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Cruise News
Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Launch 'CruisingPower' UK & Ireland Booking/Rewards Platform
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises have launched CruisingPower across the UK and Ireland, a game-changing travel trade booking, rewards, learning and marketing platform.
Quark Expeditions Lands at Snow Hill, Giving Guests Rare Access to Remote Emperor Penguin Colony
Quark Expeditions - the polar expedition cruise specialist - has once again reached the emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill, giving 137 guests the rare opportunity to stand among more than 4,000 breeding pairs and their chicks in one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife encounters.
Seabourn Introduces Destination-Inspired Caribbean Menu
Ultra-luxury line Seabourn has introduced a new menu of destination-inspired Caribbean culinary experiences aboard Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Quest, connecting guests more deeply with the places they explore.
MSC Cruises Celebrates Record Four Ships Sailing from PortMiami this Winter
MSC Cruises is celebrating four ships sailing from the MSC Miami Cruise Terminal this winter, marking a new record for the cruise line's operations at PortMiami.
Celebrity Cruises Looks Ahead to 2027 and Beyond
ITTN’s Katie joined key travel trade at the Celebrity Cruises dinner last night in Fire Steakhouse. Katie was lucky enough to sit down with Claire Stirrup, Senior Sales Director EMEA and Leigh Aslett, new Head of Sales for UK and EMEA, to talk about all things ocean and river!
Gebhard Rainer to Step Down as HX Expeditions CEO and Return to US
HX Expeditions has announced that its CEO Gebhard Rainer has decided to step down and return home to the US to be closer to his family.
Riviera Travel's Trade Loyalty Programme, 'Riv Rewards', Exceeds Expectations with Early Membership Surge
Riviera Travel has already welcomed thousands of travel agents into Riv Rewards within the loyalty programme’s first month, with the first members already reaching Silver tier as agents across Ireland & the UK continue to earn rewards on top of their usual commission.
Cunard Reveals Interior Design for Refurbished 'Queen Mary 2' Ahead of Return Next Summer
Luxury cruise line Cunard has unveiled the design vision for Queen Mary 2's interiors, which will welcome guests when the world's only ocean liner returns to service in May 2027 following a significant refurbishment.
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Emirates Trade FAM - From Sky-High Views to Beachfront Buzz: A Trade Insider’s Day in Dubai
For travel agents looking to build a seamless, high-impact Dubai itinerary for clients, combining iconic landmarks with the buzzing coastal energy of Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) is a winning formula.
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Luxury Travel
Qatar Executive Completes Fleet-Wide Starlink WiFi Installation
Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, has successfully completed the installation of Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire ultra-long-range fleet.
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IHG Expands UK Luxury Portfolio with 'The Hari London, Vignette Collection' in London's Belgravia District
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has opened The Hari London, Vignette Collection, in partnership with Harilela Hotels. Located in one of London's most prestigious post codes, the five-star boutique hotel joins IHG's first collection brand, further strengthening the company's luxury and lifestyle portfolio in the UK. Nestled in a quiet corner of Belgravia, The Hari London, Vignette Collection offers a more intimate way to experience the capital with Hyde Park, Knightsbridge and Buck
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Seabourn Introduces Destination-Inspired Caribbean Menu
Ultra-luxury line Seabourn has introduced a new menu of destination-inspired Caribbean culinary experiences aboard Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Quest, connecting guests more deeply with the places they explore.
14 hours ago
Cunard Reveals Interior Design for Refurbished 'Queen Mary 2' Ahead of Return Next Summer
Luxury cruise line Cunard has unveiled the design vision for Queen Mary 2's interiors, which will welcome guests when the world's only ocean liner returns to service in May 2027 following a significant refurbishment.
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Minor Hotels Appoints Magdalena Martorell GM of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort
Minor Hotels has appointed Magdalena Martorell as General Manager of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort.
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Business Traveller
Government Launches Tender for New Dublin-Derry Air Service
The Government has officially launched a tender process for a new Exchequer-funded air service between Dublin and City of Derry Airport.
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Emirates Wins Top Marketing Award at Global Performance Marketing Awards
Emirates has won Gold in the inaugural Best Travel, Leisure & Experience Campaign category at the 2026 Global Performance Marketing Awards.
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Ireland West Airport Posts Record Revenues on Back of Busiest Ever Year
Ireland West Airport - in Knock, Co Mayo – has posted pre-tax profits of €3.3m for 2025, the busiest year for the airport on record.
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Reservations Group Launches 'Reservations' Booking App
Reservations Group, formerly known as HotelPlanner, has launched its Reservations app into market, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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British Airways Signs Codeshare Agreement with Mexican Carrier Viva
British Airways has announced a new codeshare agreement with Mexican carrier Viva, giving customers greater choice and connectivity when travelling between Mexico, the UK and Europe.
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Sustainability in Travel
ANA Expands SAF Promtion Partnership with Chooose
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and CHOOOSE AS, a Norwegian software company providing software solutions for the lower-carbon fuel value chain, have expanded their partnership through a comprehensive agreement to enhance ANA's SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) Flight Initiative (SFI) Corporate and Cargo Programmes. Through this expanded partnership, ANA and Chooose aim to make participation in the SFI programmes more convenient for corporate customers while promoting a collaborative
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TUI Care Foundation Celebrates 10 years of Empowering Over 12,000 Tourism Entrepreneurs Worldwide
From restoring coral reefs in Indonesia and growing fresh produce in the arid landscapes of Cabo Verde, to preserving centuries-old Mayan craftsmanship in Mexico - local entrepreneurs are proving that tourism can be a powerful catalyst for local economic and community development. As the TUI Care Foundation celebrates its tenth anniversary, it also marks a decade of supporting local people with bold ideas to bring the benefits of tourism closer to the communities that make de
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SS United States Becomes World's Largest Artificial Reef & Premier Diving Location
The SS United States, once the fastest ocean liner in the world, took on her second life yesterday by becoming the world’s largest artificial reef.
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WTTC Welcomes EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed the European Commission’s first EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy, recognising it as an important milestone in positioning Travel & Tourism as a strategic pillar of Europe’s economy and strengthening its contribution to competitiveness, economic growth, employment, investment and regional development. The WTTC congratulated European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, and his team on
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Fincantieri, Eni & RINA Present Findings from 2nd Annual 'Sustainable Maritime Transport Outlook' Report
Energy, shipbuilding and certification giants Eni, Fincantieri, and RINA, have presented the second edition of the Sustainable Maritime Transport Outlook. The Outlook provides a global overview of solutions for decarbonising maritime transport, comparing different technology and fuel options in terms of their emissions reduction potential, maturity, infrastructure availability and the evolution of their Total Cost of Ownership through to 2050. The quantitative analysis is sup
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