Tourism Ireland hosts 15 inbound tour operators based in London
Chef Catherine Fulvio with the tour operators Fifteen global inbound tour operators are visiting Ireland…
Yearly Archives: 2024
Norwegian Cruise Line announces 400 new sailings for autumn-winter 2026-27
Norwegian Jade Norwegian Cruise Line has announced over 400 new sailings for the autumn-winter 2026-27…
Dublin chosen as launch venue for plan to reduce emissions by 30pc at Air France-KLM
Benjamin Smith CEO of Air France The CIRO Report, launched during the ALI Global Aviation…
ANOTHER delay: Fingal County Council says it will wait for ANCA before passenger cap decision after DAA answers 415 planning queries
Vicky Bow, daa Head of Strategy Infrastructure and Jane Roche, daa Head of Planning Fingal…
“No grandfathering of holiday homes planned under housing legislation’ – ISCF conference told
Maire Ni Mhurchu of the ISCF David Murray of the housing department told the annual…
Irish Rail unveils first five carriages of new Dart Plus fleet
Irish Rail has unveiled the first five carriages of its new Dart Plus fleet, manufactured…
London-based Firethorn buys six-storey, 588-bed hostel site beside O’Connell Street
Firethorn Trust hostel site at Sackville Place Irish hostel group A Star Backpackers has sold…
Fire dancers & female empowerment: Saint Brigid festival to be extended into 2025
Mayor of Kildare Joe Neville with performer Aoife, . Kildare County Council has announced the…
Major Travel launches THREE campaigns for agents as it enters Irish market
Eoghan Corry and Abbas Datoo of Major Travel at World Travel Market Major Travel marked…
Trump Doonbeg resort says protected snail is doing better on its links than in adjoining land
Evan Butler GM of Trump International Eco-experts at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Ireland…
Spirit to file for Chapter 11 after failed merger talks with Frontier
Ted Christie CEO of Spirit airline Spirit Airlines is reportedly set to file for Chapter…
Hal McElroy awarded lifetime achievement award at IHF Cork tourism ball
Hal McElroy was awarded the lifetime achievement award at the Irish Hotels Federation Cork tourism…
ITA faces takeover strike as last Alitalia employees are laid off
Fabio Lazzerini CEO of Ita Airways All employees of the defunct Italian airline Alitalia will…
WATCH: ‘I might even vote for the Greens’ – Michael O’Leary last February
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiVE2nIEvHA
98-bedroom Yeats Country Hotel in Sligo on the market for €7m
Tom Barrett of Savill’s The Yeats Country Hotel, a four-star establishment with 98 bedrooms, has…
Cork Airport introduces Deposit Return vending machines in terminal
Lord Mayor of Cork Dan Boyle uses one of the vending machines with the help…
MSC Cruises introduces new tier to Voyagers Club loyalty programme
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Cruises is enhancing its loyalty programme, the MSC…
Bali flights resume after volcanic interruption
Jayne Hrdlicka CEO of Jetstar Flights in and out of Bali have resumed after disruptions…
Contrail warming could be cut for less than €4 per flight – T&E study
William Todd CEO of Transport & Environment A new study by Brussels-based lobby group Transport…
Air New Zealand & Cathay extend joint venture alliance
Greg Foran CEO of Air New Zealand Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific have successfully…
Seabourn says expedition cruise bookings are up 30pc
Natalya Leahy President of Seabourn Seabourn says bookings for its 2025 expedition voyages are up…
Forty B737-800s ordered by Dublin based Avia Solutions Group
Jonas Janukenas CEO of Avia Avia Solutions Group (ASG) placed a direct order for 40…
‘Tax exemption for gratuities’ – IHF lists ten election issues for political parties
Michael Magner president of the IHF The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) is urging political parties…
Chefs and drivers are hardest to recruit in hospitality – Fáilte Ireland
Jenny De Saulles pf Failte Ireland Chef and driver roles are the hardest to fill…
‘Several weeks’ before Boeing can resume production after 2-month strike
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing Boeing has said that it will take several weeks to…
US fast food chain Wendy’s to open ten restaurants in Ireland
EJ Wunsch President The Wendy’s Company US fast food chain Wendy’s has reached an agreement…
Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued 12 closure orders to food businesses in October
Pamela Byrne CEO of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland The Food Safety Authority of…
No more free entry days and new visitor regulations at Pompeii
Daniela Santanchè Tourism Minister of Italy The Pompeii archaeological park will limit daily visitors to…
As Silver Wind bases in Dublin in 2025, Amanda Middler tells Irish travel agents to ‘think expedition.’
Amanda Middler Silversea cruises showcased the growth and new opportunities in Ireland at the annual…
Dublin Airport goes underground for geothermal energy project
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Dublin Airport is planning to bore underground to implement…
Dalata plans Broad Street 4-star Clayton as sixth hotel in London
Dermot Crowley CEO of Dalata Dalata Hotel Group has announced plans for its sixth hotel…
Air Canada to fly Heathrow to Ottawa from March 31
Michael Rousseau CEO of Air Canada Air Canada will reinstate direct seasonal flights between Ottawa…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary complains about coverage of aviation and emissions in the media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBNN9eWjtKA
Minister Burke extends registration deadline for Hotels’ Power Up grant to November 22
Peter Burke Minister for Enterprise The registration deadline for the Power Up grant has been…
HERE are the winners of the sommelier awards 2024
Morgan VanderKamer president of the Irish Guild of Sommeliers The Star Wine List Awards, recognising…
Disney Treasure arrives at Port Canaveral for naming ceremony
Disney Cruise Line’s new ship, the Disney Treasure, docked in its home port of Port…
Aircraft Leasing Ireland seeks speedier delivery of book-and-claim accounting
Elizabeth Bowen of Aircraft Leasing Ireland Aircraft Leasing Ireland (ALI) has endorsed the fast-tracking of…
Travelodge to open 95-room hotel in London St Pauls district
Jo Boydell CEO of Travelodge Travelodge is planning to open a new hotel on Godliman…
Lufthansa clears last minute obstacle to takeover of ITA
Fabio Lazzerini CEO of Ita Airways Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has resolved a…
Ethiopian moves to establish South Sudanese national airline
Mesfin Tasew Bekele CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines has formalised a 2023 Memorandum of…