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Hilton is expanding its presence in Ireland with a range of signings, openings and brand debuts, marking a significant step in its growth and building on its existing portfolio of eight hotels across six brands. The upcoming openings will create more than 150 jobs and will bring the number of team members working at Hilton hotels in Ireland to nearly 1,000. The growth is boosted by an agreement to bring DoubleTree by Hilton to Ireland with the conversion of a 156-room hotel i

August sees the return of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic to the Aviva Stadium for the first U.S. college football game of the 2026 season, known as ‘Week Zero’. The highly anticipated match between Texas Christian University’s (TCU) Horned Frogs and University of North Carolina’s (UNC) Tar Heels will take place on Saturday, 29th August at 5pm Irish Time.

Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Europe season, offering travellers more opportunities to explore the continent with expanded sailings across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and beyond.

ITTN and Viva Cruises Launch ‘Viva Moments – Photographer of the Year’ – An Agent Category in the Irish Travel Trade Awards 2026.

New figures published by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) show Shannon Airport recorded the strongest year-on-year passenger growth among Ireland’s major airports in June, with traffic increasing by 14% compared to the same month last year.Speaking today, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, Ray O’Driscoll said: “We are encouraged to see the recently published industry figures from ITIC showing Shannon Airport recording the strongest year-on-year passenger growth

Explora Journeys has officially named EXPLORA III in Barcelona, welcoming the brand’s first LNG-powered ship to the fleet and marking the halfway point in its vision of six extraordinary ships redefining ultra-elegant ocean travel – and has embarked on her maiden voyage to Lisbon. Following her early delivery in Genoa on 23 July 2026, EXPLORA III embarked on an exclusive Prelude Journey through the Mediterranean before arriving in Barcelona for today’s official Naming Ceremon

Atlas Ocean Voyages has unveiled Extraordinary Expeditions, a new collection of immersive extended voyages aboard Atlas Adventurer, the world’s first luxury expedition sailing yacht debuting in November 2028. Designed for travellers seeking deeper cultural discovery, each Extraordinary Expedition offers an enriched journey across Asia and Africa, paired with exclusive privileges available only to guests sailing these longer itineraries. The Grand Odyssey Expedition is an 128-

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has revealed details for Cruise Week, which this year will take place from September 14-20. The annual, agent-focused event is designed to promote cruising and help raise awareness of the holiday options available via media and promotions. Throughout the week, CLIA will encourage agents, cruise lines and industry partners to share their offers, advice and experiences. This can be carried out in-person at special Cruise Week events

ITTN’s Sharon Jordan sat down with Jackie Ennis, Vice President, Global Trade Development at Brand USA, to find out how the organisation is supporting travel agents and tour operators with free training, itinerary planning tools and marketing resources.

The MSC Foundation and Asociación Vellmarí have launched “Shallow Bays of the Mediterranean”, a new three-year programme combining restoration, marine education and community engagement.

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - MARCH 15: CEO Carsten Spohr gestures during the annual results press conference of Lufthansa AG at Lufthansa Aviation Center on March 15, 2018 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images) Lufthansa Group has said uncertainties over its full-year performance, for 2026, “remain high” despite it posting a strong second quarter showing. The German aviation group managed to post an operating profit of €383m for the three months to t

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world’s largest celebration of traditional Irish music and culture, is taking place in Belfast for the first time ever this month.

Azamara Cruises has partnered with American Wine School to introduce an exclusive onboard enrichment experience: the WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines presented by American Wine School. Launching on select sailings beginning aboard Azamara Quest in December 2026, where guests will also be among the first to experience the latest enhancements introduced through the brand’s fleet-wide Azamara Forward renovation initiative, the programme gives guests the unique opportunity to earn a

Emirates is set to engage with its corporate clients, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and travel management companies at the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention in Chicago, running from 3 to 5 August. Emirates’ participation in the travel exhibition will enable the airline to provide meaningful insights into its initiatives, premium products and services designed to meet the needs of its growing corporate travel segment. Emirates welcomes all visito

Airline group IAG has posted a net profit of €1bn for the first half of 2026 - almost 21% down on a year-on-year basis -competition, geopolitical unrest and increased operational costs for the slump. The group - which owns Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling - did, however, see revenues increase by 1% to just over €16bn, and stressed that it remains confident about its future prospects. IAG chief executive, Luis Gallego, said: “With these results IAG has again dem

MSC Cruises has revealed new retail offerings onboard its MSC World Asia ship. Whether searching for the perfect gift, a luxury statement piece, or a unique keepsake, guests will find a curated collection of boutiques and world-renowned brands all in one dynamic shopping destination at sea.​ Guests can experience the lively outdoor World Promenade, where luxury boutiques line the open-air waterfront setting, and the elegant indoor World Galleria, where shopping, entertainment

Holland America Line has opened bookings for Zuiderdam's first collection of voyages following the ship's transformation through Holland America Evolution, the cruise line's largest fleet investment in its 153-year history. The ship's enhancements will debut April 2, 2028, as Zuiderdam returns to service in the Mediterranean before spending the summer sailing from Amsterdam on voyages throughout Northern Europe and Iceland. From the vibrant cities and coastal cultures of Sout

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced reimagined spaces and additions to its Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem ships, including the brand-new adults-only Vibe Beach Club and an enhanced Thermal Suite in the award-winning Mandara Spa and Salon. “Listening to our guests and delivering exceptional experiences across our fleet is at the heart of what we do,” said Marc Kazlauskas, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “These recent transformations bring some of our most beloved a

The Lufthansa Group has announced a number of senior leadership appointments across its brands - particularly Edelweiss, Eurowings and Lufthansa City Airlines. Edelweiss Edi Wolfensberger will become the new CEO of the Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss as of 1 October 2026. He will succeed Bernd Bauer, who is leaving the Lufthansa Group. Edi Wolfensberger has served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Eurowings to date. The Swiss national began his career in the aviation indust