United Airlines Partners with Chef’s Table for Polaris Dining
United is partnering with Chef’s Table to introduce new meals in Polaris international business class.…
Yearly Archives: 2026
P&O Cruises changes balance due date
P&O Cruises is to change the date of balance payment for booking which will be…
Tauck launches women-only European rivercruise sailings and immersion trips
Tauck has opened bookings for three women-only small group journeys in Europe with 20 to…
AmaWaterways extends river sailings to city escapes
AmaWaterways has launched a City Escapes programme with extended time in cities along Seine, Rhine,…
‘Irish airlines will be LAST to raise prices’ as Gulf conflict drives up airfares and disrupts schedules
Irish carrier will likely be the last to increase prices as air travellers face higher…
WATCH the BIRDIE: Swallows are arriving earlier in Ireland by TWO WEEKS
Saint Patrick’s weekend means many things in rural Ireland, planting the first early potatoes (to…
Saint Patrick’s parades taking place worldwide TODAY Sunday
Philadelphia, PA: The Philadelphia Saint Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 11:00 am at 16th and…
TUI Cruises completes evacuation of Doha passengers as TWO ships remain stranded in Gulf
TUI Cruises has successfully completed the repatriation of approximately 2,500 guests from the Mein Schiff…
Air Freight rates increase by up to 100pc amid Gulf conflict
Air freight rates have risen by as much as 70pc on some routes since the…
Virgin Voyages introduces onboard Indian Restaurant on Valiant Lady named for Richard Branson’s grandmother
Virgin Voyages is launching Ariya, a new modern Indian restaurant, exclusively aboard Valiant Lady in…
WATCH: Saint Patrick’s parades in Ireland down the years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvmAsWmMYOQ
Call for river cruise star ratings & TWELVE other KEY takeaways from CLIA RiverView Conference
The CLIA RiverView Conference 2026, held in Amsterdam from 8–10 March, focused on the rapid…
KEY takeaways from IATA World Cargo Symposium in Peru
The International Air Transport Association concluded its World Cargo Symposium in Lima, Peru, its first…
NINE KEY takeaways from ITB Berlin 2026
The ITB Berlin Convention 2026, held under the theme “Leading Tourism into Balance,” featured over…
Mechanical issue puts AmaSofia out of action after naming ceremony in Amsterdam
AmaWaterways has officially taken delivery and named its newest river cruise ship, the AmaSofia in…
MEET Mohamed Aly, new GM of Leitrim’s Lough Rynn castle
Lough Rynn Castle Estate and Gardens appointed Mohamed Aly as the new General Manager. Mohamed…
Google search engine and AI – A masterclass for travel agents from Wishy Arora
Google search has evolved rapidly as user interactions with technology change, travel industry represetnatives have…
HERE are the dates for the county Fleadhs of 2026
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann county Fleadh season takes place over April and May, followed by the…
Westmeath’s Castle Varagh Hotel to expand wellness centre
The Castle Varagh Hotel in Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath, has submitted planning application for a new,…
Derry sees strong tourism growth in 2025 but rest of province declines
Derry recorded a t29pct rise in tourism in 2025 while visitor numbers across the rest…
Saint Patrick’s parades taking place worldwide TODAY Saturday
Auckland, New Zealand: The official parade on Queen Street is scheduled for Saturday, March 14,…
Ninth annual Team Dublin Clean-Up to take place on 18 April 2026
Dublin City Council launches ninth annual Team Dublin Clean-Up on 18 April 2026. Event runs…
Dalata Hotel Group agrees lease for new four-star Maldron in London
Dalata Hotel Group has agreed a lease for new four-star Maldron hotel on Hammersmith Road…
Mount Congreve Gardens exhibition commemorates Herman Dool
Mount Congreve Gardens opens Herman Dool Exhibition coinciding with magnolia blooms. Exhibition honours Herman Dool’s…
Celebrity River Cruises launches destination discovery programme for 2027-28 itineraries
Celebrity River Cruises launches destination discovery programme for 2027 and 2028 itineraries. Programme includes four…
Hilton launches AI-powered digital concierge to enhance global hotel planning
Hilton has introduced the Hilton AI Planner, a generative artificial intelligence tool now in beta…
Scotland’s marine tourism growth plan targets £100m boost by 2030
Scotland has unveiled a new marine tourism strategy aiming to add £100m in value to…
Royal Brunei introduces non-stop Heathrow route until March 31 to replace Dubai stopover
Royal Brunei Airlines is to launch a non-stop B787-8 service between Bandar Seri Begawan and…
Long derelict motel to re-open in West Cork as Little Island resort
A 1960s motel overlooking Owenahincha Beach is to reopen as The Little Island Resort after…
Maslow capital organises finance for Dublin 8 hotel facility
Maslow Capital has provided a €54.2m development facility for a 235-key hotel on Fumbally Lane…
Details announced of IATA world data symposium Singapore
IATA will holds the 2026 World Data Symposium in Singapore on 8-9 April. Event gathers…
Enniskillen ‘shamrocks and shared stories’ Saint Patrick’s Day Festival reveals programme
Details of Enniskillen Saint Patrick’s Day Shamrocks & Shared Stories micro festival on Monday and…
Cassidy Travel reports increased demand for cruise holidays
Cassidy Travel says it has observed continued strong demand for cruise holidays among Irish holidaymakersas…
STRIKE at Lufthansa: second day of disruptions include some Dublin flights
Pilots represented by Vereinigung Cockpit are conducting a 48 hour strike until 23:59 on 13…
WHERE we are at: EU Parliament v EU Commission on passenger rights concessions
National governments are expected to give a fresh negotiating mandate to the Cypriot presidency of…
Gulf crisis driving up air fares Eoghan Corry on RTE Drivetime
https://youtu.be/7betS3Vn1TY
Tourism Ireland extends promotions abroad as Saint Patrick celebrations get underway worldwide
Tourism Ireland has rolled out its 2026 St Patrick’s Day programme with high-profile events in…
Dublin Saint Patrick’s festival programme underway with extensive coverage
Dublin’s Saint Patrick’s Festival runs from 14 to 17 March under the theme Roots with…
Ferry services disrupted between Dublin and Holyhead
Ferry services between Dublin and Holyhead face ongoing disruptions due to weather. Many sailings were…
Flights diverted to Shannon Airport amid adverse weather conditions
Four flights originally bound for Cork and Dublin diverted to Shannon Airport yesterday because of…