US FAA extends slot relief at New York airports
The FAA extended slot relief at Newark through summer 2027 JFK and LaGuardia relief continues…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Minister Burke joins Tourism Ireland roundtable in Chicago
The roundtable event took place in Chicago on June 23 Minister Peter Burke joined US…
Frankfurt airport CEO Stefan Schulte re-elected as President of ACI Europe
Stefan Schulte secured a second term as ACI EUROPE President The election took place on…
London City Airport confirms plans for a new Aspire lounge
London City Airport will open the Aspire lounge in early 2027 The lounge includes a…
IATA outlines four priorities to strengthen the aviation supply chain
IATA identified four priorities at the Madrid symposium Supply chain failures cost airlines 11bn dollars…
Tourism Ireland brings 20 enterprises to meetings show in London
28 tourism companies from the island of Ireland attended the event Participants held around 840…
Irish self-catering industry conducts series of meetings in Brussels
Maire Ni Mhurchu attended meetings in Brussels this week. Discussions with DG Grow team took…
Air Europa introduces new baggage measuring devices
Air Europa introduces new baggage measuring devices to speed up boarding processes. Air Europa has…
844 takers for Iberia’s voluntary redundancy programme in one month
beria’s voluntary redundancy programme sees strong uptake with workers accepting offers. Iberia has achieved nearly 80pc…
Stena Line promotes pet-friendly travel with pawsport checklist
Stena Line offers pet cabins on Belfast-Liverpool, Dublin-Holyhead and Rosslare-Fishguard routes. A dedicated pet lounge…
WTTC urges Barcelona to reconsider cruise tax increase
Barcelona receives around 4.0 million cruise passengers per year. Average local spending reaches €255 per…
Spain’s tourism agencies report a 5pc rise in bookings compared to 2025
Spain’s tourism agencies report a 5pc rise in bookings compared to 2025, signalling a return…
The summer pollen BOMB: what you need to know
One in four Irish adults suffers from hay fever and 76pc say symptoms disrupt daily…
Ryanair calls on Micheál Martin to block DAA capital plan
DAA plans to spend €5.6bn with no new runway or terminal delivered. Passenger fees rise…
Artisan makers invited to participate in Winterval Christmas Market 2026
Winterval runs weekends from 13 November to 23 December in Waterford. Over 80 artisan vendors…
Spanish hotel overnight stays increase by 2.5pc in May
hotel overnight stays in Spain rose 2.5pc in May 2026 to over 36.3m international visitor…
Head Gardener’s House at Fota House opens for guests
The Head Gardener’s House opened in June 2026 The property sleeps up to five guests…
Scotland highlights festival programme in lead in to Edinburgh fringe
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival runs 17 to 26 July Discovery Festival takes place 24…
G Adventures launches away games soccer trips
More than 30 departures launch with first trips in October 2026. Trips include VIP seating,…
Saint John’s Eve celebrated across Europe
Bonfires formed the centrepiece of celebrations on 23 June Spain hosted Noche de San Juan…
Fiumicino, Riga, Venice, Vienna, & Wroclaw win at ACI airport awards in Prague
Under 5 Million Passengers: Wrocław Airport 5-10 Million Passengers: Riga International Airport 10-25 Million Passengers:…
Nigeria rules out the creation of a state owned national carrier
Festus Keyamo ruled out a government owned national carrier The statement took place in Lagos…
Carnival’s London office realigns leadership roles across Cunard and P&O
Paul Ludlow becomes president of Cunard in addition to P&O Cruises Katie McAlister takes the…
SuperEscapes reports 61pc increase in microcation bookings.
Searches for three to five night holidays increased by 61pc Popular microcation destinations include the…
Almando Rigby becomes GM of Saint Lucia’s Windjammer Landing
Almando Rigby joined Windjammer Landing on 15 June 2026 He previously led operations at Rock…
Journey selected as preferred digital provider for The Leading Hotels of the World
Journey joined the Leading Strategic Sourcing programme The agreement covers over 425 LHW properties worldwide…
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United Airlines teams up with DIRECTV to stream live TV on Starlink\
The streaming initiative runs through 20 July 2026 Up to 150 Starlink enabled aircraft offer…
Midlands Park Hotel launches ‘Steakcation Getaway’ package
The Steakcation Getaway starts from €256 for two people Dinner at Kelly’s Steakhouse includes a…
Culloden Estate and Spa marks 150 Years with refurbishment
The hotel invested more than €700,000 in refurbishment works. B and B rates start from…
Value instead of volume: North American travellers prioritise longer higher spend trips – Virtuoso
Bookings from January to April rose 9pc while room nights grew 15pc. Sales increased 24pc…
NYKAT Plage opensd in Old Antibes
NYKAT Plage opened in Old Antibes on 24 June 2026 Chef Thomas Vado heads the…
SINISTER: Wheelie bins set on fire at SEVEN homes for Ryanair staff in Swords
Wheelie bins were placed in front of doors of seven properties in Swords. The arson…
LISTEN: Michael O’Leary now earns €1.8m a year – Is he worth his vast salary? Eoghan Corry & Will Faulkner
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Brittany Ferries passenger numbers up 7pc to France & 12pc to Spain
Brittany Ferries reports 7pc growth on France routes from Ireland. Passenger numbers rise 12pc on…
Riviera Travel reports strong mid-year trade growth in 2026
The operator offers 50 river cruises and operates in 66 countries. English trade passenger numbers…
Cuba approves emergency economic package with free-market measures
Cuba has reduced ministries from 27 to 21 for efficiency. Municipalities are now approving businesses…
Emirates offers complimentary stop over stays at 5-star Marriott Marquis in Dubai
Drive to revive bookings after disruptions Move follows complimentary travel insurance offer One free night…
Key Takeaways from ACI Europe Congress in Prague
ACI Europe held its 36th Congress in Prague on 23rd June Airports recorded €11.8 billion…
Temperatures to reach 30°C on Thursday – Met Éirreann
Daytime temperatures exceed 25°C with possible 30°C on 25 June 2026. Night-time temperatures stay above…
Britain and Ireland become fastest growing markets for Azamara Cruises
Azamara Cruises has named England and Ireland as its fastest growing and highest performing market. …