Aer Lingus partners with Katie Taylor as brand ambassador
Aer Lingus named Katie Taylor as brand ambassador. The airline supports her fight at Croke…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Turkish Airlines wins 2026 APEX best food and beverage in Europe Award at Dublin ceremony
Turkish Airlines secured the 2026 APEX Best Food and Beverage in Europe award. The carrier…
KEY takeaways from IATA AGM 2026 in Rio de Janeiro
Leaders of the global aviation industry gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the 82nd IATA…
MSC Cruises hosts Irish travel agents on board Virtuosa
MSC Cruises has hosted Irish travel agents on board MSC Virtuosa in Cobh for a…
WTTC research warns of EES border delay impacts
WTTC has released research on the Entry/Exit System based on over 2,500 travellers. Up to…
Philippine Airlines joins Oneworld alliance
Full membership has remained scheduled for 2027. PAL has become the 16th full member of…
Boeing moves to advance 737 MAX production rate
Boeing is maintaining current output between 42 and 47 jets per month for the 737…
EU tourism platform improves access to funding opportunities
The EU Tourism Platform has consolidated funding opportunities at EU, national and regional levels. Organisations…
GALLERY: Eoghan Corry goes free diving with sharks in KwaZulu Natal
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Atlantic Flight Academy commemorates training of 1,000 Ryanair cadets
The academy operates in Santry, county Dublin. AFA delivers APS MCC programmes for Ryanair. The…
Airline loyalty programmes shift to revenue based earning
Delta SkyMiles has adopted revenue based earning with 5 to 11 miles per dollar. American…
Emirates suspends A380 flights to eight destinations
Emirates has suspended A380 flights to eight European airports for most of June 2026. Daily…
Turkish Airlines plans new US Routes to Minneapolis and Philadelphia
Turkish Airlines has revealed plans for Istanbul to Minneapolis-St Paul service. The carrier operates to…
Cork Airport ranked in global top 40 in Airhelp ratings
Cork Airport reached 39th place in the 2026 AirHelp Score. The airport scored 7.94 overall…
JRNY America awards recognise deep south tourism success
Louisiana has taken State of the Year at the JRNY America Awards 2025. New Orleans…
Datalex signs retail deal with Air Macau
Air Macau has activated the Stellex Offer Shopping & Pricing Engine in September 2024. The…
Air Canada launches Budapest Toronto direct service
Air Canada has launched the Budapest Toronto route operating five times per week. The service…
GALLERY: Ireland West Airport Knock celebrates 40 years
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GALLERY: Iolar takes to the skies once again to celebrate Aer Lingus 90th anniversary
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GALLERY: A visit to Universal Orlando as new theme park Epic celebrates first anniversary
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AirAsia X delays Bahrain London route launch
The carrier has cancelled flights from 26 June to 26 August 2026. Initial frequency has…
Air China injects capital into Shenzhen Airlines
The second tranche totalled RMB11.9 billion with five Airbus A350 aircraft. Air China has contributed…
GALLERY: Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026
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GALLERY: IPW 2026 in Fort Lauderdale
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GALLERY: Murcia tourism event in Dublin
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GALLERY: A visit to Shakaland, KwaZulu-Natal
Shakaland is a living museum and cultural village in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was originally built…
GALLERY: Game drive in KawZulu Natal
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GALLERY: West Cork tourism networking event 2026
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GALLERY: New Club Med property in KawZulu Natal approaches completion
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GALLERY: Horse riding in KawZulu Natal
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GALLERY: A visit to the oft-neglected northern coast of Gran Canaria
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Aviation’s $100bn headache – Willie Walsh’s LAST address to IATA Congress as DG
Willie Walsh addressed late aircraft deliveries and engine supply issues that raised costs for airlines.…
‘Tourism is NOT a luxury’ – MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú launches position paper
Cynthia Ní Mhurchú launched the position paper on 9 June in Cork. The document demands…
‘Save a Life, Not a Bag ‘ – IATA launches aircraft evacuation safety campaign
IATA commissioned a survey that revealed gaps in passenger knowledge about evacuations. Crew instructions require…
Sixth World Apostolic Congress on Mercy opens in Vilnius
The 6th World Apostolic Congress on Mercy opened on 7 June 2026 in Vilnius. More…
Wizz Air to equip new generation aircraft with Starlink from 2027
Wizz Air plans to equip new generation aircraft with Starlink from 2027. The carrier operates…
North’s tourism sector up by 9pc in early 2026
The north’s tourism sector experienced a strong recovery in 2025, with overnight trips and visitor…
Tourism Ireland promotes golf in Ireland at KLM Open
Tourism Ireland attended the 2026 KLM Open near Amsterdam. Partners include Druids Glen Hotel and…
Hotels report: ADR & room capacity both up by 3pc in Ireland
Early 2026 data indicates average daily rates on the island of Ireland rose 3pc compared…
Spain’s regulator recommends annual reduction of 0.59pc in airport charges
The Spanish competition authority CNMC has questioned airport operator Aena’s proposal and recommended an annual…