American Airlines staff layoffs may affect 5,000 employees
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Turkish Airlines reports €15m in MCP-driven bookings as ChatGPT referral traffic booms
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Belmullet visitor centre planned by Mayo’s Broadhaven Bay hotel
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Appeal against redevelopment of Clare’s former Shamrock Hotel site in Bunratty
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Mayo’s Moorehall to be transformed into cultural heritage destination
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Social Media Fest 2025 in Wexford scheduled for November 25
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Delegates from 184 countries gather for World Travel Market 2025
World Travel Market London opened for its second day on 5 November 2025 at ExCeL…
Tourism policy document sets out key goals for 2025-2030
Christopher Brooke, chair of Tourism ireland, ambassador Martin Fraser, Alice Mansergh of Tourism ireland and…
Landmark to supply cyber defence system to airlines
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Speakers at Shannon International Leasing Conference 2025
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TUI River Cruises launches second ship on the river Nile
Katy Berzins Head of TUI River Cruises at TUI TUI River Cruises launched the TUI…
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World Travel Market opened its doors for day one on 4 November 2025 at ExCeL…
United Airlines and Hallmark collaborate for a feel-good four minute movie
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Midlands Park Hotel reveals details of Black Friday sale
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Sysco reports first-quarter net sales of €18.23
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Tipperary Council releases three options for Grants Hotel Roscrea
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Cassidy Travel updates deals for summer 2026
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Domhnall O’Donoghue recognised by England’s Guild of Travel Writers
Domhnall O’Donoghue award win Irish travel writer Domhnall O’Donoghue was recognised by England’s Guild of…
Pre-registered buyers top 5,000 for World Travel Market 2025 in Excel, London
Juliette Losardo, Exhibitor Director, WTM London After years of shrinking exhibition space, World Travel market…
‘Two free carry-on items per passenger will delay boarding’ – Michael O’Leary
Michael O’Leary Michael O’Leary warned that MEP proposals for two free carry-on items per passenger…
Wizz class, but it is not business class
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Travel Counsellors marks 20 years in Ireland
Travel Counsellors Ireland marked 20 years since 2005 launch with over 80 independent home workers…
Christy Moore & Tommy Tiernan boost Vicar Street profits as hotel plans proceed
Harry Crosbie of Vicar Street Operating profits at Vicar Street leapt 115pc to €1.33m on…
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings report record Q3 2025 bookings
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported record Q3 2025 bookings up 20pc…
Seven dead in UPS Plane Crash in Louisville
A UPS cargo plane has crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, killing seven, including three crew, and…
Ireland’s Blue Book adds Cliff House in Ardmore, Dylan in Dublin and Dunluce Lodge in Antrim
Michelle Maguire of Irelands Blue Book Ireland’s Blue Book have added three new properties on…
Loveholidays recognises Ryanair as best global partner at awards ceremony in London
Loveholidays has recognised Ryanair as their best global partner at an awards ceremony in London’s…
‘Humming along nicely’ – Ryanair’s summer profits rise by 20pc (and average fare by 13pc)
Michael O’Leary Ryanair profit after tax reached €1.72m in Q2 which covers the July to…
Public piano returns to Dubin’s Terminal 1 Arrivals Hall with performance by Bressie
The public piano has returned to Terminal 1 Arrivals Hall at Dublin Airport, artist Al…
Brendan McQuaid’s Alliance Aviation opens hangar and fixed-base operation in Saudi Arabia
Brendan McQuaid of Alliance Air Alliance Aviation has opened a hangar and fixed-base operation at…
Two Irish restaurants join 2026 Michelin Guide
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Korean Air converts seven A350-1000 orders into A350F freighters for delivery late 2020s
Walter Cho CEO of Korean Air Korean Air has converted order for seven A350-1000 ointo…
Jamaica targets full tourism operation by 15 December 2025
Jonathan Bartlett tourism minister Jamaica expects full tourism operations to have returned by 15 December…
Marella Cruises plans adults only Electric Sunsets 80s vs 90s cruise
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Cruise ship calls to Iceland down by 50pc in reaction to new tax
Cruise ship calls to Iceland have decreased with advance bookings to 2027 falling over 50pc…
Fáilte Ireland launches five-year Destination and Experience Development Plan for Galway City
Fáilte Ireland has launched a five-year Destination and Experience Development Plan for Galway City. Projects…
Euro Refrigeration installs E-Clean system at Guinness Storehouse
Euro Refrigeration has installed the E-Clean chemical-free glass washing system at Guinness Storehouse and Open…
Des Arnett and Pat O’Leary appointed to board of Tourism Ireland, Karen Hennessy vice chair
Pat O’Leary of Kerry Tourism Federation Tourism Ireland has welcomed Pat O’Leary from Killarney and…
Pat O’Leary joins board of Tourism Ireland as Karen Hennessy becomes vice chair
Pat O’Leary of Kerry Tourism Federation Tourism Ireland has welcomed Pat O’Leary, Karen Hennessy, Paul…