Marriott International reports 230 new hotel signings
Marriott International reports robust growth across Europe, Middle East & Africa in 2025 with over…
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ITAA releases details of sun offers for summer 2026
The Irish Travel Agents Association has released details of sun offers for summer 2026. Click&Go…
Waterford reveals details of Saint Patrick’s Day Festival line up
Waterford City and County Council has officially unveiled a five-day programme for the St. Patrick’s…
FedEx sues US gov’t for full refund on Trump trade tariffs
FedEx is suing the United States government for a full refund of the money that…
South African Airways requests essential services investigation
South African Airways has requested the Essential Services Committee to investigate classifying pilots, cabin crew,…
China intends to order up to 120 Airbus aircraft
The Chinese government intends to place an incremental order of up to 120 jets from…
Donegal Camino announces 2026 itinerary and fundraising target
Donegal Camino has announced a brand new itinerary and €165,000 nett fundraising target for Cancer…
Galway chamber warns about Dublin Airport expansion
Galway Chamber warned that the Government risked deepening regional imbalance by fast-tracking the Dublin Airport…
Beyond one province: South African Tourism patterns show that 91pc travel to just one province
South African Tourism Departure Survey 2025 revealed that 91pc of international visitors travelled to only…
Art Evolve art fair returns to Dublin RDS March 27-29
Art Evolve is returning to the RDS in Dublin from 27 to 29 March 2026.…
LEGO Galaxy and Galacticoaster opens at LEGOLAND Florida
LEGOLAND Florida Resort has opened its new LEGO Galaxy and Galacticoaster attraction. Galacticoaster became the…
Premier Inn opened a new 150 room hotel in central London
Premier Inn opened a new 150 room hotel in central London as part of its…
LISTEN: Middle East disruption – Eoghan Corry on RTE News
On the RTE news, Eoghan Corry told listeners: over a thousand passengers a day at…
Wins for Barrow Valley, Boyne Valley Greenway, Shackleton Experience & Woodstock at LAMA awards
The Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway has received national recognition as Best Transformative Capital Project…
UN Tourism launches new global guidelines on tourism and rural development
UN Tourism launches new global guidelines on tourism and rural development UN Tourism has released…
Discover your Danube brand launched by three countries at ITB Berlin
Austria, Germany and Hungary launch joint Danube tourism initiative The German National Tourist Board together…
Belfast International Airport wins global award for customer experience
Belfast International Airport won a global award for customer experience in February 2026. The recognition…
Travel INSURANCE: What is covered for passengers affected by Middle East cancellations?
As in major disruptions to travel, airlines have responsibility to get passengers to where they…
STILL STANDING: Debris from missile causes damage to Burj El Arab but did NOT destroy hotel
The iconic Burj Al Arab ultra-luxury hotel in Dubai was NOT engulfed in flames or…
Cancellations from Verona persist after Italian airport strike grounds 750 flights
Normal operations have resumed at most Italian airports after a nationwide strike by aviation workers…
US exempts aircraft, engines, parts from new 10pc tariffs
The US President Donald Trump exempted civil aircraft their engines and spare parts from the…
Royal Caribbean reveals new dining experiences for Legend of the Seas (from record 28 options)
The Legend of the Seas (debuting July 2026) is the third ship in Royal Caribbean’s…
EU Court fines airlines for cargo ‘cartel pricing’
The European Court of Justice upheld fines totalling nearly €770m on 13 airlines for cargo…
National Transport Authority launches public consultation on carriage of pets
The National Transport Authority (NTA)has launched a public consultation on a proposed policy to standardise…
Heritage Council launches Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2026
The Heritage Council has officially launched the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2026. This annual initiative…
Galway council approves funding for Clifden railway revival
Galway City Council secured funding through a partnership with the Department of Housing, Local Government…
TAP Air Portugal reveals new direct route from Lisbon to Orlando
TAP Air Portugal has unveiled a new direct route from Lisbon to Orlando starting 29…
Cillian Murphy initiative receives permission to revive Phoenix Cinema in Dingle
Cillian Murphy and his wife, artist Yvonne McGuinness, were officially granted planning permission by Kerry…
Overmono to take over Guinness Storehouse for St Patrick’s Weekend
Welsh duo Overmono have announced a takeover of the Guinness Storehouse on 16 March for…
Revenues up 20pc at Lindblad
Lindblad Expeditions has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31…
Dalata celebrates year two of GAA Football Under 20 championship sponsorship
Dalata Hotel Group has confirmed its continued title sponsorship of the GAA Football Under 20…
Aer Lingus announce record 11.3m passengers in 2025 & profit of €282m as revenue passes €2.5bn for first time
Aer Lingus carried 11,339,000 passengers in 2025 and recorded an operating profit of €282m for…
MEXICO: Flights back to normal as country recovers
Mexico continues to make steady progress towards full normalisation following recent security related disruptions that…
Tourism Ireland hosts ‘Lunch & Learn’ events in Lyon, Rennes, and Nantes
Tourism Ireland has hosted Lunch & Learn events in Lyon, Rennes, and Nantes with nine tourism…
1000 volunteers sign up for Fleadh Cheoil na Eireann in Belfast
Belfast has recruitedd 1,000 volunteers signed up for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in summer 2026.…
Ryanair and NATS expect legal costs of €3.9m in compensation claim over Bank Holiday failure
Ryanair and NATS expected to incur legal costs of almost €3.9m in the first phase…
Waterford to open world’s largest exhibition of cuckoo clocks on 27 March
The Irish Museum of Time is prepaing for the official opening of the world’s largest…
ACI Europe calls on governments to abide by the Noise Balanced Approach framework
ACI EUROPE calls on governments to abide by the Noise Balanced Approach framework. The framework…
Dublin Airport unveils new music wall in Terminal 1
Dublin Airport has unveiled a new music wall in Terminal 1 to celebrate Ireland’s artists.…
Sea Rooms Smokehouse opens at Kelly’s Resort Hotel in Rosslare
The Sea Rooms Smokehouse at Kelly’s Resort Hotel in Rosslare offered a new dining concept…