Spain leads southern Europe with surge in flight bookings
Spain recorded a 32 percent rise in flight bookings for summer. The country leads tourist…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Royal Caribbean offers perks for guests to change bookings
Royal Caribbean targets guests with flexible plans for the 19 June 2026 sailing. The Voyager…
Celebrity Cruises cancels August 2027 sailing on Equinox
The affected sailing took place as a nine-night cruise to Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Guests…
Crystal releases more details of The Bistro on Crystal Grace
The Bistro provides seating for 65 in the main lounge. The venue sits on Deck…
Tourism Ireland hosts Meet in Ireland Showcase in Germany
Ten Irish tourism companies participated. Events took place in Frankfurt and Cologne. Around 25 German…
Tourism Ireland hosts seven German journalists on nature and wellness fam trip
Seven journalists participated in the trip. The group represented print and online publications. Activities included…
Africa specialists Drifters Adventure Tours launches Drifters Ireland
Drifters specialises in small-group overland expeditions. The company offers accommodated and camping options. Agents access…
Kynren presents first performance of The Lost Feather
The performance featured over 100 birds. The official opening takes place on 18 July 2026.…
Cork’s Hayfield Manor introduces new curated experiences
Oyster Shucking & Champagne lasts 45 to 120 minutes. Smoked Salmon Tours run for 60…
LOT Polish Airlines goes live with NDC content on Travelport
NDC content became available on 18 June 2026. Agencies access content through Smartpoint and TripServices.…
Watch Hill Proper hosts 4th Annual American Whiskey Festival
The event ran from 5pm to 10pm on 15 August 2026. Over 40 distilleries and…
Aviator Finland appoints Minna Virmajoki as Managing Director
Aviator Airport Alliance has appointed Minna Virmajoki as Managing Director of its Finnish operations. Virmajoki…
Qantas reveals October 2027 as start date for non stop services between Sydney and London
Services begin in October 2027. The aircraft is Airbus A350 1000ULR. The route connects Sydney…
LISTEN: ‘We won’t be allowed to advertise our lowest fare’ – Michael O’Leary’s reaction to updated EU261 proposals
https://youtu.be/NKqQ1hAZ5xA Michael O’Leary described the new passenger regulations as bureaucratic bunkum. When asked by Eoghan…
‘Wrong signal at the worst possible time‘ – Dublin doubles hotel development levy
Dublin City Council doubled the hotel development levy. The new rate stands at €244 per…
Aer Lingus celebrates AerClub anniversary with Avios-only transatlantic flight
The flight departs Dublin on 13 November 2026. Return from New York occurs on 17…
Century Cruises takes delivery of the Century Star river cruise vessel
The vessel accommodates 174 guests. It includes 78 cabins. Service on the Danube begins in…
Bobby Healy’s Manna Drones refused permission for aerial delivery hub in Dundrum
The council cited insufficient noise impact evidence. Biodiversity evaluation was deemed inadequate. 216 third party…
Royal Caribbean selects six emerging artists for Legend of the Seas
Six artists received grants for original pieces. Artwork appears in six visible ship locations. The…
Grace hotel in Westport to officially open next week
The official opening takes on 26 June. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin performed the ceremony. The…
Powerscourt Hotel Resort introduces two-bedroom little explorers suite
The Two-Bedroom Little Explorers Suite measures 68 square metres. It accommodates two adults and two…
Emirates offers first comprehensive travel cover with conflict protection
Emirates Comprehensive Travel Cover includes unlimited medical evacuation. Passengers add cover via Manage Booking. The…
Tourism Ireland hosts members of Outdoor Writers Association of America
Five US writers and creators participated. The group visited Lough Boora Discovery Park. Tours occurred…
New warning issued to travellers as Airbnb scams increase thirtyfold
Deposits are collected before hosts disappear. Traveller protection tips against accommodation scams Scam activity rose…
United Airlines expands MileagePlus miles pooling feature
Pooling now covers over 40 partner airlines. Members combine miles with family and friends. Redemptions…
Home4Home launches student room swap programme
Rooms in Dublin cost close to €1,000 per month. Academic year expenses exceed €10,000 without…
Tourism Ireland brings 12 enterprises to luxury workshop in Paris
Twelve Irish businesses joined the workshop. Thirty five French luxury buyers attended. One to one…
TUI selects recommended family holiday destinations for summer
Lanzarote family deal from Dublin starts at €2,339 for 7 nights. Majorca all-inclusive option costs…
World’s SEVEN most beautiful airports for 2026 named by Prix Versailles
Four winners are located in Asia. Guangzhou Terminal 3 opened in October 2025. Navi Mumbai…
Moldova tourism & Invest Moldova launch official platform www.moldova.md
The platform launched on 18 June 2026. It targets international visitors and citizens abroad. Content…
Cork luxury hotel The Kingsley launches Paws & Unwind pet-friendly packages
The Kingsley hotel in Cork has introduced Paws & Unwind pet-friendly packages that welcome dogs…
Ringland Group appoints CBRE to sell the 1852 Hotel in Belfast
The Ringland Group has officially appointed commercial property firm CBRE to market and sell The…
Sligo Park Hotel invests in Love Sligo gift card employee rewards
The Sligo Park Hotel has launched an innovative employee reward initiative by investing in the…
Culloden Estate & Spa completes upgrades following investment
CThe Culloden Estate & Spa has completed a comprehensive €716,000 dual-phase renovation programme to celebrate…
Killarney’s Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa unveils 12 refurbished garden suites
Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa has completed refurbishment of 12 Garden Suites alongside new culinary…
Norwegian Group enters agreement to Acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group
The total consideration equals $845 million. Cash payment amounts to $375 million. Revenues are projected…
Oceania Cruises opens bookings for 230 itineraries in 2028 and 2029
Over 230 itineraries are now available. Sailings range from seven to 180 days. More than…
Hurtigruten relaunches MS Vesterålen with new coastal heritage concept
MS Vesterålen carries 133 cabins. One hundred cabins received refreshes. Arctic Superior and Mini Suites…
FL Technics receives FAA certification for maintenance facility in Punta Cana
FL Technics obtained FAA Part 145 certification in June 2026. The facility is located in…
After THIRTEEN years of talks what do the EU261 changes mean for passengers?
Agreement reached between the European Parliament & Council Stricter air passenger rights, f Mandated free…