Ashford Castle wins 5 sustainability awards from Quartz Inn
Niall Rochford and Paula Carroll of Ashford Castle Ashford Castle, owned by Red Carnation Hotels,…
Yearly Archives: 2023
2023 BTJA awards presented for travel journalism
Andy Hoskins The BTJA awards were presented at a function in London, for travel journalism. …
New outdoor dining area launched in Carlingford
Joan Martin county manager in Louth Louth County Council announced the launch of a new…
Vail Resorts buys Crans-Montana mountain in Switzerland
Kirsten Lynch CEO of Vail Resorts Vail Resorts is acquiring Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland…
Here are ALL the 4,000 nominees for 285 awards at the World Travel Awards in Dubai tonight
Graham Cooke founder of the World Travel Awards Here are ALL the 4,000 nominees for…
EasyJet’s confirms ninth based A320 at Belfast International Airport
Graham Keddie of Belfast International Airport EasyJet has confirmed it will base a ninth aircraft…
WANDERLIST Poland;s Warmian-Masurian province: Ten must-see attractions (and some off-the-beaten-track)
Captivating Warmian-Masurian in northern Poland offers breathtaking lakes and medieval castles. Olsztyn: Begin your adventure…
Air & Travel January 2024
Air & Travel cover January 2024
Atlantic Aviation Group turnover increases to €131.7m
Patrick Jordan owner of Atlantic Aviation Group Patrick Jordan, owner of Atlantic Aviation Group and…
EU proposes protection for travel agents as it updates refund laws
Didier Reynders EU antitrust commissioner The European Commission has put forward proposals to provide refunds…
NCL Viva named by Luis Fonsi in Despacito-themed ceremony in Miami
Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the naming of Norwegian Viva in a ceremony in a Despacito…
Trinity College launches latest phase of Old Library Redevelopment Project
Drew Duggan of Trinity College Tourism Trinity College’s new Gaia display will be launched this…
Colm Wu buys former Dobbins restaurant for €850k
Colm Wu The former Dobbins restaurant, once one of the trendiest spots for Dublin’s business…
Dromineer Bay Hotel in Tipperary gets planning for ‘major redevelopment’
Joe McGrath CEO of Tipperary County Council The Dromineer Bay Hotel in Tipperary is set…
Filippo Rocchi new sales manager for Emirates in Ireland
Filippo Rocchi of Emirates Filippo Rocchi has been promoted to the new sales manager for…
Springboard Communications to manage Fáilte Ireland internal communications
Susie Horgan of Springboard Communications Springboard Communications has been appointed by Fáilte Ireland, Ireland’s national…
Irish visits to Malta 7.2pc ahead of pre-pandemic level
Tolene Van der Merwe of Malta Tourism Visitors from Ireland to Malta in January-September 2023…
‘Ireland is an outlier in interpreting e-scooter laws’
Damian Young CEO of ZEUS Scooters ZEUS scooters says the Irish government’s proposed weight limit…
Airbus reveals flying experience of the future as it predicts aircraft services business will double
Guillaume Faury CEO of Airbus The same connectivity as you have on your couch and…
Kinsale marks transformation of historic Old Mill building
Heather Humphreys The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, will perform the…
CEO of Air India urges Delhi government to restrict foreign airlines
Campbell Wilson CEO of Air India The CEO of Air India, Campbell Wilson, has urged…
Children can fly for free from Shannon in limited time promotion
Mary Considine CEO of Shannon Group FlyShannon is offering a limited-time promotion where children can…
CANSO Global Safety Conference hosted by AirNav Ireland in Dublin
Peter Kearney CEO of Airnav Ireland The 2023 CANSO Global Safety Conference in Dublin from…
Dublin Docklands and Clones cross border canal amongst Waterways Ireland 10-year projects
John McDonagh CEO of Waterways Islands Waterways Ireland has launched a comprehensive 10 Year Plan…
‘What we can and cannot do,’ DFA preparing new consular assistance charter for Irish abroad
Fiona Penollar speaking at the DFA consular forum The Department of Foreign Affairs is renewing…
Dublin City awarded 2024 European Capital of Smart Tourism
Jamie Cudden Smart City Lead Dublin City Council Dublin City has been awarded the 2024…
HERE is the list of airline failures in 2023 as Sweden’s Novair declares bankruptcy
Anders Fred CEO of Novair Sweden’s Novair has filed for bankruptcy, having ceased operations on…
Dublin Airport launches virtual information room to showcase planning application
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport DAA, the operator of Dublin Airport, has launched a…
HERE are the planning proposals for Dublin Airport T1 & T2 to accommodate 40m passengers
Dublin airport plans Planning proposals to be submitted by Dublin Airport Authority to Final County…
Sun Princess will have the largest casino in Princess cruises fleet
John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises. Princess Cruises’ upcoming ship, the Sun Princess will have…
Visa delays are costing US inbound tourism $12bn a year
Geoff Freeman of US Travel The wait times for first-time visitor visas in Colombia, Mexico,…
Virgin Atlantic stages its own SAF circus, but WHERE is the supply line?
Shai Weiss CEO of Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic’s trans Atlantic flight was NOT the first…
Captain Elaine Murphy flies retirement flight
Captain Elaine Murphy and Aer Lingus crew Captain Elaine Murphy has flown her retirement flight…
Steep climbs masterclass part of Killarney Wander Wild festival March 22-24 2024
Pat Chawke of Killarney Wander Wild festival Killarney is to host its first Wander Wild…
Galway County Council approves first-ever tourism strategy
Liam Conneally, Chief Executive of Galway County Counci Galway County Council has approved the county’s…
WATCH: AnadoluJet to Ajet, airline rebrand unveiled in Istanbul
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‘COVID has created a hangover for a whole generation from 18 to 30, so they’ll run around like crazy for the next few years.’
Peter Bellew COO of Riyadh Airlines Peter Bellew the Meath-born COO of Riyadh, told the…
HANDOVER: Icon of the Seas joins Royal Caribbean fleet
Jason Liberty & Tim Meyer Yesterday’s handover of the Icon of the Seas at the…
Dublin airport annualised figures for 2023 are on course to hit 33.5m
Dublin airport annualised figures for 2023 are on course to hit 33.5m using traditional method…
‘Why did Dublin airport not apply to raise passenger cap five years ago’ Michael O’Leary
Michael O’Leary CEO of Ryanair Michael O’Leary has asked why Dublin airport did not apply…