 2027 Brochure for International Markets
A-ROSA River Cruises has released the brochure for its 2027 anniversary season.
Aug 172 min read


Airbnb Sees Bookings and Revenues Surge from World Cup Boost
Airbnb has posted one of its strongest financial reporting periods in its history, with this summer’s FIFA World Cup driving one of its busiest years.
Aug 171 min read


Fairlawns Boutique Hotel: From Stately Home to Luxury Retreat
Fairlawns started life as the stately home of the Oppenheimer family before it became the beautiful property it has become under the custodianship of the “Thacker Family”, who initially bought it as a home but then couldn’t resist the option of producing a boutique hotel of significance and splendour. John & Anna were fastidious in their remit to produce an elegant, restful retreat in Sandton, a suburb of Johannesburg, a city of circa 12 million people. This they have achieve
Aug 142 min read


Oceania Cruises Spotlights Portfolio of Longer Duration Voyages
Oceania Cruises has highlighted its portfolio of longer duration cruises.
Aug 143 min read


Ovea Paros: Laid-Back Luxury in the Cyclades
Ovea Paros is a five-star island retreat bringing understated luxury and contemporary Cycladic style to the heart of Paros. Paros was recently named the No1 Island in the world by travel and leisure. And there is no better time than now to explore Paros. Getting to Paros is easy, you can fly into Athens and then take an internal flight of go by ferry. . Both would take 4 hours door to door to door from Athens This also allows you if you wish to do a twin holiday, city and Is
Aug 143 min read


9 Extraordinary Adventures with a Luxury Edge
As travellers look for adventure without compromising on comfort, flashpacking is putting a luxurious spin on the backpacking spirit – hiking by day, glamping or checking into boutique hotels by night and embracing freedom without sacrificing style, wellness or a great night’s sleep. From White Elephant Aspen offering a luxurious escape after a long alpine hike, to glamping sites in close proximity to the natural wonders of Yosemite National Park and Acadia National Park, her
Aug 145 min read


The Verdala: Luxury in the Heart of Rabat
Perched high in the emerald hills of Rabat, Malta, The Verdala Hotel is a sanctuary of calm that redefines Mediterranean luxury. During our Maltese escape, courtesy of Aer Lingus, Visit Malta, and AX Hotels, we were fortunate enough to experience this extraordinary adults-only wellness retreat, and it’s safe to say it left an indelible impression. From the moment you arrive, The Verdala’s serene energy envelops you. Every detail, from the soft earth tones of the interiors to
Aug 142 min read


National Geographic Signature with G Adventures Expands with 17 New Global Itineraries
National Geographic Signature with G Adventures has announced an expansion of its fast-growing high-end collection of expeditions with 17 new itineraries, responding to growing demand for travel that combines rare access, expert insight and meaningful connections with local communities.
Aug 144 min read


Tourism Ireland Hosts B2B Networking Event in Glasgow
Tourism Ireland brought a flavour of Ireland to Glasgow this week, hosting a special 'Taste of Ireland' networking event for 33 leading Scottish tour operators and travel agents. Seven tourism businesses from the island of Ireland took part in the event, which involved presentations and networking opportunities designed to showcase the very best of our tourism offering. The event provided a valuable platform for Tourism Ireland and its partners to remind the travel agents and
Aug 141 min read


Cassidy Travel's Natalie Creaven Wins Riviera Travel 'Book It. Win It. Take It.' Incentive Grand Prize
Riviera Travel has announced Natalie Creaven from Cassidy Travel as the grand prize winner of their recent “Book It. Win It. Take It.” trade incentive.
Aug 142 min read


Setting Sail in Style: Five Luxury Cruise Ships to Know
Each of these cruise lines offers a unique blend of luxury, comfort and exquisite destinations. Some have gourmet dining, the finest wines in the world, and sommeliers; others have 24hr concierge service for each of their guests, ensuring that you have the best experience off board and onboard. Some have butler service, Impressive Spas, even onboard helicopters to make the most of every destination. Onboard the Seabourn Quest in Alaska, you can feast on unlimited caviar or Sh
Aug 142 min read
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