ACI Europe sees two speed market emerging as non-Eu airports decline again
EU airports up 6.8pc Non-EU airports down 5.5p Dublin third fastest growing in category 1, up…
Yearly Archives: 2016
Dublin Airport main runway reopens for night flights
R10/28 operational again Thursday night Investigation and grass cutting Dublin airport’s main runway R10/28 will be operational again…
IAA reports ‘Record Traffic in Irish Airspace’
Flights up by 7.4% (107,895) nationally for August Dublin up 9.6% (to 19,872) Shannon up…
Emirates to charge $25 for seat selection
Emirates to charge $25 for seat selection Considering introducing economy class plus Emirates have posted…
Flights cancelled as French ATC goes on strike for 14th time in 2016
ATC on strike for 14th time this year Smaller impact than previous strikes At least…
Ryanair on course for 117m passengers in 2016, guidance raised to €1,425m
Guidance stil on target despite second half uncertainty Range of €1.375m to €1.425m Full year traffic…
Buses will NOT be running on culture night after all, Dubin bus strike hits the premier event of the year for visitor attractions
172,000 attend culture night events in Dublin Bus shuttes were to run every 20 minutes…
The cost of NOT being in Schengen: Indian & Chinese visitors are 20pc of what they should be
European tourism has grown ten-fold since Schengen in 1995 Irish tourism from emerging markets…
Dublin Council gives go-ahead for Tony Fernandes’ €20m redevelopment of the Ormond Hotel
AirAsiaX boss behind hotel development Beds reduced form 170 to 121 height reduced form 6…
Roberto Martinoli is new CEO of Silversea cruise line
Roberto Martinoli CEO of Silversea cruise form Sept 19 Formerly Norwegian COO Roberto Martinoli will become…
Ballinasloe horse fair drops music event & other activities
Sulky racing dropped from programme last year Protests have caused other events to be dropped…
Another lifeboat drill results in a fatality: questions raised over cruise industry duty of care to crew
Harmony of the Seas lifeboat drill accident Crew member dies The cruise industry is in…
Shannon Airport security system on 10-week trial could halve screening time at airports worldwide
Security screening time cut in half System combines EU and US into one check-point Shannon…
Cinven and CPPIB purchase Hotelbeds from TUI for $1.32bn
Cinven and CPPIB purchase Hotelbeds Leads investment on technology, innovation and distribution Cinven and Canada…
Travelport to create Travelport Digital, Fiona Shanley Chief Customer and Marketing Officer
Travelport is to create of Travelport Digital Fiona Shanley is new Chief Customer and Marketing Officer, Travelport is…
AerCap leases its first A320Neo to Tijuana-based Volaris
AerCap leases first A320Neo to Volaris AerCap fleet now 1,637 The IFSC based leasing company…
Aer Lingus shortens boarding time by 7 minutes & sharpens punctuality record
Boarding time reduced to 7 minutes Sel tag check in now takes average of 3…
2 rivercruise crew dead as Viking Freya hits bridge in Erlangen,
2 crew members from Hungary died Wheelhouse not lowered to clear the bridge Viking River Cruises’…
Atlanta, Beijing and Dubai now the most used airports in the world
Atlanta world’s busiest, followed by Beijing and Dubai Heathrow slips to 6th, Istanbul up…
Ethiopia increases Toronto to 4w via Dublin, but no pick-ups in Ireland
Ethiopia increases Toronto to 4w December 19 2016 to January 29 2017 Wil not pick…
Christophe becomes chief digital and innovation officer at Emirates & other news from the aviation industry
Emirates confirmed that Howth-domiciled former Aer Lingus CEO Christophe Mueller is joining as chief digital and innovation officer.…
Gillian & Gordon’s TIGS triumph & other news from the travel trade
Gillian Lowry and Gordon Penney were the prize winners at TIGS captain’s day outing to Killeen Castle, the Jack…
Dalata’s €13.2m investment & other news from the hotel industry
Dalata is to buy the Maldron in Cork for €8.1m & invest €13.2m in hotel development and…
Sri Lanka Malaria free & other news from the world of travel
Sri Lanka, which this week declared itself malaria-free after meeting the criterion of going three years…
Oyster festival at Ardmore & other news from the Food & Beverage Industry
Six oyster suppliers brought their wares to Cliff Town House to promote the oyster festival at Cliff House…
New cruises direct from Dublin & other news from the cruise & ferry industry
Royal Caribbean is looking for a teacher from South Florida to become godmother for Harmony of the Seas, which…
Richard E launches Tourism Ireland campaign & other news from Ireland’s tourism industry
Richard E Grant launched Tourism Ireland’s €9m autumn campaign targetting late-season travellers including two new online videos…
Six month old water skier & other trending travel videos
Cowabunga, kid! Our video of the week shows the world’s youngest water skier, six months and 10…
Life as it was- Bunratty holding an American Wake
Shannon Heritage are re-enacting an American Wake Shannon Heritage are re-enacting an American Wake at…
August was record month for Irish aviation, Peak of 2008 passed for first time
August was record month for Irish aviation Peak of 2008 passed for first time Ireland’s…
Royal consolidates drinks package at $55, tips no longer included
Royal Caribbean drinks package only available at $55 Gratuities no longer included Royal Caribbean has consolidated its…
Carnival corp orders three 5,200 pax cruise ships for Carnival & P&O
Carnival Corp orders two 5,200-capacity ships LNG powered for lower emissions To be built in…
Celebrity offer 40 itineraries in Europe 2017, 61 overnight stays in 19 cities.
Celebrity concentrates on Europe 40 itineraries in 19 cities Celebrity Cruises will focus its 2017…
Hurtigruten to build the world’s first expedition ships with hybrid propulsion
Hurtigruten to use hybrid propulsion Addition of two expedition ships will bring fleet to 6 Plus…
Emirates says honeymoon bookings up 34pc, Mauritius & Bali most popular
Emirates say honeymoon bookings from Ireland up 34pc Mauritius and Bali are most popular destinations The most…
Business tourism growing by 7pc per year
Connect16 showcase in the RDS on September 28th 2016 Business worth 669m per year to…
Aiguille du Midi passengers rescued after night in a cable car
The last of the 110 passengers trapped in cable cars at an altitude of 3,800…
Dog-tor Livingston, I presume? Scotland crowns ambassadog.
In the face of ruff competition, George the golden retriever is titled ‘Scotland’s Ambassadog’ of…
Dubai Parks and Resorts announce ticket pricing
Dubai Parks and Resorts announce daily ticket prices Theme park opens on October 31 with…
Royal Caribbean seek South Florida teacher as Godmother for Harmony of the Seas
Royal Caribbean seeking godmother for Harmony of the Seas South Florida residents can suggest living women…