Appetite for travel hits an all-time high – European Travel Commission
According to the European Travel Commission (ETC), European travel sentiment has surged to a record…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Hotelier-come-cruiseline Four Seasons orders ANOTHER ultra-luxury ship
Fincantieri has signed a contract with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings for the construction of a third…
Shannon Airport passenger numbers up 12pc in first half of 2026
Shannon Airport has hosted 1.17m passengers in the first half of 2026, a 12pc rise…
Clare’s Inis Cealtra visitor experience wins architectural award.
The Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience at the Rectory in Mountshannon, County Clare, has won the…
Airlines tighten rules for travelling with pets
Flightright identified variations in airline pet policies across carriers. Cabin pet travel costs range from…
Proposed Irish led takeover of Easyjet is Europe’s largest aviation deal since 2008
The 2008 merger of Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines, unluckily on the eve of…
Irish National Stud increases visitor numbers and reduces annual losses
The Irish National Stud reported a €1.5m loss before tax in 2025. This marked an…
Ferrovial designs world first fully solar powered airport terminal
The airport of Dalaman in Turkey, managed with a sixty per cent stake by Ferrovial,…
An Post experiences surge in overseas orders ahead of new EU customs charges
An Post recorded increased parcel traffic from non-EU retailers in the two weeks before 1…
Oceanwide Expeditions CEO responds to hantavirus incident
Oceanwide Expeditions CEO Rémi Bouysset has shared for the first timed three deaths and additional…
Private capital flows into Saudi tourism projects
Private investors are increasingly backing Saudi Arabia’s ambitious tourism expansion, with varying strategies focused on…
Turkiye denies port access to LGBTQ+ cruise, forcing itinerary changes
Turkiye has refused entry to a Virgin Voyages charter cruise organised by Atlantis Events, citing…
Port of Dover warns of long queues for summer tourists
The chief executive of the Port of Dover has warned that tourists could face miles-long…
Minor Hotels reports rise in middle east bookings
Weekly room-night bookings rose 143pc in last week of June 2026. International wholesale bookings increased…
Starhotels partners with Taj InnerCircle-NeuPass
Starhotels has expanded its I AM STAR loyalty programme through a partnership with IHCL’s Taj…
Grafton Hotel launches family teddy bear picnic experience
The Grafton Hotel in Dublin has launched a new Teddy Bear Picnic experience in St…
Switzerland Tourism adopts ‘Swiss silent luxury’ strategy
Switzerland Tourism has increased its focus on luxury travel with the Swiss Silent Luxury strategy…
Saudia orders four additional B777-200F freighters
Saudia has placed an order for four incremental Boeing 777-200F freighters with the first delivery…
Silversea unveils 2028-29 voyage collection
Silversea has unveiled its 2028-29 Voyage Collection that comprises 278 voyages between March 2028 and…
Holland America line expands 2027 fjord cruises
Holland America Line has updated five 2027 itineraries aboard Rotterdam to provide greater access to…
Scenic and Emerald release 2026 2027 Christmas markets cruises
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Emerald Cruises have launched their 2026 and 2027 European Christmas Market…
ITA airways considers all-Airbus A350 widebody fleet
ITA Airways has evaluated a transition to an all-Airbus A350 widebody fleet for its long-haul…
Tourism Ireland promotes Cork in Germany
Tourism Ireland has teamed with Visit Cork and Cork Airport in Germany to promote direct…
NEXT step in the Irish-led takeover of Easyjet
EasyJet has reached an agreement in principle with Castlelake on 5 July. The offer values…
Mount Etna eruption disrupts Catania airport flights
Europe’s most active volcano, Mount Etna in Sicily, erupted with significant ash emissions, forcing Catania–Fontanarossa…
Irish-owned Dean Hotel Group opens second German property in Munich
Irish-founded Dean Hotel Group has opened its second overseas property, The Dean Munich, in Germany’s…
Take FIVE: How Easyjet fell into the hands of Peter Bellew & Mark Breen’s takeover bid
Like the fall of Constantinople in 1453, it was sucessful at the fifth attempt. The…
Spain forecasts record 100m tourists in 2026 amid strong summer demand
Spain is projected to surpass the historic milestone of 100m international tourist arrivals in 2026,…
Dublin Airport private Park2Travel facility completes major transit upgrade
Park2Travel, the 6,000-space off-airport parking facility managed by APCOA at Dublin Airport, has officially completed…
Ryanair June OTA survey exposes overcharging practices
Ryanair released June OTA Survey on 10 June 2026. eDreams sold reserved seats for €17.92…
Marella Cruises launches ‘your next story’ campaign targeting over-40s
Marella Cruises has unveiled a new integrated brand campaign called ‘Your Next Story’ aimed at…
Le maillot jaune: How the Tour de France helps secure France’s position as the most visited international tourist destination
There is no missing it every July, with its huge viewing figures, the spectacular golden…
Integrated payment systems could boost Irish tourism revenue by €300m – Mastercard
Better integrated digital payment systems could unlock an extra €290m to €300m in tourism revenue…
Holland America Line reveals details of 2027-2028 Caribbean Cruise Season
Holland America Line has officially opened bookings for its 2027-2028 Caribbean cruise season, running from…
Waterford misses major tourism boost as cruise passengers unable to disembark
Waterford missed out on a major tourism windfall after the luxury cruise ship Seven Seas…
Avia Solutions Group appoints Zilvinas Lapinskas as CEO
Avia Solutions Group appointed Zilvinas Lapinskas as CEO on 7 July. Zilvinas Lapinskas previously transformed…
Air France new lounge at Heathrow T4 opens today
Air France new lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4 opens today 7 July. The lounge covers…
Celebrity Cruises launches limited-time Europe sale
Celebrity Cruises has launched a Europe sale with savings of up to €1,050. Discounts reach…
Contiki updates Latin America 2027 Itineraries with four new tours
Four new Contiki itineraries launched for departures from January 2027. The Brazil Carnival trip lasts…
PARTY time: Ireland’s favourite Leaving Cert holiday resorts abroad
The same resorts crop up year after year in the list of favourite destinations for…