Irish aircraft lessors win court battle to pursue denial of ‘war risks’ insurance claim
Justice Denis McDonald zoom The Court of Appeal has upheld a finding that international aircraft…
Yearly Archives: 2023
‘Air fares will rise in 2024’ as 57 airlines affected by Pratt & Whitney A320 engine problems
Shane Eddy president of Pratt & Whitney Problems with Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines…
Irish tourism to Spain is 8.7pc ahead of pre pandemic
Rubén López-Pulido Director of the Spanish Tourist Board in Dublin The number of Irish visits…
Conflict has reduced travel bookings by 5pc in 2024, world summit of travel agents told in Granada
Carlos Garrido of CEAV welcoming delegates to the summit of travel agencies in Granada Travel…
‘Is the term travel agent dead?’ World’s travel agencies are asked at summit in Granada
Wendy Paradis Is the term “travel agent” dead? The question raised a lively discussion at…
Dublin’s new year festival to generate €8m in revenue
Ciara Sugrue Head of Festivals at Fáilte Ireland Headliners announced for Fáilte Ireland’s New Year’s…
‘THIS is how artificial intelligence can boost agency sales’ world summit of travel agents told in Granada
Ed William CEO of The Wise Dreams Artificial Intelligence, when applied to three-dimensional technology, can…
Global Incentive Summit 2024 coming to Europe Hotel Killarney
Micheal Brennan GM of the Europe Hotel Killarney Kilarney has been selected as the host…
6 irish companies join Tourism Ireland in Stockholm promotion
Emer Mac Diarmada Tourism Ireland’s Manager for the Nordic Region Tourism Ireland and six Irish…
WATCH: viral video from USA last January ‘I’m allowed to put my seat back’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFx4mEKIy00 The viral video of an incident on American Eagle flight 4392, operated by Republic…
Another award for Explore Cork app
Valerie O’Sullivan GM of Cork County Council Explore Cork app, developed by Cork County Council,…
Carnival Panorama sailings cancelled due to propulsion problems
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled upcoming sailings on the Carnival…
World Voyager joins Atlas Ocean Voyages fleet
James Rodriguez CEO of Atlas Oean Voyages Atlas Ocean Voyages has officially welcomed the World…
£37 to bring your luggage home in Easyjet Gatwick trial
Randel Darby founder of AirPortr EasyJet has extended its partnership with Airportr to provide a…
Some of the best hotel openings in November
Five of the best hotel openings in November: Artyzen NEW BUND 31 Shanghai: Situated along…
Upgraded Gatwick railway station open by Christmas
Stuart Wingate CEO of Gatwick Airport Upgraded railway station facilities at Gatwick airport will be…
Volaris lays off 200 due to Pratt & Whitney engine issue
Enrique Beltranena CEO of Volaris Volaris, a low-cost carrier based in Mexico City, has laid…
Aeroflot proposes loans to Russian airlines at preferential rates
Sergei Alexandrovsky CEO of Aeroflot Aeroflot is proposing the creation of a mechanism for providing…
IndiGo reports 35 aircraft will be grounded by Pratt & Whitney engine recall
Pieter Elbers CEO of Indigo India’s fast growing IndiGo Airlines has provided further details on…
Pakistan airline does deal over unpaid aircraft lease
Muhammad Amir Hayat CEO of Pakistan International Airways Pakistan’s flag airline PIA and Malaysian-based lessor Asia Aviation Capital…
6 top tips from Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler: ‘always carry on.’
His guide books were aimed at adventurous young travellers with limited budgets, expanding their horizons…
The Dupes List – Expedia releases travel trends for 2024
Peter M Kern CEO of Expedia Expedia has released its list of affordable alternatives to…
WATCH: ‘At the action end of booking travel, a seamless experience is important.,’ Eoghan Phipps of Google
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkMVsifj5r4
Angel Pirev chef of the year at Georgina Campbell awards
Angel Pirev of the Mustard Seed Angel Pirev, The Mustard Seed Ballingarry Co Limerick was…
Rebranded July hotel group targets Dublin opening
Alexander Goad CEO of July Hotel Group Dublin is a target location for the rebranded…
IATA says international air traffic is back to 97pc of pre-pandemic levels
Willie Walsh CEO of IAG Global passenger traffic in September 2023 increased by 30.1pc compared…
Emirates reports €2.4bn profit but warns of impact of conflict
Saeed Al Maktoum CEO of Emirates Emirates Group reported a net profit of US$2.7bn for…
Avolon completes sale and leaseback A320 deal for Saudi low cost airline Flynas
Paul Geaney of Avolon Avolon has delivered a fifth new Airbus A320neo to Flynas, a…
Travel platform Booking.com starts selling cruises in USA
Glenn Fogel CEO of Booking.com The long anticipated move by Booking.com has begun with the…
Meet Kresimir, new GM of the Imperial Hotel in Cork
Kresimir Krezo has been appointed as the new general manager of The Imperial Hotel in…
Ireland’s 29 distillery doors report increased tourism numbers
Eoin Ó Catháin Director of the Irish Whiskey Association A survey on distillery tourist attractions…
Newbridge Silverware to host ‘festive fashion and feast’ on December 8
Mandy Maher, Marietta Doran and Noel Cunningham Newbridge Silverware is hosting a Festive Fashion and…
WATCH: Valencia’s Tourism Minister overturns tourism tax at WTM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR_t8fNdqJc
Boyne Valley or Columban Way? Meath council in right Royal row over name of greenway
Des Foley of Meath County Council What’s in a name? In terms of tourism branding,…
Lufthansa to bring free inflight wifi to A320 fleet
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr in Frankfurt, January 10 2016 Lufthansa has announced details of its…
Mark Moriarty’s ‘Flavour’ wins Listowel food book award
Mark Moriarty has been awarded the ‘2023 Listowel Food Fair Book of the Year Award’…
Chef Kevin Burke brings Library Street culinary takeover to comes to Castlemartyr on Dec 4
Kevin Burke of Library Street Library Street Restaurant in Dublin is bringing its dishes and…
Annette Cardenas from Panama elected world president of Skal
Annette Cardenas of Skal Skål International has elected Annette Cardenas from Panama as its President-Elect,…
Wanderlust magazine picks Ireland as ‘most desirable island in Europe’
TV presenter Ben Fogle (left) with Jennifer Edwards, Lucy Congreave, Siobhan McManamy, Judith Cassidy and…
‘Modern, retro, old & beach,’ Expedia reveals the trending vibes for 2024
Peter M Kern CEO of Expedia Expedia has released its list of the top 15…