Amadeus forecasts strong winter tourism growth for Spain with 4pc more arrivals
Amadeus data predicts a 4pc rise in international arrivals to Spain during the 2025-2026 winter…
Yearly Archives: 2026
EasyJet identifies North Africa and Mid-Haul as key growth areas
EasyJet confirmed North Africa and mid-haul routes as its strongest growth sectors with the chief…
Dutch government approves commercial traffic at Lelystad Airport
The Dutch Government confirmed the opening of Lelystad Airport to commercial air traffic expanding capacity…
ANA to invest $17.5bn in fleet, network growth through FY28
ANA Holdings has revealed plans to invest €14.84bn over five years through fiscal year 2028,…
Cruise ship visits to Ireland to increase by 14pc in 2026
With the cruise ship calendar for 2026 nearing completion, Irish ports wil see a 14pc…
MSC Cruises confirms second private island near Ocean Cay
MSC Cruises confirmed construction of a second private island adjacent to Ocean Cay MSC Marine…
SMBC Aviation Capital releases Plane Insights Q1 2026 report
SMBC Aviation Capital has released its Plane Insights Q1 2026 report highlighted another robust year…
FLYONE Asia launches regular flights from Tashkent International Airport to key destinations
FLYONE Asia has introduced regular scheduled flights from Tashkent International Airport to several important destinations. …
UN Tourism launches road map towards the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027
UN Tourism has launched a road map to prepare for the International Year of Sustainable…
Tralee Bay marks World Wetlands Day 2026
Tralee Bay Wetlands has marked World Wetlands Day 2026 with a programme of events in…
Christmas tourism spend up by 30pc – CSO
The Central Statistics Office has confirmed that overseas visitor numbers to Ireland increased by 34pc…
AirAsia to purchase 100 Airbus A220 aircraft
AirAsia confirmed it is finalising an agreement to purchase approximately 100 Airbus A220 jets with…
Birmingham Airport to add executive lounge and Wagamama
Birmingham Airport has confirmed the next phase of its transformation with a new airside area…
Cruise lines monitor developing winter storm off north east USA
Cruise lines are monitoring a developing winter storm forecast to bring strong winds, snow, and…
NCL to ask passengers to arrive at departure port a day before embarkation
Norwegian Cruise Line has updated its NCL Air programme to require passengers booking flights through…
Ireland’s air traffic control ‘strained by ongoing staff shortages’ – IATCA union
Air traffic control unions claim that Ireland’s air traffic control services face severe strain from…
Ryanair launches cabin crew recruitment drive in eight counties
Ryanair has confirmed a major recruitment initiative for cabin crew positions at its Dublin base,…
The Saint Brigid code – Eoghan Corry on the mysteries surrounding Ireland’s greatest saint
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpCZ3frAYYg
Manchester airport passenger numbers pass 32m for the first time
Manchester Airport has continued its strong post-pandemic recovery, recording its busiest year ever with 32,088,626…
Entries open for 2026 Pooleys international ‘dawn to dusk’ aviation competition
Entries are now open for the 2026 Pooleys International Dawn to Dusk Competition, inviting pilots…
Michael Hansen appointed new CEO of DFDS
Michael Hansen has been appointed as President and CEO of DFDS, effective no later than…
FOOTSTEPPING: Places associated with Saint Brigid of Kildare (on her feast day)
Kildare Town (County Kildare, Ireland). The primary place linked to St. Brigid, where she founded…
Ireland’s Adventure Tourism board discussed insurance, marketing & sustainability
The inaugural board meeting of 2026 for Ireland’s Association for Adventure Tourism had discussed the…
Donald Trump threatens to ‘decertify’ Canadian-made aircraft
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed on Truth Social his intention to decertify all…
‘NOT smaller ships:’ Royal Caribbean remains silent on Discovery Class details
Royal Caribbean is holding back from disclosing further details on the Discovery Class ships ordered…
Bye bye Beluga, Airbus transport international retires final A300-600ST
Airbus Transport International has confirmed the retirement of the last A300-600ST Beluga freighter F-GSTF ferried…
Belfast’s Bedford Hotel opens for bookings ahead of Mayday launch
The Bedford Hotel in Belfast has opened for bookings open from 1 May following transformation…
Health authorities warn of measles risk for Irish travellers to winter Olympics in Italy
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre confirmed Irish travellers to the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics…
Airbus targets Air Canada and Delta for pre-orders to justify A220-500 launch in 2026
Airbus is seeking sufficient pre-orders for the proposed A220-500 stretched variant to justify development commencing…
Irish Coast Guard Issues water safety warning for Saint Brigid’s weekend
The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland, and RNLI have confirmed a safety appeal ahead…
MSC Cruises to showcase Yacht Club at Miami Grand Prix in May
MSC Cruises confirmed a new MSC Yacht Club experience for the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami…
Riviera Travel records best January with 200pc growth in Ireland
Riviera Travel has reported its strongest January performance in company history driven by exceptional passenger…
Getaways Ireland hotel booking platform unveils new look east breakfast briefing
Getaways Ireland, the Irish hotel booking platform formerly associated with SuperValu Getaway Breaks, has unveiled…
National Gallery of Ireland February events and exhibitions
The National Gallery of Ireland confirmed Picasso: From the Studio closes on 22 February with…
Ethiopian Airlines suspends Tigray region flights amid clashes
Ethiopian Airlines confirmed suspension of all flights to the Tigray region including Makale Indaselassie and…
Plans for West Clare Greenway to be submitted by end 2026
Clare County Council expects to submit a planning application for the first section of the…
Celebrity River Cruises commits to 10 additional ships
Celebrity River Cruises has confirmed a commitment for ten new ships expanding its European river…
WATCH: Eoghan Corry on RTE Nationwide, what’s happening in irish Tourism in 2026
https://youtu.be/upLL587AJuI
Oceania Cruises keel laid for new Sonata at Fincantieri
The keel was laid for Oceania Cruises’ new Sonata at Fincantieri shipyard with a ceremony…
Trump Doonbeg Resort reports €2.2m operating profit in 2024
Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg in County Clare confirmed an operating profit of…