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County Clare anticipates tourism Trump bump after Irish Open and US presidential visit, Trump offers…
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TRUMP bump: County Clare anticipates tourism boost after successful Irish Open and US presidential visit
The Irish Open and Trump visit triggered an economic and promotional windfall for West Clare.…
‘False and defamatory’ – Michael O’Leary responds to Rachel Morrogh allegation that he trivialised rape
Michael O’Leary writes open letter to Dublin Rape Crisis Centre CEO O’Leary states he answered…
CANCELLATION at Dublin airport today
Amsterdam KL1138@11.10 & inbound KL1137 Passengers are advised to follow updates via the Dublin airport…
Trump offers to take tariffs off Irish whiskey
Trump removed US tariffs from Irish whiskey during his speech at the Irish Open prizegiving…
Travel Counsellors celebrates 21 years in Ireland
Travel Counsellors Ireland celebrated its 21st anniversary on Saturday The company operates with more than…
Emirates hosts travel trade to Amgen Irish Open at Doonbeg
Emirates serves as official airline to Amgen Irish Open Tournament takes place at Doonbeg in…
Goodnight from me: John Galligan retires from Travel Industry
John Galligan retired after more than 50 years in travel and 36 years running John…
Egyptair to return to Sydney after 25 years
EgyptAir plans to return to Sydney Kingsford Smith in 2027 with a Cairo International-Singapore Changi-Sydney…
TRAVEL Extra DATASET of the day: Ireland inbound visitors from Australia & NZ
Inbound visitor numbers are down on 2025 for July Visitors to Ireland from Australia and…
TRAVEL Extra quote of the day: Henry Rollins
Travel Extra quote of the day, a selection of the literary, insightful, profound, prosaic, humorous,…
WATCH: ‘Sack Martin Rolfe’ appeal by Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary
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KEY takeaways from Future Travel Experience Global Expo in Dallas
Future Travel Experience Global Expo marks 20th anniversary Event takes place 8 to 10 September…
P&O Offers Extra Onboard Spend for Caribbean Fly-Cruises
P&O Cruises added up to £600 extra onboard spending money on select Caribbean fly-cruise holidays.…
Taipei issues fresh travel warnings for China over border changes
Taipei drafted new guidance for citizens travelling to China amid tighter border controls and possible…
Madrid hotels see lower occupancy during Formula 1 weekend
Madrid hotels recorded occupancy of around 70pc before the Formula 1 Grand Prix, below the…
Marriott completes Barbados Collection overhaul with Tamarind reopening
Marriott International completed the overhaul of its Barbados Collection following the reopening of Tamarind. The…
Grupo Fuentes opens new hotel The Salmar in Tenerife
Grupo Fuertes and Satocan opened The Salmar hotel in Tenerife as a four-star adults-only beachfront…
Michelin reveals FIVE best new hotel openings worldwide ahead of Saturday’s announcement
Michelin Guide highlights top new hotels for 2026 Opening of the Year winner will be…
WORTH the Journey: TEN classic regional Spanish dishes
Visitors to Spain can explore the country’s diversity with their taste buds. It is worth…
HERE are the cruise ship calls & excursion options at CORK Cóbh port
Here is the schedule of upcoming cruise ship calls to Cork Cóbh port. Silver Dawn…
HERE are the cruise ship calls & excursion options at DUBLIN port
Upcoming cruise ship calls at Dublin port. Ships typically dock at Alexandra Quay on the…
HERE are the cruise ship calls & excursion options at BELFAST port
Here is the schedule of upcoming cruise ship calls to Belfast. Belfast is a popular…
Christmas in Killarney announces six-week festival programme for 2026
Christmas in Killarney announces six-week programme for 2026 Weekly Christmas Magic Parades commence on 28…
Pressure group objects to proposed EasyJet Southampton to Manchester domestic service
EasyJet to launch Southampton to Manchester service on 4 December 2026 Service operates twice weekly…
Irish dry-slope ski championships 2026 scheduled for Ski Club of Ireland Kilternan Sept 26-27
Irish Dry-Slope Ski Championships takes place 26-27 September 2026 Ski Club of Ireland Kilternan hosts…
London Luton airport launches new online journey planner
London Luton Airport launches new online journey planner Platform compares train, bus, coach and road…
Canada’s Porter Airlines and Flair airlines approved for federal loans after fuel price hikes
Porter Airlines approved for $125 million LASR loan Flair Airlines approved for $76 million LASR…
Seabourn announces new 30-day Amazon Voyage for 2028
Seabourn announces 30-day Amazon voyage for 2028 Seabourn Quest sails roundtrip from Miami 18 November…
Irish Independent inducts five properties into Hotel Hall of Fame
Armada Hotel inducted into Irish Independent Hotel Hall of Fame 2026 Hall of Fame now…
Foyle Port confirms 36 cruise liner calls for the 2027 season
Foyle Port confirms 36 cruise calls for 2027 2026 season saw almost 12,000 passengers between…
G Adventures and National Geographic launch 30 new itineraries
G Adventures and National Geographic launch 30 new itineraries 24 National Geographic Journeys and six…
Marriott to open tribute Portfolio Hotel in former Telefónica building in Seville
Marriott to convert Telefónica building in Seville into Tribute Portfolio hotel Property named Confidencia Sevilla…
Basque country seeks entrepreneurial talent for lodging sector
Basque Country seeks entrepreneurial talent for lodging sector HAZI foundation and NEKATUR offer rural lodging…
Hotusa inaugurates Áurea Palacio de la Tinta in Malaga
Hotusa inaugurates Áurea Palacio de la Tinta in Malaga Five-star hotel opens on 10 September…
FESTIVALS across Ireland today
Music and Arts Fuinneamh Music & Arts Festival: Located at Bellurgan Park in Dundalk, County…
‘Normal operations’ at Dublin airport during Trump visit but some road closures – Gardaí
Gardaí advise extra time for Dublin Airport travel on Saturday Highest impact restrictions from 8am…
Hydrogen-powered Viking Astrea floats out at Fincantieri
Viking Astrea launched at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard Propulsion system partially powered by liquid hydrogen and…
Katie Taylor fight boosts Dublin hospitality spending by €459,000 – AIB
Katie Taylor fight generates €248,000 restaurant spending near Croke Park Pub spending reaches €211,000, second…
Glasson Lakehouse reopens after Norovirus outbreak
Glasson Lakehouse reopens after norovirus outbreak Closed on 26 August 2026 following HSE advice Significant…