Fewer web bookings, more app bookings in IATA 2025 Global Passenger Survey Trends
Nick Careen of IATA IATA has released the 2025 Global Passenger Survey results, showing a…
Yearly Archives: 2025
Minister Calleary announces €16.5m ORIS Funding for 63 projects
Dara Calleary Minister At a ceremony on Clare Island, Minister Dara Calleary unveiled €16.5m for…
Social Media Fest 2025 in Wexford scheduled for November 25
Samatha Kelly Social Media Fest 2025 takes place on 25 November at The Talbot Hotel…
Mayo’s Moorehall to be transformed into cultural heritage destination
Kevin Kelly CEO of Mayo county council2 Mayo County Council revealed a masterplan to transform…
Appeal against redevelopment of Clare’s former Shamrock Hotel site in Bunratty
Peter Mullan CEO of An Coimisiún Pleanála Clare County Council granted conditional planning for 67…
Belmullet visitor centre planned by Mayo’s Broadhaven Bay hotel
Kevin Kelly CEO of Mayo county council Broadhaven Bay Hotel on Ballina Road in Belmullet…
Turkish Airlines reports €15m in MCP-driven bookings as ChatGPT referral traffic booms
Ahmet Bolat CEO of Turkish Airlines ChatGPT referral traffic to airline websites reached 2.3pc in…
Key takeaways from AI Expo Europe 2025 in Amsterdam
Alex Diaconu co-founder of AiGIA AI Expo Europe has concluded its two-day conference at Amsterdam…
American Airlines staff layoffs may affect 5,000 employees
Robert Isom CEO of American Airlines American Airlines has confirmed thousands of staff layoffs, citing…
‘Shedding a reputation for chaos’ – Manchester Airport Terminal 2 relocations
Charlie Cornish CEO of Manchester Airport Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Relocations will include a move…
Wear-testing begins next year for new Delta Air Lines uniforms
Delta Air Lines has revealed a new “Distinctly Delta” uniform collection on 4 November 2025,…
London City Airport latest English airport to introduce drop-off fee
London City airport London City Airport will introduce a drop-off fee by year-end 2025, becoming…
Tim Clark of Emirates says American airlines attempted to damage competition from A380
Eoghan Corry and Tim Clark Tim Clark of Emirates has reiterated his claims that US…
Lufthansa extend A340-600 operations into summer 2026 due to B787-9 delays
Carsten Spohr CEO of Lufthansa Lufthansa will extend A340-600 operations into summer 2026, to compensate…
Uniworld reveals plans for SS Emilie’s debut on the Danube in 2026
Ellen Bettridge CEO of Uniworld Uniworld has revealed plans for the S.S. Emilie debut on…
Cunard cruise line reveals 110 new itineraries for 2027 and 2028
Katie McAlister CEO of Cunard Cruise line Cunard has revealed 110 new itineraries from October…
Royal Caribbean to deploy five ships year-round from Miami
Six ships in Port Canaveral Royal Caribbean will deploy five ships year-round from Miami, Port…
Canary Islands based Exploris Expeditions ceases operations
Philippe Videau President and Founder of Exploris cruises Exploris Expeditions & Cruises has ceased operations…
Vietnam Airlines to lease 30 narrowbody aircraft
Le Hong Ha CEO of Vietnam Airlines Vietnam Airlines confirmed plans to lease up to…
SERE Holdings acquires Belfast based ambulance operators Woodgate Aviation
Stanley Edgar MD of SERE Holdings SERE Holdings Ltd has confrimed the acquisition of Woodgate…
Delegates from 184 countries gather for World Travel Market 2025
World Travel Market London opened for its second day on 5 November 2025 at ExCeL…
Tourism policy document sets out key goals for 2025-2030
Christopher Brooke, chair of Tourism ireland, ambassador Martin Fraser, Alice Mansergh of Tourism ireland and…
Speakers at Shannon International Leasing Conference 2025
Eoghan Corry with Peter Barrett CEO of SMBC The Shannon International Leasing Conference returned to…
Landmark to supply cyber defence system to airlines
Ken Kelleher MD of Landmark Technologies Landmark Technologies has unveiled a customised cybersecurity solution for…
WTM London 2025 key takeaways from day one
World Travel Market opened its doors for day one on 4 November 2025 at ExCeL…
TUI River Cruises launches second ship on the river Nile
Katy Berzins Head of TUI River Cruises at TUI TUI River Cruises launched the TUI…
United Airlines and Hallmark collaborate for a feel-good four minute movie
United Airlines and Hallmark have collaborated for a feel-goud four minute movie to be shown…
Midlands Park Hotel reveals details of Black Friday sale
Midlands Park Hotel Black Friday sale runs 24 November to 1 December 2025 for stays…
Sysco reports first-quarter net sales of €18.23
Sysco has reported first-quarter net sales of €18.23m exceeding estimates of €18.17m. Adjusted profit reached…
Tipperary Council releases three options for Grants Hotel Roscrea
Tipperary County Council has released three redevelopment options for Grants Hotel Roscrea funded by a…
Cassidy Travel updates deals for summer 2026
Sharon Harney of Cassidy Travel Cassidy Travel Summer 2026 deals include a Tenerife 7-night half-board…
Domhnall O’Donoghue recognised by England’s Guild of Travel Writers
Domhnall O’Donoghue award win Irish travel writer Domhnall O’Donoghue was recognised by England’s Guild of…
Pre-registered buyers top 5,000 for World Travel Market 2025 in Excel, London
Juliette Losardo, Exhibitor Director, WTM London After years of shrinking exhibition space, World Travel market…
‘Two free carry-on items per passenger will delay boarding’ – Michael O’Leary
Michael O’Leary Michael O’Leary warned that MEP proposals for two free carry-on items per passenger…
Wizz class, but it is not business class
Jozsef Varadi CEO of Wizz Air Wizz Air launches December 2025 trial blocking middle seats…
Travel Counsellors marks 20 years in Ireland
Travel Counsellors Ireland marked 20 years since 2005 launch with over 80 independent home workers…
Christy Moore & Tommy Tiernan boost Vicar Street profits as hotel plans proceed
Harry Crosbie of Vicar Street Operating profits at Vicar Street leapt 115pc to €1.33m on…
Ireland’s Blue Book adds Cliff House in Ardmore, Dylan in Dublin and Dunluce Lodge in Antrim
Michelle Maguire of Irelands Blue Book Ireland’s Blue Book have added three new properties on…
Seven dead in UPS Plane Crash in Louisville
A UPS cargo plane has crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, killing seven, including three crew, and…
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings report record Q3 2025 bookings
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported record Q3 2025 bookings up 20pc…