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Yearly Archives: 2026
FIVE more governments sign for Aviation Carbon Market Compact
The Supporting Alliance reached 50 participating entities. Five governments signed the Aviation Carbon Market Compact.…
Dublin based Sirius Aviation sells strategic stake to Japan’s ITOCHU corporation
Sirius Aviation sells strategic stake to Japan’s ITOCHU corporation. Sirius Aviation Capital sold a stake…
DAA appointed partner for major new international airport in Vietnam
DAA International has been named strategic and operational partner for Gia Binh International Airport in…
Spain records strong growth in international air passengers in May
Spain handled 11.1m international air passengers in May, marking a .8pc increase compared with the…
Tourism employment in Spain surpasses three million workers
The number of workers affiliated to the tourism sector in Spain exceeded t3m in May…
Spain strengthens sustainable tourism partnerships with English operators
The Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism, together with England travel agency body ABTA and…
Spain launches tourism technology experimentation space
Spain’s Ministry of Industry and Tourism has introduced a new experimentation space where companies, technology…
Air Algérie expands long-haul network with new routes to India and China
Air Algérie is significantly expanding its network for the Northern Winter 2026/27 season by adding…
EasyJet holidays reaches 3,000 certified sustainable hotels
EasyJet holidays has expanded its portfolio of Certified Sustainable hotels to more than three thousand…
Freenow reports taxi trips to Portmarnock Beach up by 42pc
Portmarnock Beach recorded a 42pc year-on-year increase in taxi trips. Sandymount Strand ranks as the…
Aghadoe Heights launches new four-course Afternoon Tea experience
Aghadoe Heights offers a four-course Afternoon Tea priced at €55 per person. The menu features…
Travalue.ie reveals summer and autumn 2026 holiday offers
Golden Triangle tour costs from €2,069 per person. Orlando and Bahamas Cruise starts from €989…
SIX weeks to go – Belfast counts down to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann organises the annual event. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann runs from 2 August…
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown released more details of Coastival to run 4 July to 12
Coastival runs for nine days from 4 July to 12 July 2026. Emergency Services Day…
Hainan Airlines expands direct route between Dublin and Beijing to daily
Hainan Airlines expands direct route between Dublin and Beijing to daily. The service expands connectivity…
Emerald Kaia named at ceremony in Venice
Emerald Cruises christened Emerald Kaia in Venice. The event took place at San Basilio. Jason…
Longford launches revamped tourism website
Minister Peter Burke has launched VisitLongford.ie. The site brings together county information. Funding came through…
Aeolus secures order to repossess engines from Tunisia’s Express Air Cargo
Aeolus obtained a court ruling for engine repossession. Two CFM56-3 engines belong to the lessor.…
Belfast City Airport needs sustainable growth – Matthew Hall
Matthew Hall spoke at the Westminster reception. Passenger numbers are set to double by 2040.…
Ryanair extends contract for CEO Michael O’Leary
Ryanair agreed a four-year contract extension with Michael O’Leary to 2032. Basic salary increases to…
AerClub partners with Uber Eats in new expansion
Uber Eats customers in Ireland collect 1 Avios for every €1 on orders over €25.…
Air France extends iaperitif cocktail programme
Air France has extended cocktails to Economy cabins. Quintessence serves in Business Class. L’Instant Cassis…
Dublin Airport tender for T1 landside retail store after legal case withdrawn
DAA launched a new procurement competition. The contract covers the Terminal 1 landside store. The…
Visit Cork highlights food experiences through the Experience Cork campaign
Visit Cork;s new Experience Cork campaign focusses on food. 60pc of Ireland;s artisan food producers…
African Union ministers adopt Lomé Declaration to accelerate Open Skies
Ministers adopted the Lomé Declaration on 16th June. The commitment advances the Single African Air…
United Airlines accelerates rollout of Starlink Wi-Fi to widebody
United has operated its first Starlink widebody transatlantic flight. The service launched on a Boeing…
Phelim McAleer files defamation case against DAA over disputed security alert tweet
US-based Irish journalist and filmmaker Phelim McAleer has filed a High Court defamation lawsuit against…
Drogheda’s Slieve League Ltd applies for 188-bedroom hotel
Slieve League Hotel Ltd submitted the application. The hotel provides 188 bedrooms. The building reaches…
Fear of bed bugs the biggest concern of holiday makers – Valpas research
Bed bug safety tops hotel booking factors. Valpas offers independent room-level certification. Travellers prefer certified…
Stena pays tribute to Special Olympics volunteers
Stena Line recognised 2,500 volunteers. Volunteers contributed 72,000 hours to the Games. The event took…
Refurbished Nephin Lounge opens at Ireland West Airport
The Nephin Lounge offers refurbished seating and workspace areas. Complimentary refreshments allow two drinks per…
Dublin City Council reveals details of ‘Dublin we love’ July events
Dublin City Council has organised four Saturday events. The programme runs throughout July 2026. Events…
300-seat Aspire Lounge to open in August at Manchester Airport
Aspire is to open a 300-seat lounge at Manchester Terminal 2 in late August. Bookings…
StarDream Cruises starts to reduce fuel surcharges
StarDream waives fuel surcharge for Singapore and Malaysia sailings. 50pc reduction applies to Taiwan and…
Lisdoonvarna vacant hotel to be turned into tourism centre under new plans
Alan Cummins submitted the redevelopment plans. The hotel stood vacant for over ten years. Plans…
European Commission issues infringement proceedings against Ireland on SAF production
The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against Ireland, along with 12 other EU member…
IAG places profitability pressure on Aer Lingus
IAG requires Aer Lingus to meet higher margins. The 2025 margin stood at 11.1 pc.…
Hayfield Manor spa launches specialist cancer care treatments
Hayfield Manor launched cancer care treatments. The partnership involves Ground Wellbeing. Barróg products form the…
Cóbh reveals details of colourful coastal town promotion
Cóbh promotes its colourful streetscapes. The Deck of Cards forms a key landmark. Visitors explore…