Roll over Ryanair, WIZZ are the fastest growing airline in Europe
Roll over Ryanair, Wizz are the fastest growing airline in Europe. Their July passengers numbers…
Yearly Archives: 2026
ANALYSIS: Apollo wins the race for Easyjet, but what does it mean for passengers (and for Belfast)?
Like a mission to land on the moon, Apollo won the racer EasyJet. But what…
Expedia group acquires AI trip planner Layla
Expedia Group acquired AI-native trip planner Layla in July 2026 Financial terms undisclosed; Layla had…
TUI cruises ships operating on renewable bio-LNG in European summer seasons
Mein Schiff Relax and Mein Schiff Flow have operated on bio-LNG in European summer seasons…
Spain’s airports record record 6,697 daily movements on 1st August
Spanish airports recorded 6,697 daily movements on 1st August 2026, a new record Aena handled…
Venini creates four bespoke chandeliers for Explora III
Venini has created four bespoke chandeliers for Explora III Fourth chandelier crafted using iconic Balloton…
ANALYSIS: Passenger demand strong as ever, second quarter was in the black, so WHY is Aer Lingus cutting fleet and shedding jobs?
The second quarter of a calendar year should be a goof time for airlines. Generally…
ANALYSIS: FEAR of flying: how difficult is it to overcome?
About 25pc of passengers are afraid of flying to some extent, an extraordinarily high number,…
Booking Holdings partners with Google Maps on enhanced AI Hotel Search and Agentic Booking to existing platform
Google has integrated AI hotel search into Maps with spatial context and real pricing The…
ANALYSIS: How safe is your French camping holiday?
France’s camping industry is not burning. The high profile evacuation of 45 campsites in Lacanau…
HERE are the cruise ship excursion options at DÚN LAOGHAIRE port
Over 70 cruise ships called to Dún Laoghaire in 2026 bringing a total of approximately…
Antarpply Expeditions adds Aureum boutique ship to Antarctic fleet for 2027-28 season
Antarpply has announced Aureum addition to fleet for 2027-28 Antarctic season Aureum will carry 36…
Joby Aviation Targets September 2026 for Inaugural eVTOL test flights under White House programme
Joby has targeted September 2026 for inaugural eVTOL test flights under White House programme Five…
HIGHLIGHTS from Howth Roots and Blues Festival this weekend
The Howth Roots and Blues Festival returns to the picturesque fishing village of Howth from…
HIGHLIGHTS from Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival this weekend
The 51st Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival takes place on 8 and 9 August 2026 in…
HIGHLIGHTS from Monaghan Plein Air painting festival this weekend
The Monaghan Plein Air Festival returns on Saturday 8 August 2026 to the beautiful setting…
Highlights from Wicklow’s Ancient Music Festival/ Music in the Forest this weekend
The Ancient Music Festival, also known as Music in the Forest, continues its 2026 season…
HIGHLIGHTS from MOIRO Music Stage in Belfast this weekend
The MOIRO Music Stage presents a two-day multi-genre celebration of the north’smusical heritage at 2…
Frankfurt airport passenger numbers down again in June and STILL 16.3pc behind pre-pandemic
Frankfurt airport handled 5,693,984 passengers in June 2026, down 1.7pc on June 2025 and down 16.3pc…
Supermac’s secures trademark victory against McDonald’s in England
UKIPO has ruled Supermac’s name and logo can be registered in the UK McDonald’s opposition…
Spanish Tourist Board hosts Irish travel trade at Dublin horse show
The Spanish Tourist Office has established a promotional space at the 2026 Dublin Horse Show…
AmaWaterways unveils AmaNubia and reimagined AmaDahlia for Nile
AmaNubia debuts November 2026 with 76 guests in 38 staterooms AmaDahlia reimagined version debuts September…
Belfast Fleadh footfall up 95pc on first day
Belfast footfall reached 176,464 on first day of Fleadh, 95pc increase on 2025 Sunday crowds…
MSC reveals details of new beach destination on Catalina Island
MSC Group reveals Catalina Sugar Beach on Catalina Island, Dominican Republic, opening November 2026 Partnership…
August holidays cost 35pc more than June – Spain’s OCU
August holidays cost 35pc more than June according to Spanish research A €1,595 July trip…
Airbnb beats revenue estimates on world cup boost and global travel demand
Q2 revenue $3.61 billion exceeded $3.57 billion analyst estimates Nights and seats booked rose 10…
Kenmare’s Park Hotel unveils new Landscape Spa with poetry-inspired suites
Park Hotel Kenmare opened Landscape Spa designed by Jo Nagasaka with Joe Collin Six poetry-inspired…
Airbus reports strong July 2026 order and delivery figures of 67 aircraft to 39 customers
Airbus delivered 67 aircraft to 39 customers during July 2026. The company recorded 204 gross…
Two Irish Credit Unions partner with AFTA to fund €120,000 pilot training bill
Clonmel and Elevate Credit Unions established loan fund with AFTA for pilot cadets Funding identified…
MEET Lewis Barker: NEW executive chef appointed to Castlemartyr’s two-star Terre restaurant
Lewis Barker appointed Executive Chef at two-Michelin-starred Terre Barker relocated from Singapore where he was…
Viking Ptah joins sister ships on Nile River
Viking Ptah delivered at Massara shipyard in Cairo with 82 guests capacity Ship built for…
FAA orders preventive B737 MAX checks over possible cracks
FAA ordered inspections for 471 US-registered and 1,429 international B737 MAX aircraft Cracks found in…
Wizz Air reopens Palermo, Italy base after four-year absence
Wizz Air reopened Palermo base on 3rd August 2026 after four-year absence Two A321-200NX aircraft…
Tourism NI Hosts Irish Tour Operators and international media
Tourism NI hosts Irish tour operators and international media during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Group…
Europe’s biggest BBQ food festival returns to Dublin next week
Big Grill returns to Herbert Park Dublin from 13th-16th August Over 45 vendors serving 50+…
River cruise lines step up support for travel agents amid water level disruption
Riviera Travel introduced a dedicated incident task force and Travel Updates Hub Eight sailings have…
Air France-KLM extends A320neo, A350, B787 life to 25 years
Air France-KLM extended amortisation period for A350, A320neo, A321neo and B787 from 20 to 25…
WTTC reports travel investment has risen to over $1 trillion
Global travel investment passed $1 trillion for first time since 2019, up 8.5 pc year-on-year…
Multi-million Euro marine restoration project launched for Kerry
€7.9m Tralee Bay Marine Biodiversity Restoration Project launched in Kerry Five-year initiative runs August 2026…
Jetstar to charge for overhead cabin use from 2027
Jetstar will charge for overhead locker use from 2nd February 2027 Free underseat bag capped…