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Cruise News
NCL Opens Bookings for Newest Ship 'Norwegian Bella' Ahead of May 2028 Debut
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has officially opened sales for its newest vessel, Norwegian Bella, which will debut as the grand finale of the Prima Class in May 2028.
VIVA Cruises Giving Away Gourmet Gift Boxes to Mark Launch of 2028 'VIVA Boutique' Programme
VIVA Cruises is giving away exclusive gourmet gift boxes worth up to €100 to mark the launch of its 2028 VIVA Boutique programme.
MSC Cruises Reveals Winter Itineraries for 'MSC Poesia' from Miami to Caribbean, Central & South America
MSC Cruises has announced the return of MSC Poesia to PortMiami for the Winter 2026/2027 season, offering guests a variety of 10- and 11-night itineraries to destinations across the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Virgin Voyages Promotes Matt Lebbern to Market Director for Europe & Australia/New Zealand
Virgin Voyages has promoted Matt Lebbern to Market Director for Europe and Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), effective immediately.
MSC Cruises Opens Bookings for 119-Night 2029 MSC World Cruise
MSC Cruises has officially opened bookings for its 2029 MSC World Cruise, inviting guests to embark on an extraordinary 119-night journey around the globe aboard MSC Magnifica.
Riviera Travel Launches 'Riviera Holiday Guarantee' for Customers & Agents
Riviera Travel has launched its new Riviera Holiday Guarantee, designed to give customers and travel agents greater confidence and reassurance when unexpected events significantly affect holiday plans.
Viking Cruises Names Seven Newest River Ships in Simultaneous Ceremony
Viking Cruises has announced the naming of its seven newest river ships during a simultaneous ceremony in Amsterdam that virtually connected locations across Europe and Egypt.
Globus Group Appoints Karen Cameron Sales Director of All Brands in UK & Ireland
Globus family of brands has announced the appointment of Karen Cameron as Sales Director, overseeing all trade activity for touring brands Cosmos Tours, Globus Journeys and river cruise line Avalon Waterways in the UK and Ireland.
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Irish Travel Counsellors Discover Authentic Heart of Alentejo on Portuguese FAM
A group of ten Irish Travel Counsellors are currently exploring the Portuguese region of Alentejo as part of an exclusive educational trip designed to showcase one of Portugal's most authentic and distinctive destinations.
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Luxury Travel
Visit Qatar to Showcase Qatar's Expanding Tourism Offering at WTM London
For the 12th year running, Visit Qatar is set to participate in World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, taking place from 3–5 November 2026 at ExCeL London, where it will showcase Qatar’s expanding tourism offering to international travel trade professionals, buyers and media.
11 hours ago
OROKO Travel Sees 46% Year-On-Year Surge in Egypt Booking Interest
Irish luxury travel specialist OROKO Travel has reported a 46% year-on-year increase in enquiries for Egypt, with private Nile sailings and individually guided journeys among the experiences drawing interest from its clients.
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Holland America Line Unveils New 'Bar 1873' for Upgraded 'Oosterdam' Ship
Holland America Line has unveiled Bar 1873, "a new signature gathering place where contemporary design, cocktails and live music bring more than 150 years of the cruise line's history to life".
1 day ago
Minor Hotels to Manage First Anantara Retreat in India
Minor Hotels has signed an agreement to manage Anantara Retreat Darjeeling Hills, the first Anantara Retreat in India.
2 days ago
South Lake Tahoe Named One of Expedia's '2027 Destinations of the Year'
South Lake Tahoe has been named one of Expedia’s 2027 Destinations of the Year, part of the company’s Unpack ‘27 trends report.
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Lufthansa Group Unveils Largest Route Expansion Programme Since Covid Crisis
Lufthansa Group has unveiled its biggest global route expansion programme since before the Covid crisis - with 10 new intercontinental connections, new European destinations and numerous frequency increases.
10 hours ago
Hilton Partners with Scandic Hotels Group to Accelerate Hilton Growth Across Sweden, Norway, Denmark & Finland
Hilton and Scandic Hotels Group, the largest hotel operator in the Nordics, have signed a strategic agreement to accelerate the growth of Hilton’s brands across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
12 hours ago
Daa International Selected as Developer and Operator of New Premium Passenger Service at Washington Dulles International Airport
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) has selected daa International - the international airport management and advisory business of the daa Group - to develop, lease and operate a new premium passenger service at Washington Dulles International Airport.
16 hours ago
Etihad and Southwest Airlines Announce Loyalty Scheme Partnership
Etihad and Southwest Airlines have announced a new loyalty partnership - starting next year - between their respective passenger reward schemes Etihad Guest and Rapid Rewards.
1 day ago
Lufthansa Beats Air France-KLM to Seal 49.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal
Lufthansa Group has been selected by the Portuguese Government as the successful preferred bidder for a minority investment in TAP Air Portugal.
6 days ago
Sustainability in Travel
Corporate Demand Could Support Up to 1.9 Million Tonnes of SAF by 2030, Study Suggests
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airbus, and Accenture have jointly released an SAF Environmental Attribute Certificate (EAc) Market study which estimates that corporate purchases could support between 1.0 million and 1.9 million tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2030, up from an estimated 323,000 tonnes in 2024. This is a strong demand signal for more SAF production, provided factors limiting corporate participation, such as unclear accounting r
5 days ago
IATA World Sustainability Symposium: Agreement on Stronger Green Alignment Between Airlines & Hospitality
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) have agreed to strengthen alignment on sustainability between the airline and hospitality sectors. The agreement, signed at the World Sustainability Symposium, will have an initial focus on the procurement of hotel services by airlines. Airlines and hotels face many similar environmental, social, and governance challenges. These include responsible procurement, environment
5 days ago
Intrepid Travel Unveils 80+ New Trips for 2027 Across All Categories
Intrepid Travel has unveiled over 80 new trips for 2027 across its Walking & Trekking, Cycling, Wildlife, Explorer, Expedition, Short Breaks, Family and 18-35s categories.
6 days ago
Radisson Accelerates Net Zero Plans with Four New Hotels in Sweden and Denmark
Radisson Hotel Group has ramped up its efforts to reach 100 Verified Net Zero hotels by 2030 with four new Radisson Blu hotels in Sweden and Denmark carrying the label. The three hotels now launched in Stockholm are: Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Stockholm, including Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm and Radisson Blu Arlandia Hotel, Stockholm-Arlanda. In Denmark, the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen is launched as a Ve
Oct 13
Shannon Airport Nominated for Green Impact & Passenger Experience Awards
Shannon Airport has been nominated in the Green Impact and Passenger Experience categories of the Aviation Industry Awards, recognising its focus on environmental responsibility and its commitment to delivering a high-quality, hassle-free passenger experience. The Green Impact nomination reflects a series of significant sustainability achievements at Shannon Airport, including the launch of Ireland's first on-airfield solar PV farm, a 54% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Oct 9
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