Cassidy Travel reports surge in escorted tours
Bookings rose by 150pc compared with the previous brochure. New partner Riviera Travel joins the…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Details revealed of the Kennedy Summer School 2026
More details have been revealed of the Kennedy Summer School 2026 to takes place from…
Milano’s Margherita Pizza brand to partner with Aer Lingus
Ireland’s iconic pizzeria brand Milano has partnered with Aer Lingus to bring its famous Margherita…
ECTAA criticises passenger rights enforcement agreement
ECTAA criticised the passenger rights enforcement agreement on reimbursement. The rules require full reimbursement, including…
Jackson Square Aviation delivers A321neos to VietJet
Jackson Square Aviation delivered the first two A321neos to VietJet. The delivery is part of…
EasyJet Holidays appoints Sarah-Jane Penn as trade distribution for Birmingham
EasyJet Holidays has appointed Sarah-Jane Penn as its new Trade Distribution Manager to oversee the…
Turkish Airlines launches uber voucher offer at Stansted
The voucher equals £100 for qualifying business class bookings. Flights TK1242, TK1244 and TK1246 are…
Travel South USA strengthens global position
The Partnership increased from 23 to 30 Champion Cities. Campaigns covered the England, Australia and…
Minister Calleary announces funding for offshore islands
Minister Calleary confirmed €3.7m for offshore islands. €2,740,509 supports capital works across four local authorities.…
Carnival Cruise Line cuts steel for new Ace class ship Carnival Destiny
Steel cutting for Carnival Destiny took place on 10 July 2026. The vessel joins service…
Royal Caribbean installs dome on Hero of the Seas
Meyer Turku completed the Aquahome dome lift on 28 June 2026. The structure measures 25…
European airport traffic rebounded 3.4pc in May – ACI
EU plus airports achieved 3.4pc growth. London Heathrow welcomed 7.12 million passengers. Freight volumes increased…
Declan Nerney dropped from MS Oosterdam music cruise over competing river cruise event
Irish country music star Declan Nerney has been removed from the line-up of the Gertrude…
Killarney gets new cycle lines in major upgrade
The Transport Minister opened new cycle lanes at Rock Road and Park Road in Killarney.…
Uniworld boutique river cruises launches complimentary land offer for 2027
Bookings must occur by 31 August 2026. The offer includes hotel stays on select 2027…
Wizz Air to open bases at at Madrid Barajas and Valencia Manises
Wizz Air to open bases at Madrid Barajas and Valencia Manises. Two A321-200NX aircraft base…
HIGHLIGHTS from West Cork Literary Festival
The West Cork Literary Festival runs over eight days each July in Bantry. It features…
Thai Airways secures government approval for eight B787 leases
The Thailand Board of Investment approved two projects on 8 July 2026. The projects cover…
Tour America Cruise Holidays reports 30pc rise in USA cruise and stay bookings
Tour America reported 30pc growth in USA Cruise and Stay bookings. Popular package includes 7…
LISTEN: Tourism TO France & Le Tour DE France discussed by Eoghan Corry & PJ Cuddy
https://youtu.be/IBLXgOpHHUI
LISTEN: Leaving Cert holidays Eoghan Corry & Neil Prendiville
https://youtu.be/qg5bwOb_A5E See also: PARTY time: Ireland’s favourite Leaving Cert holiday resorts abroad
HIGHLIGHTS from Earagail Arts Festival
The Earagail Arts Festival runs from 10 July to 25 July 2026. It features theatre,…
JetBlue Airways seeks additional gates at Fort Lauderdale International Airport
JetBlue seeks up to 30 gates at Fort Lauderdale International. The airline controls around 40pc…
HIGHLIGHTS from the Swift & Vanessa festival in Celbridge
The Swift & Vanessa Festival in Celbridge, County Kildare runs from Thursday 9 July to Sunday 19…
HIGHLIGHTS from Galway International Arts Festival
The Galway International Arts Festival runs from 13 to 26 July 2026. Music performances take…
GALLERY: Legend of the Seas pre launch cruise
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Maharees community transforms tourism offering
The Maharees community formed the Conservation Association in 2016. Volunteers planted marram grass to stabilise…
ÉIST: Cursai taistil an seachtain, Eoghan Corry & Seán Ó Dubhchonar Newstalk
https://youtu.be/KuOJ-RS7Go4
SMBC aviation capital secures major financing
SMBC Aviation Capital expanded its facility to $3 billion on 9 July 2026. The revolving…
Qantas achieves top punctuality ranking among major airlines in OAG data
Qantas recorded 87.16pc on-time performance in June 2026. The airline operated 22,617 flights during the…
Dunluce Lodge wins ANOTHER luxury hotel award
Dunluce Lodge won Best Luxury New Hotel in Ireland 2026. The five star property opened…
Air France introduces new long haul amenity kits for La Première, Business and Premium
Air France has refreshed amenity kits for three premium cabins. La Première features Sisley skincare…
VIVA Cruises launches free cabin upgrade promotion on selected departures
VIVA Cruises launched a free cabin upgrade offer. The promotion runs for bookings until 15…
Irish National Stud expands Fairy Trail
The Irish National Stud & Gardens opened the extended Fairy Trail. New features include a…
Seabourn reveals details of programme of 54 ultra-luxury voyages
Seabourn has officially launched “The Ruby Collection,” a specially curated programme of 54 ultra-luxury voyages…
Abha airport attack affects airline operations
Saudi Arabia closed Abha airport on 13 July after a Houthi attack. Eight airlines cancelled…
England’s RAC reports busiest summer road getaway in four years
The RAC estimated 14.1m motorists travelled between Friday and Sunday. Saturday sees the heaviest congestion…
Italian court blocks Royal Caribbean backed cruise port project in Fiumicino
The Regional Administrative Court overturned licences. The port aimed for over one million passengers yearly.…
MSC launches remote digital check-in at Seattle
MSC Cruises launched Digital Remote Check-In in Seattle. Guests can complete check-in at Seattle-Tacoma International…
IAPCO launches Athens promise to strengthen MICE Industry Advocacy
IAPCO launched The Athens Promise on 27 July 2026 with AIPC, AMCI, andpcMA The campaign…