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Manna blames planning system setbacks as it announces it is ceasing drone deliveries in Ireland…
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Until he is SEVENTY – Ryanair extends Michael O’Leary’s CEO contract to 2032
Ryanair has agreed a contract extension for Michael O’Leary . The agreement extends his role…
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Manna blames planning system setbacks as it announces it is ceasing drone deliveries in Ireland
Manna ceases drone delivery flights across Ireland. Local councils refused retention permission for delivery hubs. …
HERE are the FOUR updates to DFA travel advice this week
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LISTEN: Eoghan Corry EU rights update and Dublin airport passenger cap
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TRAVEL Extra quote of the day: James Lowell
Travel Extra quote of the day, a selection of the literary, insightful, profound, prosaic, humorous,…
HERE are the main midsummer events and festivals across Ireland
Here are the most prominent midsummer events and festivals across Ireland Hill of Uisneach Summer…
Derry airport passenger numbers rose by 23pc in April
Derry airport passenger numbers for April were 21,493, up 23.3pc on 2025 and 35.3pc on…
Travel Agents can now offer insurance through UAE with Accident & General transit cover
Cover applies to stopovers, layovers and transfers. Final destination must remain an insured location. No…
Yes Insurance launches car hire excess insurance add-on for Irish Travel Agents
The product is available exclusively to travel agents. It covers damage, theft or loss of…
Qantas reveals cabin design details for Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR
The aircraft uses a four-class configuration. Economy Plus provides priority boarding. Design focuses on passenger…
Tipperary based travel disrupter xIMPT launches next phase of growth strategy
IMPT offers eight million properties at rates travellers see on major sites. The platform retires…
Parador de Santillana Altamira reopens after major refurbishment
The Parador de Santillana Altamira reopened after renovation. The project involved an investment of eight…
Scylla AG river cruise appoints Robbert Verbeek as new CEO
Robbert Verbeek assumes the CEO position at Scylla AG. Stefan De Schepper becomes the new…
Australia eases Middle East travel warnings
The downgrade applies to Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE. These countries moved from…
Portugal hopes to finalise TAP sale by mid-2027
Portugal targets mid-2027 to finalise the TAP sale. The government offers a minority stake of…
Jetblue to reduce operational presence in New York area
JetBlue will close its inflight base at Newark this autumn. Technical operations bases at Newark…
Amadeus highlights AI planning for Spanish travellers
Thirty five percent of Spanish travellers use artificial intelligence for trip planning. Adoption has grown…
Travelodge opens new hotel in Sestao Bilbao
Travelodge opened its thirteenth hotel in Spain in Sestao. The property is located near Bilbao…
Turespaña launches second edition of Spain is (much) more
The second edition of Spain is (Much) More runs from twenty to twenty six June. …
Tickets released for Waterford Festival of Food 2026
The Waterford Festival of Food runs from 23 to 26 April 2026. Tickets are on…
25 years of service: Galmont Hotel Galway staff milestone
Four colleagues marked 25 years at The Galmont Hotel. The milestone celebration took place at…
Boutique hotel plan for former Ulster Bank building on Baggot Street
The former Ulster Bank on Baggot Street undergoes conversion. Plans include a boutique hotel in…
Twitchers look out: Birdfy launches Prime Day Sale
Birdfy runs the Prime Day sale from 23 to 26 June on Amazon. Discounts reach…
IAG considers easyJet bid ‘very difficult’ under EU rules
IAG would consider a bid for easyJet under suitable conditions. Current EU mergers and acquisitions…
PR setback for Lidl as first pub opens in Belfast with a stand-off and a throw-out
The grand opening of Lidl’s first-ever pub, The Middle Ale in Dundonald (near Belfast), quickly…
Click&Go holidays highlights accessible travel with new offerings
Click&Go Holidays promotes early communication with travel agents. Planning covers airports, flights, transfers, hotels and…
Australian TV show Great Outdoors filming in Ireland
The crew filmed at multiple sites across Kilkenny and Clare. Segments include Highbank Orchards and…
Aer Lingus flight attendant dismissal upheld by tribunal
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of Aer Lingus senior cabin crew member Alan O’Neill.…
Cendyn launches AI tracking tool for the global hotel industry
Cendyn unveiled Wayfinder for global hotel visibility. The tool tracks performance across major AI models.…
Riyadh air granted permit for US operations
Riyadh Air obtained tentative approval for US flights. The airline started Riyadh to London Heathrow…
Aurigny questions profit mandate on community service routes
Aurigny reported a loss of £6.3 million in 2025. The airline expanded its network after…
‘Nobody has done more for American tourism than President Trump’ – Trump’s tourism envoy reassures Irish Visitors
Nick Adams US Presidential Envoy for Tourism addresses Irish visitors He addressed concerns about social…
Expanded Cáceres Irish Fleadh launched at embassy event
The festival runs from 17 to 20 September 2026. It features 10 major live performances.…
Belfast Council approves plans to convert the Stormont Hotel site into care home
Belfast City Council has approved plans to convert the Stormont Hotel site into a care…
Anne O’Donoghue succeeds Niall McCarthy as Chair of ITIC
Anne O’Donoghue takes over as chair. Niall McCarthy served two years. The handover occurred on…
Aviation sanctions on Iran to be lifted
The United States commits to ending all sanctions on Iran. The draft MoU covers primary…
ITAA reveals more details of 2026 conference in Costa Daurada
The conference runs from 1 to 4 October 2026. It is based at the Blaumar…
Loveholidays celebrates ten years in Ireland with largest market share for online agencies
Loveholidays has been operating for ten years in Ireland. The company grew to the largest…