Housing charity Threshold latest to join debate on curtailing holiday rentals
John Mark McCafferty CEO of Threshold Housing charity Threshold has joined the calls for government…
Yearly Archives: 2025
Liscannor’s Anja Kolic wins Burren geopark photography competition
Anja Kolic, a photographer from Liscannor, has won a competition celebrating the 20th anniversary of…
Spirit emerges from Chapter 11 having equitised $795m in debt
Ted Christie CEO of Spirit airline Spirit Airlines has emerged from Chapter 11 restructuring ,…
Royal Air Maroc plans to add 20 aircraft to fleet by the end of 2026
Royal Air Maroc plans to add 20 aircraft to its fleet by the end of…
Croke Park museum launches ‘writers from the rooftop’ tour
Sinead Heneghan of Croke Park Croke Park’s Kellogg’s Skyline has launched the ‘Writers from the…
Singapore’s Scoot plans to add 12 aircraft to its fleet
Scoot plans to add approximately a dozen additional aircraft to its fleet this year, including…
‘How the square bow on Viking riverscapes allows more usable space’ – CEO Torstein Hagen
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Torstein Hagen, CEO of Viking Cruises, discussed the company’s unique…
FREENOW to turn taxis into mobile traditional music sessions over weekend
Danny O’Gorman GM of Freenow Ireland FREENOW will turn taxis into mobile traditional music sessions…
Bord Pleanála denies planning retention for 248-space car near Dublin Airport
Peter Mullan chair of Bord Pleanala An Bord Pleanála has denied planning retention for a…
Programme revealed for Airports Europe 2025 congress in Athens
Olivier Jankovec ACI Europe Director General The programme has been revealed for the ACI Europe…
Bid to end Canadian cruise stops for ships travelling from Seattle to Alaska
Alaska’s U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan announced plans to suspend the law requiring cruise ships to…
Asuka III begins sea trials in the North Sea
The Asuka III, an LNG-powered vessel built for NYK Group’s Asuka Cruise brand by Meyer…
EPIC calls for contributions to new exhibition celebrating 100 years of Irish passport
Catherine Healy, Historian-In-Residence at EPIC EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is curating a new exhibition…
Irish visits to USA back to 95pc of pre pandemic levels
Tony Lane of visit USA Dublin Irish visits to the United States dropped by 3,1pc…
BTL Lisbon gets change of name and visitor boost with 200 hosted buyers
At BTL 2025 in LIsbon,Francesca Rizzerello of Travel Department, Carlos Oliveira of Portuguese Tourism, Bettina…
Receivership casts doubt over Butler Arms in Valentia (and two other unfinished hotels in Cork & Wexford)
Butler Arms hotel Doubts surround the reopening of the 36-bedroom Butler Arms Hotel in Waterville…
‘Register now’ call by ISCF as fears grow for future of holiday home sector
Maire Ni Mhurchu of the ISCF The Irish Self-Catering Federation has reminded property owners to…
IT’S OPEN: First guests arrive at Ireland’s newest luxury hotel, Dunluce Lodge
Stephen Meldrum GM of Dunluce Lodge Dunluce Lodge, Ireland’s newest luxury hotel, opened last week…
Food Safety Authority of Ireland issues six closure orders in February
Greg Dempsey CEO of the FSAI Last month, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued…
Giant helter-skelter to be added to Roe Valley resort in Limavady in £20m development
Roe valley resort1 Galgorm Collection has revealed more details of its £20m investment in Roe…
Viking cruise line does not have a private island ‘where people go to get fleeced’ – CEO Torstein Hagen
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Torstein Hagen, CEO of Viking, asserted the company’s strong brand…
Cathay Pacific Airways says fares are down 12pc due to competition
Ronald Lam CEO fo Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific Airways reported a 1pc increase in group…
Lindblad put former Celebrity Xpedition into service on Galapagos
The National Geographic Gemini has begun service with Lindblad-National Geographic Expeditions in the Galapagos, following…
DAA shortlisted at the 2025 B&F awards
Tracey Carney MD of Buisness and Finance DAA has been shortlisted for the ESG Company…
Scottish visitor attractions report 4pc rise in visitor numbers
Richard Lochhead tourism minister of Scotland Visitor numbers to heritage attractions in Scotland rose to…
Shareholder class action against Boeing given go-ahead
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing A US District Court judge approved a class action against…
Virgin Atlantic introduces new tier points incentives for Flying Club members
Shai Weiss CEO of Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic introduced new tier points incentives for Flying…
Tourism Ireland launches Saint Patrick’s Week promotions in 18 countries
Alice Mansergh CEO of Tourism Ireland Tourism Ireland has launched its St Patrick’s Week promotions,…
HERE are ALL 198 winners at last night’s 2025 Irish Restaurant Awards in Leinster counties
Adrian Cummins CEO of the Restaurants Association The Leinster province section of the Irish Restaurant…
Restaurateurs get tips on controlling food costs at Taste of Tourism 2025
Martin Lynch Dish adjustments, like the weight and trim of beef, can lead to substantial…
Turkish Airlines increases Dublin– Istanbul flights back to three daily
Bilal Ekşi CEO of Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines will increase the number of weekly flights…
Flavours from the Taste of Tourism Conference at the Culloden Hotel
Carmen O’Neal of Cocktail Carmen The 2025 Taste of Tourism Conference at the Culloden Hotel…
Majorca & Balearics propose €42 per week tourist tax for summer
Jaume Bauzá Balearic Tourism Minister Holidaymakers to Ibiza, Mallorca, and Menorca will face an increased…
Donald Trump initiates White House task force to manage 2026 World Cup
Geoff Freeman CEO of US Travel President Trump initiated a White House task force to…
Dublin airport Saint Patrick’s weekend passengers down 2pc due to cap
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport The Dublin Airport Authority reported a small decline of…
Viking cruises reports revenue grew 13.4pc – 88pc booked for 2025
Leah Talactac President of Viking Cruises Viking Holdings reported total revenue of $5,333.9m for the…
Fingal council extends airport local area plan as war of words with daa continues
Ann Marie Farrelly CEO of Fingal county council Fingal County Council unanimously approved the extension…
Donald Trump expected to add Afghanistan & 10 other countries to USA total travel ban
Donald Trump An executive order from President Trump to be signed this week is expected…
Back to the watery drawing board for Dublin’s George’s Dock as rafting plans falls through
Plans for Dublin’s George’s Dock have resurfaced after high-profiles proposals for a white water rafting…
US airline shares plummet on profit warnings from Delta & American
Ed Bastian CEO of Delta Shares of major US carriers experienced fell sharply yesterday following…