KEY takeaways from Routes Europe 2026 in Rimini
The 19th edition of Routes Europe brought together over 120 airlines, delegates from 65 countries,…
Yearly Archives: 2026
County Down golf course ranked best in world by Derek Duncan and Stephen Hennessey
County Down secures first place in the 2026-2027 world rankings. Fourteen Irish courses feature in…
WATCH: New Ryanair folk song by MurtRGuitar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53-CkzijV9I
‘You step into a frame of mind’ – Trump’s tourism envoy gives impromptu press briefing at IPW 2026 in Fort Lauderdale
The first day of IPW 2026 in Fort Lauderdale featured an impromptu press conference by…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry & PJ Cuddy discuss the perils of car hire abroad
https://youtu.be/oFYty_4jT1U
Patrick Guilbaud wins back 2026 All Ireland restaurant title from Chapter One
The All-Ireland Final of the 2026 Irish Restaurant Awards took place at the Clayton Hotel.…
HERE are the 2026 Restaurants Awards winners for Dublin
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud (Overall/All Ireland winner): Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud serves modern French cuisine with classical…
Aer Lingus launches Dublin Montpelier 2w service
Aer Lingus operated the first flight EI540 from Dublin Airport to Montpellier Flights to Montpellier…
Ryanair full year results shows average fare €50 & ancillary revenue €24 per passenger as profit rises 40pc
Ryanair carried 208.4 million passengers in the year ended March 2026. Average fare €50.60,ancillary revenue…
Details released of Aircraft Leasing Ireland Summit 2026
The summit takes place on 10 November 2026 at the InterContinental Hotel in Dublin. Irish…
Self catering tourism register postponed until December 2026
The Irish government has decided to postpone the introduction of the proposed national register for…
A visit to EPIC, Universal resort’s new build park in Orlando as its first birthday approaches
Attention to detail, cutting edge technology, a surprise at every turn and using the advantages…
‘It’s not going to happen’ – South Africa tourism minister despairs of African Open Skies programme
South Africa’s tourism minister Patricia de Lille expressed frustration at the slow progress on African…
Sense of optimism prevails at Indaba 2026 in Durban
Minister Patricia de Lille and tourism ministers from across Africa addressed media and stakeholders during…
ATE 2026 concludes in Adelaide
Over 2700 attendees participated in ATE26 in Adelaide. 730 buyers attended from 32 countries. More…
CarTrawler to join Expedia group
CarTrawler has agreed to acquisition by Expedia Group. The company has connected over 550 car…
’Cheap flights, not lounges’ – Michael O’Leary criticises airport lounge and air bridge charges
Michael O’Leary has criticised charges for airport lounges and air bridges. Ryanair passengers focus on…
DAA International to partner with new international airport in Vietnam
DAA International has partnered for the development of Gia Binh International Airport. The airport lies…
Travel Counsellors wins Business All-Star Travel Company of the Year
Travel Counsellors Ireland has secured the Business All-Star Travel Company of the Year title for…
Topflight expands Cork ski programme with new direct flights to France
Topflight has introduced direct flights from Cork to France for winter 2026/27. The expansion adds…
Andrew Phelan new GM at Avalon House Hotel
Andrew Phelan has become general manager of Avalon House Hotel. The hotel operates as a…
PATA elects new chair and executive board at its Korea summit
Henry Oh has become chair of PATA. The election took place at the AGM on…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry Summer travel trends with Matt Cooper of Today FM
https://youtu.be/DOFx2fJIzNg
Hundreds of flights cancelled by strike in Belgium
A nationwide strike in Belgium has brought significant disruption to air travel today with major…
ASL Airlines Australia moves to acquire airwork freight business
ASL Airlines Australia has entered a conditional agreement to acquire Airwork’s freight operations. The deal…
Dublin-based Airborne Capital secures major Japanese investment
Airborne Capital has launched the MACH OE open-ended aircraft leasing fund. The first funding round…
WATCH: South Arica’s tourism minister Patrica de Lille media briefing at Africa’s Travel Indaba
South Arica’s tourism minister Patrica de Lille media briefing at Africa’s Travel Indaba May 12…
USA extends Dublin airport passenger cap deadline until June 5
US Department of Transportation set the new deadline at 5 June. The extension covers complaints…
Clare County Council repurposes plans for former restaurant in Ennis to tourism
Clare County Council allocated €7m in September 2025 for The Cloister conversion. Original plans featured…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry discusses Summer Travel on RTÉ the Business with Richard Curran
https://youtu.be/2VM2ZnnR_ZY https://youtu.be/2VM2ZnnR_ZY
Dublin airport passenger cap legislation ready for cabinet approval – Darragh O’Brien
Transport minister Darragh O Brien has confirmed that legislation to remove the long standing passenger…
EASA clears way for use of US Jet A fuel in Europe
EASA issued new recommendations on the use of US-produced Jet A fuel. Jet A carries…
Europe’s airports welcome Commission guidance on airport slot rules
The European Commission released guidance on slot usage during the fuel crisis. Airlines may receive…
TIGS returns to Killenard Co Laois for event next Wednesday
The event takes place at The Heritage Resort on 20 May 2026. Tee times run…
Challenges and opportunities on show as Indaba opens in Durban
As Africa’s Travel Indaba opens its doors in Durban this week, the South African tourism…
Delegation promotes tourism opportunities from direct flights Milan to Knock
Tourism Ireland has partnered with Ireland West Airport Knock for the Milan event. Twenty five…
Tourism Ireland launches ‘Ireland Unrushed’ global campaign
Tourism Ireland launched the ‘Ireland Unrushed’ campaign in May 2026. The campaign runs across 15…
Tourism Ireland hosts B2B golf workshop in Glasgow
Seventeen golf tour operators attended the event in Glasgow. They held around 290 one-to-one meetings…
Lough Erne Resort concierge Neal Graham honoured by Les Clefs d’Or
Neal Graham received Les Clefs d’Or membership at Lough Erne Resort. The award followed a…
Tourism industry calls for delay and clarity on EU-Aligned Irish Register
The ISCF has called for postponement of the register to September 2026. Clear exemptions have…