Bundoran travel agent Cormac Meehan announces retirement from trade
Cormac Meehan Cormac Meehan announced his retirement from the Irish Travel Agents Association and both…
Yearly Archives: 2025
TEN key takeaways from TTM+ 2025 in Chiang Mai
A new luxury train journey and enhanced high end wellness product were among the revelations…
LISTEN: Liquids and airport security – Eoghan Corry and PJ Cuddy
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€17m fógraithe ag ab Roinn Forbatha do 212 tionscadail pobail ar fud na tíre
Dara Calleary Minister D’fhógair Dara Calleary, an tAire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail, infheistíocht breise os…
Estramadura’s Cáceres to host Irish Fleadh on September 19-21
The Cáceres Irish Fleadh is scheduled for September 19-21, 2025, in Cáceres, featuring traditional Irish…
Arklow Maritime Museum secures future with 25-year lease
Jim Rees of Arklow Maritime Museum The Arklow Maritime Museum has secured a 25-year lease…
Munich Airport says Terminal 1 Pier will be ready for first half of next year
Jost Lammers CEO of Munich Airport Munich Airport plans to have its new Terminal 1…
P&O cancels 35-night Caribbean cruise scheduled for January 2027
P&O Cruises has cancelled a 35-night Caribbean cruise scheduled on the Ventura for January 2027,…
Norway announces €97.4m sell off of stake in Norwegian group
Cecilie Myrseth Tourism Minister in Norway Norway’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries has announced…
EU261 reform approved by ministers but ‘introduces more complexity & does not go far enough’
Rania Georgoutsakou of A4E EU transport ministers have voted n a Council summit held in…
Planning delays have cost Dublin Airport €500m over past four years – Kenny Jacobs
Kenny Jacobs, Gary McLean and Laura Toner at the Dublin airport briefing Jacobs attributed about…
From July passengers will be allowed keep liquids in their suitcases through C3 scanners at airports
Kenny Jacobs at yesterday’s briefing Passengers will be allowed keep liquids in their suitcases when…
EU puts ALL carriers from Surinam and Tanzania on its list of 169 banned airlines
EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas The European Commission has banned all carriers certified in Surinam…
Royal Caribbean appoints Diana Ross as the godmother of the Star of the Seas
Michael Bayley President and CEO of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean has appointed Diana Ross as…
Wizz share price plunges 23pc after profit warning due to Pratt & Whitney groundings
Jozsef Varadi CEO of Wizz Air Wizz Air reported a 23pc drop in shares following…
‘Small tornado or waterspout caused the damage’ – 9 injured as Ryanair aircraft makes emergency landing
Severe storms in southern Germany led to a Ryanair flight making an emergency landing at…
Cruise Scotland says passenger levy could ‘undermine years of investment’ in the sector.
Rob Mason of Cruise Scotland Cruise Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government’s cruise ship…
‘Families will find journey through the airport easier’ – Dublin Airport MD Gary McLean
Gary McLean addressing the press conference Dublin Airport is anticipating a record summer with10m passengers…
Airbus delivered 51 aircraft to 32 customers in May 2025
Guillaume Faury CEO of Airbus Airbus achieved 51 deliveries in May 2025, to 32 customers…
United partners with Spotify to provide playlists on 680 aircraft
United Airlines and Spotify have initiated a unique collaboration allowing passengers to access Spotify podcasts,…
Travel industry assesses impact of Donald Trump’s new travel ban on 12 countries
Donald Trump The aviation and travel industries are assessing the impact of a new travel…
HERE are the key takeaways from the IATA 2025 Congress in India
https://youtu.be/qRz9Nw4Bgqs The 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air…
Little Museum of Dublin reopens after €4.3m makeover
Sarah Clancy, chief executive of the museum, Mary Stack of Fáilte Ireland, and Lord Mayor…
Maltese government sells golden share in Malta Air to Ryanair
Michael O’Leary The Maltese government has sold its golden share in Malta Air to Gulliver…
Shannon Airport add extra 100k passengers as Ryanair announces fourth based aircraft
Shannon Airport anticipates an increase of 100,000 passengers this winter as a result of a…
Parknasilla retains profitability as revenues decline as costs increase
Tony Daly MD of Parknasilla Revenues at Parknasilla resort in Co Kerry increased to €12m…
Lufthansa latest to offer free texting to passengers on all intercontinental flights
Lufthansa has extended its free inflight messaging service to all intercontinental flights, allowing unlimited messaging…
Air Canada reopens Maple Leaf Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2
The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2 has reopened after refurbishment. Upgrades…
Tourism Ireland launches ‘Ireland Unrushed’ global campaign
Alice Mansergh CEO of Tourism Ireland Tourism Ireland has launched the ‘Ireland Unrushed’ global campaign…
Further details released of Cork on a Fork Fest set for August 13-17
Chris Braganza of Spice Genie; Rebeca Recarey Sanchez of St. Francis Provisions; Takashi Miyazaki of Ichigo…
Ritz Carlton group takes delivery of Luminara at Saint Nazaire
The Luminara, the third ship from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, was successfully delivered on June…
Celebrity Cruises 2026 President’s Cruise to circuit Eastern Med
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises has announced its 2026 President’s Cruise, an…
Alaska Airlines to fly Seattle to Rome 4w
Ben Minicucci Alaska Airlines CEO Alaska Airlines is introducing its first service to Europe with…
Power outage causes MSC to cancel Genoa sailings on MSC Orchestra
MSC Orchestra MSC Orchestra faced two last-minute sailing cancellations due to an electrical issue that…
Avolon Holdings announces debt tender offer
Andy Cronin CEO of Avolon Avolon Holdings Limited, the world’s second largest lessor, has announced…
Spanish startup Alma cruises ceases operations without sailing after charter terminated
Elisardo Sánchez president of Alma cruises Alma Cruises has officially ceased operations, citing the unilateral…
RECORD May for Ryanair with 19.6m passengers – 39pc ahead of pre pandemic
Ryanair recorded a total of 19.6m in May, a new record for that month. This…
‘Support for CORSIA is weakening’ – Willie Walsh expresses concern for sustainability initiative at IATA Congress
The second day of the 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM)…
Dublin rotation among 110 flights cancelled at Helsinki due to industrial action
Kimmo Mäki CEO of Helsinki Airport Finnair has announced the cancellation of 110 flights on…
RECORD APRIL as Spain visits from Ireland reach 250k now 33pc ahead of pandemic
Laura Pena director of the Spanish Tourist Board in Dublin Ireland visits to Spain in…