Marabu to pause growth at Cologne/Bonn and Stuttgart airports
Marabu Airlines has decided to pause its planned growth at Cologne/Bonn and Stuttgart airports, opting…
Yearly Archives: 2024
OPERATING AT LAST: Aer Lingus two A321XLRs arrive from Hamburg and depart for Dulles
Lynne Embleton CEO of Aer Lingus Aer Lingus has received two Airbus A321XLRs from Hamburg…
Ciara Foley’s Platinum Travel ceases trading
Ciara Foley of Platinum Travel Platinum Travel, owned by Ciara Foley, has ceased trading as…
Profit at Copper Face Jack’s down by 10pc as revenue rises 4pc
Paula and Cathal Jackson owners of Copper faced Jack’s Breanagh Catering Ltd., the company behind…
Ireland’s largest hotel the 764-room Citywest sold to the government
Damien Gaffney of Tetrarch capital Ireland’s largest hotel the 764-room Citywest has been sold to…
WATCH: LV GOK Bombardier Challenger crashes at Buenos Aires
A Bombardier Challenger 300 aircraft LV-GOK crashed into a building while landing at San Fernando…
WATCH: Closure of Holyhead, Eoghan Corry on RTÉ Prime Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWArL1zOlzM
Former Quickpark car park at Dublin Airport to re-open as Park2Travel on March 10
Neil Cunningham MD of APCOA Ireland Dublin Airport passengers will have access to the re-opened…
Emirates carried 450k passengers on Dublin-Dubai this year
Anita Thomas of Emirates Emirates airline expects to have transported 450,000 passengers on its Dublin-Dubai…
Ferry operators scramble for alternatives as Holyhead closed until January 15: the latest
Neil Gillam Port Manager Holyhead Holyhead Port will remain closed until at least January 15th…
IATA reports record backlogs of 17,000 aircraft from suppliers
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA The IATA report highlights ongoing and severe supply chain issues…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry speaking about the closure of Holyhead Newstalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYYlizZ-4Xg&feature=youtu.be
Spirit Airlines to sell and lease back four A321-200NX from Dublin-based Jackson Square
Ted Christie CEO of Spirit airline Spirit Airlines has filed for court approval to sell…
Shannon airport back to 2m passengers for first time since 2009
Mary Considine CEO of Shannon Airport Shannon Airport has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing…
Final phase of the Midleton Youghal Greenway to open tomorrow
Valerie O’Sullivan GM of Cork County Council The final phase of the Midleton Youghal Greenway,…
Air Tanzania banned from EU airspace after safety concerns
Peter Rudolf Ulanga CEO of Air Tanzania The European Union has placed Air Tanzania on…
Lufthansa calls for suspension of 2021 EU-Qatar open skies after bribery scandal
Carsten Spohr CEO of Lufthansa The Lufthansa Group’s Supervisory Board has called for the suspension…
TUI River Cruises introduces three new dishes for 2025
Wybcke Meier of TUI cruise TUI River Cruises is set to enhance its onboard menu…
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens, what you need to know
Corinne Menegaux of the Paris Tourism Board The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has reopened…
Princess Cruises introduces 24/7 Dine Line service
Gus Antorcha President of Princess Princess Cruises has introduced the Dine Line, a 24/7 service…
Canadian government sells last remaining 6pc stake in Air Canada
Michael Rousseau CEO of Air Canada The Canadian government sold its 6pc stake in Air…
New Syrian government reopens Damascus airport
Hayat Tahrir Al Sham Damascus International Airport has reopened for domestic flights after being closed…
Saudi Red Sea Authority introduces ‘No Limits” campaign
Mohammed Al-Nasser CEO of Saudi Red Sea Authority The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has…
RECALL: Holyhead’s last great connectivity crisis, the Menai Bridge fire of 1970
The last time connectivity at Holyhead was seriously impacted was on May 23, 1970, when…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry & Pat Kenny discuss closure of Holyhead port
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMLPoy607_E
MEET Mark McSorley new GM of Dromoland Castle
Mark McSorley GM of Dromoland Mark McSorley has been appointed as the new Resort General…
Titanic Centre Ireland’s 7th most visited attraction after return to pre pandemic visitor numbers
Judith Owens of Titanic Centre Titanic Belfast has reported a significant increase in pre-tax profits,…
Cost of one-way Ryanair flight from Stansted rises to €602.75
Michael O’Leary In the wake of the closure of Holyhead port, Ryanair has issued another…
Tourism Ireland launches campaign celebrating 700 years of Irish whiskey
Elmagh Killeen of Tourism Ireland’ Tourism Ireland has launched a campaign celebrating 700 years of…
JustCover launches travel insurance product for Irish market
Don Wrafter Managing Director for JustCover JustCover has launched a new travel insurance product tailored…
Irish Ferries halts further bookings on Rosslare – Pembroke route due to Holyhead closure
Neil Gillam Port Manager Holyhead Irish Ferries stopped taking further bookings for services between Rosslare…
Booking.com to contest claims made by Ryanair’s CTO in trial appeal
Glenn Fogel CEO of Booking.com Booking.com is to contest claims made by Ryanair’s Chief Technical…
DISCOVER Malta: Ten must-see attractions (and some off-the-beaten-track)
Malta Fort St Angelo Malta, a small Mediterranean archipelago, once termed the “bus stop of…
Accor to open five new ibis brand hotels in Germany
Sebastien Bazin CEO of Accor group Accor is set to open five new ibis brand…
Activist Rinell Banda urges cruise lines to provide a full day off each month for crew members
Rinell Banda Rinell Banda, a crew advocate and social media influencer, is urging cruise lines…
IHG opens its first voco-branded property in London
Elie Maalouf CEO of IHG IHG Hotels and Resorts has opened its first voco-branded property…
Edward Walsh from New Jersey nominated as new USA ambassador to Ireland
Edward Walsh US Ambassador to Ireland Edward Walsh from New Jersey has been nominated as…
DOORS OPEN: Radisson Red Galway is group’s first Irish property
Aidan Donohue GM of Radisson Red Galway Radisson Hotel Group has launched its Radisson RED…
WATCH: Westjet’s Christmas Ad for 2024 revisits ‘spirit of giving’ theme of 2013 classic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrmGH4uxDZ4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxV7i23sgL4
Five new members on Brand USA 2025 board of directors
The 2025 Brand USA 11-member board of directors have been appointed with a mission to focus…