Minor Hotels reports record year of 40 hotel signings
Record 40 signings in 2025 lead to 25 expected in Q1 2026. Focus on markets…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Roscommon drama festival scheduled for March 2026
The Roscommon Drama Festival will run from 6 to 14 March 2026, bringing amateur and…
Enniscrone to host Inaugural Sligo Chess & Culture Festival
The new Sligo Chess and Culture Festival is set to debut in Enniscrone from 30…
Portlaoise jazz festival set for revival after 30-year break
The Portlaoise Jazz Festival is making a long-awaited return after a 30-year hiatus, with the…
Funding issue unresolved as Galway council faces deadline over taking ownership of Dunguaire Castle
Discussions continue around Galway County Council taking ownership of Dunguaire Castle near Kinvara to unlock…
Spain’s tourism employment hits record high in 2025
Spain’s tourism sector achieved a historic milestone in 2025, with employment reaching 2.75m affiliated workers—equivalent…
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals Norwegian Aura details ahead of 2027 debut
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed more details of the itineraries of its newest Prima Plus-class…
SunExpress reports 7pc passenger growth in 2025
SunExpress reported a 7pc increase in passenger numbers for 2025. The airline carried almost 16m…
MSC Cruises unveils expanded 2026 fly and cruise packages in collaboration with Aer Lingus
MSC Cruises has expanded its 2026 fly and cruise packages through a partnership with Aer…
AirBaltic Reports Higher ACMI and Charter Operations in 2025
AirBaltic has reported what it calls significant growth in its ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and…
IAA secures first-ever prosecution of airline over passenger rights breaches
The Irish Aviation Authority has noted the successful prosecution of FlyOne SRL for failing to…
SMBC Aviation Capital completes landmark A320neo sale-and-leaseback with Lufthansa
SMBC Aviation Capital confirmed the completion of a sale-and-leaseback transaction involving six Airbus A320neo aircraft…
The power of FIFTEEN: a 15:1 return on investment– Tourism Ireland launches 2026 marketing plans in Dublin
Tourism Ireland deepened tourism from the United States and Great Britain while rolling out a…
Center Parcs submits plans for NEW aerial zipline at Longford Forest
Center Parcs submits plans for aerial zipline at Longford Forest. New attraction named forest glider…
FITUR preparations disrupted by deadly train collision in Córdoba
Major events at tomorrow’s upcoming FITUR 2026 tourism fair in Madrid have been postponed or…
IMPACT union ballots Aer Lingus cabin crew for strike over Manchester base future
The IMPACT union is balloting Aer Lingus cabin crew for potential industrial action amid uncertainty…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county Dublin
Overall Winner: Chapter One, Dublin City, A renowned fine-dining destination in the basement of the…
Jeff Collins and Caroline O’Toole accept Travel Centres award in London from Celebrity Cruises
The citation praised the consortium’s clear commitment to technology and bold creative approaches that kept…
Catalonia to double tourist tax to €7 per night in bid to curtail tourism
The Catalan government has confirmed plans to double the tourist tax starting in 2026, raising…
Health tourism tour operator Ekol International Ireland records €125,000 profit
Ekol International Ireland Ltd achieved €125,000 profit in 2024. The entity supported Ekol Hospital’s medical…
Air Astana shareholders approve five B787-9 order conversion
Shareholders approve the commitment during the meeting. The firm order covers five B787-9 aircraft. Five…
Yemen’s airline start-up Sama sanctioned by the USA
OFAC applied sanctions over alleged Houthi links. The company presented itself as a Yemeni airline…
Sudan conflict has destroyed 28 aircraft at Khartoum Airport – analysts
Destruction underscores the scale of impact on civil aviation assets. Many aircraft belonged to operators…
International tourist arrivals up 4pc in 2025 reflecting strong travel demand around the world
International tourist arrivals increased by 4pc in 2025 compared to the previous year. This growth…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county Laois
Best Restaurant (County Winner): Bramley, Abbeyleix, A characterful neighbourhood restaurant in a former garage and…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county MONAGHAN
Overall Winner (Best Restaurant, Monaghan): Wild Thyme Restaurant, Three Mile House, A welcoming neighbourhood restaurant…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county TYRONE
Best Restaurant: Oysters Restaurant, Strabane, A standout neighbourhood restaurant in Strabane, renowned for its fresh…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county FERMANAGH
Overall Winner: 28 At The Hollow, Enniskillen, A standout neighbourhood restaurant in Enniskillen celebrated for…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county DOWN
Overall Winner: Noble, Holywood, A bustling neighbourhood restaurant in Holywood offering exceptional contemporary dining with…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county DERRY
Best Restaurant: Lir, Coleraine, A standout neighbourhood restaurant in Coleraine acclaimed for its creative modern…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county CAVAN
Best Restaurant (County Winner and Ulster Winner): MacNean House & Restaurant, Blacklion, A renowned fine-dining…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county ARMAGH
Best Restaurant: Wine and Brine, Moira, A stylish neighbourhood fine-dining restaurant in Moira village, celebrated…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county DONEGAL
Overall Winner: The Lemon Tree, Letterkenny, A family-run Michelin-recommended restaurant offering contemporary Irish cooking with…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county ANTRIM
Best Restaurant: OX, Belfast, A celebrated fine-dining restaurant in central Belfast, renowned for its innovative…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county GALWAY
Lignum in rural Galway near Loughrea, recently accorded Michelin status, received another accolade when it…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county SLIGO
The awards ceremony for the Connacht counties in the Restaurant of the Year awards took…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county ROSCOMMON
Best Restaurant: The Old Stone House, Castlerea, A welcoming neighbourhood restaurant renowned for its creative…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county LEITRIM
Best Restaurant: The Cottage Restaurant, Jamestown, A charming neighbourhood restaurant in the village of Jamestown,…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county MAYO
Best Restaurant: An Port Mór, Westport, A celebrated fine-dining restaurant in the heart of Westport,…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county WATERFORD
Best Restaurant: Everett’s Restaurant, Waterford, A standout fine-dining venue in Waterford city, acclaimed for its…