Airbus acquires England’s Ultra Cyber Ltd
Airbus confirmed the agreement on 23 March 2026. Transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. …
Yearly Archives: 2026
FIVE more Qatar aircraft transferred to Teruel, back in the aircraft storage business during Gulf War
Teruel Airport in eastern Spain has become a parking facility for aircraft affected by the…
KEY takeaways from travel forum at the Spinal Injuries summit in county Kildare
Delegates at the Spinal Injuries empowerment summit at the Curragh county Kildare were given a…
WATCH: Eoghan Corry on fuel price rises and aviation
https://youtu.be/uby9vb9W5mo
RETHINK: Norwegian cruise drinks packages WILL apply on their private island
Norwegian Cruise Line has dropped its planned change to beverage packages at Great Stirrup Cay…
Minister Dara Calleary TD confirms €6.2m capital funding for Irish and Ulster-Scots languages
Minister Dara Calleary has confirmed capital funding of €6.2mm for projects supporting the Irish language…
LISTEN: Dublin’s tourism tax proposal Eoghan Corry, Elaine Cobb & Ciara Kelly, Hard Shoulder on Newstal
https://youtu.be/r7LHDNKgUBk
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry & PJ Cuddy Fuel and air travel prices
https://youtu.be/8WSZ16dabzQ
Dublin City Council considers tourism tax of €7 per head (but needs a change of Government policy to do it)
Dublin City Council presented models for a tourist tax including per person per night per…
Waterways Ireland mandates life jackets on all locks from April 1
Waterways Ireland is to introduce mandatory life jacket rule on all locks from April 1. Lock-keepers…
ANALYSIS: The politics of oil prices, aviation and why Irish consumers do NOT have to worry (for now)
As the price of oil bounces along the financial service screens, different airline are responding…
Travel Industry Golf Society schedules five outings in 2026 and calls out for new members
The Travel Industry Golf Society schedules five outings in 2026 Thursday 16 April: Druids Glen Wednesday…
Lufthansa advances widebody aircraft order discussions
The Lufthansa Group is engaged in advanced talks with Airbus and Boeing for a bew…
Aillwee Burren Experience marks 50 years since opening in 1976
Aillwee Burren Experience celebrates fifty years of operation since 1976 with over seven million visitors.…
MEET: Eoghan O’Flynn executive head chef at Cork’s Metropole Hotel
Eoghan O’Flynn has been appointed executive head chef at The Metropole Hotel in Cork bringing…
Midleton Distillery reveals details of its 2026 Rare Vintage release
Midleton Distillery has revealed details of its 2026 Very Rare Vintage release crafted as a…
Amadeus River Cruises confirms name of Amadeus Douro
A new hybrid river cruise ship from Amadeus River Cruises named Amadeus Douro will debut…
Killarney Royal townhouse launches ‘natural pause’ package
Killarney Royal Townhouse has launched its Natural Pause Package for 2026 as a two night…
Uber introduces Elite chauffeur service for premium riders
Uber has launched Elite as a premium chauffeur service with professional drivers. The service features…
Lufthansa partners with Babor for new amenity kits
Lufthansa has introduced new amenity kits in partnership with Babor skincare. First class kits debut…
US court certifies Boeing 737 MAX shareholder class action
A US federal judge has certified a class action for Boeing shareholders from 7 November…
Japan’s Star and Dream Cruises introduce fuel surcharge
StarCruises has added fuel surcharges due to Middle East conflict costs. Guests will now pay…
Department invites applications for new DAA board by April 6
The Department of Transport is to advertise a recruitment campaign for current vacancies onf the…
British Airways announces Winter 2026 network expansion
British Airways is to ntroduces two new destinations Melbourne Australia and Colombo Sri Lanka for…
TUI Care Foundation launches initiative in Jamaica
The TUI Care Foundation has launched new local tourism and culture sustainability projects in Jamaica’s…
Intrepid Travel reports strongest performance in 37 years
Intrepid Travel has reported its strongest performance in 37 years with record financial impact and…
Time Travellers’ Feast added to county Durham’s Kynren performance.
Guests can now enjoy a new pre-show dining experience called the Time Travellers’ Feast before…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary v Cynthia Ní Mhurchú at Airlines for Europe conference in Brussels
Michael O’Leary CEO of Ryanair v Cynthia Ní Mhurchú MEP at Airlines for Europe conference…
Donegal Dublin PSO flight schedule resolution expected ‘within two weeks’
A resolution to concerns over the Donegal to Dublin public service obligation flight schedule is…
Accessible travel a key theme of Spinal Injury summit today in county Kildare
The Spinal Injuries Ireland (SII) Empowerment Summit 2026 is taking place today, at The Curragh…
PET-setting: EU changing microchipping and vaccination travel regulations for pets from next month
New EU regulations taking effect next month will strictly enforce the “sequencing” of microchipping and…
County Kildare’s Village at Lyons on market for €20m
The Village at Lyons in Ardclough in County Kildare is listed for sale at €20m. …
Ryanair confirms £40m expansion of maintenance facility at Prestwick
Ryanair has confirmed a £40m expansion of its maintenance facility at Prestwick Airport which will…
Viking floats out world’s first hydrogen powered cruise ship
Viking floats out the Viking Libra at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard. The ship operates as the…
Marriott quietly files patents to launch its 38th brand: Matter Hotels
Marriott International has filed global trademarks for Matter Hotels indicating plans for a fresh brand…
Fáilte Ireland launches consultation on five-year plan for inland Mayo
Fáilte Ireland has started a public consultation process for a new five-year tourism development plan…
Tourism Ireland holds floating roadshow on Rhine River in Germany
Tourism Ireland has completed a floating roadshow on a cruise ship along the Rhine River. …
Justcover travel insurance brand expands in Ireland with opening of InsurEvo office in Carlow
InsurEvo Group Limited has established its EU hub in Carlow through its JustCover brand. The…
Irish Self-Catering Federation seeks clarity on short-term rental register
The Irish Self-Catering Federation has welcomed progress on the short-term rental register but is calling…
Tourism Ireland brings four enterprises to BTTS Birmingham
Tourism Ireland and four Irish tourism enterprises joined the BTTS at the NEC in Birmingham…