Iceland’s Blue Lagoon closes for fifth time due to volcanic activity
Eoghan Corry inn the Blue Lagoon Blue Lagoon in Iceland has closed again as Reykjanes…
Yearly Archives: 2024
Hyland Shipping stops accepting deliveries from Cherbourg due to damage caused by stow-aways
Tyno Hyland CEO of Hyland Shipping Hyland Shipping in Dublin has stopped accepting deliveries from…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry discusses Spanish overtourism protests on Lunchtime live, Newstalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIbr59UMNBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HFyG-X9os0
Academic study estimates tourism is worth €17bn to Ireland
Ana Desmond, Senior Economist at the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre The tourism industry in…
Turkish Airlines enhances sleeping sets for long-haul flights
Turkish Airlines has enhanced its sleeping sets for long-haul flights to offer customers a luxurious…
DAA Group recommends €31m dividend be paid to state as revenues reach €1bn
The daa Group has recommended a €31m shareholder dividend to the State, the first dividend…
IHF ‘people day’ conference in Portlaoise focuses on career development
The third Irish Hotels Federation people day conference has taken place in Portlaoise, focusing on…
Viking orders two new 998-guest ocean-going cruise ships for delivery in 2029
Viking has exercised two shipbuilding options with Fincantieri for two new 998-guest ocean-going cruise ships…
Labhair Eoghan Corry le Raidio na LIfe faoi scéalta taistil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMHQPVwSm6s
Low countries journalists visit Powerscourt, Glendalough, Titanic Belfast & Hillsborough
Belgian and Dutch tour operators and travel agents at Powerscourt Estate, with Cara Jeffrey, Tourism…
Collins Aerospace unveils surround sound cinematic business class (but no one has ordered it yet)
Stephen Timm CEO of Collins Aerospace Collins Aerospace and Panasonic Avionics have unveiled a new…
Princess Cruises offers 11 new voyages in Japan during 2025-26 season
Princess Cruises will extend Diamond Princess itineraries exploring Japan during the 2025-26 season, offering 11…
Tourism Ireland hosts German and Austrian travel journalists on river Shannon cruise
German and Austrian travel journalists with Katja Meinken-Wiedemann, Tourism Ireland guide Paul Garland (front, second…
New Nigeria government suspends Nigeria Air start-up with Ethiopian Airlines
Festus Keyamo Nigerian Aviation Minister.jpeg The setup of Nigeria Air has been suspended indefinitely as…
IAA upholds Ryanair complaint that Dublin Airport price increases do not comply with European regulations
Declan Fixtpatrick of the IAA The Irish Aviation Authority has ruled that Dublin Airport’s price…
Dublin airport expects 450k passengers over June bank holiday weekend
Sarah Ryan of Dublin airport Dublin Airport anticipates 450,000 passengers over the coming June bank…
Data commissioner withholds ownership details of 1,377 private aircraft owned in Ireland over privacy concerns
Helen Dixon Data Protection Commissioner An intervention by the Data Protection Commission with the Irish…
Shannon airport expects 52k passengers over June bank holiday weekend
Mary Considine CEO of Shannon Airport Shannon Airport anticipates 52,000 passengers during the June bank…
Union Hall in Cork evaluates potential tourism boost from Netflix series Bodkin
Siobhán Cullen as Dove in episode 106 of Bodkin Tourism business in Unionhall in Cork…
Cork airport expects 57k passengers over June bank holiday weekend
Niall McCarthy, managing director of Cork Airport Cork airport anticipates 57,000 passengers over June Bank…
Ten highlights for June bank holiday weekend in Dublin
Bloom – Ireland’s Largest Gardening Festival June bank holiday weekend activities in Dublin include: Balbriggan…
WATCH: Behind the scenes on shoot of Netflix series Bodkin in West Cork
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv7rPyci5Yo
Cunard’s Queen Anne enters River Forth en route to Belfast and Cork
Queen Anne enters the river Forth Cunard’s new cruise ship, the Queen Anne, made its…
Visit Belfast launches ‘New Horizons’ tourism strategy for 2027
Visit Belfast has launched ‘New Horizons’ strategy to boost tourism growth in the city region,…
Eurocontrol data shows 30pc of flights arrived more than 15 minutes late in 2023
Raúl Medina Caballero CEO of Eurocontrol Eurocontrol data shows 30pc of flights arrived more than…
ANC will return to government after today’s elections – South Africa tourism minister
Patricia de Lille South Africa Minister of Tourism and Eoghan Corry editor of Travel Extra…
Dún Laoghaire launches Seaside Discovery Free Bus Tour pilot programme
Cathaoirleach Denis O’Callaghan and Frank Curran CE) Dun Laoghaire Rathdown council Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County…
Wizz agrees compensation deal over Pratt & Whitney groundings
Shane Eddy president of Pratt & Whitney Wizz Air Holdings received “significant compensation” from Pratt…
Trinity College Dublin showcases summer accommodation options on campus
Drew Duggan of Trinity College Tourism Trinity College Dublin is offering accommodation options on campus…
Fianna Fáil’s election manifesto seeks to enhance DiscoverEU pass
Micheal Martin Fianna Fáil’s election manfiesto aims to enhance the DiscoverEU pass, offering free interrail…
Carnival Radiance rescues 25 people stranded in Pacific ocean
Carnival Radiance rescue The Carnival Radiance responded to a distress call from the US Coast…
Etihad Airways becomes main sponsor of Catalan soccer club Girona
Christophe Didier of Etihad Etihad Airways has become the main sponsor of Catalan football club…
MSC Cruises expands children and family programme for summer 2024
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Cruises is enhancing its children and family programme…
Kilkenny awarded €200,000 for renovation of publicly owned derelict buildings
Lar Power Kilkenny county manager Kilkenny has been chosen to receive €200,000 for the renovation…
KLM criticises noise reduction proposals for Amsterdam Schiphol
Ruud Sondag CEO of Schiphol Airport KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Transavia Airlines have criticised…
Alarm over more widespread action as 17 Norwegian Air pilots to go on strike from June 1
Geir Karlsen of Norwegian Air shuttle Seventeen Norwegian Air pilots are planning to go on…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry talks turbulence with PJ Cuddy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwYbu4UOPcQ&feature=youtu.be
Vision of the Seas & Carnival Pride return to Baltimore
Vision of the Seas The Vision of the Seas and the Carnival Pride sailed to…
Air France introduces dedicated check-in area for La Première customers at Paris CDG
Benjamin Smith CEO of Air France Air France is introducing a new dedicated check-in area…
Celtic themes at Dundalk urban arts festival this weekend
Martin McElligott Dundalk Town Centre Commercial Manager The SEEK Urban Arts Festival in Dundalk is…