World’s SEVEN most beautiful airports for 2026 named by Prix Versailles
Four winners are located in Asia. Guangzhou Terminal 3 opened in October 2025. Navi Mumbai…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Moldova tourism & Invest Moldova launch official platform www.moldova.md
The platform launched on 18 June 2026. It targets international visitors and citizens abroad. Content…
Cork luxury hotel The Kingsley launches Paws & Unwind pet-friendly packages
The Kingsley hotel in Cork has introduced Paws & Unwind pet-friendly packages that welcome dogs…
Ringland Group appoints CBRE to sell the 1852 Hotel in Belfast
The Ringland Group has officially appointed commercial property firm CBRE to market and sell The…
Sligo Park Hotel invests in Love Sligo gift card employee rewards
The Sligo Park Hotel has launched an innovative employee reward initiative by investing in the…
Culloden Estate & Spa completes upgrades following investment
CThe Culloden Estate & Spa has completed a comprehensive €716,000 dual-phase renovation programme to celebrate…
Killarney’s Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa unveils 12 refurbished garden suites
Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa has completed refurbishment of 12 Garden Suites alongside new culinary…
Norwegian Group enters agreement to Acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group
The total consideration equals $845 million. Cash payment amounts to $375 million. Revenues are projected…
Oceania Cruises opens bookings for 230 itineraries in 2028 and 2029
Over 230 itineraries are now available. Sailings range from seven to 180 days. More than…
Hurtigruten relaunches MS Vesterålen with new coastal heritage concept
MS Vesterålen carries 133 cabins. One hundred cabins received refreshes. Arctic Superior and Mini Suites…
FL Technics receives FAA certification for maintenance facility in Punta Cana
FL Technics obtained FAA Part 145 certification in June 2026. The facility is located in…
After THIRTEEN years of talks what do the EU261 changes mean for passengers?
Agreement reached between the European Parliament & Council Stricter air passenger rights, f Mandated free…
More spend but shorter trips, key takeaways from the CSO domestic tourism data
Domestic overnight tourism trips in Ireland have increased by 6pc in the first quarter of…
LISTEN: EU261 & passenger rights update explained, Eoghan Corry on RTÉ Morning Ireland
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LISTEN: EU261 & passenger rights updated explained, Eoghan Corry on Newstalk breakfast
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Royal celebrates coin keel laying ceremony for seventh Oasis class ship
The ceremony took place at Chantiers de l’Atlantique. Coins were placed under the first steel…
VIVA hosts Irish agents on 12-night Summer Magic from Basel to Vienna sailing
The trip covered the first three nights of a 12-night sailing. Agents visited Basel, Strasbourg,…
Ronan group secures planning permission for 288-bed aparthotel in Dublin Docklands
Johnny Ronan’s Ronan Group Real Estate (RGRE) has received planning permission from Dublin City Council…
EU 261 Reaction: ‘Bureaucratic bunkum’ – Miichael O’Leary CEO of Ryanair
The reforms require advertising of fares that include hand luggage. Over 50 percent of passengers…
EU261 Reaction: “Opportunity lost’ – Willie Walsh Director General of IATA
The regulatory burden reaches €8 billion annually. Meaningful reform on delay thresholds was removed. Airports…
EU261 Reaction: ‘A great day for travellers and airlines’ – EU Commissioner Apostolos
The agreement maintains the three hour delay compensation threshold. Children under 14 receive free adjacent…
Leadership lessons in a crisis: Frosch Ireland team visit Shackleton Centre in Athy
Frosch Ireland team visited the Ernest Shackleton Experience. The centre is located in Athy, Kildare.…
Belfast reveals traffic and travel plans for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Three Park and Ride sites serve the event. City centre pedestrianisation creates an event zone.…
Half of Irish parents let children influence holiday destination choice – Multitrip survey
53pc of parents said children influence destination choice Gen Z parents listen to children at…
High Flyers apprenticeship programme launches at Belfast City Airport
Five apprentices completed the High Flyers programme. The group joined in 2025. A controlled fire…
Taking the BISCUIT: Waterford claims leading dog friendly destination in Ireland
The Waterford Greenway spans 46 kilometres. Tramore Beach and Dunmore East welcome dogs on the…
Playful Culture Trail has returned for its sixth year in Cork City
The trail features more than 20 attractions across Cork City. Families collect stamps at each…
JetBlue mint meals get a New York restaurant upgrade
JetBlue schedules new Mint menus from 31 July. Crown Shy and Birdee supply initial dishes.…
Aven Hospitality launches new booking engine
Aven Hospitality introduced the new Booking Engine on 11 June 2026. Navarino Services achieved over…
Nearly half of holiday makers report rising travel stress – survey by Staysure
A new survey by travel insurer Staysure reveals that 49pc of holidaymakers find travelling abroad…
Pegasus launches Gatwick to Sabiha Gökçen direct
The route launched on 15 June 2026. Flights operate daily throughout summer 2026. Fares start…
ION Harbour by Simon Rogan launches ION at Sea in Malta
ION at Sea operates Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Dinner Cruise runs from…
United unveils a Stars and Stripes livery to mark America’s 250th anniversary
The livery features 50 stars for the states. Both aircraft were painted in Amarillo Texas.…
Pretoria High Court exempts international airlines from racial quotas
The order was issued on 5 June 2026. Sakeliga filed the challenge in September 2025.…
Flexjet acquires London based aircraft brokerage The Jet Business
The Jet Business provides brokerage and advisory services. Flexjet Solutions offers operational support to clients.…
LATAM considering Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X
Up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft are on order. The first E2 delivery is expected…
MSC reveals details of Spiral at Tree of Life on MSC World Asia
The Spiral stretches 81.3 metres across 12 decks. MSC World Asia begins service on 4…
Ireland trips to USA down 12.6pc in May to 34,898
Ireland visitor numbers to the USA reached 34,898 in May. The figure represents a 12.1pc…
Dublin Airport passenger cap set for removal ‘within weeks’ as cabinet approves measure
The bill addresses the existing 32 million passenger annual cap. An Coimisiún Pleanála will carry…
Holiday home legislation to be discussed by cabinet today
The proposals require registration with Fáilte Ireland for short term providers. The rules target towns…