IATA opens nominations for 2026 diversity & inclusion awards
The International Air Transport Association opened nominations for the 2026 Diversity & Inclusion Awards in…
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Survey finds holiday makers book holidays to switch off from depressing news
Holiday makers are booking travel abroad to escape negative news and daily pressures, a survey…
Sabre to demonstrate agentic AI and the Mosaic Travel Marketplace at ITB Berlin 2026
Sabre Corporation returned to ITB Berlin 2026 with stands in Hall 5.1 and Hall 6…
Shannon Airport welcomes inclusion in Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030
The Shannon Airport Group welcomed Shannon Airport’s inclusion in the Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030. The…
Barberstown Castle reveals details of spring escape package
Barberstown Castle in Straffan, Co Kildare, offered a Spring Escape package for the new season.…
Ballyconnigar Beach in Blackwater will not have permanent access bridge for 2026
Wexford County Council has reports there has been no progress on a permanent access bridge…
DiscoverNI launches Ralph McLean podcast series
DiscoverNI has launched a Postcards from NI podcast series hosted by Ralph McLean. The six-part…
Loveholidays reveals where are the BIGGEST increases in 2026 holiday destination bookings
Online travel agent loveholidays has analysed recent bookings and identified emerging destinations for Irish holidaymakers…
USA WINTER STORM: No Dublin cancellations today as flights resume
As recovery from the devastating impact of Winter Storm Hernando begins in earnest at New…
Irish regional airports to get €9m funding in 2026 & €45m over 4 years as scheme broadened to include Shannon
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has revealed #45m funding under the new Regional Airports Programme…
‘Challenging but rewarding’ – Michael Magner hands over chain after two years as hotel federation president
The Irish hospitality sector must maintain strong advocacy to secure ongoing government support and tackle…
Clare council approves Trump Doonbeg ballroom
Clare County Council has officially granted planning permission for a new 320-seat ballroom at the…
Taste of Kildare to return on August 15-16
Taste of Kildare is scheduled to return for its fifth edition on 15 and 16…
Donegal’s Rathmullan to get new 37-bedroom four-storey hotel
Donegal County Council has granted planning permission as of February 19, 2026, for a new…
‘Even a 1pc increase would generate €150m’ – Fáilte Ireland’s Caroline Bocquet speaks about new ‘Find Yourself on a Short Break’ campaign at IHF Conference
Caroline Bocquel the new CEO of Fáilte Ireland revealed that Fáilte Ireland’s new domestic campaign…
Ryanair completes Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 order book with arrival of 210th aircraft
Ryanair has completed its Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 order book with the arrival of final…
‘Suspending Dublin airport cap has unlocked 12pc increase in aircraft seats’ – Tourism Ireland’s Alice Mansergh at IHF Conference
Tourism Ireland managing director Alice Mansergh told delegates at the Irish Hotels Federation Annual Conference…
Planners failed to follow EU rules on night flight restrictions at Dublin Airport
The European Commission has ruled that Ireland’s planning authorities failed to follow EU rules on…
‘Dishes made with minimal ingredients are the ones tourists will remember in 20 years time’ – chef Rory O’Connell at IHF Conference
Rory O’Connell of Ballymaloe Cookery School told delegates at the Irish Hotels Federation Annual Conference…
‘Travel and tourism is the fastest growing sector in the world’s economy’ – Ray Kearney at IHF Conference
Ray Kearney of TU Dublin told delegates at the Irish Hotels Federation Annual Conference in…
Tourism Ireland and 14 enterprises complete US sales mission
Tourism Ireland has completed a sales mission with 14 Irish tourism enterprises and four American…
Three aviation associations urge more funding for digital European Sky SESAR
Three aviation associations have urged EU ministers to continue co-funding SESAR for air traffic management.…
Embraer unveils upgraded variants Praetor 500E and Praetor 600E
Embraer has unveiled Praetor 500E and Praetor 600E as upgraded variants. Deliveries for new orders…
Irish Ferries reveals Easter Deals with Legoland and Alton Towers
Irish Ferries has revealed Easter family adventures to English theme parks with packages from €668.…
IHG Hotels & Resorts launches Noted Collection as its 21st brand
IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched Noted Collection as its 21st brand. Positioned within IHG’s…
Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G700 and G800 after Trump Tantrum
Transport Canada has officially awarded type certification to the Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets.…
McLaren Racing Announces Etihad Airways as Official Partner
Etihad Airways has been named an Official Partner of McLaren Racing for the McLaren Mastercard…
Etihad’s A380 Makes Its Thailand Debut This October
Etihad Airways will deploy its flagship Airbus A380 on the Abu Dhabi to Bangkok route…
‘Nobody has ever told me that working from home is more fun’ – Peter Cosgrove at the IHF Conference
Aritfical intelligence and workplace expert Peter Cosgrove of Futurewsie critiqued remote work productivity claims in…
‘The first two seconds in all short form content matter most’ – Gen Z marketer Erifili Gounari at IHF Conference
Gen Z marketing expert Erifili Gounari told delegates at the Irish Hotels Federation Annual Conference…
Spirit Airlines reaches restructuring support agreement with remaining lenders
Spirit Airlines has reached a restructuring support agreement with lenders. The deal paves the way…
Robert Downey Jr to be godparent of the Disney Adventure
Robert Downey Jr is to be godparent of the Disney Adventure ship. The vessel is…
Artificial Intelligence will push VALUE back to human elements that are central to hospitality – IBEC CEO Danny McCoy at IHF Conference
If AI goes to its full extreme, the premium will be on caring aspects, providing…
‘Urgent action needed to expand accommodation outside cities’ – Paul Gallagher at IHF Conference
Urgent action is needed to expand accommodation outside cities, support staff housing, and diversify source…
WATCH: Michael Magner looks back on his two year term as president of the Irish Hotels Federation
https://youtu.be/y4AAYKa7sKE IHF conference 2026 WATCH: Inaugural speech of Matt O’Connor President of the Irish Hotels…
WATCH: Inaugural speech of Matt O’Connor President of the Irish Hotels Federation
https://youtu.be/NAcJVXToDZw IHF conference 2026 WATCH: Inaugural speech of Matt O’Connor President of the Irish Hotels…
Pittsburgh Steelers game in Dublin ‘generated €105m for the Irish economy’ – Estimates
The first regular season NFL game played in Ireland generated an estimated 105m for the…
‘We need to reframe the narrative around tourism’ – minister Peter Burke at IHF Conference
The need to reframe the narrative around tourism, after five challenging years, was highlighted by…
WATCH: Eoghan Corry flight disruptions & violence in Mexico
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PANIC in Puerto Vallarta as tourists told to stay away and cruise ship cancel calls
The popular Mexican beach resort of Puerto Vallarta has faced significant disruption following the killing…