Qantas reduces Finnair ACMI contract as a result of industrial action
Turkka Kuusisto CEO of Finnair Qantas has reduced its ACMI contract with Finnair to only…
Yearly Archives: 2025
Malaysia Aviation Group is planning three major widebody aircraft campaigns
Walter Cho, CEO of Hanjin Group Malaysia Aviation Group is planning three major widebody aircraft…
Oravel to introduce six English properties under Sunday brand
Puneet Yadav of Oyo hotels Oravel Stays Limited has confirmed agreements to introduce six English…
Korean Air to cut back on routes due to supply chain shortage
Walter Cho, CEO of Hanjin Group Walter Cho, CEO of Hanjin Group, shared that Korean…
US Embassy confirms applicants for visas must disclose social media accounts over past five years
Simon Harris, Minister for Foreign Affairs The US Embassy has confirmed that applicants for visas…
IAA to permit 41 more daily slots at Dublin Airport for winter
Peter Kearney of Airnav Ireland Since the planning restrictions on Dublin Airport passenger numbers do…
Aer Lingus completes inaugural flight to Indianapolis
Lynne Embleton CEO of Aer Lingus It was 18 minutes late, but arrived on time.…
Kildare & Tipp tourism venture gets relaunch & new name: ‘horse country’
Horse Country CEO Laura Magee, Minister for Tourism Peter Burke, Maurice Moloney of Coolmore Stud,…
‘Travel alone and dress well’ – Flight Hacks founder talks SEVEN ways to get an upgrade
Immanuel Debeer of Flight Hacks Research by Flight Hacks reveals that seat upgrades are possible…
PRESS TRIP: Spanish tourist board hosts media in Ibiza
Sara Rivero, Cian Byrne, Jean Smullen, Danny de Vaal, Megan Burns. This itinerary for a…
‘Ignoring millions of dog-owning guests is not just an oversight, it’s negligence’
Guise Bule of Roch Dogs Pet-friendly hotels are not always as fur-facing as they claim.…
Travel accounted for 27pc of all bad bot attacks in 2024
Tim Chang of Thales The travel industry experienced a surge in bot attacks, , a…
Norwegian Epic gets refreshed Aqua Park for European season
David J Herrera president of Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Epic is adding eight new cabins…
Sad news: David Doyle former CEO of Doyle hotel group has died, HERE is the story of the group
David Doyle, former CEO of the Doyle hotel group, has passed away at his home…
Heathrow adds bird watching tower to airfield
The Nature Traffic Control Tower at Causeway Nature Reserve mimics Heathrow’s iconic control tower design.…
Boatmen fear permits will not be issued in time for Sceilg Mhichíl to open this season
John Conlon chair of the OPW Fears have emerged that Sceilg Mhichíl will not be…
Dublin council approves Clarence Hotel expansion plans for 162 rooms
Keith Evans owner of Lifestyle Hospitality Capital Dublin City Council has approved plans for The…
Former Becketts Hotel Leixlip on the market for €1.75m
David Byrne MD of LIsney The former Becketts Hotel in Leixlip, Co Kildare is on…
‘Border? What border’ – SEVEN key takeaways from Tianguis Turístico México 2025
The Tianguis Turístico México 2025 in Baja California, held from April 28 to May 1,…
Edinburgh Airport latest to install laptop-in-bag CT scanners
Gordan Dewar CEO of Edinburgh airport Edinburgh Airport has successfully installed the latest CT scanners…
Sea Life aquarium in Bray to reopen in 2026
Pat O’Suilleabhain manager of Bray Sea LIfe centre The former Sea Life aquarium in Bray,…
JUST BACK FROM: The Queensland coast & the world’s largest sand island
The far famed Fraser Coast region in Queensland, Australia, is enticing from first sight. The…
India closes airspace to Pakistani airlines until May 23
Ram Mohan Naidu Indian aviation minister, Kinjarapu India has closed its airspace to all aircraft…
Tourism Ireland brings 10 enterprises on meetings promotion in Texas
Marie Lawlor, Wallace Travel Group; Denise O’Sullivan, Hayfield Family Collection; Rachel Levy, Tourism Ireland; Helen…
American to increase gates at Dallas FW Terminal F
Robert Isom chair of Oneworld alliance American Airlines and Dallas Fort Worth International have announced…
SEVEN cities TEN matches: The Lions are Australia bound
It is estimated that 20,000 fans will travel with the British and Irish Linos to…
EIGHT key takeaways from ATE 2025 in Brisbane
ATE25 held in Brisbane from April 27 to May 1, 2025 set attendance records, with…
Etihad Airways ready for IPO ‘but does not need cash’
Antonoaldo Neves CEO of Etihad Etihad Airways is considering an initial public offering but does…
Ryanair’s record April figures up 5.8pc on 2024 and 35.6pc on pre-pandemic
Ryanair reported a record 18.3m passengers in April 2025, up 5.8pc on 2024 and 35.6pc…
Comac C919 ‘may not be certified until 2032’ – EASA
Florian Guillermet Director of EASA Florian Guillermet, the executive director of the European Union Aviation…
Dublin and Cork airport operator daa reports 9pc increase in revenue
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Dublin and Cork airport operator daa reported a 9pc…
Investment in hospitality sector not back to pre-pandemic ‘in real terms’ – ESRI
Conor O’Toole of the ESRI The hospitality sector is showing signs of stability but are…
Gannon Travel in Castlerea to close after 30 years
Miriam Gannon of Gannon Travel Gannon Travel in Castlerea is to close after serving customers…
Clare launches new Burren and Cliffs Explorer bus service
Pictured at the launch of the Burren and Cliffs Explorer at the Cliffs of Moher…
Proposed sale of Daly’s Hotel in Castlebar, where Land League was founded, falls through
The historic Daly’s hotel in Castlebar The proposed sale of the former Daly’s Hotel and…
New hotel openings worldwide in May 2025
Mark Willis CEO of Fairmont A selection of new hotel openings worldwide: Dusit Le Palais…
‘Dig In’ – Visit Waterford creates 6 itineraries for visitors for summer
Three year old ‘Viking’ Isaac Quinlan preparing for Visit Waterford’s ‘Dig In’ itineraries for visitors…
Travel Counsellors recognised by All-Ireland Business Foundation
Ciara MacConnell, Bernie Whelan, Elaine Carroll; and Cathy Burke as Travel Counsellors Ireland is honoured…
Ballygarry Hotel Tralee reveals designs of 12 new adult-only cabins
Ballingarry hotel cabins Ballygarry Hotel and Spa in Tralee has introduced 12 new adult-only cabins,…
United and JetBlue explore partnership after American talks fall through
Joanna Geraghty CEO of Jetblue United Airlines and JetBlue Airways are in negotiations for a…