AWARD winners in Ireland’s county WESTMEATH
These are the top three places in the annual tidy towns competition in Ireland’s county…
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AWARD winners in Ireland’s county WEXFORD
These are the top three places in the annual tidy towns competition in Ireland’s county…
AWARD winners in Ireland’s county WICKLOW
These are the top three places in the annual tidy towns competition in Ireland’s county…
Fingal council turns down McEvaddy proposal for cargo handling application at Dublin airport
Fingal County Council rejected the application from DA Terminal 3 Ltd for cargo-handling units at…
Charleroi taxes will lead to Ryanair cuts in services – Michael O’Leary
Ryanair has confirmed it will reduce operations at Brussels South Charleroi Airport by around 10pc…
Protests pose ‘grave risk’ to Shannon airport operations – Conal Henry
The chair of Shannon Airport, Conal Henry, has warned the Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien…
Iran reopens airspace amid tensions after five hour closure
Iran has reopened its airspace on the morning of 15 January 2026 after a five-hour…
Safety alerts for skiers after French avalanche fatalities
Following the tragic deaths of six individuals in avalanches across France, officials have issued urgent…
UPDATED: THIRTY years in business – Travel Department celebrates at event in National Concert Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DvIG6cLA5I Travel Department has celebrated its 30th birthday at an event in the National Concert…
Airlines await safety clearance for Venezuela flights
Iberia, Air Europa, and Plus Ultra are poised to resume flights to Venezuela, awaiting a…
Some BA customers to get status match with Air France/KLM, Delta, Virgin & Skyteam
Flying Blue introduced a status match for some British Airways Club members Matches provide 12…
Premier Inn posts 3pc RevPAR increase in Ireland
Premier Inn, owned by Whitbread, reported a strong third quarter (Q3 FY2026), with its English…
Belfast Holiday World Show 2026: USA Pavilion in focus
The 33rd Belfast Holiday World Show has taken place at a new city centre ICC…
Air France expands Winter 2025-2026 long-haul services
Air France continues its winter 2025-2026 programme with strengthened long-haul offerings, including resumed or added…
Irish Hotels Federation holds inaugural Quality Employer Awards in Athlone
Seventy hotels attended the Irish Hotels Federation’s inaugural Quality Employer Awards in Athlone. Exceptional People…
Ryanair transports 60m passengers in Spain for the first time
Aena-managed airports in Spain handled a record 321.6m travellers in 2025, with Ryanair transporting over…
Galway Bay golf club set for hospitality upgrade with new hotel
Galway Bay Golf Club, part of the Connacht Hospitality Group, prepares for an exciting development…
Andalucía emerges as Europe’s most searched region online
Andalucía has emerged as Europe’s most searched region online, according to Eurostat data. Andalucía led…
Maximising Annual Leave in 2026: strategies for extended holidays
Holidaymakers can stretch their 25 days of annual leave into significantly more time off in…
Dún Laoghaire Harbour masterplan to include National Watersports Campus
A new masterplan for Dún Laoghaire Harbour has been unveiled, featuring plans for a National…
Wextrad Weekend launched for Saint Brigid’s weekend
A new initiative called Wextrad Weekend is set to launch in Wexford Town over St…
Travel trade reports strong start to 2026
Irish travel agents have reported a surprisingly robust beginning to bookings in 2026, countering industry…
French aviation sector voices concerns over potential 2026 budget taxes
Representatives from France’s aviation industry, including unions and associations, are urging caution ahead of the…
Construction commences on Addis Abada’s new airport
Construction commenced on Bishoftu International Airport after a January 10 groundbreaking. The €11.5 billion project…
Donegal guide launched with digital map
A fresh comprehensive guide to Donegal has been released, featuring an interactive digital map to…
TUI Cruises reveals concepts for Mein Schiff Flow
TUI Cruises detailed Mein Schiff Flow concepts, extending from Mein Schiff Relax. Suites feature sea-inspired…
Record days at Ushuaia port as 19 cruise ships dock over three days
Ushuaia port recorded 19 cruise ship arrivals over three days in late December. 10,600 passengers…
Highland Radio launches hospitality awards 2026 voting
Highland Radio has confirmed the launch of its Hospitality Awards 2026, inviting public nominations and…
Costa del Sol reports record tourism employment figures for 2025
Costa del Sol have reported record tourism employment figures for 2025, indicating a strong recovery…
80 Spanish spas to join Imserso programme in February
More than 80 spas under the Imserso programme prepared to start their season in February…
Carnival takes over leadership of CLIA from Royal Caribbean
Leadership at the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has shifted from Royal Caribbean to Carnival…
Wizz Air reveals new routes from Santander and Menorca
Wizz Air revealed new routes from Santander and Menorca on January 11 2026, enhancing connectivity…
South American tailwinds boost bidding for TAP Portugal
Favourable economic trends in South America are intensifying competition for a 44.9pc stake in Portugal’s…
Applications open for Fáilte Ireland regional festival and events fund 2026
Fáilte Ireland fund open for 2026 Longford festivals and events. Events from 1 January to…
Butler Arms Hotel in South Kerry set for April reopening
The historic Butler Arms Hotel in south Kerry will reopen in April 2026 under new…
More visitors travelling to Dingle for Irish language experience
Visitors continue to head to Dingle to hear and learn the Irish language, supporting cultural…
New TG4 series spotlights Irish Sea Cliffs
A forthcoming TG4 television series will showcase Ireland’s dramatic sea cliffs, with a particular focus…
Tourism contributed 8.7pc to global GDP in 2025 – WTTC
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that global tourism achieved an unprecedented…
Emirates Announces daily Helsinki-Dubai flights from October 2026
Emirates has revealed plans to introduce daily services between Helsinki and Dubai starting 1 October…
Jamie Airey wins SunExpress travel trade golf competition for Ireland
James Airey from Sunway Travel in Dublin won the men’s title in the fifth annual…