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Sabre to demonstrate agentic AI and the Mosaic Travel Marketplace at ITB Berlin 2026
Sabre Corporation returned to ITB Berlin 2026 with stands in Hall 5.1 and Hall 6…
Cunard launches Olivier Awards incentive for English agents
Cunard has launched a trade incentive tied to the fiftieth anniversary of the Olivier Awards…
TUI expands Manchester to Florida programme after Aer Lingus withdrawal
TUI will increase Orlando flights from Manchester this summer following Aer Lingus’ decision to close…
Virgin Voyages adds Dublin and Belfast visits to trade tour
Virgin Voyages has confirmed plans for its largest trade ship tour this summer, with more…
HERE are the SIX itineraries for the Brand USA destination immersion fam departing April 23
Brand USA has released the 2026 Destination Immersion itineraries (formerly known as MegaFam), for English…
ITB Berlin exhibition stands fully booked for 2026
ITB Berlin 2026, marking its 60th anniversary, has announced it is fully booked for next…
Destination2 brand launched in Irish market by American Holidays
https://youtu.be/P3bTyMS8iqw Destination2, a travel brand founded in England in 2018, has been launched in the…
KEY takeaways from day TWO of BIT 2026 in Milan
The second day of the Borsa Internazionale del Turismo (BIT) at Fiera Milano unfolded with…
AWTE reveals details of international women’s day event on March 12 in Dublin’s Opium
The Association of Women Travel Executives has confirmed its annual International Women’s Day celebration will…
IASI hosts flagship AGM, conference and awards in Galway
The Irish Accommodation Services Institute (IASI) held its flagship annual general meeting, conference, and awards…
Anthony Collins to depart from Topflight
Anthony Collins has confirmed his departure from Topflight Travel Group this month after more than…
Irish Travel Agents Association reports strong performance in 2025
The Irish Travel Agents Association has published its Annual Industry Barometer, confirming that the travel…
ECTAA and WEX enter two-year digitization partnership
ECTAA and WEX have entered a two-year strategic partnership to advance digital transformation and secure…
Florida Huddle 2026 opens in Orlando
Florida Huddle 2026, the official travel trade show for Florida organised by VISIT FLORIDA, is…
H&T 2026 trade fair opens in Málaga with 600 companies from hotel sector
The H&T (Hospitality Innovation Show) returns to FYCMA in Málaga from February 2–4, 2026, gathering…
Irish Travel Agents Association selects Costa Daurada for 2026 conference
The Irish Travel Agents Association confirmed that its 2026 Annual Conference will take place from…
On The Go appoints Charles Macon as Chief Financial Officer
Airport dining and hospitality operator On The Go (OTG) named Charles Macon as its new…
SUNRATE announces new alliance with Juniper Travel Technology
SUNRATE revealed a strategic alliance with international travel technology provider Juniper Travel Technology. The partnership…
Registration for RiverView 2026 closes on 3 February
CLIA London has confirmed registration for RiverView 2026 closes on 3 February subject to availability. …
HBX Group formerly Hotelbeds launches portal for hotels and agencies
HBX Group, formerly Hotelbeds, has launched its new Partner Portal to improve interactions for hotel partners…
HERE are the winners of the Irish Travel industry awards 2026
Six award winners made their first appearance on the podium at the Irish Travel Industry…
Travel Industry gears up for gala ceremony at Mansion house tonight with FORTY awards up for grabs
Pictured at the launch of the ITIA awards 2026: Maria Hourican, CEO of Business Exhibitions…
Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026 Accommodation Provider: Bookabed
Bookabed, operating as part of the global TBO network, has solidified its position as Ireland’s…
FITUR 2026 set to break records with 161 countries and 250k visitors
FITUR 2026 Tourism Fair FITUR 2026 hosts 161 countries and over 10,000 companies with a…
Spain’s tourism employment hits record high in 2025
Spain’s tourism sector achieved a historic milestone in 2025, with employment reaching 2.75m affiliated workers—equivalent…
FITUR preparations disrupted by deadly train collision in Córdoba
Major events at tomorrow’s upcoming FITUR 2026 tourism fair in Madrid have been postponed or…
Health tourism tour operator Ekol International Ireland records €125,000 profit
Ekol International Ireland Ltd achieved €125,000 profit in 2024. The entity supported Ekol Hospital’s medical…
Jeff Collins and Caroline O’Toole accept Travel Centres award in London from Celebrity Cruises
The citation praised the consortium’s clear commitment to technology and bold creative approaches that kept…
HERE are the Travel Industry Golf Society outings for 2026
Travel Industry Golf Society has announced its programme of outings for 2026 Thursday 16 April: Druids…
WATCH: Travel Department at 30 – Bob Haugh
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WATCH: Travel Department at 30 – Miriam O’Callaghan
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James Coughlan: Travel Department 30th anniversary celebrations at event in National Concert Hall
https://youtu.be/-DvIG6cLA5I James Coughlan, CEO of Travel Department, told the 30th anniversary celebrations for Travel Department…
Bob Haugh: Travel Department 30th anniversary celebrations at event in National Concert Hall
https://youtu.be/-DvIG6cLA5I Bob Haugh, founder of Travel Department, told the 30th anniversary celebrations for Travel Department…
Stephen Power Travel Department 30th anniversary celebrations at event in National Concert Hall
https://youtu.be/-DvIG6cLA5I Stephen Power of TD Active told the 30th anniversary celebrations for Travel Department at…
Claire Doherty Travel Department 30th anniversary celebrations at event in National Concert Hall
https://youtu.be/-DvIG6cLA5I Claire Doherty of Travel Department told the gathering to mark the 30th anniversary celebrations…
Nigel Flegg Travel Department 30th anniversary celebrations at event in National Concert Hall
https://youtu.be/-DvIG6cLA5I Nigel Flegg, chair of the National Concert Hall, told the 30th anniversary celebrations for…
WATCH: Travel Department 30th anniversary celebrations at event in National Concert Hall
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AE Expeditions appoints Madeline Georgiadis as global PR director
AE Expeditions has confirmed the appointment of Madeline Georgiadis as Global Director of PR &…
Cruise sales veteran Jo Rzymowska gets English civic honour
Irish born Jo Rzymowska received an English civic honour, the MBE, at Windsor Castle from…