DESTINATION GUIDE: Ireland’s county Westmeath
County Westmeath, known as the “Lake County” in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and part of Ireland’s…
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DESTINATION GUIDE: Ireland’s county Waterford
Waterford is Ireland’s 21st largest county by size (1,838 square km) and 20th largest by…
DESTINATION GUIDE: Ireland’s county Wicklow
County Wicklow, known as the “Garden of Ireland,” is a scenic gem in Ireland’s Ancient…
Caribbean airspace reopens, Venezuela stil closed to air traffic
US authorities have lifted restrictions on Caribbean airspace following military action in Venezuela. Airlines cancelled…
Dublin airport plans new mortuary and cargo village campus
DAA has submitted plans for a multi-million euro Cargo Village at Dublin Airport. The plans…
MSC World Asia to winter in Dubai for 2027-28
MSC Cruises has revealed MSC World Europa will be based in Dubai for winter 2027-28…
FREE EU Roaming extended to Moldova and Ukraine
Moldova and Ukraine have been integrated to the EU roaming free area. Visitors can now…
FOOTSTEPPING – Saint Genevieve, destinations associated with the saint on her feast day (January 3)
Pantheon of Paris Places associated with Saint Genevieve (or Genovefa), patroness of Paris, whose feast…
Exciting train journeys to embark on in 2026
Rail enthusiasts have much to anticipate in 2026, with a selection of thrilling train routes…
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals winter 2027/28 deployment
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed winter 2027/28 deployment with over 370 voyages across nearly 50 countries.…
Details revealed of Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026
Details have been revealed of Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026. The event takes place on…
Aden Airport halts flights amid Saudi-UAE tensions over Yemen
All operations have been suspended at Aden airport as STC accuses Saudi Arabia of requiring…
London City Airport to raise Drop-Off Fee to £8 from January 6
London City Airport has confirmed their drop-off fee will rise to £8, approximately €9, from…
Record number of Irish deaths abroad reported to Department of Foreign Affairs in 2025
The Department of Foreign Affairs recorded its highest ever number of deaths of Irish citizens…
Entries close TODAY for the Travel Extra travel journalist of the year awards
The TRAVEL EXTRA Travel Journalist of the Year Awards 2025 invites entries before the midnight…
BIG savings for visitors as Bulgaria joins euro
As Bulgaria joined the eurozone on 1 January 2026, the switch from the lev to…
PLAY no more, THESE are the 25 airlines which ceased operations in 2025 (and 6 which merged)
Several airlines cease operations or merged during 2025. While carriers like PLAY from Iceland and…
Waterford Crystal features in New York’s New Year celebrations
A brand new Waterford Crystal ball completed its debut drop in Times Square, New York…
Spain reports solar eclipse on August 12 2026 is driving early hotel bookings
Preparations for the total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 is driving early bookings for…
FOOTSTEPPING – Saint Basil, destinations associated with the saint on his feast day (January 2)
Mount Athos monastery in Greece Caesarea Mazaca (Kayseri, Turkey) – This is where Basil was…
Emerging markets lead global travel growth shift in Phocuswright 2026 outlook
Emerging markets lead global travel growth shift in Phocuswright 2026 outlook Phocuswright’s latest insights reveal…
Global Hotel Alliance predicts slower, personalised and tech-enabled travel in 2026
The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has outlined key priorities for 2026, with travellers favouring slower,…
EasyJet boosts Spain capacity by 6.5pc and launches Barcelona digital hub in 2026
EasyJet has announced a 6.5pc increase in seat capacity to and from Spain for fiscal…
Spain’s tourism growth expected to slow down in 2026
As Spain enters 2026, industry experts are forecasting a more moderate expansion in the tourism…
Shannon Airport airliner update highlights ongoing activity
FlyingInIreland.com has published the latest Shannon Airliner Update detauiling aircraft passing through for maintenance, along with those…
Duffer brothers suggest Ireland as ideal setting for Stranger Things spin-off
The creators of Stranger Things reveal Ireland would suit a spin-off series perfectly. Matt and Ross…
Ireland West Airport celebrates record-breaking year
Ireland West Airport has confirmed its busiest year on record with an estimated 945,000 passengers,…
Historic arrow ceremony revives tradition at Hook Lighthouse
The ancient Arrow Ceremony has taken place at Hook Lighthouse in County Wexford. Dunbrody Archers…
Sligo prepares for Spanish Armada heritage projects in 2026
Projects centred on the Spanish Armada have been planned by Sligo tourism in 2026, promising…
Woodenbridge hotel served 121,000 meals in busy 2025
Woodenbridge Hotel and Lodge in Wicklow reports that it served 121,387 meals throughout 2025. Turkey…
Ballyfin Demesne hotel reports loss of €388k in 2024
Ballyfin Demesne Ltd records pre-tax losses of €389,281 in 2024, more than four times the…
Pre-tax losses rise at Wrights of Howth group in latest accounts
Wrights of Howth Group Holdings Ltd reported pre-tax losses of €613,391 for the year to…
Bratislava, Gdańsk, Pescara, Rabat,Tirana –Ryanair reveals FIVE destinations to watch in 2026
Ryanair has revealed five destinations to watch for 2026: Bratislava, Gdańsk, Pescara, Rabat and Tirana,…
TEN cruise ships gather in Madeira for New Year’s Eve firework display
Ten ships: Mein Schiff Relax, Mein Schiff 3, Mein Schiff 7, AIDAbella, Artania, Bolette, Arcadia,…
Dublin airport issued 1,931 fines in 2025 for drivers who dawdled too long at Dublin Airport’s drop-off zones
Dublin airport issued 1,931 fines in 2025 for drivers who dawdled too long at Dublin…
Zipit Forest Adventures wins funding for adventure site in Donadea, county Kildare
Zipit Forest Adventures Ltd has been awarded funding for a new outdoor centre in Donadea,…
Here are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in Ireland in 2026
Here are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in Ireland in 2026, selected based…
France to top 100m visitors in 2025 for second year as Spain reaches 97.3m in second place
Early indications are that France will surpass 100m visitors again in 2025, having first passed…
FROZENLAND and other BIG plans for Disneyland Paris in 2026
Disneyland Paris has BIG plans for 2026, the opening of World of Frozen, an immersive…
69pc of Ireland’s air passengers went through Dublin airport in 2025
The proportion of passenger traffic on and off then island passing through Dublin Airport has…