MSC rolls out progressive jackpot system on US based cruise ships
MSC Cruises has completed the first phase of progressive jackpot system rollout across seven U.S.-based…
Yearly Archives: 2026
TAP Air Portugal introduces new travel kits on long-haul flights
TAP Air Portugal has introduced new travel kits on long-haul flights. The airline now offers…
Delta Air Lines signs 20-year lease to occupy six gates at Tampa
Delta Air Lines has signed a 20-year lease for six gates at Airside D. The…
Spain becomes Europe’s second-largest market for hotel investment with record €2.6bn – Colliers
Spain recorded €2,656m in hotel investment in H1 2026. The country ranks as the second-largest…
Park Hyatt announces debut in Portugal with a luxury resort in Comporta scheduled early 2029
Park Hyatt has announced its debut in Portugal with a Comporta resort. The €220m project…
Lopesan receives €300m from Canary Islands to settle tourism moratorium dispute
Lopesan will receive €300m from the Canary Islands government. The settlement resolves a 25-year legal…
TUI reveals Lapland winter holiday promotion with SIX key selling points (AND a natural wonder of the world)
TUI is offering €100 per booking discount for Lapland winter holidays using promotional code DEAL…
What will be the next BIG thing for airline ancillary revenue? World Aviation Festival reveals arena competition
The Ancillary Arena pitch competition has opened entries for aviation revenue concepts with a live…
GreenWorking Awards announces sustainable tourism video competition
Free entries for sustainable tourism videos have been accepted until 21 September 2026 Three categories…
Net Affinity pet-friendly hotel booking strategy
60pc of British households own pets with the dog-friendly travel sector forecast to reach £40bn…
No more opt-outs for airport queues: on EU EES biometric check from September 6
The temporary pause allowance for EES biometric checks expires on 6 September 2026 Frontex has…
European Aviation reportedly nears reacquisition of European Cargo
European Aviation is close to reacquiring European Cargo which entered administration in June 2026 Paul…
BAD start: IALPA job cuts talks with Aer Lingus collapse after TWELVE MINUTES
Consultation talks between Aer Lingus and Ialpa ended after 12 minutes over European Works Council…
Germany’s DAV lowers air traffic forecast as recovery stalls
ADV lowered 2026 German passenger forecast to 217 million, down 1.4pc from 2025 Year-to-date traffic…
Willie Walsh prioritises A350 induction for global growth at IndiGo
Willie Walsh prioritises A350 induction as IndiGo’s key milestone for global growth IndiGo targets 40pc…
Disney Cruise Line unveils 2027-2028 itineraries with New York return
Disney Cruise Line returns to New York for first time since 2023 with Disney Wish…
Cork airport JULY passenger numbers show 21pc increase on pre pandemic but DOWN 4.7pc on 2025
Cork Airport handled 360,740 passengers in July 2026. This figure decreased 4.7pc on July 2025.…
United Airlines lists Dublin for first A321XLR service and lists TEN new European routes
Dublin and Amsterdam will be the first two cities to receive service from airline’s new…
Michelin adds SIX more Irish restaurants to recommendations bringing total to 137
Six Irish restaurants have been added to the Michelin Guide. The new venues are in…
ANALYSIS: How Dolly Parton, music icon, became an icon of tourism as well
It was Dolly what dun it. Throwback to an evening in 2004, Travel Extra’s editor…
Thailand to revoke visas for disruptive tourists under new enforcement policy
Thailand revoked visas for 13 foreign tourists in Koh Phangan under stricter enforcement Government targeting…
No specific greenway funding secured for Killarney’s Lake Garda project
Kerry County Council has no specific funding secured for Killarney’s Lake Garda greenway Proposed route…
Westmeath County Council announces public consultations for Arts Plan
Westmeath County Council announced public consultations for five-year Arts Plan 2026-2030 Workshops scheduled across Mullingar,…
Picture Voice exhibition returns to Mary I College in Limerick
Picture Voice Art Exhibition 2026 returns to Mary Immaculate College on 5 September Theme “Spectrum…
ITIC officially launches 2026 conference scheduled for Dublin Convention Centre on October 1st
The ITIC conference takes place on October 1st at the Convention Centre Dublin. The theme…
Dunmore East prepares for 31st Bluegrass Festival
Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival returns for 31st edition from 27-30 August Four-day format with dozens…
Waterford public to have say on new pedestrian bridge name
Waterford City and County Council opens public consultation for pedestrian bridge naming 207-metre bridge connects…
Copenhagen Airport profit up 42pc in the first half of 2026
Copenhagen Airport reported a profit before tax of DKK 851 million in the first half…
AITO appoints Carly Charteris as new head of membership
Carly Charteris appointed as AITO’s new Head of Membership, commencing 1st September 2026 Charteris brings…
Fly2Galicia opens domestic bookings for December launch from Santiago
Fly2Galicia launches 1 December 2026 with 17 weekly departures from Santiago Route network covers Alicante,…
Accor expands Saudi partnership with 4,000-room deal
Accor expanded partnership with Al Qimmah to over 4,000 hotel rooms across Saudi Arabia Deal…
Spanish travel agencies forecast September growth of up to 10pc
Spanish travel agencies forecast 8pc-10pc September growth, outperforming summer’s 5pc-6pc Imserso senior programme launch and…
Hotel withdrawals threaten Imserso programme jobs and revenue
Hotel withdrawals from Imserso programme threaten 15,000 jobs and €150m revenue in Valencia Frozen reimbursement…
Transavia expands Mallorca-Lyon route to year-round service
Transavia converted Mallorca-Lyon from seasonal to year-round service Route supports leisure and VFR traffic beyond…
WestJet flight attendants ratify collective agreement with 90.2pc vote
WestJet flight attendants ratified agreement with 90.2pc vote in favour Contract includes 18pc wage increase…
Fiji government urges 5pc tourism tax rollout to support airline
Fiji government implementing 5pc tourism services tax from 1 September 2026 Levy applies to businesses…
Choose Chicago appoints Meryl Press Vissel as VP of communications
Meryl Press Vissel appointed as Vice President of Communications & Content at Choose Chicago She…
Universal Orlando Resort announces Halloween Horror Nights 2026 programming
Halloween Horror Nights returns for its 35th year with 10 haunted houses and sinister scare…
Waterford Libraries launches inaugural West Waterford Literary Anthology
Waterford Libraries launched inaugural “West Waterford Writes” literary anthology Open to writers from or living…
Norway’s Air Traffic Controllers end strike after collective agreement reached
Norwegian air traffic controllers returned to work on Monday, August 24, 2026, after reaching a…