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Emerald Kaia completes ship’s sea trials in Halong Bay USA visitor numbers down 2.5pc in…
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USA visitor numbers down 2.5pc in 2025 as Ireland moves to 16th most important market
Tony Lane CEO of Visit USA Dublin IUSA inbound travel for the year of 2025…
Emerald Kaia completes ship’s sea trials in Halong Bay
Emerald Kaia has completed sship’s sea trials in Halong Bay, Vietnam, confirming performance, maneuverability, and…
Galway’s Blackthorn Restaurant in Barna added to Michelin Guide
Another Galway restaurant Blackthorn at the Twelve Hotel in Barna has joined the Michelin Guide.…
Irish citizens instructed to leave Iran and FOURTEEN other updates to travel advice from the DFA this week
AustraliaEdited Travel Alert relating to Bondi Beach attackAustriaMinor changes made to ‘Safety and Security’ section BangladeshUpdated…
UPDATED: Airline seat sales, Aer Lingus deadline Tuesday next & Ryanair deadline Sunday week
HERE are the major end of year airline sales currently under way: Aer Lingus January…
EI106 from JFK cancelled at Dublin airport today
Cancellations in Dublin airport: New York JFK EI106B arr 08.40Inbound Passengers are advised to follow…
UPDATED European ski resort news as French resorts enjoy best conditions
As of mid-January 2026, many European ski resorts are benefiting from a generally solid base…
HERE are the Travel Industry Golf Society outings for 2026
Travel Industry Golf Society has announced its programme of outings for 2026 Thursday 16 April: Druids…
‘An utter idiot’– Elon Musk takes aim at Michael O’Leary
https://youtu.be/pA0xUX1BWSk Elon Musk has called Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary an “utter idiot” who should be…
WATCH: Travel Department at 30 – Miriam O’Callaghan
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WATCH: Travel Department at 30 – Bob Haugh
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Tipperary’s Glen of Aherlow Winter Walking Festival launched by John G O’Dwyer
Tipperary’s annual Glen of Aherlow Winter Walking Festival launched by John G O’Dwyer The Glen…
Filming takes place for haunted Ireland TV Series by Martin and Roman Kemp
English broadcasters Martin and Roman Kemp have filmed for a brand-new, three-part TV series in…
Dublin City appoints historians in residence
Dublin City Council has appointed six Historians in Residence who worked across the city throughout…
Dunluce Lodge launches Valentine’s Retreat offers
Antrim’s Dunluce Lodge is offering couples an elegant escape on the Causeway Coast for Valentine’s,…
Straffan’s Barberstown Castle launches Valentine’s Escape offers
Kildare’s Barberstown Castle in Straffan is inviting couples to linger with a Romantic Escape, available…
LISTEN: Keith Glatz of A4A on Dublin airport passenger cap
https://youtu.be/4BoWiwSK3is Keith Gatz of Airlines for America has told interviewer Ciara Kelly of Newstalk that…
LISTEN: Tourism minister Peter Burke on Dublin airport passenger cap
https://youtu.be/fQdUDGuvx7I Minister Peter Burke has reassured interviewer Ciara Kelly of Newstalk that the government intends…
LISTEN: Michael O’Leary on Dublin airport passenger cap
https://youtu.be/dTLxPC2mP6c Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has told Newstalk interview Ciara Kelly that the situation with…
LISTEN: Michael O’Leary on Elon Musk
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary told Newstalk interview Ciara Kelly that Ryanair will not install the…
TRAVEL Extra quote of the day: Shelley in January
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SUNSET locations in Ireland’s county CLARE
Cliffs of Moher: Towering 214-metre cliffs along the Atlantic coast with dramatic ocean views. Photograph…
SUNSET locations in Ireland’s county CORK
Blarney Castle: A medieval fortress with the famous Blarney Stone and lush gardens. Photograph from…
Windstar Cruises holds naming ceremony for Star Seeker in Miami
Windstar Cruises has held a naming ceremony for the new Star Seeker in Miami on…
Eric Trump to visit Doonbeg to lobby for new ballroom
Eric Trump will visit Doonbeg golf resort in County Clare on Tuesday and Wednesday next…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry & Ciara Kelly latest developments with Dublin Airport passenger cap
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Passenger numbers at Belfast’s two airports down slightly in November, Derry is Ireland’s fastest growing airport
The two Belfast airports handled 658,039 passengers in November, down marginally on 2024. Belfast City…
COUNTDOWN to next weekend’s Holiday World Show in Dublin
Holiday World Show Dublin returns to RDS Simmonscourt from 23 to 25 January 2026 in…
Ireland visits to Australia up 8.3pc in October – now 19th most important market
Ireland sent 7430 visits to Australia in November, up 15.6pc on 2024 and 38.6pc on…
Dublin airport passenger numbers up 13.1pc in December at end of record year
Dublin airport handled 36,417,311 passengers in 2025, up 5.1pc on 2024 and 11.4pc ahead of…
Former Dublin destination Liège Airport loses last scheduled passenger service
Liège Airport has lost its last scheduled passenger service after TUI fly Belgium ceased operations…
United Airlines expands meal preordering to economy class
United Airlines confirmed meal preordering for fresh Bistro on Board items in economy on flights…
Riviera Travel Invites Irish agents to Riv Awards 2026
Riviera Travel confirmed Irish agents and partners will attend the Riv Awards for the first…
Air Cambodia launches refreshed brand with Aeroprime group support and eyes Indian market
Air Cambodia’s new corporate identity system has been unveiled at Techo International Airport in Phnom…
England’s Great Central railway announces winter steam gala visiting line-up
England’s Great Central Railway has confirmed its Annual Winter Steam Gala from 22 to 25…
Dublin airport reports RECORD 36,420,915 passengers in 2025
Dublin airport handled 36,417,311 passengers in 2025 (36,417,311 on the DAA site), up 5.1pc on…
Aer Lingus Regional announces new Dublin to Inverness service
Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Emerald Airlines, plans to introduce a new direct flight route…
Dublin hotel average daily rate reaches €174 Fáilte Ireland
Fáilte Ireland research shows the average daily rate in Dublin hotels reached €174 in recent…
Park Hotel Kenmare records pre-tax loss after €18 investment
The company operating the five-star Park Hotel Kenmare in County Kerry recorded pre-tax losses of…