Vicky Billing expands roll at Riviera Travel
Vicky Billing promoted to Director of Trade, Partnerships and Loyalty Billing to oversee new loyalty…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Siamsa Glas 2026 returns to Boyne Valley September 11-13
Festival runs 11-13 September 2026 with over 30 events New additions include Wilkinstown Market, guided…
Into Norway releases details of Dublin cultural evening
Cultural Evening 15 September 2026 at Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence Dublin Into Norway DMO covers Hamar,…
Michelin-starred Spencer Metzger to headline Leadership Lunch at Hospitality Exchange 2026
Michelin-starred chef Spencer Metzger will headline the Leadership Lunch at Hospitality Exchange 2026 and host…
Dublin City Council announces SportsFest 2026 for September 26
SportsFest celebrates 10th anniversary with biggest-ever programme Free family sports day at TU Dublin Grangegorman…
Heart Aerospace X1 completes first electric flight
X1 first flight 12 August 2026 from Plattsburgh International Airport 27-minute flight reaching 1,100 feet…
Alaska Airlines reveals Seattle routes to Athens and Paris for summer 2027
Athens service begins 12 May 2027 with three weekly Boeing 787-9 flights Paris service begins…
Cork’s Wild Hideaways earns DarkSky accreditation
Wild Hideaways first DarkSky Approved Lodging in Europe Wild Sky Dome launches 6 October with…
Details revealed of Armagh Food and Cider Weekend September 3-5
3-6 September 2026 with over 40 bespoke events Celebrating PGI-status Armagh Bramley Apple across 4,000…
Mark Zuckerberg purchases Strancally Castle in Waterford
Zuckerberg purchased Strancally Castle in County Waterford Property comprises 16,000 sq ft on 440 acres…
Sally Mac’s Irish Pub and Kitchen opens on Larry Murphy’s site on Dublin’s Baggot Street
Sally Mac’s Irish Pub and Kitchen opens September 1, 2026 Venue takes over landmark 1820s…
TUI reveals 48-hour festive fly-in: Europe’s best Christmas market city breaks you can do in a weekend
TUI is offering weekend city break packages with departures from Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports…
Riviera Travel data reveals Morocco and long-haul destinations driving strongest trade booking growth for 2026
Morocco has recorded 1,500pc growth for Riviera Travel’s Marrakesh and The Atlas Mountains itinerary for…
PATA announces appointments to executive board
Five new members appointed to PATA Executive Board Jennifer Chun appointed Secretary/Treasurer from Hawaii Tourism…
TUI reveals Lanzarote as deal of the week
7-night all-inclusive from €699 per person from Dublin Departures 14, 21, or 28 January 2027…
Keith Prowse reveals Wimbledon 2027 packages
Debenture hospitality and ticket-only options for Wimbledon 2027 Packages include flights, 4-star hotel, Travelcard, and…
Bellinter House reveals autumn breeze wellness escape
Autumn Breeze package available 31 August-30 November 2026 €235 midweek/€295 Friday for two sharing Includes…
Ontario’s Kat Florence Hotel unveils evolution
Kat Florence Reserve (100-acre private sanctuary) launches 1 September Imperial Jade Manor heritage residence with…
Irish Whiskey Exports to EU rise by 21.5pc over four years
Irish Whiskey EU exports up 21.5pc over four years Greece exports up 88pc; Italy up…
IATA reveals details of cargo experts conference
Cargo Experts Conference 23-24 September 2026 in Budapest Theme: “From Expertise to Execution” Discuss standards,…
ANA introduces robots for inter-airport remote passenger support
ANA first Japanese airline to launch inter-airport remote passenger support Staff at Kansai International Airport…
Airline ticket prices remain high despite a recent drop in jet fuel costs
Airfares up 27pc year-on-year despite lower jet fuel costs Airlines locked in pricing stand-off with…
‘Unique, lesser-known destinations and hybrid holidays – Audley Travel reveals trends
Travellers choosing quieter, affordable alternatives to crowded hotspots Valencia and Albania replacing Barcelona and Greece…
Airbus Spain labour dispute escalates
Unprepared strikes start 24 August 2026 at eight Spanish sites Unions demand inflation-linked pay rises…
Japan reports record tourist arrivals despite decline from China
Record 3.44m foreign visitors in July 2026 Chinese visitors dropped 56.1pc due to political tensions…
Royal Caribbean hosts 550 travel agents in seminar at sea on board Legend of the Seas
550 travel agents from EMEA attended largest-ever Seminar at Sea Four-night sailing on Legend of…
MSC Cruises reveals World Europa will sail in Med and not Middle east in winter 2027-28
MSC World Europa remains in Western Mediterranean instead of Middle East MSC World Asia sails…
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel reveals city break offers
Overnight stays from €99 per person (two sharing) on advance purchase Walking distance to Kilkenny…
Syrianair resumes Syria-Russia flights
Syrianair resumed Damascus-Moscow flights 16 August 2026 Services suspended since December 2024 (over 18 months)…
Iran lost 100 civilian aircraft during 40-day war – Minister
Approximately 100 civilian aircraft lost during 40-day war Only eight destroyed aircraft were actively flying…
Air India commences operations at Bhogapuram airport
Air India shifted all flights to Bhogapuram airport 17 August 2026 New airport uses existing…
Kent’s Bridgewood Manor reveals private spa experience
Private spa hire available Friday-Sunday evenings £140 per hour for up to 12 people (less…
Club Travel acquires Clubworld Travel and its seven branches across north
Club Travel has acquired Clubworld Travel, a Lurgan based travel business. Clubworld Travel operates seven…
Cork, Shannon and Dublin Airports EACH shortlisted for Routes World Awards
Cork and Shannon Airports finalists for the under 5 million category Dublin airport is a…
Alhambra closed after Granada earthquakes
The Alhambra in Granada has partially reopened after earthquake closures. The Alcazaba fortress remains closed…
WATCH: Inside track on the Canary Islands, Eoghan Corry on Newstalk
https://youtu.be/V5QuT_XQ9EE
Airbus expands A220 wing production in Belfast
Airbus is building a 6,221 square metre extension to its Belfast facility. The expansion includes…
Viking revenue up 16.5pc quarterly financial results
Viking’s total revenue for Q2 2026 increased 16.5pc to $2,190.5m. Adjusted EBITDA increased 18.2pc to…
Cashel Palace Hotel revises expansion plans
The revised Cashel Palace expansion moves the site to a town centre car park. The…
WATCH: Kildare hospitality industry Heritage Week video
Eoghan Corry presents a specially commissioned video highlighting the heritage of Kildare and its connections…