JTA to enter Irish market with new trade team
JTA is to enter Irish market with new trade team with the first personnel already…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Tourists evacuated as fire sweeps through Canet-en-Roussillon in southern France
A major wildfire has torn through Canet-en-Roussillon in southern France, forcing the mass evacuation of…
‘Property prices rise faster in tourist towns’ – CaixaBank Research investigates links between tourism and housing stock
The connection between surging tourism and escalating housing costs has become a critical focal point…
Ryanair identifies SEVEN worst airports for delays from EU border checks
Ryanair has identified seven airports with delays from the Entry/Exit System. The airports are Tenerife…
Bookings boost of 20pc as cruise programmes expand for Irish travellers in 2027
Cruise operators have launched enhanced 2027 programmes. Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas and Celebrity River…
Thailand releases new visitor app for Immigration Management
Thailand has introduced a new visitor app, the Thailand Immigration Management app to modernise and…
AirAsia X rebrands to AirAsia Group
Shareholders approved the name change on 25 June 2026. The Companies Commission of Malaysia registered…
OECD records growth in international tourist arrivals as Ireland amongst countries showing decline
International tourist arrivals in OECD countries reached 847 million in 2025. Growth stood at 3.4pc…
Amsterdam airport passenger numbers FLAT in June and STILL 6.9pc behind pre-pandemic
Amsterdam Schiphol airport handled 6,055,002 passengers in June, up 0.4pc on 2025 and down 6.9pc on pre-pandemic. …
New Brendan O’Regan centre honours aviation pioneer at Bunratty
The Brendan O’Regan Centre has opened at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. It features archive…
Visit Leitrim launches new tourism app inn partnership with 230 businesses and attractions
Leitrim County Council launched the Visit Leitrim app this week. Over 230 businesses and cultural…
Royal Caribbean to increase supports for Irish travel trade – Gerard Nolan
The stationing of Legend of the Seas in Barcelona and Roma represents a major statement…
Vietnam the fastest growing market in PATA Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2026-2028
The PATA report projects 714.9 million international visitor arrivals in Asia Pacific for 2026. Vietnam…
ITOA & STN launch sustainability programme for inbound tour operators
The Sustainable Tourism Network and Inbound Tour Operators Association of Ireland have delivered a 15-month…
No contactless payments on Irish public transport until summer 2027
Over €35.6m was spent on the project between 2020 and early 2026. The platform development…
Celebrity River Cruises launches before and after stays
Celebrity River Cruises launched Before and After Stays for 2027 and 2028. Programmes run for…
Visit California appoints Julie Coker as President and CEO
Julie Coker brings over 30 years of hospitality and marketing experience. Coker assumes the president…
Gulf crisis boosts demand for air cargo – IATA
Total demand measured in CTK increased by 6.0pc compared to May 2025. Africa recorded the…
Spanish domestic tourism up by 4.4pc
Residents completed 33.2 million trips with a 4.4pc decrease. Total spending reached 11.454 billion euros…
Little Museum of Dublin updates visitor information
The museum received number 7 ranking in Europe on TripAdvisor 2026. Guided tours last 29…
SETU launches ‘earn while you learn’ hospitality degree
South East Technological University has introduced a new part time Bachelor of Business in Hospitality…
High Court rules ‘yes’ on partnership question at Tinakilly Country House Hotel
The High Court has determined that the relationship between two businessmen involved in the revitalisation…
Global hospitality and tourism leaders align on climate transition
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, the World Travel and Tourism Council and the Global Sustainable…
Hospitality sector shows resilience with 26pc drop in closures ahead of VAT cut – PWC
Hospitality insolvencies in Ireland fell by more than 26pc in the first half of 2026…
FINALLY: Dáil Éireann passes Dublin Airport passenger cap legislation
The Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill passed the Dáil with 118 votes in favour. The…
Aviation back in recession with 2.2pc decline – IATA
Total market RPK decreased 2.2pc with ASK down 2.3pc and load factor at 83.5pc. International…
SAS places order for 18 Airbus A330-900 neo
SAS ordered 18 Airbus A330-900 aircraft on 30 June 2026. The A330neo reduces fuel burn…
Royal hosts record number of Irish trade at pre-launch cruise for Legend of the Seas
Irish travel trade and media are among the first invited media and travel trade guests…
Aer Lingus to fly family of Cape Verd’s Roberto Lopes to Florida
Aer Lingus has stepped in to fly the family of Dublin-born Cape Verde defender Roberto…
China Eastern Airlines places order for 25 Airbus A330neos
The order covers deliveries of four aircraft in 2029 five in 2030 and six in…
Beach BBQ festival returns to Bray seafront
The festival takes place over two days in July 2026 from 11 am to 7…
ECTAA Raises Concerns over passenger rights agreement
ECTAA has expressed serious concern following the provisional agreement that the Council and the European…
Windstar Cruises announces major expansion in Asia
Luxury small boat cruise line Windstar Cruises has announced a major expansion in Asia with…
Tourism Ireland advances golf promotion at North American convention
Ten operators from Ireland joined Tourism Ireland at the convention in Cancún. Pre-scheduled appointments enabled…
LISTEN: Hotter summers, Ryanair family seats & Easyjet takeover – Eoghan Corry & Richard Curran
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Waw1555nWm8
Caracas airport to remain closed for commercial flights after earthquake
The main runway at Caracas airport closed on 24 June 2026. A secondary runway remains…
Round FIVE: Are Bellew and Breen’s Irish led consortium preparing for another attempt to take over Easyjet?
An Irish led consortium is expected to prepare a potential new offer to take over…
CLIA recognises 60 Cruise Champions
Over 60 agents completed the seven-month CLIA river and expedition training. The graduation ceremony took…
Kerry Airport records annual operating profit of €840,979
Kerry Airport recorded €840,979 operating profit after tax in 2025. Passenger numbers reached 440,367 at…
Details released of Yoga Picnic festival in Westmeath on July 4
The Yoga Picnic has expanded its programme for 2026 and welcomes participants to Lilliput House…