Creator of myspirithalloween website apologises for publicising non-existent Halloween parade
It originated, as many mystical events do, in Pakistan The creator of Pakistan-based website myspirithalloween.com…
Yearly Archives: 2024
Tiered commission structures: an appraisal
Travel agents are facing challenges with traditional commission models evolving, requiring them to rethink their…
UL hosts new photographic archive celebrating Shannon
A new exhibition titled “Developing Shannon – Exposing Narratives from Negatives” at the University of…
Holland America Line reveals Christmas culinary experiences
Stein Kruse CEO of Holland America line Holland America Line is introducing festive culinary experiences,…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary – Planning appeal will be ongoing regardless of decision not to enforce passenger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JP_03y42SY
Western Strands String Fest takes place in Belmullet
Mairead Melody Carr,Manager of Mayo North Tourism The inaugural Western Strands String Fest is taking…
Travel agency payments – ‘all the tech advances seem to be on the B2C side rather than B2B’
Stuart Kitching of Trust Payments and Jeff Collins of Best4Travel during a break in proceedings…
Ryanair to reduce flights in England and Scotland by 10pc in response to APD rise
Michael O’Leary Ryanair will reduce flights to and from English and Scottish airports by 10pc…
Taoiseach Simon Harris advises against travel to Valencia region (but don’t expect a refund)
Simon Harris Taoiseach Simon Harris advised Irish citizens against traveling to flood-affected regions in Spain,…
Boeing shares rise by 5.3pc as new wage settlement terms offered to strikers
Brian Bryant president of the the International Association of Machinists Boeing shares increased by 5.3pc…
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to increase airline fees by 37pc over three years
Ruud Sondag CEO of Schiphol Airport Amsterdam Schiphol Airport plans to increase fees for airlines…
HERE are the six ships Royal Caribbean will base in Europe in summer 2026
Jennifer Callister of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean International will deploy five ships—Harmony of the Seas,…
Burj el Arab turns green in memory of Dubai’s Galway born Duty Free founder Colm McLoughlin
Colm McLoughlin speaking at Aviation Industry Awards in Dublin 2017 Burj el Arab turns green…
Ballincollig named Ireland’s Tidiest Town in fourth win for county Cork
Heather Humphreys Ballincollig, Co. Cork, was named Ireland’s Tidiest Town and Overall Winner of Ireland’s…
Culture Ireland announces €1.3m in funding for the promotion of Irish arts
Heather Humphreys Culture Ireland’s Regular Grants Programme has announced €1.3m in funding for the global…
Emerald Airlines restarts Cork to Glasgow with 4w service
Emerald Airlines has launched a new four-times weekly service from Cork to Glasgow, operated by…
€1.3m chun ealaíona na hÉireann trí deontas atá á reáchtáil ag Cultúr Éireann
Heather Humphreys D’fhógair an tAire Catherine Martin maoiniú os cionn €1.3m chun ealaíona na hÉireann…
Finnair to redeploy A330-300s after partnership with Qatar Airways ends
Turkka Kuusisto CEO of Finnair Finnair will redeploy its A330-300 capacity from routes to Stockholm,…
India starts denying tax benefits to three Irish lessors in bid got boost home leasing industry
Ram Mohan Naidu Indian aviation minister, Kinjarapu India’s tax office has begun denying tax benefits…
Emirates returns to Adelaide with B777-200LR daily service
Saeed Al Maktoum CEO of Emirates Emirates Airline has resumed its daily flights between Adelaide…
Conor McCarthy’s Dublin Aerospace reports profit of €3.28m
Conor McCarthy founder of Emerald Airlines Dublin Aerospace reported a 45pc increase in pre-tax profits…
‘Time to rethink the economics that guided restaurant pricing for decades’ – masterchef JP McMahon
JP McMahon The challenges facing the Irish dining sector were the focus of an RTE…
Finnair reveals a revamped short-haul cabin for use on Dublin–Helsinki route
Finnair has revealed a revamped short-haul cabin on its Embraer 190 aircraft to be sued…
Riviera Travel launches Christmas-themed incentive for travel agents
Steven Taylor of Riviera Riviera Travel is launching a Christmas-themed incentive for travel agents, offering…
Cruise calls resume Valencia as guests advised against venturing ashore
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises Storm Dana on October 30 has impacted cruise operations…
Adare manor hotel resort reports unspecified loss in 2023
Brendan O’Connor GM of Adare Manor Tizzard Holdings Unlimited Company, which operates JP McManus’s Adare…
Global passenger demand up 7.1pc for new September record – IATA
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA Global passenger demand increased by 7.1pc in September 2024 compared…
Visit Cork launches green award competition to boost sustainability
Seamus Heaney head of Visit Cork Visit Cork has launched the 2024 Green Award competition…
Treat without tricks – Meath boy dresses up as a passport for Halloween
Alfie Nelson, an 11-year-old from Skyrne, wowed everyone with his creative Hallowe’en costume as a…
Royal Caribbean seeks Sales Development Manager Ireland
Royal Caribbean is recruiting a Sales Development Manager for Ireland as it prepares to launch…
Communities and schools celebrate wins at Belfast bloom awards
Belfast in Bloom 2024 Matthew McCarthy and Lord Mayor Micky Murray The Belfast in Bloom…
Bombardier celebrates delivery of its 100th Challenger 3500 aircraft
Alain Bellemare CEO of Bombardier Bombardier celebrated the delivery of its 100th Challenger 3500 aircraft,…
Armagh Georgian Festival Nov 28 – Dec 1 reveals more details
Gill Robb, Events Manager at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, The Armagh Georgian…
WATCH: A long way from colcannon and bobbing apples: Halloween parade in New York 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWgnQHqt64k
KLM boosts Belfast City to Amsterdam frequency after Lufthansa ends Frankfurt route
Lufthansa’s cancellation of its Belfast City to Frankfurt service has prompted KLM to increase its…
Perth Airport gets first airport hotel from Accor
Sebastien Bazin CEO of Accor group Perth Airport has partnered with Accor to develop the…
Princess Cruises relaunches agent training platform, OneSource.com
Hayley Moore of Princess Princess Cruises has relaunched its agent training platform, OneSource.com, aimed at…
Hurtigruten’s new rewards scheme signs up 325 travel agents in a fortnight
Hurtigruten’s James Howlett at a TIPTO event in Carlisle Hurtigruten’s new rewards scheme for travel…
CSO says Ireland’s inbound tourism down 1pc in September (but they spent 14pc more for shorter stays)
Jennifer Banim Director of the Central Statistics Office In September 2024, Ireland hosted approximately 578,100…
Avolon revenue up 24pc in advance of Castlelake acquisition
Andy Cronin CEO of Avolon Avolon reported a Q3 2024 net income of $120m, a…