MSC World Asia to winter in Dubai for 2027-28
MSC Cruises has revealed MSC World Europa will be based in Dubai for winter 2027-28…
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FREE EU Roaming extended to Moldova and Ukraine
Moldova and Ukraine have been integrated to the EU roaming free area. Visitors can now…
FOOTSTEPPING – Saint Genevieve, destinations associated with the saint on her feast day (January 3)
Pantheon of Paris Places associated with Saint Genevieve (or Genovefa), patroness of Paris, whose feast…
London City Airport to raise Drop-Off Fee to £8 from January 6
London City Airport has confirmed their drop-off fee will rise to £8, approximately €9, from…
Aden Airport halts flights amid Saudi-UAE tensions over Yemen
All operations have been suspended at Aden airport as STC accuses Saudi Arabia of requiring…
Details revealed of Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026
Details have been revealed of Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026. The event takes place on…
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals winter 2027/28 deployment
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed winter 2027/28 deployment with over 370 voyages across nearly 50 countries.…
Exciting train journeys to embark on in 2026
Rail enthusiasts have much to anticipate in 2026, with a selection of thrilling train routes…
Record number of Irish deaths abroad reported to Department of Foreign Affairs in 2025
The Department of Foreign Affairs recorded its highest ever number of deaths of Irish citizens…
BIG savings for visitors as Bulgaria joins euro
As Bulgaria joined the eurozone on 1 January 2026, the switch from the lev to…
Entries close TODAY for the Travel Extra travel journalist of the year awards
The TRAVEL EXTRA Travel Journalist of the Year Awards 2025 invites entries before the midnight…
PLAY no more, THESE are the 25 airlines which ceased operations in 2025 (and 6 which merged)
Several airlines cease operations or merged during 2025. While carriers like PLAY from Iceland and…
Waterford Crystal features in New York’s New Year celebrations
A brand new Waterford Crystal ball completed its debut drop in Times Square, New York…
Spain reports solar eclipse on August 12 2026 is driving early hotel bookings
Preparations for the total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 is driving early bookings for…
FOOTSTEPPING – Saint Basil, destinations associated with the saint on his feast day (January 2)
Mount Athos monastery in Greece Caesarea Mazaca (Kayseri, Turkey) – This is where Basil was…
Bratislava, Gdańsk, Pescara, Rabat,Tirana –Ryanair reveals FIVE destinations to watch in 2026
Ryanair has revealed five destinations to watch for 2026: Bratislava, Gdańsk, Pescara, Rabat and Tirana,…
HAPPENING in Spain: Festivals in Ireland’s favorite holiday destination in January
The standout event of the month comes early in Spain with Día de los Reyes…
Pre-tax losses rise at Wrights of Howth group in latest accounts
Wrights of Howth Group Holdings Ltd reported pre-tax losses of €613,391 for the year to…
Ballyfin Demesne hotel reports loss of €388k in 2024
Ballyfin Demesne Ltd records pre-tax losses of €389,281 in 2024, more than four times the…
Woodenbridge hotel served 121,000 meals in busy 2025
Woodenbridge Hotel and Lodge in Wicklow reports that it served 121,387 meals throughout 2025. Turkey…
Sligo prepares for Spanish Armada heritage projects in 2026
Projects centred on the Spanish Armada have been planned by Sligo tourism in 2026, promising…
Historic arrow ceremony revives tradition at Hook Lighthouse
The ancient Arrow Ceremony has taken place at Hook Lighthouse in County Wexford. Dunbrody Archers…
Ireland West Airport celebrates record-breaking year
Ireland West Airport has confirmed its busiest year on record with an estimated 945,000 passengers,…
Duffer brothers suggest Ireland as ideal setting for Stranger Things spin-off
The creators of Stranger Things reveal Ireland would suit a spin-off series perfectly. Matt and Ross…
Shannon Airport airliner update highlights ongoing activity
FlyingInIreland.com has published the latest Shannon Airliner Update detauiling aircraft passing through for maintenance, along with those…
Spain’s tourism growth expected to slow down in 2026
As Spain enters 2026, industry experts are forecasting a more moderate expansion in the tourism…
EasyJet boosts Spain capacity by 6.5pc and launches Barcelona digital hub in 2026
EasyJet has announced a 6.5pc increase in seat capacity to and from Spain for fiscal…
Global Hotel Alliance predicts slower, personalised and tech-enabled travel in 2026
The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has outlined key priorities for 2026, with travellers favouring slower,…
Emerging markets lead global travel growth shift in Phocuswright 2026 outlook
Emerging markets lead global travel growth shift in Phocuswright 2026 outlook Phocuswright’s latest insights reveal…
TEN cruise ships gather in Madeira for New Year’s Eve firework display
Ten ships: Mein Schiff Relax, Mein Schiff 3, Mein Schiff 7, AIDAbella, Artania, Bolette, Arcadia,…
Zipit Forest Adventures wins finding for adventure site in Donadea, county Kildare
Zipit Forest Adventures Ltd has been awarded funding for a new outdoor centre in Donadea,…
Dublin airport issued 1,931 fines in 2025 for drivers who dawdled too long at Dublin Airport’s drop-off zones
Dublin airport issued 1,931 fines in 2025 for drivers who dawdled too long at Dublin…
France to top 100m visitors in 2025 for second year as Spain reaches 97.3m in second place
Early indications are that France will surpass 100m visitors again in 2025, having first passed…
Here are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in Ireland in 2026
Here are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in Ireland in 2026, selected based…
69pc of Ireland’s air passengers went through Dublin airport in 2025
The proportion of passenger traffic on and off then island passing through Dublin Airport has…
FROZENLAND and other BIG plans for Disneyland Paris in 2026
Disneyland Paris has BIG plans for 2026, the opening of World of Frozen, an immersive…
Visitors from Spain to overtake Germany as Ireland’s third largest inbound market in 2025, first change in order of top three in FORTY years
Spain will overtake Germany as Ireland’s third most important inbound market by visitor numbers in…
Evolving travel rules and trends that will shape European tourism in 2026
As 2026 dawns, European tourism faces transformative shifts with new regulations and opportunities for savvy…
The world’s largest sale of Tayto and other end-of-year surprises from Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport Authority statistics from Dublin Airport in 2025 showing an Irish breakfast sells every…
HERE are the plans for Universal Orlando in 2026
New ticket options for 2026 to be introduced at Universal Orlando will allow multi-day access…