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EasyJet has finalised a new partnership with aviation technology provider i6 Group to deploy its eHandshake digital refuelling platform across the airline's network, modernising the way fuel is ordered, delivered and verified. Specifically, EasyJet will integrate i6 Group's eHandshake technology into its existing ETechlog pilot platform, enabling easyJet pilots to order and confirm fuel digitally, giving them more accurate information to reduce fuel consumption and cut emissi

Chapitre Six is an independent, owner-led collection of individually designed boutique properties across Paris, the Riviera, Barbizon and Megève, with new openings planned in Courchevel (December 2026) and Cannes (Summer 2027).

Five-star resort and member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Carlisle Bay Antigua is continuing its multimillion-dollar renovation with the second phase set to debut in October 2026.

Viking Cruises has taken delivery of the company’s newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Ptah. The delivery ceremony for the Viking Ptah took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. Viking Cruises has taken delivery of the company’s newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Ptah. The delivery ceremony for the Viking Ptah took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the World Governments Summit Organisation (WGS), an initiative of the Prime Minister’s Office of the United Arab Emirates, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that marks a new era of public-private sector collaboration to shape the future of Travel & Tourism.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has opened bookings for its Summer 2028 itinerary season, featuring over 450 voyages across 20 ships, giving travellers early access to popular destinations with the cruise line’s global deployment.

Luxury and expedition cruise specialist, Seabourn has opened bookings for its winter 2028-2029 Caribbean season.

Belfast International Airport has been rated ‘Very Good’ in the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) Airport Accessibility Report 2025/26, placing Northern Ireland’s largest airport among the top-performing airports in the UK for the quality of assistance provided to disabled passengers and those with reduced mobility.

Aer Lingus is accelerating the rollout of Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet, as customers embrace the introduction of the free, innovative technology to stream, work and game onboard at 35,000 feet.

MSC Cruises has announced a significant wellness addition to its MSC World Asia ship.

Global hospitality giant IHG Hotels & Resorts has posted a strong performance for the first half of the year. The group - which owns the likes of Holiday Inn, InterContinental, Vignette Collection, Crowne Plaza, Ruby Hotels, and Iberostar - saw global RevPAR (revenue per available room; a major growth metric in the hotel industry) jump 4%, year-on-year. The first six months of 2026 also saw IHG generate €1.25bn in revenue; a 7% improvement on the first half of 2025. Operating

Air Canada has achieved IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries certification for shipments with Air Canada Cargo, further strengthening its specialised cargo capabilities and reinforcing its commitment to safety, compliance and operational excellence. The certification validates Air Canada’s adherence to globally recognised standards for the safe handling, storage and transportation of lithium battery shipments, a growing segment of the global air cargo market driven by demand from indu

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced details of its 2027 RiverView Conference, which will celebrate the event's 15th anniversary with a two-night sailing through three of the Danube's iconic capitals. Taking place from March 5-8, delegates will be hosted onboard one of three ships - AmaSofia, Riviera Radiance or VIVA TWO - each sailing a two-night cruise from Budapest to Vienna, offering breakfast, dinner and entertainment. Delegates will also get to ex

Park Hotel Kenmare has announced the opening of Landscape - a 900m₂ spa and wellness destination that marks one of the most significant developments in the hotel’s 129-year history. Landscape is built on a simple belief: that our relationships to the land, to water, to nature, to ourselves, and to one another, are what determine how well we live. The outer landscape of is understood here not as a backdrop, but as a powerful, active ingredient. “We wanted to create something

Tourism chiefs want the Government to commit to a €50m investment package, for the industry, in the October Budget. Ahead of the Budget 2027 announcement, due on October 6, the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) - the representative body for the inbound and domestic tourism industry - has called for investment to further diversify Ireland's tourism offering. That, it said, should cover boosting AI readiness, growing business tourism attractiveness and pushing a culin

Lufthansa Group has formally announced it is going live with its new onboard high-speed passenger WiFi service from this month. Next week, a Lufthansa Group aircraft will take off for the first time equipped with the fastest in-flight internet connection for passengers currently available. A Lufthansa Airbus A320neo will be the first to offer the new product. Guests will experience an internet bandwidth above the clouds that, in many cases, is faster than their internet conne

MSC Cruises has announced it will bring Halloween to life across its fleet this October, with a full programme of themed entertainment running on every ship from the 1st to the 31st of October. The line-up includes parties, quizzes, arts and crafts and live shows for guests of every age. With the entertainment built into the sailing and included in the fare, there’s no planning required, so families can simply turn up and take part, whether that’s a dance lesson, a costume co

The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) has unveiled the agenda for its Global Summit in Paris (8-9 Dec 2026), bringing together senior leaders from hospitality, finance, technology and sustainability at a critical moment for the sector to tackle the industry's most pressing challenges. As hospitality faces rising climate risk, shifting regulation, cost pressure and rapid technological change, the Global Summit will focus on the partnerships, insights and practical

TUI has said it is continuing to perform “well” in a “volatile market” and is noticing a customer trend of later booking behaviour. The global holiday giant said, in its latest trading update, that group revenue for the year to date is around €14.5bn; down 1.6% year-on-year; while underlying earnings are around €40m ahead at €123m. It said its products and business model have remained “resilient” – with good showing from the TUI Musement, Hotels & Resorts, and Cruises divisio

Following its recent refurbishment, and five-star accreditation The Great Southern Killarney, part of Scally Hotel Collection, has unveiled a range of new offers for guests, via a new programme of ‘Untamed Adventures’. From outdoor pursuits, such as falconry and foraging, to poetry reading, yoga classes and luxury boat tours on world famous waters, this luxury hotel in the heart of Killarney, County Kerry, offers guests countless opportunities to immerse themselves in authen