Carnival Corporation move to maximise calls after completion of pier extension at Celebration Key
Carnival completed a pier extension at Celebration Key in early May. Up to four ships…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Marella Cruises releases Winter 2027 programme with adults only focus
Bookings open from 02 July 2026 for the winter season. Marella Discovery 2 introduces four…
Challenges outlined by Dublin’s last remaining family run hotels
Media coverage in the Irish Independent by award winning travel writer Nicola Brady has noted…
AmaWaterways unveils new double width river cruise ship for Danube
AmaWaterways has unveiled the first details and renderings of AmaRudi. The vessel will stand alongside…
Turkish Airlines confirms plans for Premium Economy from early 2028
Turkish Airlines is preparing to bring back the Premium Economy product on its Airbus A350s…
Japan raises visa fees FIVE fold to €81.45, the first increase since 1978 (but NOT for Irish passport holders)
Single entry visa fees will rise from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000 or €81.45 Does not apply…
‘Stop pretending’ – President of ACI Europe warns of EES chaos this summer
The EU began implementing the much delayed Entry Exit System in October last year. Stefan…
P&O Ferries Introduces New Sleep Lounge on England to Netherlands Route
P&O Ferries has launched a new Sleeper Lounge on board the Pride of Hull, one…
Antrim and Derry host travel journalists on familiarisation trip
English travel journalists have been experiencing tourism offering first hand ion counties Antrim and Derry.…
HERE are the most prominent hotel openings worldwide in JULY
Several new properties open their doors across Europe and beyond this month, offering guests a…
Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially opens The Grace in Westport
Taoiseach Micheál Martin performed the official opening of The Grace hotel. The property contains 129…
Shannon-based long haul cargo lessor Priority 1 goes into liquidation
Priority 1 Leasing owns 15 Airbus A340 cargo aircraft. The portfolio includes 82 Trent 500…
Minister Helen McEntee launches new Irish Passport design
The new passport became available from 26 June 2026. The Government introduced the next generation…
Ireland OUTBOUND travel drops for the second month in a row, down 3.8pc in May
Ireland outbound was 1,346,200 in May, down 3.8pc on May 2025 and up 75.8pc on…
TO THE BEACHES: Crowds descend on Ireland’s shores and lakes as the country SCORCHES
The lake shore of Port na Seangán/Portnashangan, 6km north of Mulingar and a prominent stop…
LISTEN: Ryanair allows parents sit with children for FREE in dramatic u-turn: Eoghan Corry & PJ Cuddy
https://youtu.be/1sLuZJWqW_0
MORE record temperatures as Europe’s heatwave moves east: a country by country guide
The heatwave shattered numerous temperature records across Europe. France recorded its hottest day on record…
‘We want Dublin to go daily’ – INTERVIEW with Christina Cassotis, CEO of Pittsburgh Airport
The direct Pittsburgh to Dublin service began after an 11-year process. The route launched with…
Tourism showcase event held for Lough Ree region
Fifty tourism businesses community groups and local leaders have attended a tourism showcase event for…
‘Stay hydrated’ – ITAA provides heatwave advice for holidaymakers
ITAA advises drinking bottled water regularly and avoiding tap water and ice. Sightseeing should take…
Comeraghs Wild Festival reveals details of family activities in Waterford
The Comeraghs Wild Festival runs from 9 July to 12 July 2026. Sheep shearing demonstrations…
Trade Unions highlight right to disconnect on summer holidays
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions issued a reminder to workers about rights under the…
Airbus CEO ponders replacement for the A320
Airbus prepares the successor to the A320 family called eAction. The programme launch targets 2030…
AerCap delivers first Airbus A321neo to Azerbaijan Airlines
AerCap delivered the first Airbus A321neo to Azerbaijan Airlines. The handover took place at the…
Holiday makers warned on travel fatigue this summer
Average overseas holiday lengths fell from 6.2 nights to 5.5 nights. Travel fatigue produces symptoms…
InteleTravel launches UAE operation as part of expansion efforts
Part time home working organisation InteleTravel has launched its UAE operation on 29 June 2026…
Irish pilots found much to relate to in airspace infringement report
The report detailed 1,100 infringement events in 2025. Poor pre-flight planning contributed to many vertical…
Dublin’s Hoxton Hotel resolves noise difference with neighbour Yamamori Izakaya
Trinity Hospitality had sued Yamamori Izakaya Ltd seeking an injunction against the restaurant and late…
John Galligan hands Sandyford travel agency over to Jennifer Byrne in advance of retirement
After 40 years, veteran travel agent John Galligan has handed his business John Galligan Travel…
Ras Al Khaimah launches renewed tourism campaign after disruption
Ras Al Khaimah has launched a renewed campaign inviting visitors to experience its summer offers. …
Aer Lingus hosts fam trip to Colorado for Irish travel trade
Aer Lingus has hosted a fam trip to Colorado for Irish travel trade professionals to…
College Green/Westin Hotel appoints Leo Vaz as new Pastry Chef
The College Green Hotel Dublin has officially appointed Leo Vaz as its new Pastry Chef.…
The Grand Hotel Malahide returns as the Official Partner of the Women’s Irish Challenge
The Grand Hotel Malahide has officially returned as the Official Partner of the Women’s Irish…
Serenity wellness brand marks 10 years
Serenity – The Art of Well Being opened its first locations in 2016. The brand…
Cassidy Travel launches new city breaks brochure for 2026
Cassidy Travel launched its new City Breaks brochure. More than half of customers plan city…
Seafront Whistledown Hotel in County Down listed for sale
The Whistledown Hotel in Warrenpoint, Co Down, has been officially placed on the market by…
Inbound v Outbound Irish travel data from the CSO visitor numbers shows ratio of 39/61 in May
The ratio fo inbound to outbound travel in thew CSO stats for May shows 39.3pc…
DRAMATIC u-turn as Ryanair allows parents to sit with children for FREE (but there is a CATCH)
Adults pay for one reserved seat and select free seats up to four children on…
EUROPE’s heatwave – country by country
Europe continues to experience a severe heatwave with record temperatures affecting tourism across multiple countries…
NI Tourism Alliance launches 2026-29 Strategy at Titanic Belfast
NITA will launch its 2026-29 Strategy today The event took place at Titanic Belfast Registration…