Second attempt to establish Estonia national carrier fails as Nordica files for bankruptcy
Remco Althuis CEO of Nordica Estonia’s Nordic Aviation Group, operating as Nordica, and its subsidiary…
Yearly Archives: 2024
Increase in four-night sailings for Royal Caribbean 2026-27 Caribbean schedule
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean has unveiled its 2026-27 US-based schedule, featuring 12…
Ryanair partnership with Erasmus Student Network renewed for eighth year
Jade Kirwan of Ryanair Ryanair has renewed its partnership with the Erasmus Student Network (ESN)…
Irish hotel sales to surpass €1bn in 2024 for first time in 9 years (with two big deals still to come)
Tom Barrett of Savill’s Property deal values in Ireland’s luxury hotel sector are set to…
Ireland’s MICE product on show with 35 tourism enterprises at IBTM World expo in Barcelona
Team Ireland at IBTM Ireland was showcased by 35 tourism enterprises as a destination for…
600 airports worldwide are now certified under the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme
Olivier Jankovec ACI Europe Director General Some 600 airports worldwide are now certified under the…
IAGTO Europe 2025 to take place in Gran Canaria on May 19-21
Peter Walton, CEO international Association of Golf Travel Operators The International Association of Golf Tour…
PIA indeed – Second time round for Pakistan’s attempts to privatise Pakistan International Airlines
Muhammad Amir Hayat CEO of Pakistan International Airways Pakistan’s privatisation minister, Abdul Aleem Khan, announced…
Visitors from the USA & 80 other countries can apply for ETA to visit England from November 23
Visitors from the USA and eighty other countries can apply for England’s new Electronic Travel…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary ‘Average fares will be down 15pc this year’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-S7dWE93FE
England’s CAA to consult on proposed 1.6pc increase in airline fees
Rob Bishton CEO of England’s CAA England’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has initiated an eight-week…
Back to Bahrain: British Airways changes its mind
Sean Doyle, CEO of Aer Lingus British Airways has reversed its earlier decision to suspend…
Lufthansa publishes summer 2025 routes schedule
Carsten Spohr CEO of Lufthansa The Lufthansa Group has announced its summer 2025 flight schedule,…
MEET Marissa Sim new Singapore Tourism director for northern Europe
Marissa Sim of Singapore Tourism The Singapore Tourism Board has appointed Marissa Sim as the…
Dublin and Clare host five luxury travel buyers from France
Five luxury travel buyers from France are currently visiting Ireland through an initiative by Tourism…
O’Connell Street ‘needs to be revitalised for the city’s health’ – Dublin town CEO
Richard Guiney CEO of Dublin Town Dublin Town advocates for the revitalisation of O’Connell Street…
Air India increases fees for second checked bag on flights to Europe
Campbell Wilson CEO of Air India Air India has announced an increase in baggage fees…
Ultima Collection opens five star Ultima Quai Wilson Geneva
Ultima Collection has opened the Ultima Quai Wilson Geneva, a luxury property featuring five full-floor…
Aer Lingus extends AerClub benefits to American Airlines and British Airways
Susanne Carberry Chief Customer Officer with Aer Lingus Aer Lingus has announced new benefits for…
AVEA holds first-ever northern conference at County Down’s Hillsborough Castle
Catherine Flanagan CEO of AVEA The first-ever northern AVEA conference has taken place at Hillsborough…
One cancellation at Dublin Airport today
Cancellation Dublin Airport today: Amsterdam KL1136@08.50
Dalata completes sale of Clayton Whites Hotel Wexford to Neville Hotels for €21m
Dara Cruise GM of Neville Park Hotels Dalata Hotel Group, Ireland’s largest hotel operator, has…
Kildare Fáilte elects new Hon Sec and board member at AGM in Naas
Yesterday’s AGM of Kildare Failte took place in the fourth floor courtroom at the newly…
ITIC sets out tourism and hospitality priorities for Cap & VAT election
Eoghan O’Mara Walsh of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation and Catherine Flanagan of AVEA have…
Travel Counsellors Ireland appoints Ciara MacConnell as Corporate Travel Manager
Ciara MacConnell of Travel Counsellors Travel Counsellors Ireland has appointed Ciara MacConnell as the new…
Dingle hosts ‘Double’ international regenerative tourism conference
The ‘Double’ International Regenerative Tourism Conference and the Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference…
LISTEN: Skip lagging and skip boarding explained, Eoghan Corry on RTE Drivetime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrZELYfSN3o
‘Five dollars a day’ budget travel guide pioneer Arthur Frommer has died at age of 95
Arthur Frommer Arthur Frommer, a pioneer in budget travel, has died at the age of…
MSC Opera arrives in Canary Islands and Madeira for winter season of 7-night rotations
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises The MSC Opera has launched MSC Cruises’ winter season…
Ciaran Carraher’s LetzGo City Tours celebrates 10th anniversary
Ciaran Carraher Ciaran Carraher’s LetzGo City Tours is celebrating its 10th anniversary and is set…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary –’We have to search passengers for alcohol before they board on certain routes’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaTJSgienw4
Discover Northern Ireland showcases festive highlights for December 2024
John McGrillen of Tourism NI Discover Northern Ireland is highlighting a range of festive activities…
Universal Orlando reveals details of Harry Potter & the Battle at the Ministry to open on May 22
Mark Woodbury CEO of Universal Theme Parks Universal Orlando Resort has unveiled a first look…
MEET Clodagh Carey, new sales strategy lead for Radisson RED Galway
Clodagh Carey Clodagh Carey has been appointed to lead the sales strategy for Radisson RED Galway,…
Virgin Australia gives new assurances about wet lease alliance with Qatar Airways
Jayne Hrdlicka CEO of Virgin Australia Virgin Australia has given assurances about its proposed alliance…
Details released of Wander Wild Festival in Killarney April 4th to 6th
Pat Chawke of Killarney Wander Wild festival The Wander Wild Festival, Ireland’s premier outdoor and…
Spirit Airlines plans retreat to Fort Lauderdale under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection restructure
Ted Christie CEO of Spirit airline Spirit Airlines prearranged Chapter 11 restructuring plan is expected…
Cassidy Travel wins online retail category at Customer Experience Awards
Sharon Harney of Cassidy Travel Cassidy Travel has won the Best Customer Experience – Online…
Belfast Stories releases concept designs for transformative £100m project
Concept designs for the transformative £100m Belfast Stories project have been unveiled, which will be…
New Keadeen hotel GM Michael Masterson hosts welcome event
Matthew O’Callaghan, Michael Masterson (General Manager), Denis Williams The 69-bedroom Keadeen Hotel, now under the…