‘Fifty years of promoting Ireland abroad’ – Tourism launches a video of archive promotional footage & ads
Tourism Ireland has launched a video which features promotional footage and advertisements from Tourism Ireland…
Yearly Archives: 2025
Royal group plans to convert listed building on Piccadilly into luxury all-suite hotel
Teresa Naldi Chair of Royal Hotels & resorts Plans are underway to convert a listed…
Air Canada international bookings down 10pc due to drop in travel to US by Canadians
Calin Rovinescu CEO of Air Canada On a day when Air Canada marked the restart…
Tourism Ireland hosts six music journalists from Germany and Austria
Six journalists from Germany and Austria have been exploring Ireland’s vibrant music scene as guests…
Opening ceremony takes place for Rendez Vous 2025 in Lyon
Eoghan Corry at the opening event for Rendez Vous en France at the Museum of…
Irish Travel Trade Show opens this evening at Metropole Hotel in Cork City
Maria Sinnott of Business Exhibitions Over 120 exhibitors have signed up for the Irish Travel…
LISTEN: Tourism figures down 30pc in February 2025 Eoghan Corry on BBC Radio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgUR-IuyRuA
Marella Cruises orders two new cruise ships to be designated for English & Irish markets
Chris Hackney Director Marella Cruises Fincantieri and TUI have signed a Memorandum of Agreement on…
Pranking press releases and other publicity stunts for April fool’s day
Hong Kong April fools joke 2018 On a day that brings out the inner prankster…
CSO reports 292 cruise ships visited Irish ports in 2024
Jennifer Banim Director of the Central Statistics Office A total of 292 cruise ships visited…
Norwegian Aqua trans-Atlantic crossing will now terminate in New York instead of Boston
The first trans-Atlantic crossing of Norwegian Aqua will now terminate in New York City instead…
Irish Ferries to provide discounted travel for autistic passengers on all ferry routes
Eamonn Rothwell CEO of Irish Ferries Irish Ferries has partnered with AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity,…
Celebrity Cruises cancels stops in Labadee until April 2026
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises has cancelled visits to Labadee, Haiti, for…
Meitheal 2025 opens today in Killarney
Paul Kelly of Failte Ireland Meitheal 2025, Fáilte Ireland’s largest International Travel Trade Fair, opens…
WATCH: Eu261 is putting €8 in every ticket and should be abolished, Michael O’Leary speaking at A4E 2025
https://youtu.be/eNEk6lDYzOk
Global air passenger demand increased by 2.6pc in February – IATA
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA In February 2025, global air passenger demand increased by 2.6pc…
Shannon Airport celebrates start of summer 2025 schedule with Ryanair flight to Madeira
Shannon Airport has celebrated the start of its summer 2025 schedule, which includes two new…
Stranded aircraft in Russia insurance claims to be settled in Irish High Court by next week
Peter Barrett CEO of SMBC Nearly all war risk and all-risk insurance claims related to…
Dublin’s Mercantile to reopen in May with more rooms
The Mercantile Hotel & Bar on Dame Street is set to reopen in May after…
Extra weekend sailings included in €2.75m Inishbofin ferry contract
Extra Friday sailings are included in the Department of Rural and Community Development’s new contract…
Emirates renews partnership with Tourism Ireland to boost inbound tourism from Australia & NZ
Emirates has renewed its partnership with Tourism Ireland for an additional two years to boost…
Ryanair launches first monthly “Prime” seat sale
Dara Brady of Ryanair On 31 March 2025, Ryanair launched its first monthly “Prime” seat…
MSC reveals retail options on MSC World America
MSC World Europa, Shopping Gallery MSC Cruises has revealed its retail offerings for the MSC…
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Spain’s culinary scene in 2025
Spain’s culinary scene in 2025 is a vibrant blend of tradition, innovation, and regional diversity,…
Riviera Travel expands 2026 offerings to include new festive river cruise
Ralph Uhlemann of Riviera Travel Riviera Travel has expanded its 2026 offerings to include a…
England’s Virgin Atlantic returns to profitability for first time since pandemic
Shai Weiss CEO of Virgin Atlantic England’s Virgin Atlantic returned to profitability in 2024, recording…
Harry Crosbie’s plan for 4-star hotel on Dublin’s Hanover Quay planning file shows objections
Rendering of Harry Crosbie development north wall Harry Crosbie’s planned 4-star hotel and a 200-seater…
Phoenix Reisen rivership MS Aurelia naming ceremony takes place in Bonn
The MS Aurelia’s Godmother Bianca Rödig and Director of Ship Travel Michael Schulze. The MS…
Fiji Airways has become the newest member of the oneworld alliance
Robert Isom chair of Oneworld alliance Fiji Airways has become the newest member of the…
Taiwan’s China Airlines signs firm order for ten Airbus A350-1000
Kao Shing-Hwang Chiar of China Ailrines of Taiwan Taiwan’s China Airlines has signed a firm…
Foot passengers still one in FIVE of ferry users – Stena Line
Paul Grant of Stena Line Data from Stena Line indicates that over 20pc of its…
America’s FAA introduces rules to hide private aircraft ownership
Michael G Whitaker FAA Administrator The FAA has introduced new data privacy rules allowing private…
East Midlands to reopen refurbished Escape Lounge tomorrow
East Midlands Airport will introduce its refurbished Escape Lounge tomorrow 2 April, after a closure…
Lufthansa ‘missing 41 widebody aircraft’ amid delivery delays
Grazia Vittadini chief technology officer at Lufthansa Lufthansa is experiencing delays and is currently missing…
Marine Hotel Association concludes 40th anniversary conference & trade show
Caroline Pritchard director of the Marine Hotel Association The Marine Hotel Association’s (MHA) 40th anniversary…
Holland America Line expands single barrel whiskey programme
Holland America Line is expanding its single barrel whiskey programme to include nine selections starting…
Journalist Tom Lyons launches podcast
Journalist Tom Lyons has launched an Aer Dogs podcast as a follow up to his…
ITA Airways switches terminals at Frankfurt and Munich
Joerg Eberhart CEO of ITA Airways ITA Airways is integrating with Lufthansa Group by switching…
1,950 delegates arrive in Lyon for Rendez-vous en France 2025
Eoghan Corry and Quentin Chatenay of Toques du Fromage in Lyon Delegates have started to…
WATCH: ‘Flightradar24 could provide most of the Air Traffic Control service and for free’ – Michael O’Leary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXLfBZaU7Tw