New EU261 regulation agreement: bags, delays, baggage, boarding & sitting next to children
Agreement reached between the European Parliament & Council Stricter air passenger rights, f Mandated free…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Just TWO changes – IATA reacts to proposed EU261 reform:
The International Air Transport Association has commented on revisions to EU261 passenger rights rules. Changes…
Dublin celebrates James Joyce Bloomsday with over 100 events
The JoyceStagers performed the funeral of Paddy Dignam. More than 150 Dubliners mentioned in Ulysses…
HERE are ALL the winners of the Irish Bar & Cocktail awards 2026
The Irish Bar & Cocktail Awards have taken place at Mount Wolseley Hotel Spa &…
Tickets.ie collapse threatens future of festivals
The Rory Gallagher Festival is owed approximately €283,000. The Cowboys and Heroes Festival is owed…
Spain’s Volotea drops post booking fuel surcharge after pressure from regulators and consumer groups
Spanish low cost carrier Volotea has abandoned its controversial variable fuel surcharge applied after ticket…
Fairmont Hotels debuts new property in northwest England
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts has opened reservations for its new luxury resort, Fairmont Cheshire The…
UN Tourism reports 2pc rise in international arrivals for first quarter 2026
International tourist arrivals grew by 2pc during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the…
Rwanda welcomes new luxury openings from Lux Collective
LUX* Lake Kivu has opened with 14 keys on Lake Kivu. SALT of Akagera provides…
Ireland ranks sixth most welcoming country in the Russell expat survey
Ireland ranks sixth with a 7.89 welcoming score. The country has a 23.1pc migrant population.…
Shannon Airport announces win your holiday wishlist winners
Over 70,000 entries occurred in the five-week competition. Fifty entrants won pairs of flights to…
Tripadvisor agrees sale of thefork to American Express
Tripadvisor has entered a put option agreement for the sale. TheFork operates as an online…
Travelmarvel launches first rail and small group tours for 2027
Travelmarvel has launched rail and small group itineraries. The Indian Golden Triangle tour lasts nine…
Bray launches summer 2026 events programme
Bray has launched its summer tourism drive. Beach Yoga sessions occur on selected mornings. The…
Tipping habits survey launched by travel agent
George Hook has commenced a survey of tipping habits. The survey collects traveller experiences from…
Comeragh Crossing celebrates 30th anniversary
The Comeragh Crossing has reached its 30th year. Routes start and finish at Kilgobinet Sports…
G Adventures resumes Jordan tours as advice eases
G Adventures has become the latest operator to resume tours to Jordan, starting from 1…
Etihad and Abu Dhabi offer free medical travel insurance
Etihad Airways and the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi will provide free…
More hotels return to tourism use for summer peak as Ukrainian contracts end
Hotels are resuming full tourist operations after more than 90 accommodation contracts for Ukrainian refugees…
‘Among largest developments in history of hospitality in Ireland’ – major renovation underway for Dunloe Hotel in Killarney
The German Liebherr family, owners of the five-star Dunloe Hotel and Gardens near Killarney, has…
Tourism Ireland promotes MICE opportunities in the US
Eight Irish tourism companies participated in the events. The roadshow visited Salt Lake City and…
Travelodge plans to open its hotel in San Sebastian in the coming months
Travelodge is advancing with its expansion in Spain and expects to open a new hotel…
Iberia launches direct Madrid to Toronto flights
Iberia has inaugurated its new direct service between Madrid and Toronto, enhancing connectivity between Spain…
Hotel reservations grow by double digits in Catalonia, Balearics and Basque Country
Hotel bookings have risen by double digits in key Spanish regions including Catalonia, the Balearic…
Viajes El Corte Ingles reports strong business growth
Viajes El Corte Inglés, the travel division of Spanish retail giant El Corte Inglés, has…
British Airways launches June sale with savings on flights and holidays for 2026
British Airways has introduced its June sale, offering significant discounts on flights and holiday packages…
EU negotiations reach compromise on airline price transparency & family seating
Airlines may have to drop ban on charges for parents to sit with children under…
FASTEST growing inbound market – Tourism Ireland joins welcome for Canadian PM Mark Carney
Canadian PM Mark Carney is on a two day visit to Ireland Three grandparents come…
All THREE Paris airports to be impacted by strike on Thursday
Irish holidaymakers face potential disruption from ongoing strikes across Europe with Paris airports set for…
Cabinet to sign off on Dublin airport passenger cap today
The Irish government has taken a significant step towards removing the long standing limit on…
Travel agencies report mixed trading with strong late demand
Travel agencies across Ireland and elsewhere are experiencing a strong week of trading as late…
Viking River Ships takes delivery of new builds Annar and Fjolvar
Viking took delivery of the Viking Annar and Viking Fjolvar river ships. Viking Annar carries…
EXCLUDED from tourism data – Irish self catering sector expressed frustration at lack of recognition
Tourism beds for refugees dropped by 10pc. Last month 9,110 or 18pc of contracted beds…
‘If everything were to solve tomorrow we are still in the sh-t for a long time to come’ – Aviation leaders at IATA Congress
At the IATA Congress 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, industry experts painted a concerning picture…
LONG TERM – IATA Congress discuses threat to aviation from oil prices i& erosion of multilaterism
Four aviation CEOs assessed the persistent economic damage from elevated oil prices at the IATA…
Belfast singer Brian Kennedy to play at Vandeleur Walled Garden festival in Kilrush next weekend
This years Summer Festival at Vandeleur Walled Garden in Kilrush promises a stellar line up…
Decrease in number of disruptive passenger incidents – IATA
IATA has reported a decrease in incidents caused by disruptive passengers worldwide, despite a perception…
DCU examines short-haul night freight operations fatigue
DCU Business School published the fatigue research. The study implements the Karolinska Sleepiness Scale. Captain…
National flag carriers emphasise strategic value and targeted consolidation at IATA Congress
Airline leaders highlighted the unique strategic importance of national carriers at the IATA Congress 2026…
Net zero targets, sustainability and stronger industry voice – aviation CEOs express frustration at IATA Congress
Four airline CEOs expressed their deep concern over the feasibility of net zero targets at…