Ballyfin Demesne included in Condé Nast Exceptional Hotels
Ballyfin earned the Triple Crown distinction in 2026. The hotel spans 614 acres in County…
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Carnival opens new pier and amenities at Half Moon Cay
The new pier is now open at Half Moon Cay. Guests access reservable cabanas and…
Ocean ship Viking Mera officially named in Venice
The naming ceremony took place in Venice on 1 June 2026. Rebecca Webb Wilson acted…
Boost for Qantas Project Sunrise as Airbus A350-1000ULR completes first flight
The aircraft flew for three hours 43 minutes. It reached altitudes above 41,000 feet. The…
Bord Bia Bloom celebrates 20 Years wth 90,000 visitors
Bord Bia Bloom has marked its 20th year with over 90,000 visitors during the June…
Emerald Astra officially named in Amsterdam
The naming ceremony took place on 31 May 2026 in Amsterdam. Toni Lanotte-Day acted as…
European Airport Passenger traffic falls for first time since pandemic
Passenger traffic fell by 0.7pc in April 2026. The EU+ market grew by 0.6pc. Spain…
Big 7 Travel names Cork on a Fork Fest the number one food festival in Europe
Cork on a Fork Fest ranks first in Europe Event runs 12-16 August with 150…
‘Irish capacity up by 50pc and upgrades to come’ – INTERVIEW: Karolien De Hertogh of United Airlines
Karolien De Hertogh of United Airlines visited Dublin to brief key media about the airline’s…
MSC reveals six standout attractions on MSC World Asia
MSC World Asia naming ceremony occurs 28 November 2026 First sailing starts 4 December 2026…
Joan Clancy Gallery celebrates 25 years with special anniversary exhibition
Ceiliúradh 25 opened on 8 July 2026. Twenty-five artists contributed works to the exhibition. Guided…
French travel agents hosted in Clare, Galway and Mayo
The group visited Bunratty Castle and Folk Park during their stay. A boat cruise from…
Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow host European tour operators
Twelve tour operators visited Ireland. The group came from four European countries. They toured Glendalough…
Cunard adds 30 new cabins to Queen Mary 2
Queen Mary 2 adds 30 new staterooms. Eighteen Princess Grill Suites feature on Deck 13.…
Spring Hotels Appoints Tania Mesa as director of groups and events
Spring Hotels appointed Tania Mesa as Director of Groups and Events. Tania Mesa previously worked…
RH Hoteles enters Andalusia with new property in Jerez de la Frontera
RH Hoteles has expanded into Andalusia by opening an establishment in Jerez de la Frontera.…
Pegasus Airlines adds Alicante to Istanbul service from 23 June
Pegasus Airlines will commence flights between Alicante and Istanbul starting on 23 June. The new…
Visit Leicester launches regenerative tourism campaign
Visit Leicester has introduced the Green Days, Green Stays and Green Ways campaign to promote…
Emirates receives first converted Boeing 777 Freighter
Emirates received the first converted Boeing 777-300ERSF. The aircraft is A6-EBK. Conversion occurred at Israel…
Watery tale: Margaret Thatcher and the pier collapse at Holyhead
It started, like many of these tales of betrayal do, with England’s controversial 1980s Prime…
Ryanair introduces new summer routes from Castellón
Ryanair has launched two new summer routes from Castellón to Bologna and Manchester. These additions…
New Carnival menus to debut on cruise ships this weekend
The new menu debuts on the Carnival Celebration on 7 June 2026. Fourteen ships now…
TUI shares five travel planning hacks for summer 2026
TUI offers summer 2026 holidays from €529 per person Book early with low deposit and…
HBX Group earns ‘Queer Destinations Committed’ distinction
HBX Group earns Queer Destinations Committed distinction Employee training participation reaches 90 pc Alliance with…
Turespaña organises commercialisation workshops for key markets
Turespaña is continuing its programme of direct commercialisation workshops to promote Spanish tourism products. Upcoming…
London Tube Services concludes after three days
London commuters breathe a sigh of relief as recent Tube strikes conclude with services returning…
272,940 Irish visits to Spain in April, 56pc ahead of pre-pandemic & 9pc ahead of April 2025
272,940 Irish visits to Spain, 56pc ahead of pre-pandemic Ireland third highest rate of increase…
Dublin flights impacted by Portuguese one day strike
The general strike began on 3 June with effects starting on the previous day in…
Iranian attack strikes Kuwait International Airport
An Iranian drone and missile attack struck Kuwait International Airport on 3 June 2026. The…
Qatar soccer team transits through Dublin en route to World Cup
Dublin Airport expects up to 10,000 soccer fans for the FIFA World Cup. Fans connect…
MSC Cruises invites 200 agents onboard MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises has invited 200 agents from the UK and Ireland. The event occurs onboard…
Literary stars draw visitors to 55th Listowel Writers’ Week
The 55th Listowel Writers’ Week attracted visitors from multiple continents. The festival ran for five…
President Catherine Connolly officially opens poetry hub at Number 11 Parnell Square
Uachtarán na hÉireann (President of Ireland), Catherine Connolly, officially opened Number 11 Parnell Square in…
LISTEN: Why Irish people are not going abroad on holiday, or are they? Eoghan Corry, Paul Hackett & Emmet Oliver
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HAPPENING in Spain: Festivals in Ireland’s favorite holiday destination in June
Visitors to Spain in June can look forward to a month filled with local traditions…
Explora Journeys first LNG-powered ship Explora III completes sea trials
EXPLORA III has finished its third round of sea trials in the Mediterranean. The vessel…
KLM to relocate several facilities at Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM has agreed to relocate catering services, Topside office, and cargo buildings at Schiphol. The…
Silversea introduces referral rewards for Irish agents
The campaign runs from 1 June to 31 July 2026. Existing agents refer new-to-Silversea colleagues…
Ryanair secures High Court Order against Edreams over access to trade inventory
Ryanair has obtained a High Court order against Edreams in Ireland. Edreams has given a…
Princess Cruises releases largest ever Europe programme for 2028
Princess Cruises has released its biggest Europe programme for 2028. The season includes 291 departures…