Belfast International Airport wins global award for customer experience
Belfast International Airport won a global award for customer experience in February 2026. The recognition…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Travel INSURANCE: What is covered for passengers affected by Middle East cancellations?
As in major disruptions to travel, airlines have responsibility to get passengers to where they…
STILL STANDING: Debris from missile causes damage to Burj El Arab but did NOT destroy hotel
The iconic Burj Al Arab ultra-luxury hotel in Dubai was NOT engulfed in flames or…
Cancellations from Verona persist after Italian airport strike grounds 750 flights
Normal operations have resumed at most Italian airports after a nationwide strike by aviation workers…
US exempts aircraft, engines, parts from new 10pc tariffs
The US President Donald Trump exempted civil aircraft their engines and spare parts from the…
Royal Caribbean reveals new dining experiences for Legend of the Seas (from record 28 options)
The Legend of the Seas (debuting July 2026) is the third ship in Royal Caribbean’s…
EU Court fines airlines for cargo ‘cartel pricing’
The European Court of Justice upheld fines totalling nearly €770m on 13 airlines for cargo…
National Transport Authority launches public consultation on carriage of pets
The National Transport Authority (NTA)has launched a public consultation on a proposed policy to standardise…
Heritage Council launches Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2026
The Heritage Council has officially launched the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2026. This annual initiative…
Galway council approves funding for Clifden railway revival
Galway City Council secured funding through a partnership with the Department of Housing, Local Government…
TAP Air Portugal reveals new direct route from Lisbon to Orlando
TAP Air Portugal has unveiled a new direct route from Lisbon to Orlando starting 29…
Cillian Murphy initiative receives permission to revive Phoenix Cinema in Dingle
Cillian Murphy and his wife, artist Yvonne McGuinness, were officially granted planning permission by Kerry…
Overmono to take over Guinness Storehouse for St Patrick’s Weekend
Welsh duo Overmono have announced a takeover of the Guinness Storehouse on 16 March for…
Revenues up 20pc at Lindblad
Lindblad Expeditions has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31…
Dalata celebrates year two of GAA Football Under 20 championship sponsorship
Dalata Hotel Group has confirmed its continued title sponsorship of the GAA Football Under 20…
Aer Lingus announce record 11.3m passengers in 2025 & profit of €282m as revenue passes €2.5bn for first time
Aer Lingus carried 11,339,000 passengers in 2025 and recorded an operating profit of €282m for…
Visitor numbers to Ireland up 27pc in January but still 50pc down on pre-pandemic– CSO
CAccording to new figures from the Central Statistics Office the number of foreign visitors arriving…
MEXICO: Flights back to normal as country recovers
Mexico continues to make steady progress towards full normalisation following recent security related disruptions that…
MEXICO, ISRAEL and EIGHT other updates to travel advice from the DFA
BangladeshChanged Travel Alert and Decreased Security Status. Security status Downgraded to Level 2, ‘High Degree of…
Tourism Ireland hosts ‘Lunch & Learn’ events in Lyon, Rennes, and Nantes
Tourism Ireland has hosted Lunch & Learn events in Lyon, Rennes, and Nantes with nine tourism…
1000 volunteers sign up for Fleadh Cheoil na Eireann in Belfast
Belfast has recruitedd 1,000 volunteers signed up for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in summer 2026.…
Ryanair and NATS expect legal costs of €3.9m in compensation claim over Bank Holiday failure
Ryanair and NATS expected to incur legal costs of almost €3.9m in the first phase…
Waterford to open world’s largest exhibition of cuckoo clocks on 27 March
The Irish Museum of Time is prepaing for the official opening of the world’s largest…
ACI Europe calls on governments to abide by the Noise Balanced Approach framework
ACI EUROPE calls on governments to abide by the Noise Balanced Approach framework. The framework…
Dublin Airport unveils new music wall in Terminal 1
Dublin Airport has unveiled a new music wall in Terminal 1 to celebrate Ireland’s artists.…
Sea Rooms Smokehouse opens at Kelly’s Resort Hotel in Rosslare
The Sea Rooms Smokehouse at Kelly’s Resort Hotel in Rosslare offered a new dining concept…
Trailborn Hotels & Resorts appoints Paul Eckert as Chief Operations Officer
Trailborn Hotels and Resorts appointed Paul Eckert as Chief Operations Officer. Eckert will oversee operations…
Lufthansa applies blue anniversary livery to A380
Lufthansa has applied a special blue anniversary livery to an Airbus A380 to mark its…
Limerick Greenway opens end-to-end digital tour.
Limerick Greenway became the first greenway in Ireland to use VR technology for a full…
MEXICO UPDATED: DFA removes ‘shelter in place’ instruction as Puerto Vallarta returns to normal tourist operations
The popular Mexican resort of Puerto Vallarta has returned to normal tourist operations following a…
Edreams Prime membership up 13pc to 7.8m as it drives growth for the company
Edreams ODIGEO Financial Results for First Nine Months of Fiscal Year 2026 show net income…
Cork City Council approves 180-bed Ruby Hotel for construction later in 2026
Cork City Council has approved a €50m Ruby Hotel development in the city centre at…
It’s HERE: Aer Lingus new passport requirement for England affect 4.5m passengers
An estimated 4.5m passengers will be affected by the new Aer Lingus identification rules for…
Barcelona doubles tourism tax to €15 per night
Barcelona has doubled its tourism tax to fund affordable housing and curb visitor numbers. Hotel…
Matt O’Connor formally installed as 41st president of Irish Hotels Federation
Matt O’Connor was formally installed as the new president of the Irish Hotels Federation at…
It’s HERE: London ETA requirement for non-nationals to affect 30m passengers (but transit passengers are exempt)
The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirement is expected to affect roughly 30m passengers as it…
Irish Hotels Federation elects Matt O’Connor as 41st president
The Irish Hotels Federation has elected Matt O’Connor as its 41st President to succeed Michael…
Shannon Airport launches “The Best Place to Fly From” campaign
Shannon Airport has launched the “The Best Place to Fly From” campaign, a semi-animated advertisement…
Spanish airport operator AENA reports €2.14bn profit in 2025
Aena SME SA has reported record financial results for the 2025 fiscal year, marked by…
Sysco Ireland to invest €2.3m in new prepared produce
Sysco Ireland invested €2.3m in ReadyChef a prepared produce business strengthening its supply chain for…