French aviation sector voices concerns over potential 2026 budget taxes
Representatives from France’s aviation industry, including unions and associations, are urging caution ahead of the…
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Travel trade reports strong start to 2026
Irish travel agents have reported a surprisingly robust beginning to bookings in 2026, countering industry…
Wextrad Weekend launched for Saint Brigid’s weekend
A new initiative called Wextrad Weekend is set to launch in Wexford Town over St…
Dún Laoghaire Harbour masterplan to include National Watersports Campus
A new masterplan for Dún Laoghaire Harbour has been unveiled, featuring plans for a National…
Maximising Annual Leave in 2026: strategies for extended holidays
Holidaymakers can stretch their 25 days of annual leave into significantly more time off in…
TUI Cruises reveals concepts for Mein Schiff Flow
TUI Cruises detailed Mein Schiff Flow concepts, extending from Mein Schiff Relax. Suites feature sea-inspired…
Donegal guide launched with digital map
A fresh comprehensive guide to Donegal has been released, featuring an interactive digital map to…
Butler Arms Hotel in South Kerry set for April reopening
The historic Butler Arms Hotel in south Kerry will reopen in April 2026 under new…
Applications open for Fáilte Ireland regional festival and events fund 2026
Fáilte Ireland fund open for 2026 Longford festivals and events. Events from 1 January to…
South American tailwinds boost bidding for TAP Portugal
Favourable economic trends in South America are intensifying competition for a 44.9pc stake in Portugal’s…
Wizz Air reveals new routes from Santander and Menorca
Wizz Air revealed new routes from Santander and Menorca on January 11 2026, enhancing connectivity…
Carnival takes over leadership of CLIA from Royal Caribbean
Leadership at the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has shifted from Royal Caribbean to Carnival…
80 Spanish spas to join Imserso programme in February
More than 80 spas under the Imserso programme prepared to start their season in February…
Costa del Sol reports record tourism employment figures for 2025
Costa del Sol have reported record tourism employment figures for 2025, indicating a strong recovery…
Highland Radio launches hospitality awards 2026 voting
Highland Radio has confirmed the launch of its Hospitality Awards 2026, inviting public nominations and…
Record days at Ushuaia port as 19 cruise ships dock over three days
Ushuaia port recorded 19 cruise ship arrivals over three days in late December. 10,600 passengers…
More visitors travelling to Dingle for Irish language experience
Visitors continue to head to Dingle to hear and learn the Irish language, supporting cultural…
Emirates Announces daily Helsinki-Dubai flights from October 2026
Emirates has revealed plans to introduce daily services between Helsinki and Dubai starting 1 October…
Tourism contributed 8.7pc to global GDP in 2025 – WTTC
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that global tourism achieved an unprecedented…
New TG4 series spotlights Irish Sea Cliffs
A forthcoming TG4 television series will showcase Ireland’s dramatic sea cliffs, with a particular focus…
Strong reservations signal Spain’s path to 100m tourists in 2026
Travel reservations to Spain are surging in early 2026, with hotels, airlines, and agencies forecasting…
Confidence HIGH for 2026 cruise season – InsureMyTrip and Cruise Critic joint statement
A joint release from InsureMyTrip and Cruise Critic indicates growing optimism among consumers for the…
Grounded N-registered SACI Trust aircraft need to re-registered – Irish Aviation Authority
The Irish Aviation Authority issued a notice that grounded N-registered aircraft held in trust by…
Vueling unveils ambitious fleet renewal and growth plan to 2030
Low-cost carrier Vueling has launched its “Rumbo 2035” strategy, committing €5bn in investments to modernise…
Jamie Airey wins SunExpress travel trade golf competition for Ireland
James Airey from Sunway Travel in Dublin won the men’s title in the fifth annual…
Master plan under way for Mayo’s famous woodland Moorehall Estate
A master plan for oft-photographed Moorehall Estate in Mayo integrates heritage conservation with sustainable tourism…
Castilla y Leon launches new edition of the senior tourism programme
A new edition of the senior tourism programme, similar to Imserso, launched in Castilla y…
French tourism careers week prepares for February launch
The fourth edition of the Semaine des Métiers du Tourisme is gearing up for events…
Gap to WIDEN between luxury and mid market in 2026 –Embark Beyond
The hotel sector enters 2026 with a pronounced divide, with luxury RevPAR growth significantly outpacing…
Seville’s strategy for Fitur: ‘not more, but better tourists
Seville is set to make a strong impression at the upcoming Fitur tourism fair in…
Dublin Christmas festival ‘Twinkletown’ delivers €12m economic boost
The inaugural Twinkletown Christmas festival in Dublin attracted 600,000 visitors and generated €12m for the…
Sligo’s Glenfarne to get tourism boost through new accommodation project
A new accommodation initiative in Glenfarne aims to address the shortage of tourist beds in…
Midlands 103 launches 2026 hospitality awards highlighting local excellence
Midlands 103 continues to promote its Hospitality Awards, which celebrate top performers in food, drink,…
Riviera announces date and venue of 2025 agent awards
River cruise specialist Riviera Travel has confirmed the date and venue for its second annual…
Riu Hotels expands portfolio with second property in London
Riu Hotels has expanded its portfolio with the opening of its second property in London…
Crystal to train 1,000 travel agents in 2026
Luxury cruise operator Crystal has unveiled ambitious plans to provide specialised training to 1,000 travel…
Travel firms boost apprenticeship intake
An increasing number of companies within England and Scotland’s travel industry such as like Hays…
Newmarket offers free spots on India mega fam trip
Tour operator Newmarket is set to award four complimentary places on an exclusive India Mega…
Sunlounger travel promotes Nikki Winsor to key role
Sunlounger Travel has announced the promotion of Nikki Winsor to Retail Development Manager, recognising her…
Renfe incresses special train services to southern Spain as Ouigo cancels
Renfe has introduced special train services to southern Spain following cancellations by competitor Ouigo, ensuring…