Hibernia Line launches new year round ferry service from Ringaskiddy to Boulogne sur Mer
Hibernia Line has launched a new ferry service between Cork and France. The St Patrick…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Fincantieri delivers Mein Schiff Flow to TUI
Fincantieri delivered Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises on 12 June 2026. The ship operates…
Foynes Flying Boat Museum opens expanded facilities
The museum opened new facilities on 12 June 2026. Patrick O’Donovan TD attended the official…
AirNav Ireland reveals sponsorship of LGFA U-16 championship
AirNav Ireland signed a three year title sponsorship with LGFA for All-Ireland U-16 Championships. The…
KEY takeaways from the 68th MedCruise General Assembly in Palermo
The 68th MedCruise General Assembly was held in Palermo from 9 to 12 June 2026,…
BEES delay Delta flight in Cancun
Delta Air Lines delayed in Cancun by a swarm of bees that settled on the…
Fred Olsen reveals half price drinks promo on autumn and winter sailings
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has offered half-price premium drinks packages on selected sailings. Bookings until…
Air France to maintains all Summer flights despite fuel concerns
Air France has committed to transport all customers this summer. Ben Smith confirmed the decision…
Celebrity Cruises commences eight-ship summer season in Europe
Celebrity Cruises has started its eight-ship summer season in Europe. Six ships completed trans-Atlantic repositioning…
Gemini cruise ship Seized in Greece over bank debts
Greek authorities have seized the Gemini due to debts. Around 25 crew members remain onboard…
Standards, social media, & supporting food infrastructure: Taste of Kildare launch event looks ‘beyond the plate’ with panel discussion
https://www.flickr.com/photos/91162693@N04/albums/72177720334205844 Taste of Kildare 2026 takes place on the 15th and 16th of August. The…
Spanish Tourism host chefs at at Taste of Dublin 2026
Spanish Tourism Office returns with Saborea España for Tasting Spain at Taste of Dublin. Festival…
Flexjet Irish unit gets approval for US operations
Flexjet receives approval for its Irish unit to operate in the United States. The authorisation…
Legend of the Seas embarks on training sailings after handover ceremony
Royal Caribbean took delivery of Legend of the Seas on 10 June 2026. The ship…
Average European flight distance rose to 1,175 km in 2025 – Eurcontrol
Average flight distance in Eurocontrol area reached 1 175 km in 2025. Share of regional…
Belfast City Airport reveals details of IGNITE Youth Programme
31 students completed year seven of the Ignite programme at Belfast City Airport. Participants build…
United Airlines to update Chef’s table menus in Polaris business class from August 1
United Airlines starts Chef’s Table meals in Polaris business class on 1 August 2026. Menus…
Trinity College Dublin launches literary walking tour
Trinity College Dublin introduces Trinity Trails Literary Walking Tour. Tour covers campus sites linked to…
Carnival Cruise Line introduces next course dining initiative
Carnival Cruise Line launches The Next Course dining initiative. New venues include Emeril’s Coastal Seafood…
MedCruise concludes 68th General Assembly in Palermo
More than 240 participants attended the assembly. 27 cruise lines took part in the event.…
Juan Molas steps down as president of Mesa del Turismo
Juan Molas has resigned from his role as president of the Mesa del Turismo de…
AX Partners acquires Hotel Casa Luz in Barcelona
AX Partners has purchased the Hotel Casa Luz in Barcelona for 40m euros. This transaction…
Piñero Group opens first urban integrated hotel in Palma
The Piñero Group has officially expanded into urban tourism with the opening of its first…
Jet2 Launches winter 2027 28 programme, first among major English operators
Jet2.com has officially become the first major English based airline and tour operator to launch…
Virgin Voyages simplifies groups programme for travel agents
Virgin Voyages has introduced a simplified groups programme designed to make it easier for travel…
Aberdeen airport avoids summer strike action after pay deal
Aberdeen Airport has averted a significant summer strike threat after key workers secured improved pay…
Key takeaways from Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2026
TTM+ 2026 operated under “Amazing Thailand: Healing is the New Luxury” theme. 429 international buyers…
Flydubai launches daily service to Pokhara Nepal
Flydubai has announced it will become the first international carrier to operate a daily service…
AI survey reveals cheapest pints in Irish pubs (and guess which is the most expensive)
The AI survey listed cheapest pints in Ireland. The Dufferin Arms in Downpatrick charges £2.55.…
Key takeaways from APEX Future Travel Experience event in Dublin
The APEX Future Travel Experience EMEA and Ancillary and Retailing event has taken place in…
Taste of Dublin 2026 opens in Merrion Square
Taste of Dublin is set to transform Merrion Square into a vibrant outdoor food playground…
Tourism Ireland hosts storymakers summit
Tourism Ireland hosted the Storymakers Summit. European media reached 9.5m direct audience. The group met…
Shannon Airport gears up as gateway for FIFA World Cup 2026
Shannon Airport is positioning itself as a key transit point for international football supporters heading…
New 1st & 18th after Trump International Golf Links redesign in Doonbeg
Trump International Golf Links completed redesign works over winter. The project focused on holes one…
Wizz Air beats target with strong annual operating profit
Wizz Air reported operating profit of €139.7m for year ended 31 March. Analysts expected operating…
World’s aircraft fleet is getting older, it is official – IATA Congress
Average aircraft age has reached 15.2 years. Engine supply limits fleet renewal. Costs have increased…
Spanish travel journalists visit Cork to promote Santiago de Compostela route
Four Spanish travel journalists visited Cork. They arrived on the new Aer Lingus flight from…
New headquarters to open in Madrid for UNO Turismo (formerly UNWTO)
The new global headquarters of ONU Turismo (formerly UNWTO) in Madrid will be inaugurated on…
Peace doves art installation revealed at St Canice’s Cathedral
St Canice’s Cathedral launched the Peace Doves project. The installation includes over 10,000 paper doves.…
Irish Air Corps sells its Learjet 45
The Irish Department of Defence sold the Learjet 45. The aircraft carried registration N554VA. Sale…