John Galligan hands Sandyford travel agency over to Jennifer Byrne in advance of retirement
After 40 years, veteran travel agent John Galligan has handed his business John Galligan Travel…
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InteleTravel launches UAE operation as part of expansion efforts
Part time home working organisation InteleTravel has launched its UAE operation on 29 June 2026…
TUI promotes Corfu as a trecommended summer destination from Ireland
TUI offers direct Dublin to Corfu flights in summer 2026 Packages start from €539 per…
Spain’s tourism agencies report a 5pc rise in bookings compared to 2025
Spain’s tourism agencies report a 5pc rise in bookings compared to 2025, signalling a return…
G Adventures launches away games soccer trips
More than 30 departures launch with first trips in October 2026. Trips include VIP seating,…
Value instead of volume: North American travellers prioritise longer higher spend trips – Virtuoso
Bookings from January to April rose 9pc while room nights grew 15pc. Sales increased 24pc…
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Cassidy Travel Dancing with the Sun returns to Benalmádena
Dancing with the Sun returns to Benalmádena in April 2027. Karen Byrne and Jake Carter…
Africa specialist Drifters Ireland launches adventure tours
Drifters Adventure Tours launched in Ireland. OTP Travel Services represents the brand. The company offers…
Princess Cruises hosts ship visits in Belfast
Princess Cruises is hosting ship visits in Belfast during June 2026 as part of its…
Ambassador cruise line hosts the trade at cruise information event in Belfast
Summertime Gardens of France & Holland, is the third of three Ambassador Cruise Line no-fly sailings…
Yes Insurance launches car hire excess insurance add-on for Irish Travel Agents
The product is available exclusively to travel agents. It covers damage, theft or loss of…
Click&Go holidays highlights accessible travel with new offerings
Click&Go Holidays promotes early communication with travel agents. Planning covers airports, flights, transfers, hotels and…
ITAA reveals more details of 2026 conference in Costa Daurada
The conference runs from 1 to 4 October 2026. It is based at the Blaumar…
Loveholidays celebrates ten years in Ireland with largest market share for online agencies
Loveholidays has been operating for ten years in Ireland. The company grew to the largest…
Dave Conlon wins TIGS President’s Day overall prize in Headfort
The TIGS President’s Day took place at Headfort Golf Club. Players tackled the Christy O’Connor-designed…
Booking.com generated €691bn in economic activity across Europe in 2025
Booking.com generated €691 billion in economic activity in Europe in 2025. The platform supports tourism…
Sandals resorts details upgrades to Jamaica properties
Sandals South Coast reopens on 18 November with new interiors. Sandals Montego Bay and Caribbean…
TUI launches direct flights to Zanzibar from Gatwick
TUI launches direct flights from London Gatwick to Zanzibar. Services run twice weekly during the…
TUI selects recommended family holiday destinations for summer
Lanzarote family deal from Dublin starts at €2,339 for 7 nights. Majorca all-inclusive option costs…
VIVA hosts Irish agents on 12-night Summer Magic from Basel to Vienna sailing
The trip covered the first three nights of a 12-night sailing. Agents visited Basel, Strasbourg,…
Leadership lessons in a crisis: Frosch Ireland team visit Shackleton Centre in Athy
Frosch Ireland team visited the Ernest Shackleton Experience. The centre is located in Athy, Kildare.…
Viajes El Corte Ingles reports strong business growth
Viajes El Corte Inglés, the travel division of Spanish retail giant El Corte Inglés, has…
G Adventures resumes Jordan tours as advice eases
G Adventures has become the latest operator to resume tours to Jordan, starting from 1…
Cloud9 Travel wins best travel agent award at Midlands 103 awards
Cloud9 Travel has won Best Travel Agent of the Year at the Midlands 103 Customer…
MSC Cruises hosts Irish travel agents on board Virtuosa
MSC Cruises has hosted Irish travel agents on board MSC Virtuosa in Cobh for a…
Loveholidays launches competition to celebrate its10th birthday in Ireland
Loveholidays marks 10 years in Ireland with a birthday competition. Ten winners receive €2,000 holiday…
Delegates arrive for Thailand Travel Mart in Pattaya
The event runs from 10 June to 12 June 2026 at the NICE Pattaya Convention…
Focus Group starts digital transformation programme with Mitchells and Butler
Focus Group partnered with Mitchells and Butlers on a digital programme. The Cisco infrastructure deal…
Egis appoints Mike Birch as transportation director
Egis appointed Mike Birch as Transportation Director. Mike brings over 35 years of experience in…
Exodus-led Travel Partnership launches campaign
Exodus Adventure Travels and Osprey launched the campaign on 8 June 2026. Selected creators join…
Destination2 launches affordable long haul holiday packages
Destination2 offers Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon from €1,709 per person. Sandals Grande Antigua packages start…
John Galligan reflects on 60 years in the travel industry
John Galligan worked continuously for nearly 60 years under constant pressure. He realised he had…
Travel Department launches summer guided holiday offers
The Lake Maggiore holiday departs 5 July for 7 nights at €1,169 per person. Lake…
Wendy Wu Tours expands cruise and tour collection
Demand for Wendy Wu Tours Cruise and Tour holidays increased 32pc. Japan bookings rose 60pc…
Travel Counsellors Ireland reveals 2027 Conference will take place April 8-9 in Lyrath
The conference is scheduled for 8 and 9 April 2027. It takes place at Lyrath…
Travel Centres agents complete fam trip to Alentejo
Fourteen agents joined the four-day trip. The group visited Porto Covo coastline. They toured Beja…
TUI shares five travel planning hacks for summer 2026
TUI offers summer 2026 holidays from €529 per person Book early with low deposit and…
MSC Cruises invites 200 agents onboard MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises has invited 200 agents from the UK and Ireland. The event occurs onboard…
Silversea introduces referral rewards for Irish agents
The campaign runs from 1 June to 31 July 2026. Existing agents refer new-to-Silversea colleagues…