DAA reconsiders offer to build observation deck for spotters
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) is rethinking an offer to…
Yearly Archives: 2024
INTERVIEW: ‘Ireland has helped offset decline in Russian tourism’ – Pere Granados, Mayor of Salou
Pere Granados Mayor of Salou Irish tourism is really important for Salou, the capital of…
Céilí bands & a big finish – Sunday at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Éamonn Ó hArgáin President of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann An estimated 500,000 visitors and 15,000 musicians…
Dublin Airport apologies for delays for passengers during check-in
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Dublin Airport experienced a slight delay for passengers during…
Former SKAL world president Mary Bennett granted honorary doctorate by Galway
Mary Bennett Former SKAL world president Mary Bennett has been given an honorary doctorate at…
Ritz Carlton Ilma arrives in the Mediterranean to commence cruise schedule
The Ritz Carlton Ilma has arrived in the Mediterranean after undergoing training voyages. The 456-guest…
WANDERLIST Aragón: Ten must-see attractions (and some off-the-beaten-track)
Aragón is an enchanting region Located in the heart of Spain known for its rich…
Italy’s shoreside concession holders tell EU they intend to ‘fight them on the beaches’
Daniela Santanchè Tourism Minister of Italy Concession holders on Italian beaches plan further protests after…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary ‘Passengers will not be able to afford to get home for Christmas’ if Dublin airport passenger cap is not lifted
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37XFGQj6Sk4
Tourism Ireland hosts filming of Paul McGinley & Darren Clarke international golf series at Portrush
Siobhan McManamy of Tourism Ireland A new series of the TV show “Golf’s Greatest Holes”…
MygolfGroup collaborates with online golfer Rick Shiels to showcase Ireland
Eoin Francis, MD of mygolfGroup MygolfGroup Travel has collaborated with Rick Shiels, the world’s most-watched…
Delta sues Crowdstrike & faces class action lawsuit from passengers
Ed Bastian CEO of Delta Delta Air Lines plans to file legal claims of at…
Investigation begins into Voepass ATR 72-500 tragedy that killed 62 in Brazil
Voepass Linhas Aereas announced that an ATR 72-500 turbo prop operating flight 2Z2283 from Cascavel…
CitizenM tops out 245-room Dublin St Patrick’s hotel to open 2025
CitizenM Dublin Klaas van Lookeren Campagne CDO of CitizenM hotels CitizenM has topped out its…
Aer Lingus to close cargo facility at Shannon over cost of upgrading facilities
Lynne Embleton CEO of Aer Lingus Aer Lingus has announced the closure of its cargo…
HC Ireland sues Bristow over search and rescue contract
Philip Bartlett Director of Bristow Ireland A dispute over the transfer of Ireland’s air search…
Tribute to Séamus Mac Mathúna & RTE Concert orchestra – Saturday highlights at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Éamonn Ó hArgáin President of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann An estimated 500,000 visitors and 15,000 musicians…
Ryanair signs with Omio for OTA partnership number twelve
Veronica Diquattro, President B2C Europe at Omio Ryanair has announced a new “Approved OTA” partnership…
Celebrity Cruises changes four Eastern Med itineraries in autumn 2025
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is changing four Eastern Mediterranean itineraries scheduled…
Etihad Airways to resume flights to Nairobi
Christophe Didier of Etihad Etihad Airways will resume flights to Nairobi, Kenya, starting 15 December…
Slovakia‘s AirExplore granted US foreign air carrier permit
Martin Štulajter CEO of AirExplore Slovakia‘s AirExplore has been conditionally granted a tentative US Foreign…
JetBlue files formal objection against Delta & SAS codeshare
Ed Bastian CEO of Delta JetBlue Airways has filed a formal objection with the US…
Nigeria’s Arik air cleared for domestic flights after week-long grounding by CAA
Festus Keyamo Nigerian Aviation Minister The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has given approval for Arik…
Aer Lingus back in discussions to acquire four A321-200NY on IAG order book
Lynne Embleton CEO of Aer Lingus Aer Lingus is now in discussions with parent company…
Ryanair plans €800m share buyback with surplus cash due to late Boeing deliveries
Michael O’Leary Ryanair plans to buy back up to €800m more of its shares over…
Art and Soul to open at Kildare’s K Club this weekend
Oliver Gormley Art and Soul, Ireland’s biggest art and sculpture event, opens at Kildare’s K…
National Folk Orchestra & Selksar – Friday at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Éamonn Ó hArgáin President of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann An estimated 500,000 visitors and 15,000 musicians…
Flight cancellations in Europe rose 35pc in July
Jeremy Bowen CEO of Cirium Following the Microsoft IT outage, the number of cancelled flights…
Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin to open late on Thursdays in August
Barbara Dawson Director of Hugh Lane gallery The Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin will be…
Organisers of the cancelled Wild Roots festival instructed to refund customers
Neil O’Connell Organiser of Wild Roots festival The organisers of the cancelled Wild Roots festival…
WANDERLIST Andalusia: Ten must-see attractions (and some off-the-beaten-track)
Located in the region of Southern Spain, Andalusia is a destination that seamlessly merges history,…
BA to pause flights between Heathrow and Beijing because of Russian airspace fly around
Sean Doyle, CEO of Aer Lingus British Airways is suspending its flights between Heathrow and…
College gridiron American football game to attract 27,000 international fans to Aviva
Susanne Carberry Chief Customer Officer with Aer Lingus Dublin’s hosting of the 2024 Aer Lingus…
Irish-headquartered Hostelworld sees six month revenue rise to €46.4m
Irish-headquartered Hostelworld has reported a 9pc increase in net bookings to 3.7m, led by demand…
Emirates introduces first refurbished B777
Emirates has introduced its first refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft into service with an inaugural flight…
Cork Airport partners with Cork On A Fork Festival August 14-18
Cork Airport has partnered with Cork On A Fork Festival from August 14 to August…
Average age of cruise passengers falls for second successive year – CLIA
Kelly Craighead CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association Cruise ship passengers are getting younger,…
Princess Cruises introduces advanced onboard Wi-Fi service
John Padgett CEO of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises has introduced MedallionNet Max, an advanced onboard…
Cassidy Travel introduces two new luxury hotels in Mauritius
Sharon Harney of Cassidy Travel Cassidy Travel has introduced two new luxury hotels in Mauritius,…
WATCH Michael O’Leary’s memories of getting the ferry from Dublin to Liverpool
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5uzuhxl38A