Maria Cardona revealed as keynote at Kennedy Summer School in New Ross
Maria Cardona will headline the 2026 Kennedy Summer School on 29 August in New Ross…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Shore excursion: ITAA announces Royal Caribbean as headline sponsor for Irish Travel Industry Awards 2027
Irish Travel Industry Awards 2027 take place 21 January at Dublin’s Mansion House. Royal Caribbean…
Santorini staircase closes, impacting cruise operations
Karavolades Stairs closed due to a private building wall collapse. Cruise passengers now disembark at…
Irish Rail adds services for Bray air display
Irish Rail has announced additional DART services for the August bank holiday weekend, including the…
Airport body warns EES border delays are deterring travel
European airport leaders have again urged rapid fixes to the EU Entry/Exit System, saying lengthy…
Aviation in RECESSION: IATA reports 1.7pc global passenger demand decline in June
Global passenger demand declined 1.7pc compared to June 2025. International demand fell 0.9pc, domestic demand…
River cruise operators face tough choices as European water levels fall
As the Danube has reached its lowest level in decades, exposing a freight ship that…
EASA Annual Safety Conference 2026 set for Nov 18-19 in Dublin
The conference takes place on 18th-19th November 2026 at the InterContinental Hotel, Ballsbridge The programme…
Three aviation bodies among CEO pay rises approved over €250k cap for semi-states
19 semi-state CEOs received revised remuneration packages Historical €250,000 salary cap effectively phased out RTÉ,…
Spain targets 43m international tourists this summer
Spain expects around 43m international visitors between June and September, a sixpc increase on the…
Norwegian Cruise Line Fleet reveals enhancements for Jade and Gem
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled fleet-wide enhancements for Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem with expanded…
HERE are the plans by Cork on a Fork Fest to transform city spaces
Cork on a Fork runs 12-16 August with over 150 events. St Fin Barre’s hosts…
‘Ryanair style pricing’ – Norwegian Cruise Line moves to base-loading price strategy
Norwegian Cruise Line has been overhauling its pricing approach with a base-loading revenue management strategy.…
Estepona most expensive hotel rooms in Spain – Spanish hotel price survey for June
Overnight stays in hotel establishments have decreased by 0.9pc in June compared to June 2025.…
Qatar Airways latest to resume Libya operations as Deir ez Zor returns to Syranair network
Qatar Airways has received a regulatory green light to open a branch in Libya for…
Shannon Aviation Museum to host heritage hangar fest for National Heritage Week
Heritage Hangar Fest takes place 22nd August 2026 at Shannon Aviation Museum Free event runs…
Spain set for record August air capacity with 14.1m international seats
Spain is preparing for a busy August with 14.1m seats scheduled on international flights, a…
Spain’s tourism is UP but fewer international tourists staying in hotels – INE statistics agency
Overnight stays in extra-hotel tourist accommodation have decreased by 2.8pc in June compared to June…
African aviation growth and international carrier expansion
African airlines have delivered the strongest passenger-demand growth globally in March 2026 at 19.2pc. Etihad…
Ancient climate records challenge medieval warm period conclusions
Ireland’s summer temperatures were up to 1.4 ¬∞C warmer in 8400 BC under a climate…
Dublin aerospace sector employs over 3,000 in aircraft leasing and finance – Aircraft Leasing Ireland
Dublin’s aerospace sector employs over 3,000 people in aircraft leasing and finance. The sector contributes…
ITALY visitor numbers to Ireland up 6pc in June for TENTH consecutive month of growth
Ireland inbound visitor numbers from Italy were 26,400 in July, up 39.7pc on July 2025…
SPAIN & PORTUGAL visitor numbers to Ireland down in July for FOURTH successive month
Ireland inbound visitor numbers from Spain and Portugal were 25,900 in July, down 1.1pc on…
LEGEND Lore, tranquility on deck 12: Vitality at Sea spa aboard the world’s largest cruise ship
Stepping into the spa on Legend of the Seas is like entering another world. Vitality…
LEGEND Lore for gamblers: The Casino Royale aboard the world’s largest cruise ship
The casino on Legend of the Seas (Icon-class, 2026) is Casino Royale, and it stands…
LEGEND Lore: Hooked Seafood: Specialty New England-Style Restaurant on Legend of the Seas, aboard the world’s largest cruise ship
On Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, Hooked Seafood occupies a prominent position inside the…
LEGEND Lore: Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen: Specialty Italian on Legend of the Seas, aboard the world’s largest cruise ship
On Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen occupies a space on Deck…
LEGEND Lore: Chops Grille: Specialty Steakhouse on Legend of the Seas, aboard the world’s largest cruise ship
On Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, Chops Grille occupies a dedicated space on Deck…
LEGEND Lore: Verdant Deck: Discovering Central Park on Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, aboard the world’s largest cruise ship
Central Park occupies a midship position on Legend of the Seas, spanning an open-air section…
LEGEND Lore: Celebration Table: Private Group Dining in the AquaDome on Legend of the Seas, aboard the world’s largest cruise ship
On Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, Celebration Table occupies a dedicated private space within…
LEGEND Lore: Windjammer Marketplace: The Central Buffet on Legend of the Seas, aboard the world’s largest cruise ship
On Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, Windjammer Marketplace occupies the aft section on Deck…
LEGEND Lore: Chef’s Table: Intimate Multi-Course Experience on Legend of the Seas, aboard the world’s largest cruise ship
On Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, Chef’s Table takes place in a private room…
LEGEND Lore: Elevated Horizons: Inside the AquaDome on Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, atop the world’s largest cruise ship
Spreadeagles over at the forward uppermost section of Legend of the Seas, the AquaDome forms…
LEGEND Lore: Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade: Casual Gameday Fare on Legend of the Seas, aboard the world’s largest cruise ship – Clone
On Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade occupies a position…
LEGEND Lore: Pier 7: All-Day California-Inspired Brunch on Legend of the Seas, aboard the world’s largest cruise ship
On Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, Pier 7 sits on Deck 7 within the…
LEGEND Lore: Izumi Hibachi & Sushi and Izumi in the Park: Japanese Dining Options on Legend of the Seas, aboard the world’s largest cruise ship
On Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi occupies a space on…
LEGEND Lore: Hollywoodland Supper Club: Golden Age Cinema Experience on Legend of the Seas, aboard the world’s largest cruise ship – Clone
On Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, Hollywoodland Supper Club occupies a dedicated space on…
LEGEND Lore: Elevated Enclave: The Suite Neighbourhood on Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, aboard the world’s largest cruise ship
The Suite Neighbourhood spans the forward upper decks, primarily on Decks 16 to 18, in…
LEGEND Lore: Secluded Vista: The Hideaway on Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, aboard the world’s largest cruise ship
The Hideaway occupies the aft section on upper decks of Legend of the Seas, suspended…
LEGEND Lore: Boulevard Pulse: Royal Promenade on Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, aboard the world’s largest cruise ship
The Royal Promenade runs centrally through multiple decks on Legend of the Seas, forming an…