Eurocopter EC130 incident in Nevada leaves three dead and four injured
First fatal Eurocopter EC130 crash since October 2016 Papillon gelicopters based out of Boulder City Nevada Three…
Yearly Archives: 2018
Turkish Airlines looks to growth in Dublin amid resurgence in holiday bookings
As reported by Travel Extra, Turkey has emerged as the comeback kid for Irish holidaymakers. The…
Greg Evans consultancy lands contract to promote luxury Maldives hotels in Irish market
Greg Evans’s travel consultancy firm is to handle sales and marketing for a leading luxury…
Irish hotel sales top quarter of a billion euro in 2017 amid 'positive' tourism outlook
Over a quarter of a billion euro was spent on buying Irish hotels last year,…
Irish tourism launches tweet to get a job career campaign
It’s a job interview with a difference – with one Irish tourism body looking to…
Slot problems for Norwegian second Dublin to Newburgh daily 8.30am flight
Norwegian to go double daily on Dublin to Newburgh Extra flight departs at 08:30.\ But…
Dublin Airport heading for 31.4m this year if 6pc rise in January figures is sustained
Dublin Airport is poised to rise above the 30m passenger mark this year after falling…
MD for Britain and Ireland Nick Longman to depart from TUI
Nick Longman, the Managing Director of TUI in the British and Irish markets, is to…
Trafalgar's Ruth Hilton to take over from Insight Vacations' Paul Melinis
The Travel Corporation said Trafalgar and CostSaver sales and business development director Ruth Hilton is…
Slieve League is best attraction at CIE Tours awards
National Heritage Award for Brú na Bóinne. Dromoland, Cabra Castle and Kee’s win hotel awards…
Ryanair says fares will FALL 3pc in 2018 as it reports Q3 profit
Fares wil not rise in 2018 Staff costs will rise €100m Ryanair warned investors to…
Ryanair to fly to Amman and Aqaba
10 routes to Amman 4 routes to Aqaba Ryanair is to fly 14 routes to Amman…
Cork Airport reports third year of January growth
Cork Airport has recorded a 5pc rise in passenger numbers for the first month of…
Worldchoice conference set for Saturday Nov 3 at Lyrath, Kilkenny
Worldchoice conference now an annual event Conference at Lyrath near Kilkenny Saturday November 3 Worldchoice…
Tour America's Mary McKenna runs for election to Dublin Chamber council
Tour American Managing Director Mary McKenna is to run for election to the council of…
Tourism trail launched to coincide with feast day of Saint Brigid
A new tourist trail dedicated to Ireland’s female patron saint, St Brigid, has been launched…
Dublin versus Mayo as both airports tied on three nominations in global digital awards
Mayo may finally get a bit of revenge over the Dubs – off the GAA…
Diageo's former Head of Lagers named new Marketing Director at Fáilte Ireland
Fáilte Ireland has appointed marketing veteran Niall Tracey to its senior management team as Director…
Ryanair wants to refund difference if competitors offer lower fares and increases bag allowance
Ryanair to refund difference +€5 if competitors offer lower fares increase in checked bag allowance…
Dublin Airport gets 48th carrier as Croatia Airlines announces route to Zagreb
Croatia Airlines is to operate a new twice weekly schedule from Dublin to the capital…
Irish Ferries replaces fastcraft Jonathan Swift with bigger vessel
A Spanish ferry company is set to buy the high-speed craft Jonathan Swift from Irish…
Three punters on a winning streak as Las Vegas pops up in Dublin
Las Vegas’s Heidi Hayes helped bring a bit of desert sunshine to wintertime Dublin after…
Fahy Travel and Ferrycarrig big winners at We Love Weddings group Irish Wedding Awards
Maura Fahy’s Fahy Travel in Galway and the Ferrycarrig Hotel were among the…
Joanna Gomez is travel agent of the year
MSC defeat Royal Caribbean for cruise line award First time awards for G Adventures and…
US, Spain and Portugal were the most-booked destinations in 2017 say travel agents
The US, Spain and Portugal were the most popular holiday destinations for Irish holidaymakers in…
Exclusive Barcelona holiday competition for Holiday World Show
The golden sands and dramatic coasts of Costa Brava have been welcoming generations of Irish…
Killarney Park beats Harvey's Point to Tripadvisor best hotel in Ireland award
Killarney Park wins best hotel, Harvey’s Point second Killarney Park 5th and Harvey’s Point 22nd in…
Exclusive: Boost for Irish tourism and airlines as Ireland brings in visa-free travel for UAE citizens
Tourism Ireland is to actively target the Emirati market this year after Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan…
Dublin Airport falls just short of 30m passenger mark but sets new record in 2017
Top 5 destinations: London, Amsterdam, Manchester, New York, Birmingham Busiest Day: June 30 – 108,000…
A beauty is born as WB Yeats is officially named at Irish Ferries ceremony in Germany
The completed hull of the new €150m Irish Ferries cruise ferry WB Yeats has been…
Dnata catering facility at Dublin Airport to create 60 jobs
Dnata to open catering facility at Dublin Airport Will employ 60 people. 320,000 meals…
Authority reveals Dublin handled 85pc of Irish flights in record year for aviation
The Irish Aviation Authority’s latest figures show that Dublin Airport handled almost 85pc of all…
Kildare aims to boost visitor numbers by 30pc through Ireland's Ancient East
Kildare is aiming to ramp up visitor numbers to the county on the back of…
Cathay Pacific leaders discuss direct Dublin service with Irish delegation
Tourism Ireland and DAA have met senior Cathay Pacific personnel, including Chairman John Slosar and…
Munster agents lined up for Cork Airport-backed travel fair
Leading travel agents and operators are lined up for this year’s Cork Travel Fair in…
Ethiopian celebrates 1m Irish passengers out of Dublin amid rising load factors
Ethiopian Airlines says Irish passenger uplift figures are up 37pc and load factors have increased…
Countdown on for Holiday World Show 2018
More than 1,000 travel professionals from over 55 countries will be attending this year’s Holiday…
Brittany Ferries announces Cork-Santander 2w no frills ferry service from April 29
Cork to Santander 2w to start April 29 10-year-old MS Asterion to be renamed Connemara First…
Spain displaces USA as second most popular tourist destination after France
France retains top spot Spain grows 13pc to finish narrowly behind JUSA slips to third…
Audrey Headon to represent Concezio Natale's Discover Puglia & Best Holidays in Italy
Audrey Headon to represent Discover Puglia Discover Puglia (founded in 2008) and Best Holidays in…