WANDERLIST: Ten great travel quotes about Vietnam
“Vietnam, a country that has endured the pains of war and emerged with its spirit…
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WANDERLIST: Ten great travel quotes about Wales
“Wales is a land of myth and legend, a dramatic landscape that has inspired countless…
WANDERLIST: Ten great travel quotes about Zimbabwe
“Zimbabwe, a land of beauty and possibilities.” – Chenjerai Hove, 1990 “In Zimbabwe, I discovered…
WANDERLIST The World: Ten must-see attractions (and some off-the-beaten-track)
The world’s Must-See Attractions: Taj Mahal, India: Embark on a timeless journey to Agra, where…
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Delaware
“Beloved” by Toni Morrison: Although not entirely set in Delaware, this powerful novel has significant…
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Delaware
“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Although not entirely set in Delaware, the film has certain…
Celestyal acquires second new vessel, Celestyal Discovery
Celestyal_discovery Celestyal has acquired a second new vessel, the Celestyal Discovery, signaling a fleet upgrade…
‘Travel insurance premiums have increased by 20pc’ Jason Whelan of Multitrip
Jason Whelan of Blue insurance Travel insurance premiums have increased by up to 20pc, Blue…
A tale of two markets: ‘USA up in 2023 and Germany down,’ Siobhan McManamy of Tourism Ireland
Siobhan McManamhy Tourism to Ireland from the USA was up in 2024 but Germany was…
Oroko survey finds incentive trips increase productivity by 27pc
Brendan Breen CEO of Oroko OROKO tailored luxury travel has expanded its services to include…
Wicklow’s Ballinastoe to get 4-day mountain bike festival in May
Fred Verdier tourism officer for Wicklow A new four-day mountain biking festival has been announced…
Thanksgiving present to Uncle Sam: Irish visits to USA reaches 447k over 12 months
Tony Lane of visit USA Dublin Ireland’s visits to the USA are back to pre…
‘Give UNESCO heritage status to Ireland’s rural pubs’ Oireachtas tourism committee
Niamh Smyth Fianna Fáil TD. The chair of the Oireachtas Tourism Committee has highlighted the need…
AerCap completes secondary public shares offering
Aengus Kely of Aercap AerCap Holdings completed a secondary public offering of 30,729,878 of its…
Munich airport moves net-zero target forward 15 years
Jost Lammers CEO of Munich Airport Munich airport plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2035,…
Galway Hardiman Hotel bar MacNeill’s reopens after €400k refurb
Paul O’Meara GM of the Hardiman Hotel MacNeill’s, located in the historic cellars of The…
Carnival Jubilee completes sea trials and remains on track for Christmas launch
Carinval Jubilee seatrial Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Carnival Jubilee, has completed its first…
WATCH: Highlights from Dubai Airshow day 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaQAXp9zNec
Emirates adds 15 Airbus to 90 Boeing order at Dubai airshow
Saeed Al Maktoum CEO of Emirates Emirates has expanded its order for the Airbus A350-900…
‘Fire and Ice’ winter breaks at Imperial Hotel to follow CS Lewis theme
Kresimir Krezo GM of The Imperial Hotel The Imperial Hotel, Cork is offering a ‘Fire…
Aer Lingus signs AI passenger customisation deal with Salesforce
Marc Benioff CEO of Salesforce Aer Lingus has signed an AI data partnership with Salesforce,…
Slane Distillery signs sustainable power deal
Slane Irish Whiskey and energy supplier Flogas Enterprise have signed a sustainable Corporate Power Purchase…
Courtroom drama as insurance companies seek to move €15bn aircraft claim to Moscow
Aengus Kely of Aercap A case management conference is underway in London by 20 airline…
Three new properties in Dublin, Kerry & Kildare added to Ireland’s 50th Blue Book 2024
Michelle Maguire of Irelands Blue Book Three new properties have been added to Ireland’s Bule…
WATCH: Hastings Hotels viral Christmas ad from 2019 (before the 2023 Christmas ad is released today)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwnjTE5ZeW4
Chasing Springsteen: Amadeus reveals top 5 travel trends for 2024
Olwen McKinney of Amadeus Travel distribution and technology company Amadeus have released five key travel…
Dutch government rethinks plan to cap flights at Amsterdam Schiphol
Ruud Sondag CEO of Schiphol Airport the Dutch government has suspended its plans to cap…
Consular Forum at DFA hears of travel trends for 2024 as assistance requests rise 20pc
Eoghan Corry speaking at the DFA consular forum travel Extra’s Eoghan Corry was among the…
No arrests after EI135 returns to Shannon to offload unruly passenger
Shannon airport No arrests were made after Aer Lingus flight EI135 returned to Shannon Airport…
Holiday homes should not need planning permission for an existing product – Derek Nolan
Derek Nolan of AirBnB, Maire Ni Murchu of the ISCF, Charlie Leigh of VRBO and…
Ballinastoe woods in Wicklow scouted by makers of Netflix series ‘Wednesday’
Fred Verdier tourism officer for Wicklow Netflix’s hit series Wednesday is rumoured to shift to…
Lindblad to partner with NatGeo expeditions for 17 more years
Sven-Olof Lindblad Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. has announced a 17-year extension and expansion of its…
Turkish secure 21 aircraft from Irish leasing companies
Eoghan Corry with Ahmet Bolat CEO of Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines has signed new lease…
MoU at Dubai airshow brings Ethiopian Airlines’ A350 order book to 33 & B787/737 orders to 67
Tewolde GebreMariam, former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines and Eoghan Corry owner of Travel Extra Ethiopian…
Celebrity Cruises offers travel trade €40 per booking incentive
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is offering an incentive for agents during…
4,500 years of heritage on show at Skelligs archaeology festival
Aoibheann Lambe The inaugural Skellig Coast Archaeology Festival takes place over three days from November…
HERE is the menu as John Kelly & Mount Juliet celebrate a Michelin decade
John Kelly of Mount Juliet Mount Juliet and chef John Kelly celebrated ten years of…
Dun Laoghaire boat tours named for Dalkey Island’s herd of goats
Dublin business partners Conor Battigan and Ed Ruane have launched the first dedicated boat tour…
Celestyal latest to cancel cruise sailings to Israel
Chris Theophilides CEO of Celestyal Cruises Celestyal Cruises has cancelled December sailings to Israel from…
Denmark unveils plan to introduce tax on departing passengers
Olivier Jankovec ACI Europe Director General Denmark’s plan to introduce a tax on departing passengers…