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Yearly Archives: 2026
Seine-designated Emerald Lumi completes ceremonial float-out in Romania
Emerald Cruises has completed the water launch of Emerald Lumi. The vessel measures 110 metres…
Applications open for SETU part-time Hospitality and Tourism Management course
Applications have opened for SETU part-time Bachelor of Business in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Students…
Visit USA hosts the trade for summer BBQ
Visit USA hosted their America 250 Travel Trade BBQ at NoLita on Wednesday, July 8,…
THREE Irish ports among 11 competitors for for the European Seaports Awards 2026
Eleven ports compete for the ESPO Award 2026 Irish entries include Dublin Port , Belfast…
Ryanair loses appeals in EU Court over Italy Covid aid
The EU General Court dismissed Ryanair’s appeal against Italy’s Covid aid scheme. Italy allocated €130m…
Jet2 bucks the trend with 7pc rise in summer bookings
Jet2 confirmed summer booked passengers rose 7.1pc. On-sale capacity increased 7.7pc compared with last year.…
Delta Air Lines extends basic fares to premium cabins: what you need to know
Delta introduced Basic fares in premium cabins. Passengers keep lie-flat seats and meals. Miles earning…
Airbus delivered 89 aircraft to 49 customers in June 2026
Airbus delivered 89 aircraft in June 2026. Gross orders reached 71 in the same month.…
Boeing delivered 59 commercial aircraft in June 2026
Boeing is scheduled to deliver 59 commercial aircraft in June 2026. This consistent output follows…
WTTC launches search for Seven ‘Contemporary Wonders’ of the World
The WTTC has launched the search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World on…
Lithuania’s Heston Airlines targets 30 narrowbodies by 2031
Heston Airlines targets 30 narrowbodies by 2031. The carrier operates ten A320-200s currently. Additional A320-200…
Risteárd Sheridan appointed Chair of Aircraft Leasing Ireland
Aircraft Leasing Ireland has named Risteárd Sheridan as Chair. Risteárd Sheridan serves as Company Secretary…
Minister Burke chairs first tourism policy oversight group meeting
Minister Burke chaired the first meeting of the group. The framework runs to 2031. Tourism…
US DOT to allow ‘more flexible presentation of ticket costs’
US DOT confirmed relaxation of air fare advertising rules. Changes simplify price presentation for carriers.…
Dublin Airport installs pantograph electric bus chargers in €17m sustainability investment
DAA completed installation of pantograph chargers at Dublin Airport. Aircoach invested €11m in a new…
Jonathan Daniels appointed as director of PortMiami
Jonathan Daniels starts the role on 10 August 2026. Previous director Hydi Webb left in…
Shannon based Priority 1 Group proceeding with sale of 15 Airbus A340 cargo aircraft
Priority 1 Group liquidation proceedings udnerway. Joint liquidators from Teneo manage the process. 15 Airbus…
Welsh First Minister highlights cruise tourism contribution during ship visit
The Welsh First Minister visited Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Grandeur in Holyhead. Cruise…
Travel Corporation launches 2027 Early Booking Advantage campaign
TTC Tour Brands launched the 2027 Early Booking Advantage. Savings reach up to 30pc on…
Travalue reveals Danube river cruise and Santorini offers for autumn 2026
Travalue is publicisng a 7-night Melodies of the Danube River Cruise from €2,549 per person.…
Lough Eske Castle named in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026
Lough Eske Castle earned a place in the Top 10 Hotels. The property scored 93.33…
Fóras na Gaeilge launches two new funding schemes
Fóras na Gaeilge launched Bígí Linn and Glacaigí Páirt funding schemes. Bígí Linn offers €50,000…
Catalan Hotels Undergo Major Transformation towards Luxury Segment
Hotel operators, investors and owners in Catalonia are driving the transformation of thirty two establishments…
Flying Blue receives four distinctions at 2026 Freddie Awards
Flying Blue won Programme of the Year for Europe/Africa at the 2026 Freddie Awards. The…
Airbus and MTU Aero Engines form joint venture for hydrogen fuel cell engine
Airbus and MTU Aero Engines plan a joint venture for hydrogen fuel cell engines. The…
BAA Training France certifies first Airbus A320 simulator to Standard 2.2.1
BAA Training France achieved certification of the first Airbus A320 FFS to Standard 2.2.1. The…
Riviera Travel launches savings on Autumn 2026 river cruises
Riviera Travel is offering up to €500 per person off selected Autumn 2026 river cruises.…
Trinity College Dublin highlights summer stay options on campus
Trinity College Dublin is highlighting its offer of guest accommodation on its historic campus from…
TUI selects the best free travel apps for hoiay makers
TUI has recommended several free travel apps to complement holidays. The TUI app has provided…
NO suspension of new EES immigration rules despite queue complaints – EU
The EU has turned down requests from airports and airlines to suspend the new entry/exit…
Catania airport reopens after TWO DAYS of closure due to volcanic eruption
Catania Airport has officially reopened following a temporary two-day closure caused by volcanic ash from…
Appetite for travel hits an all-time high – European Travel Commission
According to the European Travel Commission (ETC), European travel sentiment has surged to a record…
Hotelier-come-cruiseline Four Seasons orders ANOTHER ultra-luxury ship
Fincantieri has signed a contract with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings for the construction of a third…
Shannon Airport passenger numbers up 12pc in first half of 2026
Shannon Airport has hosted 1.17m passengers in the first half of 2026, a 12pc rise…
Clare’s Inis Cealtra visitor experience wins architectural award.
The Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience at the Rectory in Mountshannon, County Clare, has won the…
Airlines tighten rules for travelling with pets
Flightright identified variations in airline pet policies across carriers. Cabin pet travel costs range from…
Proposed Irish led takeover of Easyjet is Europe’s largest aviation deal since 2008
The 2008 merger of Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines, unluckily on the eve of…
Irish National Stud increases visitor numbers and reduces annual losses
The Irish National Stud reported a €1.5m loss before tax in 2025. This marked an…
Ferrovial designs world first fully solar powered airport terminal
The airport of Dalaman in Turkey, managed with a sixty per cent stake by Ferrovial,…