Global Business Destinations Report for 2024 released at IBTM World 2024
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Yearly Archives: 2024
GALLERY: Worldchoice conference 2024
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Ponant and Smithsonian to partner in 36 co-branded sailings for 2026
Herve Gastinel CEO of Ponant Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys have announced 36 co-branded sailings for…
WATCH: Stevie Webb’s hilarious phonetic alphabet video shows at Worldchoice conference 2024
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WATCH: Walking during a jog, the a car passes, Niamh Moynihan at Worldchoice 2024
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Killashee wins diversity award at Kildare Business Awards
Killashee Hotel received the Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Award at the Kildare Business Awards 2024,…
Norwegian Cruise Line to redeploy Norwegian Jade to San Diego for 2025-26
Norwegian Jade off Cannes Norwegian Cruise Line is to redeploy Norwegian Jade to San Diego…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary, why Ryanair will NEVER fly trans-Atlantic
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Oslo gets ANOTHER direct service to Bangkok from Norse Atlantic
Norse Atlantic Airways is launching its first nonstop flights from Sweden to Bangkok, with a…
Etihad strengthens cargo offering with options for three additional Airbus A350 freighters
Christophe Didier of Etihad Etihad Airways has decided to exercise options for three additional Airbus…
Ski resorts open early in response to heavy snowfall
Laura Gascón Herrero president of the European Mountain Tourism Federation Heavy snowfall across the Alps…
‘Illegal and baseless’ – Aviation industry reacts to Spain’s attempt to outlaw fees for cabin bags
Pablo Bustinduy Spain’s minister of consumer affairs Six low cost airlines, including Ryanair, are to…
Dromoland Castle hotel revenues up 12pc to €31.41m
Mark Nolan GM of Dromoland Castle Dromoland Castle hotel achieved record revenues of €31.41m in…
Shelbourne Hotel profits up 22pc to €9.17m
JP Kavanagh GM of the Shelbourne The Shelbourne Hotel reported a revenue increase to €52.7m,…
Worldchoice 2024 conference under way in Dundalk
Worldchoice 2024 conference gets under way today in the Fairways Hotel in Dundalk, with the…
Clontarf Castle profits rise by 50pc to €3m
Sarah Flavin of Clontarf Castle Clontarf Castle experienced a significant increase in operating profit, rising…
TIFCO Group pre-tax profits rise by 28pc to €21.73m
Enda O’Meara CEO of Tifco TIFCO Group’s pre-tax profits surged by 28pc to €21.73m last…
Suspected prohibited item leads to evacuation of Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal
Stuart Wingate CEO of Gatwick Airport A “suspected prohibited item” led to the evacuation of…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary – I am surprised Eamon Ryan was kept as Minister for Transport
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MEET: James Devers new head chef at Tulfarris
James Devers Head chef of Tulfarris Hotel Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort has announced the…
‘Single European Sky must not be allowed to die’ – Day Two of IATA Wings of Change conference
The IATA Wings Of Change Europe event in Rome focused on enhancing European aviation’s competitiveness…
Disney Treasure named at lavish celebration event in New York City
Disney Treasure naming Disney Cruise Line named its new ship, the Disney Treasure, at a…
Flights to Ireland delayed as storm causes 100 cancellations at Chicago O’Hare airport
Jamie L Rhee Commissioner of Chicago O’Hare Chicago experienced its first winter storm of the…
Emerald Airlines reduce losses by 46pc to €11.52m
Conor McCarthy founder of Emerald Airlines Emerald Airlines reduced its pre-tax losses by 46pc to…
The Grace at Westport to open in early 2026 as new GM and board appointed
Ciran Reidy GM of the Grace Ciaran Reidy, former General Manager of The Johnstown Estate,…
Dublin Airport to hire 100 new security officers
Gary McLean MD of Dublin airport Dublin Airport plans to hire up to 100 new…
Waterford officially becomes European capital of Christmas at 3pm today
Pavel Vošalík ambassador of the Czech Republic Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Ireland Pavel Vošalík is…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary ‘There is no point blaming the DAA or Fingal County Council’ for passenger cap mess
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MEET Jakob Lunøe new CEO of Albatros expedition cruises
Jakob lunoe CEO of Albatros cruises Albatros Expeditions has announced the appointment of Jakob Lunøe…
HERE are the winners at 2024 Wedding Dates Awards
Gareth Byrne GM of Lough Erne Lough Rea Galway and Lough Erne Fermanagh have been…
MSC reveals 19 cabin types on MSC World America to launch April
MSC Yacht Club Owners Suite The MSC World America, to launch next April, will feature…
Ireland in seventh place in ‘Quality of life’ passport index
Patricia Casaburi MD of Global Citizen Solutions Ireland has improved its position from 14th to…
Actor Eric Stonestreet named godfather of the Norwegian Aqua
Eric Stonestreet Actor Eric Stonestreet has been named the godfather of the Norwegian Aqua, a…
WATCH: The K Club switches on Christmas
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Norwegian cruise line cancels 98 cruises as it realigns winter 2025-6 programme
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of 38 cruises across…
Trump presidency will be ‘good for aviation’ – Willie Walsh tells Wings of Change conference in Rome
IATA CEO, the Glasnevin-born Willie Walsh, has told the Wings of Change aviaotn conference in…
Two Dublin based lessors ask Delhi court to declare India’s SpiceJet insolvent
Ajay Singh CEO of Spicejet SpiceJet is facing two new insolvency petitions in India’s National…
Organisers of Irish Travel Industry Awards invite travel agency staff (as well as owners) to nominate suppliers for the first time
Clare Dunne CEO of the Irish Travel Agents Association Nominations are now open for the…
Greenway plans for Bandon, Kinsale and Skibbereen ‘strongly opposed’ by farmers’ group
Valerie O’Sullivan GM of Cork County Council The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has expressed strong…
Decision next month on Baggot Street’s 100-bedroom Raglan Townhouse
Richard Shakespeare Dublin City manager The Dylan Hotel and the Pembroke Road Association have lodged…