IATA pushes back against new aviation tax proposals
IATA has expressed disappointment at the recommendation of the GSLTF to target air transportation for…
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Dublin airport reports RECORD 36.4m passengers in 2025 Fitzwilliam hotel returns to profit after refurbishment…
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
https://youtu.be/-DvIG6cLA5I
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…
AE Expeditions launches 35th anniversary offer for travel agents
AE Expeditions is marking 35 years in business with a special offer for UK agents…
Shortlist announced for 2026 Irish travel Industry awards
Pictured at the launch of the ITIA awards 2026: Maria Hourican, CEO of Business Exhibitions…
UPDATED: THIRTY years in business – Travel Department celebrates at event in National Concert Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DvIG6cLA5I Travel Department has celebrated its 30th birthday at an event in the National Concert…
Travel trade reports strong start to 2026
Irish travel agents have reported a surprisingly robust beginning to bookings in 2026, countering industry…
Applications open for Fáilte Ireland regional festival and events fund 2026
Fáilte Ireland fund open for 2026 Longford festivals and events. Events from 1 January to…
Riviera announces date and venue of 2025 agent awards
River cruise specialist Riviera Travel has confirmed the date and venue for its second annual…
Travel firms boost apprenticeship intake
An increasing number of companies within England and Scotland’s travel industry such as like Hays…
Sunlounger travel promotes Nikki Winsor to key role
Sunlounger Travel has announced the promotion of Nikki Winsor to Retail Development Manager, recognising her…
Travel Centres expanded by five shops through acquisitions
Travel Centres, a travel trade consitrium, has grown membership by five shops due to a…
WATCH: Dublin Airport’s famous Dermot dispenses good cheer at Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FgJqeyptoIU
GALLERY: Travel Agents chasing Santa Claus in Budapest 2003
It is hard to imagine it now, but the Hungarian Tourist Board once had a…
Historic HF Holidays appoints Simona Zaliskeviciute as Overseas Product Manager
HF Holidays has appointed Simona Zaliskeviciute as Overseas Product Manager. Zaliskeviciute brings 20 years of…
KT Travel wins Dundalk Business Award
Louth County Council has named KT Travel Business of the Month for December. The agency…
Advantage Travel Partnership reports 27pc surge in summer 2026 bookings
Members of Advantage Travel Partnership are celebrating a strong start to wave season, with summer…
Strong outlook for Spanish travel agencies over Christmas period
Spanish travel agencies have projected positive bookings for the Christmas and New Year holidays, anticipating…
Luxe Lifestyle group hosts Christmas party in county Louth
The Luxe Lifestyle Group held their Christmas party at Kilsarqan House in county Louth on…
AWTE hold annual Christmas networking event in Dublin as Olwen McKinney chairs new committee
The Association of Women Travel Executives has held ts annual Christmas networking event in Dublin,…
Jeff Collins’ Best4Travel acquires John Bergin’s Skytours
Best4Travel is continuing its expansion by acquiring Skytours leisure business and DiscountTravel.ie. The acquisition increases…
Peru tourism targets 25pc growth from Ireland over next two years
PromPeru, the national tourism board of Peru, hosted a promotional event in Dublin to present…
Riviera Travel reveals Primed for Peaks resoruces for agents
Riviera Travel has launched its “Primed for Peaks” module providing campaign assets, selling tips, and…
US DOT drops $16.7m fine against American Airlines over disability issues
The US Department of Transportation waived a $16.7m penalty against American Airlines on December 11,…
Expedia group set to acquire TIGETS activities platform
Expedia Group has announced its intent to acquire Dutch activities specialist Tiqets on December 11,…
FITUR 2026 gears up for record fair in January
Madrid will host the next edition of FITUR from 22-26 January 2025, positioning the event…
TUI reports stronger than expected results and forecasts revenue growth of 4pc in 2026
Europe’s largest tour operator TUI has reported preliminary full-year results for 2025 above guidance but…
Closing date for entry to 2026 Irish Travel Industry Awards extended to Thursday
The closing date to enter the ITAA Member Awards has been extended to Thursday next,…
Beverleigh Hart takes up Vice President Role at bedbank TBO
Beverleigh Hart is assuming the position of Vice President for Sales and Marketing at TBO.COM,…
Holiday World Show partners with charity Oscar’s Kids
Holiday World Show partners with charity Oscar’s Kids’ fundraiser, Evan’s World of Wonder Fund for…
Riviera Travel reports 115pc year on year increase in Ireland
Riviera Travel reported a 115pc year on year increase in Irish passenger numbers to 30…
ILTM Cannes 2025 sees 10,000 attendees schedule 100,000 meetings
The 24th edition of ILTM Cannes recorded 10,000 attendees and scheduled over 100,000 meetings. More…
Revised Package Travel Directive to include new definition of package and removal of constraints
The European Council and European Parliament has reached a provisional political agreement on a revision…