Butler Arms Hotel in South Kerry set for April reopening
The historic Butler Arms Hotel in south Kerry will reopen in April 2026 under new…
Yearly Archives: 2026
More visitors travelling to Dingle for Irish language experience
Visitors continue to head to Dingle to hear and learn the Irish language, supporting cultural…
New TG4 series spotlights Irish Sea Cliffs
A forthcoming TG4 television series will showcase Ireland’s dramatic sea cliffs, with a particular focus…
Tourism contributed 8.7pc to global GDP in 2025 – WTTC
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that global tourism achieved an unprecedented…
Emirates Announces daily Helsinki-Dubai flights from October 2026
Emirates has revealed plans to introduce daily services between Helsinki and Dubai starting 1 October…
Confidence HIGH for 2026 cruise season – InsureMyTrip and Cruise Critic joint statement
A joint release from InsureMyTrip and Cruise Critic indicates growing optimism among consumers for the…
Strong reservations signal Spain’s path to 100m tourists in 2026
Travel reservations to Spain are surging in early 2026, with hotels, airlines, and agencies forecasting…
Dublin Christmas festival ‘Twinkletown’ delivers €12m economic boost
The inaugural Twinkletown Christmas festival in Dublin attracted 600,000 visitors and generated €12m for the…
Seville’s strategy for Fitur: ‘not more, but better tourists
Seville is set to make a strong impression at the upcoming Fitur tourism fair in…
Gap to WIDEN between luxury and mid market in 2026 –Embark Beyond
The hotel sector enters 2026 with a pronounced divide, with luxury RevPAR growth significantly outpacing…
French tourism careers week prepares for February launch
The fourth edition of the Semaine des Métiers du Tourisme is gearing up for events…
Castilla y Leon launches new edition of the senior tourism programme
A new edition of the senior tourism programme, similar to Imserso, launched in Castilla y…
Master plan under way for Mayo’s famous woodland Moorehall Estate
A master plan for oft-photographed Moorehall Estate in Mayo integrates heritage conservation with sustainable tourism…
Sligo’s Glenfarne to get tourism boost through new accommodation project
A new accommodation initiative in Glenfarne aims to address the shortage of tourist beds in…
Taipei to Phoenix Arizona route launched by Starlux airlines
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines has commenced its highly anticipated nonstop flights between Taipei and Phoenix Sky…
Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport hosts employment forum today
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport is holding its ninth Lyon Aéro Emploi forum in partnership with France…
Travel demand rises for 2026 despite affordability concerns – Internova
Internova Travel Group’s latest research, published on 6 January 2026, indicates that escalating prices in…
Sligo opens applications for Community Monuments Fund
Sligo County Council has opened applications for the Community Monuments Fund 2026, offering grant aid…
Fergus Group adds four-star hotel in Capdepera, Mallorca
Fergus Group added a four-star hotel in Capdepera, Mallorca, to its collection on January 11…
Hilton announces opening of its first hotel in San Sebastián
Hilton announces opening of its first hotel in San Sebastián Hilton has announced the opening…
Renfe incresses special train services to southern Spain as Ouigo cancels
Renfe has introduced special train services to southern Spain following cancellations by competitor Ouigo, ensuring…
Sunlounger travel promotes Nikki Winsor to key role
Sunlounger Travel has announced the promotion of Nikki Winsor to Retail Development Manager, recognising her…
Newmarket offers free spots on India mega fam trip
Tour operator Newmarket is set to award four complimentary places on an exclusive India Mega…
Travel firms boost apprenticeship intake
An increasing number of companies within England and Scotland’s travel industry such as like Hays…
Crystal to train 1,000 travel agents in 2026
Luxury cruise operator Crystal has unveiled ambitious plans to provide specialised training to 1,000 travel…
Riu Hotels expands portfolio with second property in London
Riu Hotels has expanded its portfolio with the opening of its second property in London…
Riviera announces date and venue of 2025 agent awards
River cruise specialist Riviera Travel has confirmed the date and venue for its second annual…
Midlands 103 launches 2026 hospitality awards highlighting local excellence
Midlands 103 continues to promote its Hospitality Awards, which celebrate top performers in food, drink,…
AWARD winners in Ireland’s county LOUTH
These are the top three places in the annual tidy towns competition in Ireland’s county…
Asia-Pacific 2026 trends emphasise conscious and personalised travel
Predictions by PATA for 2026 highlight eco-friendly options, responsible tourism, and ultra-personalised itineraries via tech. …
European Parliament committee votes to maintain strict demands on EU261
The Committee on Transport and Tourism in the European Parliament has voted to maintain its…
AmaWaterways reveals refreshed brand identity
Refreshed brand identity for heritage and vision. 29 ships now, over 40 by 2030. Modernised…
Boeing confirms deliveries of 600 aircraft in 2025.
447 B737 MAX included. Thirty B767s delivered. Thirty-five B777s part of total. Eighty-eight B787s completed…
‘Aviation emissions could be cut 50pc without decreasing flights’ – Swedish study
Emissions can be halved through efficiency without cutting journeys. Remove premium seats, use modern aircraft,…
Cunard celebrates departure of two simultaneous world cruises
Two simultaneous world cruises from Southampton on January 11, 2026. Queen Anne eastbound to 30…
Flights to Finnish Lapland resume after cold snap
Aviation services to Finnish Lapland have recommenced following severe disruptions caused by extreme cold weather…
Castlelake acquistion drives up Avolon performance in 2025
Dublin-based Avolon has confirmed strong performance across the fourth quarter and full year 2025. The…
Shannon Airport records 2.3m passengers in 2025
Record 2.3 million passengers in 2025, highest in 16 years and 9pc up on 2024.…
AerCap and Virgin Atlantic reveal purchase and leaseback agreements
AerCap signs purchase and leaseback for six new A330-900 aircraft with Virgin Atlantic. Deliveries scheduled…
Vintners’ Federation warns Diageo price rise threatens pub closures
Diageo draught price increase of seven cent per pint from 2 February 2026. Drink costs…